Suenos Tulum??? [Archive] - tulum, mexico forum

dcap

19th June 2006, 01:51 PM

I would agree that they are closed. The gate entrance was locked when we drove by, so we were staying close and walked by it from the beach side. It did looked closed and appears to have been for a while. It could be a real nice place. 1 or 2 rooms looked as if someone was staying in them but might have been workers or someone? Have you tried contacting them directly? We stayed at Copal to the north 3 kms. And just south of Suenos Tierra Del Sol very nice place. Both were reasoanable and comfortable. As far as laid back take your pick of many in this area. Search google for tulum cabanas you will find lots of info. Hope this helps.

GEB44

20th June 2006, 01:03 PM

Try Casa Buena Suerte.

http://www.casabuenasuerte.com/index.htm

Gale in KY

21st June 2006, 08:05 AM

Different World still shows them open and available, and says the website was updated today.

Suenos' own website is still online.

I recently read a trip report about Suenos, they can't have been closed for too long. I wonder if this is anything along the line of the closure of Coqui Spa a few weeks ago..some kind of license problem that may be resolved hopefully?

Nelms

7th July 2006, 10:24 AM

According to posts on the LocoGringo forum, Suenos de Tulum is closed indefinitely because of a lawsuit over land ownership.

Debster

22nd July 2006, 11:17 AM

I emailed the hotel directly and they responded they are closed indefinitely. Maybe next trip ...:rolleyes:

suenostulum

3rd May 2008, 02:17 PM

HEY EVERYONE! JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW JORGE AND ELIZABETH ARE BACK AT SUEÑOS TULUM!
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL THEM AT:
suenostulum@hotmail.com

THE WEBPAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE YET, BUT HOPEFULLY WILL PRETTY SOON!

SPREAD THE WORD!!!!
THANKS

DougSR

3rd May 2008, 02:45 PM

I would like to stay there next weekend. Do you think I can walk up and have a room available without reservations?

suenostulum

3rd May 2008, 02:56 PM

Hey Doug, I just sent you an e-mail. I rather you reserve now, because you never know. Thank you so much and see you soon!

beachreader

3rd May 2008, 03:19 PM

Doug, I really hope you can stay there! Please take lots and lots of pictures; I think maybe Suenos might deserve their own post of pics and information like we've done for other places.

Welcome back, Suenos!!! :wave:

suenostulum

3rd May 2008, 04:50 PM

We hope to have our web-page soon with pictures and a description of the hotel.

TnTWalter

3rd May 2008, 04:53 PM

I've already paid for my stay, but I'm going to check Suenos out for next time..we were so wanting to stay somewhere with a pool!!! Oy! I'm happy for you.

:beerchug:

DougSR

3rd May 2008, 05:42 PM

Hey Doug, I just sent you an e-mail. I rather you reserve now, because you never know. Thank you so much and see you soon!

I'll get it Monday. It went to my work email. I'm not sure which room I want but I'm needing something for next Saturday. I'll try to reserve in advance however.

suenostulum

4th May 2008, 10:38 AM

I'll get it Monday. It went to my work email. I'm not sure which room I want but I'm needing something for next Saturday. I'll try to reserve in advance however.

Ok Doug, thank you and contact me for any information.

See you soon!:sun:

Debster

6th May 2008, 06:51 AM

Yipee!!!!! Thanks!

AnyMan

10th May 2008, 03:48 PM

help!

we are hear and our room is not available whre we had our reservation.

Can anyone tell us where Suenos is or how to contact them by phone?

mayaflya

10th May 2008, 04:16 PM

help!

we are hear and our room is not available whre we had our reservation.

Can anyone tell us where Suenos is or how to contact them by phone?

Don't know personally, but I found some directions on the web:

From Cancun airport, head south following the signs to Playa del Carmen, Playacar and Tulum on the highway #307. You will pass Playa del Carmen and Playacar and also the entrance to the ruins at Tulum. Turn to the left at the major crossroads with the road to Coba. So, when you see a turning to the right to Coba, you should turn left. You will be heading directly towards the sea on a very straight road.

The road ends at a T junction at the coast. Turn right the ocean will be on your left, follow this road for approximately 10 minutes, passing the hotels Cabanas la Conchita, Zamas, Maya Tulum, Ana y Jose, Tita Tulum, Amansala and Maya Paradise. Suenos Tulum is on your left; the entrance is marked by double wooden gates.

Good luck!

Lynnette

10th May 2008, 05:53 PM

help!

we are hear and our room is not available whre we had our reservation.

Can anyone tell us where Suenos is or how to contact them by phone?

Different World represents Suenos, and here is there phone number...I hope they can help you.

call toll-free on 888-582-9848.

beachreader

12th May 2008, 08:20 AM

suenostulum

17th May 2008, 11:11 AM

help!

we are hear and our room is not available whre we had our reservation.

Can anyone tell us where Suenos is or how to contact them by phone?

Hi, you can e-mail us at:
suenostulum@hotmail.com

or the phone numbers are:
984 87 621 52
or
984 115 43 38

DougSR

17th May 2008, 10:33 PM

Suenos is right next to (on the south side of) Ocho Tulum. Both are a little bit south of Amansala, so start looking for it when you pass the orange Amansala sign. It goes Amansala/Casa Violeta/Om/Ocho/Suenos.

Oops, just realized this was posted on the 10th, so I'm a bit late. Hope you found it!

Can someone please tell me if Ocho is all that? They have like 7 or 8 meters of beach space. I went into their beach bar which was just ok. The rooms must be very nice.

Gale in KY

18th May 2008, 06:12 AM

Doug..I do think Ocho is just about the perfect place. A great mix of rustic and luxury. The rooms are beautiful, or at least the one I saw with beachreader was. HUGE walk in shower, Big rooms with what looked to be and were described by Diane as good beds. Very clean. Nice balconys or partios with wood furniture.

I enjoy the restaurant there and count it as one of my favorites. Good Coffee, not great but very good if yuo rank it compared to the Instant you used to find everywhere in Tulum..lol. That's improving finally, thank goodness.

I would definitely stay at Ocho, and that's saying something because I don't usually give these spendy places a second glance, being the queen of cheap..lol.

I had a margarita there and a mojito..Mojito was better than the one I had at Lazebra. It was the superior Mojito for Tulum Beach. The margarita was good, not the best around, but very tasty.

We shared some guac, nothing memorable but I don't remember it being unpleasant.

They had Chaya juice for BR when we went there for breakfast during our trip. I had never had Chaya..it's not the easiest thing to find anymore.

Not sure if it is really worth the ppn..but I would like to do some in person research and let ya know!:D My only suggested improvement right now would be to fix the steps leading off the beach up to the deck at the restaurant..that first one is a BIG one..not easy for short people with short legs..heehee.

DougSR

18th May 2008, 07:56 AM

Mojito was better than the one I had at Lazebra.

Did you try the LaZ Mojito on this last trip? I didn't but they are using real sugar cane juice they create via their new sugar cane press. I don't know how new but it wasn't there in September I don't think.

Gale in KY

18th May 2008, 08:25 AM

I had Mojitos at La Zebra when I was there with Fran in Feb/March.
I was suprized that they weren't very sweet...I don't do much sugar at all, but I like my Mojitos with a sweet flavor and the ones at La Zebra were not sweet at all, but had a particularly strong "pencil shaving" taste (the brand of rum I assume) ..and no real mint flavor to speak of.

I guess I am a bit of a Mojito "snob"..lol..been drinking Mint Juleps all my life and I like Mojitos to have the sweetness of the Julep. the bourbon in a Julep is naturally a bit sweeter than Rum is, but when you add a bit of cane to the Mojito, it should bring out the sweetness as a primary flavor and that was not what I experienced in the La Zebra Mojito.

Ocho's..the first taste you receive is sweet mint..then the rum kicks in..with it's woody taste. Just about the perfect Mojito so far for me.

beachreader

18th May 2008, 03:55 PM

Doug, are you sure you're talking about Ocho, or did you mean Om? Om's the one with the tiny beach space and beachfront bar. Ocho has like 200 meters of beachfront, and their restaurant is the large circular building up off the beach (right next to Suenos).

The thing for me that's "all that" about Om is the very nice people and the great food in the restaurant from Chef Freddy. Most of the rooms are very large and nice, but the rooms aren't on the beach.

DougSR

19th May 2008, 08:18 AM

I wanted to post some new photos of Suenos. The thing I love about Suenos is there is something to look at on every wall. There is texture and art everywhere. Jorge explained to me, he wanted to create a sense of movement. The waves, the wind, the jungle - all moving. Even the toilets and the sinks were decorated ornately. Each of the 5 buildings are dedicated to an element...selva, sol, lluvia, tierra, and ?. I'll reuse some of these in my TR but wanted to lay some of these out.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s153/Stars_Fan/Picture149.jpg

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DougSR

19th May 2008, 08:22 AM

PhyllisB

19th May 2008, 08:25 AM

beachreader

19th May 2008, 08:29 AM

Maybe BR but when I was there they had all their chairs jammed up in one little area. I guess it just gives the appearance of having a small beach.

Oh, right, I remember that, too. All the chairs and kayaks and stuff were right in front of the restaurant, but I think there's still plenty of room to pull the chair to wherever you want it.

Fabulous pictures of Suenos, thanks so much! I forgot for a while that they have a pool, that will be an excellent option to offer friends. Just wish it weren't so darned expensive, but I know how things are down there nowadays.

DougSR

19th May 2008, 08:44 AM

Thanks for the pix, Doug. I love the artistic sense of Suenos, and I especially love that they have a lot of vegetation around instead of stripping it all out. It feels much more like it is part of the natural environment, and feels a bit more private, too, I think.

Shoot, I'm going to have to get back there soon!

Jorge and spoke about that. Using what is there. As I was leaving they were installing large beach beds using locall wood. It's very important to these Mexican owners to use what local nature has to offer.

Elizabeth and I had a lengthy conversation about what Tulum is becoming, golf courses, AIs, etc. and she isn't liking it at all. Their opinions on Tulum growth are very similar to the opinions expressed on this board.

TnTWalter

19th May 2008, 08:53 AM

Really wishing I checked this out further...and the pool actually looks like a good size compared to others there!

Adding it to my list...do you have pics of the beach beds?

:beerchug:

DougSR

19th May 2008, 09:25 AM

Really wishing I checked this out further...and the pool actually looks like a good size compared to others there!

Adding it to my list...do you have pics of the beach beds?

:beerchug:

I never understood the need for a pool on the beach. But this thing was so refreshing. Playa Caribe in Akumal had one too. It is excellent to be able to rinse off. I remember Jorge out there early morning, around 7am, cleaning the pool and changing the "foot water" (water used to rinse your feet). You could tell he takes pride in his pool.

TnTWalter

19th May 2008, 09:33 AM

After fighting the cool surf for a couple hours...just chilling in a pool with a cool refreshing drink is HEAVEN.

:eat-drink:

Lynnette

19th May 2008, 03:56 PM

Doug, your photos of Tulum bring back such wonderful memories!!! My husband and I both have "art" backgrounds and love all that Jorge had done using Mayan art symbols and so many creative touches!!! We loved the pool almost as much of the beach........it's so private and refreshing. I really can't wait to go back to Suenos....it's our ALL TIME FAVORITE place ANYWHERE!!!!

Gale in KY

19th May 2008, 04:05 PM

WOW..this is so inspiring, to see how beautifully this place is coming back!
Thanks for posting these pics Doug..it is truly amazing that a place could be empty and receive no care for so long and return to be so truly beautiful in such a short time!

beachreader

19th May 2008, 06:21 PM

Did you all talk about what they went through in the court battles? What happened to them, how it got worse/better, etc.?

Or are you saving that for your TR?

DougSR

19th May 2008, 07:50 PM

Did you all talk about what they went through in the court battles? What happened to them, how it got worse/better, etc.?

Or are you saving that for your TR?

This should all be in my TR but WTF. I didn't get into the details but will say it was very trying for them. They spent a fortune in the courts. Jorge came up and sat with me my last morning while I ate breakfast and he suggested that there where dark times when he wondered if he would prevail. In his heart he knew he was right but we all know that's not always enough. All of his hard work thrown to the courts? I can only speculate but would suggest this family has tremendous faith in a higher power or extreme perseverance and dogged determination.

They gave me a ride back one night from town and I spoke with Elizabeth in detail about her concerns with the direction of Tulum - the golf course, the AIs, the places owned by non-Mexicans who build property only for an investment, then move back to wherever. The people who don't concern themselves with preserving the integrity of the landscape.

I enjoyed that talk and explained that there are outsiders (on this board) who feel the same. Then she did something I thought was very special. She had Jorge stop the car about a half kilometer from the property so she could walk the beach back to Suenos. I don't know if she did it for the health of her body or her mind. But the fact that she enjoys the beach as we do gave me reason to pause and take notice.

Lynnette

19th May 2008, 08:02 PM

"Then she did something I thought was very special. She had Jorge stop the car about a half kilometer from the property so she could walk the beach back to Suenos. I don't know if she did it for the health of her body or her mind. But the fact that she enjoys the beach as we do gave me reason to pause and take notice."

They are wonderful people, and considering your conversations with them, I'm sure Elizabeth was grateful to be back to "her" beach and takes time to enjoy the little things.

DougSR

27th May 2008, 09:04 AM

Hey Dan, did you get any pictures of the Suenos Tulum beach beds in their completed state? They were just starting the posts for the first one upon my departure.

Giovanna, if you read this and have any pics I would love to see what you guys ended up building.

http://gi246.photobucket.com/groups/gg108/4PCU81HOR/Picture287.jpg

PhyllisB

27th May 2008, 09:19 AM

I think I have a picture of how they looked in my pictures from 2005 - can't get into my photobucket at the moment for some reason.

But basically 4 tall wooden posts, with a sturdy fabrick tied to each one (pulled taught) about waist high, and then another piece of fabric a few feet above it tied to the tops of the posts for shade. It looks from your picture that they were putting the big wooden posts back in when you were there Doug.

The pic I have of Saba (one of the doggies) that I posted in your TR is Saba underneath one of them.

Lynnette

9th June 2008, 05:01 PM

It definitely looks like Suenos is putting in the same beach beds...they were so comfy. Here are a few shots from May '06.

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/310228799_pf4Qh-L.jpg

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/310228830_ah6XP-L.jpg

DougSR

10th June 2008, 05:13 AM

suenostulum

10th June 2008, 07:22 AM

Ahh cool. Those are different. By the way, if Giovanna checks in, I would love to know how you guys are doing? Have you been busy? I guess it's slowing during the off season but I wish you guys the best.

Hola Doug!
Things are coming along fine! We are getting lots of improvements! We are planning to build a big palapa around the back of the property (the holds about 30 people) for multi-purposes (like yoga retreats, weddings, and events!)

We want to focus and start promoting the hotel for events, I think it would be fun!

There hasn't been much movement because of the low season, but it has helped us to do new projects.

Thank you for thinking about us
and please keep contact!

P.S- Did you receive some pics I sent you to your mail of the sun beds?

Take care
Giovanna

DougSR

10th June 2008, 07:58 AM

Hey G, thanks for checking in. :wave: I haven't receive the pics yet.

doug dot robinson at charter.net

Look for me to call about a room in October. Can't wait to get back.

DougSR

10th June 2008, 04:03 PM

Adding pics on the new Suenos Tulum beach beds Gio sent. I have major ocean withdrawals when I look at the water. It's so intense, it almost borders on dislike for the people that live there. JK :D;):D

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s153/Stars_Fan/twinsboda11.jpg

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PhyllisB

10th June 2008, 04:59 PM

Oh, I love that palm!!!!!!

Lynnette

10th June 2008, 08:08 PM

I love that the beach beds are the same....I can't wait to return, hopefully late spring '09!!! From Giovanna's photos, it looks like Saba is napping under one of the beds. Here's a shot from a few years ago. Some things never change....like a quiet place to take a siesta!! :)

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/310941142_n3tXP-L.jpg

suenostulum

11th June 2008, 07:10 AM

HI EVERYONE! JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THERE IS GOING TO BE A 10% DISCOUNT IN SUEÑOS TULUM FOR JUNE & JULY!

E-MAIL:

reservations at suenostulum dot com

GRACIAS

Sueños Tulum

AmoTulum

12th June 2008, 09:59 AM

Here are some pics from last week. It looks like it's coming along. Just wanted to share mine. http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8d833b3127ccec40dec666c5600000026109BZuHLRs2B7e fDg

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8d833b3127ccec40dc8b5eda700000026109BZuHLRs2B7e fDg

minniemex

12th June 2008, 11:37 AM

I am really excited to see Suenos because it closed before I went down there for the first time & I have never seen it open. It looks so much better now that it ever did to me with that ugly fence around it.

Lynnette

13th June 2008, 07:09 AM

priji

18th June 2008, 04:32 AM

Suenos Tulum is a magical beautiful place.Tulum is still a paradise in spots like Suenos Tulum.:wave:

debski

18th June 2008, 04:27 PM

Man, it's looking wonderful!!!! can't wait for my next trip! April/08, Sueno's!!!!

I miss Tulum! the weather here sucks!!!!

DougSR

21st July 2008, 09:45 AM

Perhaps I'm behind the times, but I checked today and Suenos Tulum has their new website up and running.

http://suenostulum.com (http://www.tulum.info/redirector.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsuenostulum.com)

I love the Suites page. Amazing what they do with all of the colors. Oh also, LG is now booking ST and they have some pretty groovy pictures as well.

http://www.locogringo.com/tulum/suenos.html?name=Suenos%20de%20Tulum (http://www.tulum.info/redirector.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.locogringo.com %2Ftulum%2Fsuenos.html%3Fname%3DSuenos%2520de%2520 Tulum)

Lynnette

21st July 2008, 11:01 AM

A beautiful website, for beautiful Suenos!

beachlovinjerseygirl

22nd July 2008, 01:23 PM

Love the new website! They did a great job! Looks like they are marketing to yoga retreats now....I'd love to grab my girls and stay there for a week of sun and yoga!

ilovewyoming

22nd July 2008, 03:44 PM

Suenos is great, but everyone there: Simply the BEST
We loved our stay there a couple of years back and hopefully will be able to spend some time there in 09....
We had plans in place before they opened but will be able to walk over and say hi and see how things are in October..
That Palm tree is the best one on the beach!!!!

Barblin

2nd August 2008, 05:00 AM

We walked by here nearly every day and now I finally know that this is Suenos! One night we wanted to take a walk down the beach to see turtles, and when we walked by Suenos, two dogs came running and barked at us. I was so terribly frightened, I thought I would die now. Fortunately they let us go after a while. :o

Lynnette

2nd August 2008, 06:46 AM

The Suenos dogs are sweet babies, but I can see how you would be frightened. They were just guarding their turf...it makes me feel safer knowing that a property has a dog alarm.

ilovewyoming

2nd August 2008, 03:43 PM

Can;t wait to see the dogs as I walk from Hamaca Loca to Suenos on our trip....the dogs are great..they know who belongs at Suenos and who doesn't..They are great "alarms"..to strangers approaching...

TnTWalter

3rd August 2008, 04:32 PM

Hey Doug...where are you staying on your trip if you don't mind sharing.

:beerchug:

beachlovinjerseygirl

4th August 2008, 01:51 PM

I love the beach dogs in Tulum! When we were there last we had company as we walked up and down the beach for dinner. It was almost like they were making sure you were safe on their turf and then turning you over to the next group as you continued your walk. lol Can't wait to see them again!

DougSR

4th August 2008, 02:19 PM

I'm not sure yet. Maybe Copal. Something simple and cheap this time. I really didn't like CT. So I may go more rustic.

Hey Doug...where are you staying on your trip if you don't mind sharing.

:beerchug:

beachreader

4th August 2008, 02:33 PM

I'm not sure yet. Maybe Copal. Something simple and cheap this time. I really didn't like CT. So I may go more rustic.

Hopefully Diamante K will be open again by then and you can revisit your old stomping grounds.

DougSR

4th August 2008, 08:42 PM

Hopefully Diamante K will be open again by then and you can revisit your old stomping grounds.

I would be living large this trip but that new A/C unit cost thousands so I'm budgeting once again. By the way, that's not a problem. I've stayed at Suenos and I've stayed at Diamante K for $6 a night. The arrangements had no bearing on my level of enjoyment. I just love being on the beach and relaxing with a few cervezas.

DougSR

16th April 2010, 07:03 PM

Bump for persoanl reasons. Sorry guys, my buddy wants to take his new wife to Tulum for the first time.

TnTWalter

16th April 2010, 07:17 PM

Good choice for your buddy!!

El Jefe

28th April 2010, 10:01 AM

Question for anyone that has stayed at Suenos. When we were stayed at NVR last year, we were able to walk to a little shop south on the beach road. This was perfect for picking up extra water, beer and ice. Is this shop -- I forget the name -- walkable from Suenos? It's hard to tell from walking the beach. Thanks!

beachreader

28th April 2010, 10:06 AM

Definitely walkable from Suenos, it's kind of between NV and Suenos on the road.

El Jefe

28th April 2010, 10:18 AM

Definitely walkable from Suenos, it's kind of between NV and Suenos on the road.

Thanks, BR!

El Jefe

6th May 2010, 09:59 AM

Margoinmexico

6th May 2010, 08:45 PM

Another Suenos question: On TripAdvisor several people mention LOTS of bees in the restaurant. So many that most of the times they just have their meals in their rooms. Anyone have similar experiences?

:wave:I can answer that, during a very short time of the year, we get invaded by bees, not just Suenos, but anywhere on the Tulum beach....dont{ worry about it unless you are coming in January, pretty sure that is when it was this year. I got stung on the hand eating at a restaurant and didn{t think twice about it, never had a prob before, so went and did two massages....by the end of the first one, my hand was so swollen I couldnt close my fingers, and HUMUNGOUS by the end of the second one...didn{t show them until after....I took the next few days off.....:eek:

Anyway, it{s the same with flys...normally not a problem, then WOWOWOW! there are a million of them and embarrassing! But everyone is in the same boat, so not really a comment on cleanliness. Just part of the jungle life that we get used to...along with the "water bugs"!!!

Bullitt5135

7th May 2010, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by El Jefe
Another Suenos question: On TripAdvisor several people mention LOTS of bees in the restaurant. So many that most of the times they just have their meals in their rooms. Anyone have similar experiences?

Bee-free in mid-April. In fact, no bugs at Suenos the entire week of April 7-14. By the way, we really enjoyed the food at Suenos. They have a very short menu, but the meals were fresh and well prepared. I'd say that their specialty is fish and seafood, and they are happy to prepare it in a variety of styles.

DougSR

7th May 2010, 07:30 AM

I was there the first week of May 08. No bees at all.

El Jefe

7th May 2010, 09:30 AM

I think TripAdvisor reviewers seem to be really picky, especially if they're coming from places that are much different. It wasn't going to dissuade me from Suenos, I was just curious. What will stop me from coming are these flight prices. Cheapest I've found so far is $422/RT from DFW ... and those are with less-than-ideal days and times. Ugh.

Thanks, guys!