Kan Tulum Hotel

The KAN hotel in Tulum is the only place I’ve ever stayed where I booked my return visit within the first 24 hours of being there. There’s something about KAN that’s difficult to explain until you feel it yourself. The energy is palpable. The moment you arrive, you’re surrounded by the jungle, not in a way that feels wild or overwhelming, but intentional. The design of the property works with nature instead of competing with it. Every structure, every pathway, every space feels like it belongs there. You’re constantly reminded where you are: in the middle of something alive. The rooms are incredibly spacious and thoughtfully designed, complete with a mini fridge, AC, stovetop, balcony. I was working remotely during my stay and it worked perfectly. The hotel is quiet, the wifi was always reliable and fast, and there are plenty of peaceful places around the property to work if you want a change of scenery. KAN's amenities really blew me away. There are several pools are tucked into different areas so it never feels crowded, and the cenote on site is something special, with a peaceful seating area that you could spend hours at. There is a studio on site that offers pilates, yoga, breath work and more. The restaurant, Mot Mot, deserves its own mention. It’s quickly becoming a staple in Tulum, and after eating there you’ll understand why. Everything on the menu is exceptional. They also have Mot Mot Café on site, which quickly became my daily coffee stop. But what truly made the stay memorable was the staff. Everyone from the front desk to the team at Mot Mot to management — was incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. There’s a warmth here that makes the whole place feel less like a hotel and more like a community. KAN is also perfectly located near La Veleta (about a 10–20 minute walk), where you’ll find great coffee shops, restaurants, and juice spots. If you rent a bike or scooter, getting to the beach is easy. I highly recommend KAN to anyone looking for a restorative experience.

The best place to stay in Tulum

Amazing stay at Kan Tulum, we would definitely come back. We stayed in a room that had a private rooftop terrace/plunge pool which I highly recommend if you like your own quiet space to relax, sunbathe, read, etc. The rooms were very nice and the bed was comfortable. We appreciated the little kitchen and fridge! I was a bit worried that there wouldn’t be enough sunny areas as another review said the entire place is very shaded; however we found it was not a problem at all. If you don’t have a private rooftop area, there are still a few that are open to everyone that are in full sun. The restaurant pool seemed very sunny although we didn’t use it. We only used the main pool once in the afternoon and it had enough sunny areas. The cenote is obviously amazing, such a nice serene spot to hang out and cool off. We really enjoyed the café and the menu with many different types of coffees, teas, juices, etc. The woman working there was always super pleasant with us! Minor things that were annoying but not enough to make the stay less than great: some things in the room we couldn’t get to work like the ceiling fan (the remote didn’t seem to work), one of the lamps, the safe (again could have been us not able to figure out how to use it, but we ended up just not using it), and the fact that we couldn’t turn off the very bright outdoor lights right outside our window/door where our bed faces. (There were blinds we could put down but I like falling asleep and waking up to the views). Although they were not super responsive via WhatsApp before we arrived, the service once we got there was good. PSA (unrelated to Kan, but very helpful to know if you’re renting a car/scooter) please read the reviews of the gas stations before going to one and PAY ATTENTION to the meter. Especially the gas station closest to Kan.