Alaya Tulum
Alaya Tulum opened in 2019 as a boutique beachfront hotel on the celebrated Tulum coast, built with sustainable architecture and locally-sourced materials to preserve the region's natural landscape.
Alaya Tulum is a hotel destination wedding venue in Q.R., Mexico, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Cancún International Airport (CUN), 45-60 minutes. Best months: February, March, April, May.
About Alaya Tulum
Alaya Tulum opened in 2019 as a boutique beachfront hotel on the celebrated Tulum coast, built with sustainable architecture and locally-sourced materials to preserve the region's natural landscape.
The property was designed from inception to host intimate celebrations, featuring open-air ceremonies overlooking the Caribbean and elevated reception spaces that take advantage of year-round ocean breezes.
With 47 rooms across 5 acres of beachfront property, the venue offers a self-contained resort experience where guests can celebrate for multiple days without leaving the grounds.
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Perfect location within walking distance to many amazing restaurants. Staff were all very lovely and attentive. We had the room with a kitchenette and dining area which was great. Very spacious room even with the added bed for our child.
Sham Hishmeh · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CUN, 60 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, relaxed
Venue highlights
- Opened 2019; designed specifically for destination events with Caribbean beachfront access
- 47 guest rooms across 5 acres; allows couples to host 2-3 day celebrations with all attendees on-site
- Certified sustainable hotel; constructed with locally-sourced materials and eco-conscious design
- Multiple event spaces including oceanfront terraces, beach cabana areas, and indoor pavilions
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- Afternoon/EveningGuest arrival; welcome reception at hotel bar or beach lounge
- 10:00 AMCeremony on oceanfront terrace or beach setup
- 12:00 PMCocktail hour; beachside aperitifs and appetizers
- 2:00 PMReception dinner; oceanview pavilion or open-air dining area
- EveningDancing, dessert service, late-night beach bonfire or bar service
- Breakfast/BrunchFarewell brunch for departing guests; optional activity or spa time
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CUN · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Cancún International Airport.
- Typical total
- $15,000-35,000Aisle estimate
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$15,000-$35,000 for 50 guests over 2 nights (ceremony, reception, accommodations)
- Ceremony fee
- $2,000-4,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $120-180 a headAisle estimate
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$120-$180 USD (all-inclusive food, beverage, service)
- Room rate
- $250-600 a nightAisle estimate
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$250-$600 USD depending on room category
- Weather window
- February – May
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 984 240 0955
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Group room rates available. Additional costs: photography, florals, entertainment, transportation logistics. Full proposals provided upon inquiry.
Questions about the venue
What is the guest capacity?+
Ceremonies accommodate up to 100 guests; receptions can extend to 150 with multiple space configurations.
Are there wedding packages?+
Yes. Alaya offers customizable packages including ceremony setup, catering, beverage service, and room blocks for guests. Contact their events team at the website for detailed pricing.
What's the closest airport?+
Cancún International Airport (CUN), approximately 45 minutes away by car. Hotel can arrange ground transfers.
What is the best time of year?+
Rates and availability vary seasonally; the venue operates year-round but the dry season is preferred for outdoor events.
Is the venue all-inclusive?+
Alaya functions as a resort where room rates include meals and drinks. Wedding packages are tailored; some couples book room blocks separately from event services.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Whole property to yourselves: Yes
“From intimate ceremonies to full-property buyouts, each Ahau Collection hotel offers a distinct setting for your day — handcrafted, barefoot, and deeply connected to nature.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesSetting: Coastal, modern, relaxed
“Alaya Tulum is the most enchanting boutique hotel on Tulum's beach — perfect for those seeking serenity, mindfulness and the raw beauty of the Mayan coast.”
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