Keniza Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with private beach, near Tulum Beach

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View from room
Living area
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Beachfront (Air conditioning from 9pm to 6am)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 186 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Double Room (Air conditioning from 9pm to 6am only)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
Carretera Tulum Boca Paila Km 8.3, Tulum, QROO, 77780

What's nearby

  • Tulum Beach - 1 min walk
  • Ven a la Luz Sculpture - 11 min walk
  • SFER IK - 5 min drive
  • Tulum Mayan Ruins - 16 min drive
  • Playa Paraiso - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 62 min drive
  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 105 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosa Negra Tulum - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hartwood - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Taqueria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Arca - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪K’arma - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Keniza Beach Hotel

When you stay at Keniza Beach Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Tulum Beach and Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 8 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 21
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • This provides air conditioning in guestrooms only from 8 PM to 8 AM.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared fridge
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • On a private beach

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2014
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MXN 2800 per vehicle (one-way)

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Keniza Beach Hotel Tulum
Keniza Beach Tulum
Keniza Beach
Keniza Beach Hotel Tulum
Keniza Beach Hotel Guesthouse
Keniza Beach Hotel Guesthouse Tulum

Frequently asked questions

Does Keniza Beach Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Keniza Beach Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Keniza Beach Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Keniza Beach Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Keniza Beach Hotel.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Keniza Beach Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MXN 2800 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Keniza Beach Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Keniza Beach Hotel and nearby?
Keniza Beach Hotel has a private beach and a garden.
What's the area around Keniza Beach Hotel like?
Keniza Beach Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Tulum Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Ven a la Luz Sculpture.

Keniza Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel beat my expectations. Such a cute, simple and clean beachfront property. Staff was extremely accommodating and answered any questions for us. Besides being directly on the beach, it is very close to many good bars and restaurants. I highly recommend this place and will book again if I am back in Tulum.
Brittany, 5-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Property was exactly as advertised. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Hotel is low-key, quiet, and mellow. Great location on the beach with easy access to restaurants, bars, etc... The communal kitchen was a nice amenity. Beach had nice loungers/palapas for guest use.
Linda, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place was perfect! The staff are exceptional and make you feel at home. The property is gorgeous and right on water. The room was cozy and just right. I would 100% come back here! I did not want to leave.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
We stayed here recently in mid-January. The hotel staff was amazingly nice, helpful and attentive. Your room is stocked with two free bottles of water every day which is great (they also had a water cooler on site so you could full up your own water bottle, I thought that was really helpful). There’s a little shared kitchenette to make coffee or cook (we used it to have snacks in the morning but there were pots/pans so you could essentially make a whole meal). The rooms were clean, house keeping was great and always replenished any toiletries we needed (shampoo, conditioner and body wash) and there were fresh towels and sheets every day. The air conditioning only works from 8pm until 8am, which is fine for us because we did spend most of the day on the beach or wandering around. The hotel is RIGHT on the beautiful beach, there wasn't any sea weed issues I read about. The beach loungers were SO comfortable, big cushions along with little side tables, we sat there for hours enjoying the ocean. The hotel doesn’t have a bar or restaurant but there is a bar right next door and several other restaurants/bars super close by on the beach. Also wanted to note that there isn’t a safe in the room, which I was surprised at first but didn’t really worry about, we don’t bring any valuables besides our passports. There was always someone on site though, whether it was at the front desk or night security. Enjoyed our stay here would definitely come again!
Chris Timmons, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Keniza Beach Hotel was conveniently situated right on Tulum Beach and next to many restaurants, bars, and shopping. Its property included beach loungers, towels, a community kitchen with drinking water provided, and use of the kayak with a reservation. It features beautiful murals by an Oaxacan artist and spaces to sit around/chat/enjoy the scenery. Very Bohemian and laid-back. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and would recommend it to those wanting a place by the beach. In the room I stayed in, wifi worked well, the beds were comfortable, and two fans were provided. AC only works from 8 pm to 8 am. We visited in December so the weather was perfect without AC so AC might be necessary during the hotter or more humid times of the year. Staff were excellent in responding to my concerns and inquiries.
NC, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

2/10 Poor

Super loud construction noise at 6am in the morning. The room wasn’t clean and we had to switch to another room but then the air condition was broken at night so we have to switch back to our old room. Wasn’t a good experience overall
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay at Keniza
Lolita and Sam make you feel like FAMILY when you stay at Keniza. Lolita did an incredible job communicating with us ahead of our stay about transportation, check-in, etc. Once we arrived, Sam was always there with a big smile ready to help us, telling us about the hotel, the area, things to do, etc. Location of Keniza is perfect for exploring Tulum, everything is just a quick walk down the beach. And the hotel is a great place to unwind at the end of the day or at the beach (without paying exorbitant fees that other hotels in the area charge).
Eugene, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location. Wonderful staff! Can’t wait to go back.
7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

5-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. The location was perfect for strolling the beach strip and lounging in the sand. The communal kitchen was nice to have to be able to make some meals and cocktails at 'home'. We really didn't want to leave!
6-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Nice location, clunky-unideal stay
It seems Keniza is going through some major changes. We originally booke Keira’s beach house and it changed its name a few weeks before we arrived. The hotel was still working out the kinks. There were spaces around the property that were used as storage instead of open guest areas. We had no hot water in our room. Our transportation from the airport no-showed. The room was a bit musty and damp. The hotel takes “eco” hotel to a new level. No coffee in rooms. No hairdryers or electric appliances allowed to be plugged in. No breakfast service. Basically, it’s a nice location with friendly staff (if you can find them). Sam (at reception) and Lolita (lives on the property) were super helpful with all our “issues”, but at the end of the day, it was a beautiful stay with “first world” frustrations. Both Sam and Lolita recognized the issues that resulted in a less than ideal stay for us and they bent over backwards to try and resolve them. Their actions definitely helped! They upgraded us to the penthouse due to our issues and considering we seemed to be the only guests there. The penthouse room has a beautiful balcony facing the ocean, but is no nicer or more high end than the other rooms — just slightly bigger. The beach wasn’t combed in the mornings so seaweed was an issue. All in all, I can’t wait to come back to Tulum, but I’ll let Keniza work out its kinks before returning here.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

We loved staying at Kira's Beach House. Pros: -Area is great and you get to have your own private beach. Room 5 is the best because it's beach front and you get a balcony with two lounge chairs. The view is amazing! (We stayed in room -You get access to a kitchen and refrigerator. We went to the closest supermarket and bought coffee, creamer, and beer. -The host is super friendly and accessible at all times. -This hotel doesn't have a bar that is staffed but the hotel next door does. We were able to buy drinks from them and sit in our lounge chairs (DON'T have breakfast there! They used paced picante sauce for our huevo rancheros. That is a sin given that we are in Mexico.) Cons: -When we were there (November 2018) there was construction going on so the place looked a little disheveled especially the kitchen. It needs a little more cleanliness. -Leave your iron, blow dryer, and flat iron at home! The hotel is eco friendly and doesn't allow for you to iron your clothes, blow dry, or flat iron your hair. -I wish they still had the breakfast option. It's hard to find a good spot for breakfast. (You have to go El Barracuda Restaurant frekin bomb!) -The seaweed sucks! We visited Tulum in 2014 and the beach was turquoise and amazing! Not the case now. There was long rows of seaweed everywhere. The beach was dark filled with seaweed. It was a nuisance when getting in the water and having to look at the rows of seaweed. Kira's is worth the stay! We will definitely be back!
3-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

4/10 Fair

The hotel was below our expectations. First of all, we arrived at night and had a very hard time with finding the hotel because there were no signs and the entrance looks like a house rather than a business. Then we couldn't get in for half an hour because the door was locked and no one responded even though we ringed the doorbell all throughout this time. Finally someone from next door helped us get in by shouting to the receptionist who was staying in her room on the second floor. After checking in, we settled in our room and soon after, we found out the water is not working so no flushing the toilet or showers for that night. Another disappointment was that the breakfast was removed from our reservation (with a small refund of $5/person/day) and the whole place was half under construction. It seemed like we were the only guests in the place as they were going through some restoration. By the way, they don't allow using hair driers or flat irons, because electrical system cannot support the load apparently. The only good thing was that the receptionist lady was very friendly and kind and tried to help us out given the circumstances. She also upgraded our room to one with ocean view, but as I've mentioned, the whole place was empty anyway. The hotel has a nice location in Tulum and some nice views of the ocean and the beach but it definitely needs some improvement of hotel facade, amenities and service. It's definitely over priced given what is being offered.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Honeymoon at Kira’s
Our stay at Kira’s was amazing. The location directly on the beach was perfect. We came during off season and were upgraded to an amazing room with a huge terrace overlooking the ocean. Lola who works there was so sweet, welcoming, and accommodating. You are right in the middle of everything on the main beach road, and can easily walk to some of the best places in Tulum. We can’t wait to go back!
Meredith, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a great place to stay in south Tulum!
We actually stayed at Kira's during some renovations and upgrades but we never heard work going on and it did not affect our stay at all. Our ocean view room was fantastic and the constant ocean breezes kept the room very comfortable during the daytime when the A/C is off. The coming upgrades will allow for all day A/C use I am told. Our host, Lolita, was always there to assist with answers or recommendations. Overall, it's a beautiful property along a gorgeous stretch of beach.
Donald, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel but extremely quiet while we stayed there so reception was rarely manned. No breakfast and we were only told this the day before we arrived.
Kelly, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is right on a white sand beach with chairs.
Secure parking, walk to restaurants, very laid back. All solar so some rules involved, all for good reason.
Keith, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kiras beach house- A must book in Tulum!
We had the most incredible experience at Kiras beach house in tulum for our honeymoon! The manager was very kind and accommodating, he even upgraded us to the sea view room as it was our honeymoon! The room was immaculate and was well air conditioned throughout the night. There is no bar but you can have your food and drinks from next door brought over to you which was great. We cannot recommend this place enough and hope to return again sometime. Thanks Thomas and Kiras beach house!
Merle, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super Clean & Friendly
Super clean & friendly staff, including hotel manager, Thomas. Oh, dont forget to taste their awesome breakfast!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Excellent location, right on the beach. Near a lot of other restaurants, hotels, bars but still quiet. Staff was helpful. Less amenities than some of the bigger hotels nearby so I'll give it 4 stars but I have no complaints overall.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location on the beach
We recently stayed at Kira’s beach house and couldn’t have been more impressed. The room was exceptionally clean, breakfast was served fresh every morning and the location is ideal walking distance to many bars/restaurants. The staff was very helpful in recommending things to do and places to go. I would definitely stay here again.
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff, we enjoyed our stay. Great location.
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

A++
Kira's Beach House is a prime spot to stay in Tulum. The location is A++ and if this place had a "walking score" it would be 1 trillion percent. I was in Tulum for my friend's wedding. Some of my other friends were spending close to a grand a night to stay at Sonora which is only a few buildings up from Kira's. And their rooms weren't even on the beach side of the road. Yes, the uber upscale resorts hotels like Sonora have nicer amenities. But if you want cool vibes, friendly staff, clean rooms, good breakfast and awesome location at a reasonable price then stay at Kira's. If you have unlimited funds and you are super bougie... then heck you should also stay at Kira's. There is no shortage of expensive bougie stuff to do in Tulum.
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