Hotel of the week: Casa Pueblo, Tulum

The achingly cool hacienda-style hotel is one of Tulum's most recent openings
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Most people flock to the beach when they visit Tulum, where there's no shortage of chic boutique hotels. Casa Pueblo, located in the heart of Downtown Tulum, however, offers a stylish alternative for travellers wishing to explore beyond the partying and sun worshipping that goes down at the beachfront.

Owned by Derek Klein, the man behind the popular Gitano restaurant and bar on the beach road, the achingly cool hacienda-style hotel is one of Tulum's most recent launches, having opened in 2018.

Located several kilometres from the beach itself, the hotel makes a fantastic base for exploring the local cenotes (swimming holes) - it's just under a 15 minutes cycle ride from Gran Cenote - which, with their crystal clear waters, are the best way to cool off when the sea is plagued with sargassum seaweed (it was during our visit).

Style

Set on the main road of Pueblo, the property instantly stands out from the neighbouring shops and brunch spots thanks to its striking brutalist facade and tropical plants. Music plays out from lively nearby bars, while nomads pootle around on bikes in the street. The trendy Tulum Arts Club sits on the opposite side of the road.

Having sold his share in Gitano, Klein says with Casa he wanted to offer a more authentic Mexican experience, "I felt as though the scene on the beach strip had lost a bit of its magic," he says.

The common areas at Casa Pueblo

Inside it's boho-chic, with its abundant lush greenery, local ceramics, textiles and tiles. Two resident dogs wander lazily around the lobby, adding to the chilled out vibe.

There are 16 bright and spacious rooms set around a stunning atrium. The decor is minimal but luxurious, each room features plastered walls and floor-to-ceiling windows fitted with slatted wooden shutters, making the space extremely 'grammable. Beds are fitted with eco-friendly memory foam matresses and linen bedding by Parachute Home.

Bedroom at Casa Pueblo 

En suite bathrooms feature polished concrete sinks, walk-in rain showers and glass bottled products from Mexican apothecary brand, LoredAna. There's no mini-bar or fridge, however, which would make a nice addition.

Lovely's, the onsite restaurant, serves up great pizza. Guests can sip on watermelon margaritas at the bar, while digital nomads tap away on laptops, making use of the superfast WiFi.

Breakfast isn't included in the room rate, though there are brunch dishes and great coffee on the menu if you wish to opt in.

The pool area at Casa Pueblo

The 40-foot, emerald salt water pool surrounded by retro yellow parasols and wooden sun loungers (which aren't the comfiest but look the part) is the perfect spot for a refreshing morning dip. The hotel also boasts a rooftop from where guests are can watch the sunset over a mezcal or two.

With rooms starting at $120 per night, Casa Pueblo is a seriously affordable accommodation option in Tulum, where rates quickly climb to hundreds, thousands even, of pounds a night at some of the beachfront properties.

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