Palapa-style design, jungle views, and shared pool access define this 3-bedroom villa in Tulum. Ikal Bungalows sleeps up to 11, with spacious living areas, terraces, and a location near cafés and the beach road.
Ikal Bungalows
Ikal Bungalows is the largest of three private eco-luxury jungle bungalows in La Valeta, a developing jungle area near downtown Tulum. The name Ikal means “spirit,” reflecting the property’s respect for Mayan land and culture.
This fully equipped private villa offers the services and amenities needed to experience life surrounded by Tulum’s natural beauty.
The Space
Ikal Bungalows captures the essence of Tulum living in a traditional Mayan palapa-style setting overlooking the jungle. Modern minimalist design combines with spacious living areas and floor-to-ceiling windows that connect the indoors with the surrounding nature.
Each bungalow includes:
- Terraces with outdoor seating
- Polished concrete floors
- Built-in furniture and shelving
- Locally made interior décor crafted by Mayan artisans
- Air conditioning in each bedroom
- Organic bath products
- Linens
The property features a shared swimming pool and garden area. Hardwood staircases lead to separate paths connecting to each private bungalow.
Bungalow Details
IKAL HA
Ikal Ha means “spirit of water,” representing the most sacred element in ancient Mayan civilization. Ha is the first of the three units that make up this jungle retreat.
Features include:
- Double-height ceilings in traditional Mayan palapa architecture
- Garden and pool views
- Large windows designed to create an outdoor feeling
- Open-plan layout
- Day lounge in the living area
- Equipped kitchen downstairs
- King bedroom loft upstairs
- Private bathroom with shower and garden bathtub
- Capacity for up to four guests
IKAL XEL
Ikal Xel means “rainbow” in Mayan. This beautiful one-floor garden apartment features floor-to-ceiling sliding windows in the living room and bedroom.
Features include:
- Private backyard
- Outdoor garden bathtub
- Garden views from the living area and primary bedroom
- Indoor and outdoor hammock areas
- Open-plan equipped kitchen and living area
- Capacity for up to three guests
IKAL KA'AN
Ikal Ka'an means “spirit of the sky” in Mayan. This sky penthouse is accessed by a handcrafted wooden staircase and skybridge terrace.
Features include:
- Traditional Mayan double-height palapa ceilings
- Spacious living areas
- Upstairs bedroom loft
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Designer bathroom and shower on the first floor
- Jungle and garden views from the second-floor bedroom loft
- Wraparound terrace
Location
Ikal Bungalows is located in the jungle in the newest part of Tulum town. The newly opened Kukulcan beach road is nearby and leads to the beach in approximately:
- 10 minutes by car
- 25 minutes by bicycle
Cafés, restaurants, yoga studios, and grocery stores are within a 10-minute walk of the property.
Guest Access
Guests have unlimited access to their private bungalow, the common areas, and the swimming pool without compromising the privacy or comfort of other guests.
The property offers:
- Two designated private parking spaces
- Additional street parking
- Private parking
- On-site security and maintenance staff available 24/7
Important Information Before Booking
- Full-time security is on site at all times.
- The road to the property is unpaved and may have bumps or potholes after rain. It is manageable by car, moped, or bicycle.
- Renting a car is recommended. Taxi services and bicycles are available, although taxis in Tulum can be expensive.
- Bicycles are available for rent at $9 USD per day.
- Air conditioning is provided in each bedroom and is intended for use while sleeping. The apartments are designed to cool through fans and natural airflow rather than continuous air conditioning, in keeping with the property’s sustainability goals.
- High-speed fiber-optic Wi-Fi is available at 50 Mbps. Service may occasionally be interrupted by wind or technical issues with the main tower, although it works reliably most of the time.
- Tulum is experiencing ongoing development, and construction takes place throughout the town. Construction noise, ranging from hammers to power tools, may occur between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Tulum occasionally experiences power outages related to ongoing development. During an outage, running water, lights, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning are unavailable. Outages typically last one to two hours and are outside the property’s control.
- A chef is not included in the Airbnb price.
- Refunds are not offered for the circumstances listed above. Please consider these conditions before booking.
Additional Services
Daily cleaning is available upon request for an additional charge.
External services can also be arranged, including:
- Spa and yoga services
- Grocery shopping
- In-house chef
- Additional guest services
Guest reviews
4.9
· 16 reviews
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What guests are saying
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Celi
2 years ago
Beautiful houses but not easy access to upstairs rooms, stairs are not secure and we had a couple of accidents. A simple hand railing would have made all the difference. Loo and showers are on the ground floor. Neighbours very very noisy but the hosts did what they could, not really their fault but out of 4 nights we stayed, we had very loud music all night long next door on 2 nights. This is just Tulum for you so be prepared if you stay on this area! Also be aware that the 24 hr security on site actually means a man living in a little hut just a few meters away from the rooms, basically inside the garden, making it not private at all specially with the type of curtains . My room could be seen from the outside. He was a very nice man though. A couple of loungers would have been nice to sit around the pool. It is a nice place but it could do with do with some improvements.
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Richard
2 years ago
Loved our stay , would definitely recommend this place if you want the feel of jungle vibes. We were a group of 6. We were 3 couples and we all had our own private space which was nice and shared a common pool. Each bungalow had all necessities whatever we didn’t have just went to local supermarket and bought I would recommend to bring bug spray.We were greeted by Ehsan and the others were very helpful ,kind and responsive. We did loose power for part of a day but it was no big deal we just went to the beach and by the time we came back it was back on . You will hear some noise and streets are vey bumpy but we have been to Tulum 3x and it’s everywhere you can’t help it . There are bikes on the premises but we rented a car and rented ATV’s for a whole day so much fun! Can’t wait to go back ;)
5
Breanna
3 years ago
The Ikal Bungalows were a dream! My group of 5 girls rented for my bachelorette party and it did not disappoint. We were greeted upon arrival by Ehsan who kindly welcomed us and provided recommendations. He also organized Chef Ernesto to cook us a fabulous lunch. We enjoyed the serene pool and secluded jungle bath tubs to relax in the mornings. Ehsan organized transportation to the beach as well as an unforgettable trip to Chichen Itza, cenotes, and Valladolid. The bungalows were in a location that is secluded enough to feel immersed in the jungle while also located conveniently near the beach and downtown. Merciano was the security officer on duty at all times which provided additional comfort and safety during our stay. We were also embraced by the kitty family of 3 that roamed around and made the place feel like home :) We ordered grocery delivery from the Tomato app that chef Ernesto recommended which made things quite convenient. We would love to visit again! Highly recommend!
5
Megan
3 years ago
Ehson was incredibly helpful with making our stay enjoyable. He gave us tons of options for good restaurants and helped us find some awesome cenotes. The bungalows were a solid choice for our large group. Plenty of places to convene and hang out in the middle and then when looking for privacy we were able to retreat to our bungalows. Would highly recommend thanks for a great time!!
5
Liz
3 years ago
The bungalows were the perfect home and sanctuary for my family friends, and I the week of our wedding. It provided a quiet, tranquil and peaceful place while in Tulum that I will never forget. The gardens were lush, the pool was cool and each bungalow offered more privacy than the photos. Thank you Ehsan and Andrés for all your help and an amazing experience. We will be back.
5
Nathan
3 years ago
Beautiful place. Our family of six used all three bungalows, each a bit different but in the same compound. We couldn’t find the place when we got there after dark and they were quick to come out and meet us to guide us. Felt very safe, despite initial doubts given quality of the local infrastructure (roads were washed out after storm and there’s a ton of new construction around, which at dark made for a bad first impression). We would love to stay again.
5
Jaqui
4 years ago
We had 9 women celebrating a bachelorette party over a long weekend. The three separate bungalows was perfect for us to have enough space (bathrooms) and I actually wish we had spent more time at the villa. Ehsan was SO HELPFUL from recommending taxi services, letting our grocery delivery in before we arrived, and even bringing us a speaker to the beach club when we forgot ours! He really went above and beyond and was a big part in our happiness with our choice to stay here. We hired a private chef for one night and between the three kitchenettes there were plenty of supplies for her to prepare an amazing meal (Uxata was the company). The only thing that could have made our stay better was if we were closer to the hotel zone.. would have saved a ton of money on taxis, but then I’m sure this villa would be MUCH less affordable so it’s a trade off we were willing to make. Everything we drove to was about 15-30 minutes drive and taxis didn’t have trouble finding us when we used the address provided. I don’t typically visit the same places again just because there is so much world to see, but I would HIGHLY recommend staying here if you’re visiting Tulum.
5
Joanne
4 years ago
My friends and I spent an amazing week there ! The bungalows are fully furnished, clean, comfy and well decorated. We really enjoyed spending time around the pool or the outside lounge. By car, it's 10 minutes away from the city center, and 20 minutes from the beach and the hotel zone. However there's a lot of construction around the place; part of the road isn't concrete yet and it can be noisy somehow. But it didn't stop us from having a really good times there. Thank you Charles and Ehsan :)
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Raven
4 years ago
100% recommend this place to manifest all of your vacation trip dreams! Ehsan was super attentive and helpful to our group of 7. He helped arrange transportation for all of our travels to/from the airport and during our stay around town & scheduling covid tests to return. He’s very knowledgeable about the area and can recommend great adventures! Super Thank you to Charles for extending a warm welcome and answering my last minute questions. I celebrated my both birthday and bachelorette weekend here and it was magical. The location was ideal for me- in the jungle but still close enough to bike or a short drive to everything. Thank you to Charles, Ehsan and the on site security for such a memorable, magical trip!
5
Michala
4 years ago
Is was such a lovely stay with had at Ikal bungalows. Andres the security man who lives on site 24/7 was very friendly and always made sure we had a clean pool each morning. Ersan the host was very welcoming and always ready to help when we had advice and questions. Its a beautiful jungly vibe villa amongst alot of construction. The noise in the area was annoying in the mornings but that is in the whole area. On the positive side it is out of the hussle of downtown tulum but a short ride into the city. Would definitely come back if in Tulum.
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