“One night was enough. It was an interesting experience”

Exotic and strange

“Architectural and designed dream in the jungle”

It’s an adventure into architectural genius. Such an amazing concept and beautiful place to spend a few nights.

“A wonderful and unique place”

We had a fantastic stay at Ikalar. Andrés is a wonderful host and a really interesting person to talk to. He took the time to explain the concept behind this beautiful place, which made the experience even better. The tree houses are stunning, spotless, and incredibly peaceful. You truly feel connected to nature. Would absolutely recommend and would love to return.

“Great vibe, relaxing, calm, a place to retreat and enjoy nature”

This is such a unique, magical place in the middle of the forest, the conception of artist Andreas who we had the pleasure to meet (he speaks great English) over dinner and breakfast. He was generous with his time and it was fun to hear his story and plans for future development. The tree houses are quirky and reached by suspension walk ways. There is a common lounge area and kitchen and a viewing post if you want to be adventurous. There's a swimming pool(invigoratingly cold in Feb) and common areas around the property. The detail and craftsmanship of the furniture, the mosaics, etc is amazing. We loved the orchids and Snowy, the cat. The bed was really comfortable and the internet was great. The coffee was the best I'd had in Mexico and we came away with a packet which had his art work and story on it.

“A perfect reset and return to nature”

We had the most amazing stay with Andrés and his team for 3 nights. Truly he could not have done more to make our stay special, including cooking us breakfast and dinner every day, some intense games of jenga, and even setting up a movie night with projector and popcorn to make our stay really special. We were able to use the bikes on the property to cycle the 30 minutes to chemuyil, a small nearby town. The protection in the rooms of mosquito nets, and the net around the bed meant we got bitten less than we did in a nearby coastal town! The water pressure was excellent and the bath was such a cool experience! Of course you will hear a lot of nature, so if you need complete silence to sleep, you will need ear plugs. For us it was very relaxing and we loved going to bed and waking up to the sounds of the wildlife. There are no solid walls in the property so if you want complete privacy, you will not get that. Again, for us that was part of the charm, as Andrés explained, it is on purpose to make you feel unlimited by the boundaries of walls, encouraging you to think outside the box. You are truly in the middle of the jungle, away from other people, which was a very welcomed pause in the stress of life. The grounds and rooms are so beautiful, and everything has intention and imagination. We loved hearing about the plans to further develop Ikalar and we can't wait to return and see what more magic will be there! Andrés was an incredible, kind, and experienced host, nothing was too much trouble and he truly went above and beyond for us. Thank you so much Ikalar! Until next time. 💕

“House in the tree”

Very nice experience ! It's fun and we slept well

I loved being able to disconnect and relax in nature in such an incredibly beautiful place. If you love nature and are looking for a place to disconnect while staying close to amenities, stunning cenotes, and the beach, you have to visit! The service here is incredible too, I felt at home from the moment we arrived. The rooms are spotless and very clean. There are no solid walls, allowing you to fully enjoy the fresh air and the sounds of the jungle sounds. Also, there are mosquito nets covering the open walls and the bed, ensuring a comfortable stay with no mosquitos. This place is truly magical! If you're hesitating—don’t! Visit Ikalar, you won’t regret it. A huge thank you to Andrés and the Ikalar team! you’ve created a true paradise in the jungle. Thank you for making our experience so special and for making us feel at home away from home! 💚

“Stunning”

What an experience ! We loved this unusual quirky hotel. Like living in an art installation. All very Gaudi inspired. As others have said the approach road isn’t the best . We didn’t have a car so arranged for the hotel to collect us from our previous hotel in Tulum beach for a very reasonable fare, Tulum based taxi fares are astronomical so we weren’t going to use one of those. Comfortable beds, hot showers , peace and quiet. No English spoken unless the owner is there but with google translate, not a problem. We didn’t leave the property for 2 days, ate there and relaxed by the pool . We did take our own wine though which we kept in the kitchen fridge. Definitely a highlight in our trip to Mexico

“A truly unique and impactful development embedded in the selva!”

A truly unique and impactful development embedded in the selva! Although the pictures look fairly impressive (online and ours) they really don’t do this place any justice. It needs to be seen in person!!! The attention to detail is simply fantastic - this is clearly a passion project. The grounds as well as the tree houses were immaculately presented - job well done! Despite being tree houses… the water pressure is excellent, there is plenty of hot water and even satellite internet, which was a welcome surprise. We stayed in the Deluxe Queen Suite, the room and particularly the bathroom must be seen. This tree house also comes with two additional viewing platforms above - which were an amazing surprise and gave a great purpose to our new GoPro.

“Never again.”

Architecture is interesting.

This is an incredible and unique experience. The treehouses and nicely crafted, cozy and clean. Beds are comfortabl, water from the shower is warm and with good pressure. Overall, the facilities are beautiful. The treehouse 1 has a bonus observation tower which you can climb at your own risk, and was beautiful to do stargazing and watch the sunrise, as you have a 360 view of the jungle. We had little time there and ended up not having the breakfast in the morning. The owner prepared a simple, yet delicious dinner for us for 400 mxn each, including salad, main dish and dessert. Would recommend to those that appreciate unique accommodation experiences ir just want to relax surrounded by nature. The jungle sounds in the evening are beautiful.

“Exotic place in the middle of the jungle”

The place is very original: in the trees and in the middle of the jungle. There is no air conditioning but there was a fan above the bed which helped. You have the possibility to eat dinner for 500 pesos. It’s not that far from Tulum: 30 minutes driving, you absolutely need a car to get there.

“Most beautiful place on earth”

Ikalar is so beautiful and extraordinary that words cannot describe it. I have never seen something like this before on planet earth. Everything was built with so much love, beauty, phantasy and in perfect harmony with nature and the cosmos. Thank you Andres for being a role model how creativity could flow into architecture. We enjoyed our stay so much and felt so welcome and were treated not just as guests, but as friends. All our wishes were immediately taken care of. We hope to be at Ikalar soon again. In deep gratitude Petra and Canan

“AMAz”

The breakfast was really great and nicely presented

“The most magical experience.”

We have just had the most fantastic stay. Andres was such an accommodating host and the property itself is magical. The bed was very comfy and the room and bathroom so totally unique. We had two dinners and two breakfasts and each meal was delicious. I couldn’t recommend staying at Ikalar enough.

“Wonderfull expérience !”

Incredible place ! A jungle experience that I never forget ! Thank you Lalo !