Nueva Vida de Ramiro

I love Nueva Vida de Ramiro, can't believe I haven't reviewed it before! This was I think my fifth stay here (I have stayed at many different places on the Tulum beach in the past 20 years), and I'm trying to pull plans together for another visit this fall. It is truly the last of the old-school Tulum properties. Super laid back, quiet, rustic, family-owned. It's mostly a leave-you-alone place in general, but Ricardo is always available and happy to help when needed. The widest stretch of beach around, which gives plenty of elbow room even if the hotel is completely full--and they'll set up your chairs/shade how you like it and keep it that way. Even if it's during a time of sargassum (generally spring/summer), the depth of the beach allows you to still sit up and enjoy the beach without being too close to anything smelly--or you can dip in the cute and refreshing little pool. When there is sargassum, the staff is up early raking it up to keep things as nice as possible for guests. When there isn't sargassum, it's also nice to have a wider part of beach so people aren't walking right by your feet all day. Right now they don't have a beach bar or restaurant, so the beach is entirely for guests, which is becoming rare in Tulum and you'll notice the difference. This is still a place for enjoying the sound of the waves and the wind in the palm fronds, not thumping DJ music (or even "chill" DJ music, lol). Total relaxation. No high heels (seriously, you'll sprain an ankle)! The breakfast across the street at Tamarindo is really great, though as someone wrote about earlier, there are a few recent quirks along the lines they mentioned. But the food is still great, and the space is a very cool place to start your day. Each room has a dedicated parking space, which is unusual in Tulum. They're tight spaces, to be sure, so don't plan on renting an Escalade, but for most normal small rentals, plenty of room. Nueva Vida also takes their environmental duties very seriously, also now sadly becoming unusual in Tulum. They'll be happy to tell you about what they do, but there are little signs around in the gardens along the paths to point some things out. Some folks in earlier reviews have mentioned loud music from a club across the road. It's my understanding that bar has been permanently closed, and the NVR owners are determined no one like that takes that space again. Trying to think of other things to say--comfortable beds, large rooms, a/c on the overnight in several rooms (check the website for which ones), big decks, hammocks, Adirondack chairs, easy walking distance to lots of other restaurants, and even the "party zone", thankfully far enough away not to be heard. Oh, and don't miss the "Tulumunchies" food truck/bar spot across the road and south/left a few hundred yards (across from La Zebra). Really great little bar, and the most reasonably-priced food along the beach road. I usually also make my way over to La Zebra once or twice during my

Came here in August with my partner. We stayed in one of the suites and it was unfortunately a nightmare. We had a trip planned to Tulum for 6 nights. We ended up staying only one night due to the amount of bugs found in the suite. On top of that, we found several dead insects on our sheets. There was also countless stains on the towels and bedding. It's a shame we couldn't stay here cause the view is breathtaking. If you don't mind bugs and a more natural environment this might be for you.

Nueva vida is a hidden gem. It was quiet and peaceful, which seems like it could be hard to find in Tulum. Many of the other hotels had beach DJs or played loud music late into the night. Nuevo Vida is doing their best to preserve some of the peace and tranquility of the beach. The room was clean, had a lovely view, and got a great ocean breeze. Wouldn’t have stayed anywhere else.

This was the idea spot in Tulum for our family: quiet yet perfectly located. Highly recommend.

My stay on property was amazing. I was in room #1, I don’t think I could have been closer to the beach without being in the ocean. It was a wonderful room and the view from inside and on the balcony were unmatched. It was very peaceful and relaxing. Very short walk from all the higher energy clubs and bars so it was the best of both worlds.

The location is right on the beach and it's secluded from all the noises and parties from a block away. My cabin was by the pool overlooking the ocean. In May, the weather can get to 95-100 deg so having ocean breeze helps. The room is very spacious. The only drawback is you can only turn on a/c from 8pm-8am. I would definitely come back.

Lovely stay at the hotel for 4 nights. Would be back. The staff are so friendly. The view from our room was stunning!

Beach access great staff will return