Encantada

We were fortunate enough to be guests of Encantada on our most recent trip to Tulum, Mexico. For this trip we were looking for a very unique experience outside of the typical all-​inclusive luxury resort experience. At Encantada we found just that and more. This boutique beachfront hotel is truly heaven on the beach!
From the moment we arrived, we instantly fell in love with Encantada’s lush tropical surroundings, wonderful staff, gorgeous cabanas, and uninterrupted beachfront views. The check-​in process was incredibly smooth with the adorable and sweet Maria! Ismael was so informative.
Before we knew it we were off to our new thatched roof home on the beach, a beautiful oceanview cabana featuring a private wraparound porch and floor to ceiling views of the beach. The bed and bathrooms are dressed with gorgeous luxury linens. Forgot your shampoo? No problem — the toiletries provided are organic, chemical free, and very evocative of the hotel’s over all theme.
Encantada’s incredible attention to detail is what sets it apart from others in this area. One thing worth noting is that our cabana was kept meticulously clean. This was incredibly important to us, and it was very nice considering all of the outside elements that could easily have entered our cabana through the sliding doors during a big storm — we were present for a few of those.
Our time at Encantada was truly relaxing thanks to the hotel’s outstanding staff and laid-​back atmosphere. The world class food, accommodations, and experiences we had were unlike any other trip we’ve taken before. Our treehouse on the beach was so magical that we never wanted to leave it! Falling asleep to the soothing sound of the ocean waves crashing on the beaches and waking up to a stunning Tulum sunrise truly was heaven on the beach!
For a far more detailed review of our time at Encantada including photos and video, please visit our travel blog:

Encantada = Delighted
And delighted we were.
Encantada is possibly the most charming, beautiful, peaceful, relaxing hotel I’ve ever had the pleasure of enjoying. After talking about Tulum 5 years ago, and never venturing quite that far south, we decided THIS would be the year.
After staying at everything from the Tides in RM all the way up to a «Secret» place on Isla Mujeres, it was time. We decided to book our vacation at Encantada.
After a short hour long drive from the Cancun airport, we were finally in Tulum! When we arrived at Encantada, Maria was there waiting to take care of us. The first 30 minutes at Encantada immediately brought my blood pressure down! We had a yummy tropical cocktail and some of the most amazing guacamole and salsas while we chatted with Carlos in the restaurant (who quickly became my best friend because he always knew EXACTLY what I wanted for breakfast, lunch and cocktails!).
THEN we saw our rooms! We started the week off in Arena — a bottom floor, beach front unit, and were to move up to Cielo (top floor beach front) for the remainder of the week. I LOVED ARENA! I didn’t want to leave — It was absolutely perfect. Literally, you walk up from the beach INTO your room — if that’s your sort of thing — THIS is the place for you. I can’t complain about Cielo though … high ceilings, and a view that is just out of this world! Either of these units is muy perfecto! Lots of room, TONS of storage for your clothes and shoes (but believe me — you need to bring A PAIR OF FLOPS and that’s it!) fabulous views, fresh water (refilled every day!), the fluffiest, most comfortable beds that are out of this world with fabulous linens, awesome pillows, lights for reading at night — everything you could possibly want. Both rooms were fabulous, very very clean (with daily maid service — and they did not just change the linens … they thoroughly cleaned the whole place), very updated, I wish I could just move in!
The location of Encantada is probably the thing that put it over the top. I can’t think of a better location along that beach road. It’s not RIGHT in the MIDDLE of everything (remember — Tulum’s main road, which is 2 laned, is about the size of the road in front of your house at home! So accommodations are usually pretty much in the middle of it all), so you don’t hear the traffic (except for the bread guy riding his bicycle in the early AMs and early eves — it took me all of two days to figure out where the pastry guy was!) — it’s all just perfectly quiet. All you hear are the waves.
Which reminds me … leave your doors open at night — the screen doors lock — and just feel the awesome breeze come in and listen to the waves. ahhhhh. heaven.
We tried every bit of food in Tulum — from pizza to a new hip NYC-​turned-​Mexico chef’s place, and all the local haunts. HANDS DOWN, the food at Encantada is the best on the street! The breakfasts were awesome — fresh handmade yogurt, awesome granola, local fruits (and I mean REALLY LOCAL — something you can only get in the Tulum area), the yummiest banana bread ever and coffee that is out of this world! The lunch and dinner items are fabulous … Stuff you would expect you’d empty your pockets for at any restaurant in your hometown! PERFECT!
Anything you want to know about the surrounding area, you can find out from the staff. They are extremely knowledgeable and will help you acquire any type of excursion you are interested in. I cannot say enough about the staff. I had my favorites, but EVERYONE was wonderful. There was not a thing that I asked for that wasn’t served to me on a silver platter and in a matter of moments. They are extremely knowledgeable and will help you acquire any type of excursion you are interested in. I cannot say enough about the staff. I had my favorites, but EVERYONE was wonderful. There was not a thing that I asked for that wasn’t served to me on a silver platter and in a matter of moments. They all made us feel extremely welcome and very safe.
If you are looking for A++ service, A++ accommodations, and A++ food in a PERFECT location, check out Encantada! You will not be disappointed.
Room Tip: If you want an unforgettable stay, splurge on the beach front upper or lower rooms!