Malakai Hostel

Calle 2 Poniente, Tulum City Centre, 77760 Tulum, Mexico – Great location - show map

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7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
564 reviews
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Malakai Hostel

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Malakai Hostel is a guest house featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Tulum. 2.9 miles from Tulum Archeological Site and a 4-minute walk from Tulum Bus station, the property provides a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen for guests. The units include a shared bathroom, and some units at the guest house have a terrace. Guests can keep up their exercise routines during yoga and fitness classes. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Bus station Tulum Ruins is 2.4 miles from the guest house, while Parque Nacional Tulum is 3.5 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Tulum International Airport, 24 miles from Malakai Hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.1
Low score for Tulum
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Marin
    Croatia Croatia
    “Everything was great (WiFi, location, staff etc.) and I would give it 10 stars if it weren't for some small issues.”
  • Edith
    United States of America United States of America
    “the price is unbeatable for a private room in tulum. the atmosphere is also very friendly and full of different types of people from all over the world. it has a nice style to the place.”
  • Beck
    Canada Canada
    “the property is beautifully designed with comfort in mind. The staff is super accommodating and anything you need they deliver. The way that the dorms are designed they are very quiet at night and you have so much privacy! my favourite hostel in...”

Host Info

8.3
8.3
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
✨¡THE HOUSE OF YOUR EXPERIENCES!✨ Come and stay in our cossy cabins or our friendly dorms, share with people from around the world, spend your afternoon in our pool and grab a drink in the rooftop bar as you see the sunset in downtown Tulum.
Hello! we are happy to see you reading this, and we will be excited to share it with you. Our team is made up of young, friendly and responsible people, we will help you in everything possible to make your stay your best adventure. It is a magic to have you close, we love sharing with other people, in addition to being our guest, you will be our friend, and that is why we are committed to making you feel at home.
We are located three blocks away from the Tulum main street, where the bus station is. The neighbourhood is very calm so you can come and actually rest, and as we said, we are three blocks away from Tulum amenities, so you can easily turn into party mode.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Area info

Amenities of Malakai Hostel

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared bathroom
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Adults only
Spa
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Malakai Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Malakai Hostel

  • Malakai Hostel is 1,000 feet from the center of Tulum. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Malakai Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Malakai Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkeling
    • Evening entertainment
    • Entertainment staff
    • Bike tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Live music/Performance
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness classes
    • Happy hour

  • Room options at Malakai Hostel include:

    • Double
    • Bed in Dorm

  • The prices at Malakai Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.