Mayan Monkey Hostel Tulum

The rooms are very clean and everyone is very nice. The prices are decent but tricky. They look very cheap online but then double in person due to a "tax" but federal and state taxes should only be 23% not 100%. That said, the price is pretty decent. The staff are friendly and the events are mostly all free and quite fun. Overall with the exception of the discrepancy between the advertised and actual price, its a very nice hotel. Location is kinda far from the beach and the city center, but there is nice stuff around.

It is a party hostel in Tulum so we didn't expect that much. Rooms war okay - the dorms have seen better days in the past I guess. We upgraded to a private room - was super comfy so nothing to complain here. Service/Front Desk was okay nothing special. But holy moly the DJs are something... I think they never heard themself playing. Ofc music can be louder but it was so loud that the bass notes were bleeding into each other. They stopped playing between 00:30 and 1:30am and so liud that even in the room it was just too noisy and everything was vibrating. Even the more partying guests complained about it. We were happy as we finally could leave the Hostel. Sad becaus on the first glimpse it looked really cool.

This place is amazing. Staff are friendly and helpful. The location and space is EPIC. Been all over the world and this is my new favorite hostel. Highly recommend. ONLY negative thing- the club goes til 1am. BRING EAR PLUGS. Pool is pristine, food is SO GOOD and there are so many different places to tuck in and relax.

Rooms were very clean and front desk was very helpful. A nice 15-20 minute bike ride to the beach and downtown Tulum. Common area with a kitchen, nice breakfast. Walking distance from some good restaurants. Only disadvantage is that it is a younger crowd so it will be very noisy very late into the night if you are a soft sleeper.

We stayed at the Mayan Monkey and there were definitely some pros and cons to the experience. On the positive side, the amenities were great. Everything was very clean, and our private room was comfortable and nicely kept. That said, there were a few things that left us with a less-than-great impression. The hotel definitely has a party hostel vibe, with loud music going until around 1am, which may not be ideal if you’re looking for a quieter stay. At check-in, I had already paid the tourist tax in advance, but it was charged again—something I only realized at the end. It wasn’t clear if this was a mistake or intentional, but it didn’t sit right. The most disappointing part came at checkout. A cleaner came in to do a “room inspection” (the first time I’ve ever experienced this in a hotel), and we were told a mug was missing. We hadn’t touched the coffee machine because the coffee was all decaf, so it was confusing to be charged $6 for something we hadn’t used. It honestly felt like the mug had gone missing elsewhere and we were blamed for it. Overall, while the facilities themselves were nice, the unexpected charges and the atmosphere made the stay less enjoyable than it could have been. If you’re looking for a party vibe, it might suit you—but if you value quiet and straightforward service, you may want to consider alternatives.

I’ve stayed in hostels across Europe and must say, this hostel is top notch. The price is incredible, the location is excellent, the entire place is clean, and the amenities are perfect. Uriel, Emanuel, Emanuel, Vanessa, Brian, and all of the staff I interacted with are incredible people. They were helpful, friendly, personable, and more than willing to give tips about traversing Tulum. I stayed for 5 days and was treated with friendly conversations, respect, and lots of fun. You can rent mopeds, bikes, and taxis right from the front desk. For anyone considering a stay in Tulum, this is the place. Cheers y’all!

Really awesome Place! Can highly recommend. Best Hostelrooms i have seen yet, giant and crystal clear pool, very friendly staff and great activities!!! For example the free mixology Class with our barkeeper Uriel was the best!

A very Social Hostel, really nice dorms. The Hostel activities are amazing. We stayed for 2 nights and did the mixlogy class with Uriel, he was very nice and we had a Lot of fun creating our Margarita ! :) When you stay in tulum, this is a good Option!