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Reviews of Bufo Alvarius

Avenida Coba Sur, Lote 2, Manzana 89, Tulum City Centre, 77793 Tulum, Mexico

#95 of 235 hotels in Tulum

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Review Score

Based on 205 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: November 27, 2024

    1.0
    Worst service ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The worst manager. Things in our room were broken we asked many times for fixing no one did anything

    Nice Pool

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2024

    5.0
    Wouldn’t recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This place should be really nice. However, the outside area is not maintained at all. The pool was neglected, as was the ice bath. The male host was pretty unwelcoming & only interested in the “toad experience” the female staff were a lot nicer. The room itself is nice but very small. The shower temperature is extremely temperamental.

    The bed was comfortable & air con worked.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2024

    10
    Phenomenal
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The whole place is beautiful, it's like a jungle retreat in the heart of Tulum. The rooms are superb and phenemonal value, and the daily sauna/ice baths go a long way. There's also a fantastic birria taco place adjacent. I wouldn't consider anywhere else if I return to Tulum.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2024

    4.0
    Poor customer experience and lack of careful touch
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Even with a beautiful surrounding, Bufo Alvarius lacked on providing us a great experience, which I'll tell below. We've stayed there for 2 nights. Indeed, everything went well on the first one, however, after staying a full day outside, when we've arrived at night for a bath and sleep, the sink started to leak water all around the bathroom and the room. The staff on duty was helpful trying to find how to turn off the water register, which was only made more than 30 minutes after, our luggage was almost wet and the bathroom was not able to be used any longer. From that moment, we couldn't use the sink, shower or the flush. We later found out that this was the second time in a week that this had happened in the room we've stayed on. It seems that it was barely fixed for the next person (us) to use. We stayed in touch with the manager, which tried helping but it had to go through the owner. We've offered to get in touch with him to discuss that directly, but apparently he's unavailable to talk with customers. In the end, the only thing we got was a 50% refund of the last night. One last thing, is that we have put our clothes to dry in some chair right outside our bedroom, and we found out a staff collecting it and throwing on the trash. We would have lost some personal belongings if my boyfriend haven't seen it on time.

    The place localization and the facilities were beautiful and great. They do not count with laundry, for example, nor with fridge or television on the rooms.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2024

    5.0
    Affordable odd place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dirty bathroom. Pillows were full of hairs and stains. The vibe was very dark. Not the place I will want to do a ceremony

    It was affordable for Tulum rates. The bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2024

    10
    It was very good value for money. I stayed in a single room with a shared bathroom. I enjoyed the peaceful walk to the b
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It was beautiful and lovely quiet. The surroundings were very well decorated with good air conditioning , The large trees surrounding the pool gave it a very cool affect the nicest place I’ve stayed in Tulum .

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is the worst review I am about to write in more than 10 years of travelling. We booked this accommodation for three main reasons. First one was the price. We were charged what we were supposed to, all good. Second one was the pool. Don’t get confused. They list on booking two pools. The outdoor one was out of order when we arrived and the indoor one is none existent. Third reason was their bike rental. We wanted to rent via hotel because it is more trustworthy. Don´t get confused again. Even though they present their bike rental on Booking, they do NOT rent bikes. (Plenty of bike rentals on the street though). If it is not true just don’t list it. Easy as that. We also had room with a flood while raining. We were offered another room which we refused for our last night there. Then we were offered towels to keep the door area dry. They were never delivered. Water in the showers is cold or very hot, nothing in between. Last thing is the (I guess) owner. He seems like a very rude person. Never said hello, not once and we met few times at the front desk. When I was dealing with one of the receptionists he just barked at her about something. Me and my boyfriend both felt like we are not welcome because of him. And I assumed he is the one who does the ceremonies or is in charge of it which is a huge paradox. But this last point is just about our feeling and perception.

    The rooms are pretty as well as the property. Front desk staff was nice to us. They had to deal with a broken key in our room and were very helpful. We appreciated the kitchen.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    6.0
    Strange
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The screaming and vomiting noises everyday from people doing the therapy in the teepees outside our room was disturbing

    The sauna and ice baths included in stay at 5pm were great!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2024

    10
    Great place, super welcoming. Amazing people
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved it all

    Absolutely EVERYTHING was amazing

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2024

    5.0
    Creepy place, weird vibes, clean bedrooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    VERY weird vibes. We knew from other reviews that they do „wellness ceremonies“, but didn’t know how cult-like the place was going to be. Very badly equipped kitchen. Staff was not very friendly and open. Rooms are very thinly walled (we could hear the alarm of someone in the double room next to us). Lights kept turning on randomly in the middle of the night (VERY creepy).

    Clean room, nicely furnished. Bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect !

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 10 nights

    The acomodation was nice and the staff amazing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good price compared to what this place offers to you. Nice forest. Pool, gym , very nice place to do yoga and possibility to use sauna and ice bath with extra coast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    owner is amazing the staff is very nice and welcoming!! 10/10 would stay there again!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A very pleasant and atmospheric place. Service Very nice and helpful. The rooms are small but comfortable and very clean. The center has places to relax, there is a swimming pool and a sauna (unfortunately it did not work during our stay - a small minus). I recommend this place.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a very commercial place that focuses on facilitating 'healing' ceremonies that take place all day in 2 big tents close to the guest pool. That means you will see random people entering all day, and you'll hear them throw up (cleansing) pretty much the entire day. Hence, we did not feel comfortable spending time chilling at the hotel in general. Very dirty showers, kitchen, and common areas. In 1 week, they never cleaned our room, no 1 time!! The service is the worst, very unfriendly, and not caring at all. We were happy to leave this hotel. I do not recommend staying here. You can find another place that works your money.

    Location close to everything

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Even if the hotel is very close to the Tulum centre, the overall structure is surrounded by trees that ensures a very peaceful and relaxed atmosphere.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    10
    The place to experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Semi-transparent curtains

    Great rooms, staff and atmosphere

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    1.0
    Worst stay ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cold water for shower. Cockroaches. Not sound proof. Owner not resolving issues and giving bad attitude

    Layout is nice

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    10
    Expansive, immersive, introspective.
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Easy to access, beautiful location, lots of space.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    10
    It was one of the best weeks of my life :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nada

    It was simply perfect. The venue is great and the people are even better

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    10
    AMAZING!!!!! AAAAA++++++
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    AAA++++ All around

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2023

    10
    Great rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great value for money in Tulum

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A perfect, quiet place where you can relax. Very tidy and modern bedrooms. Spotless bathroom.

    Stayed in August 2023

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