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Kúunáa Tulum All Beer Inclusive

★★★★½4.6 out of 5 · 31 reviews

All inclusive

4.5★

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Kúunáa Tulum All Beer Inclusive is an all-inclusive 4.5-star resort with 100 rooms rated 4.6/5 by 31 TripAdvisor reviewers; typical rates from about $195 a night.

About

Kúunáa Tulum sits inland on the Chetumal highway, several miles south of the main Tulum hotel zone — which makes it cheaper and quieter, but not a walk to the beach. The hook here is the "All Beer Inclusive" concept: local craft brews on tap instead of the usual all-you-can-drink rail tequila. Rooms score a 4.8, and service comes in at 4.7, both unusually high for a mid-tier property. Sleep quality sits at 4.4, which is solid for Tulum, where jungle noise and thin walls are common complaints. The location rating of 4.3 reflects the trade-off — you're not beachfront, but you're also not paying Hotel Zone prices. If you're renting a car and care more about a good night's sleep and a decent beer selection than rolling out of bed onto sand, the value proposition at 4.2 starts to make sense.

At a glance

Area: Tulum
Star rating: ★★★★½
Typical nightly: $195
Beach access: shuttle
Kid-friendly: ●●○○○
Party score: ●●○○○
Walkability: ●●○○○
Rooms: 100
Casino: –
Swim-up: –
Kids' club: –
All inclusive: ✓
Vibe: quiet
craft-beer
relaxing
pet-friendly
boutique

Sargassum: heavy in season

Tulum's Caribbean coast is heavily affected May–Oct; resort shuttles to beaches where seaweed accumulation is seasonal and sometimes significant.

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Recent Pulse

What travelers are saying.

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Travelers say Kúunáa Tulum delivers exceptional value through its unique all-beer-inclusive model—unlimited craft beer from your in-room fridge and on-property brewery—paired with standout service from staff like Abraham and Jonathan who guests mention by name. The rooms earn consistent praise for comfortable beds and cleanliness, though you'll trade beachfront access for a quieter, more affordable stay along the Chetumal highway. Most visitors recommend renting a car, as taxis to downtown Tulum and popular beaches add up quickly from this inland location.

Standing out

Unlimited craft beer from Tulum Brewery stocked in room fridges, plus brewery tours with personalized beer-making classes led by guide Iran
18 mentions
“Making your own beer with Iran was worth the cost, you leave with a personalized brew”
Staff like Abraham at reception and Jonathan in the restaurant provide first-class service, greeting guests with beermosas and responding quickly via WhatsApp
12 mentions
“Abraham's tour of the hotel made us feel valued from the moment we arrived”
Restaurant serves high-quality food at reasonable prices compared to hotel zone rates, with inventive cocktail presentations
14 mentions
“Best meal of our entire trip, with imaginative drinks in creative glassware”
Pet-friendly policy allows dogs throughout the property, including pools and rooms
4 mentions
“Manchego my dog enjoyed the stay as much as we did in this 100% pet-friendly hotel”
Rooftop pool on third floor offers intimate jungle views, separate from the larger main courtyard pool
6 mentions
“Second floor pool overlooking the jungle was more private than the main pool area”

Watch-outs

Highway noise from Chetumal road persists through the night; hotel provides earplugs in rooms
3 mentions
“Road noise in front is constant, hotel acknowledges this by offering earplugs”
Property shows unfinished construction in November-December 2024, with door mag locks not yet connected and missing tour information materials
3 mentions
“Only one physical key per room since electronic locks aren't hooked up yet”
Pools often have cold water and require more maintenance for cleanliness during low-occupancy periods
3 mentions
“Main pool water was quite cold and loungers had bird droppings when few guests were present”

Tips from travelers

Rent a car to avoid expensive taxi rides from this highway location to Tulum beaches and downtown
Request spa services at least one day in advance by calling ahead
Visit the cenote directly across the highway for a full-day experience
Upgrade from continental breakfast if you need a heavier morning meal

Maybe skip if: Travelers who need to walk to the beach or prefer turnkey beachfront properties should look elsewhere, as this inland location requires transportation to reach Tulum's coast.

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