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Cesiak (Centro Ecologico Sian Ka'an)

Boca Paila Biosfera de la Reserva de Sian Ka'an | Tulum, Sian Ka'an, Mexico
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San Diego
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81 reviews 81 reviews
36 hotel reviews
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77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

First the good: the beach and surrounding area is nearly deserted so you'll have a lot of space to yourself. There are palapas and chairs on the beach so you have shelter from the sun. There is wifi and electric outlets near the front desk. There are a few flush toilets available (the rest are "dry" toilets). The front desk... More

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London
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I have not written a bad review yet but i was so let down after a pleasant previous meal at Cesiak, I thought i should let people know.... The waitress constantly messed up our orders. I understand sometimes people make mistakes or just have a bad day ect. But her attitude with us even though we very politely informed her... More

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Merida, Mexico
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We stopped in for lunch only. We were pleasantly surprised by the spectacular two sided views of the Caribbean and the lagoon. We ate upstairs, not in the main downstairs area. The menu was varied and the staff very nice. An extra bonus is the ecological lesson in the wall posters. Yes, it was very windy that day and the... More

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New York City, New York
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

we had lunch here last year and thought it would be amazing to stay for a few days. Unfortunately it was a disappointment.everything was rundown and the staff indifferent. The bathrooms were not so clean and the shower water salty. The beach was OK but narrow, As other reviewers have noted the WIND and surf noise is really unusually loud,... More

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London, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013 via mobile

This ecological site still has its rustic charm but not for too much longer as changes will be taking place over the next year. Beautifully located on a peninsula south of Tulum, Cesiak charms her occupants with raw beauty.

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Brooklyn, New York
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5 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

My husband and I stayed at CESIAK for one night in November 2012. We drove in from Tulum which is a very short drive so we arrived early in the day. We checked into our palapa/tent right on the beach and had a wonderful lunch on the deck at the restaurant. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming and gave... More

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Garden City, Kansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I stayed here during December of 2012, and it was fantastic. I know that there are pictures and complaints that it is run down, but that was not my experience at all. I should say that the name of the lodging portion here is Boca Paila Camps, and they truly are camps. They are tents enclosed in cabins with no... More

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Washington DC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

I have been going to Tulum for years and years and have had meals at Cesiak, but never stayed. This trip we stayed there.. ! It was FANTASTIC!!! Everyone was so amazing! The views were amazing, the best sleep I've had in years too!!! Lolo was incredibly helpful checking us in, Jeronimo (Who I had met on my last trip... More

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Asheville, North Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

This was our second visit, first same time 2012. The kitchen and wait staff are the same, friendly and helpful, but new management has not kept up facilities. Much erosion on the beach, though we saw no debris. Cabanas are on top of the dune and the evening wind is strong. Still no water or electricity in the tents on... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

This was our first visit to Cesiak and it was a magical place to stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We went on a kayaking trip and a boat ride in the mangroves and both activities were excellent. Managed to see some incredible wildlife and ate some tasty food in the restaurant. Thoroughly recommend a cocktail on the... More

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Cesiak (Centro Ecologico Sian Ka`An) Hotel Sian Ka`An
Cesiak (Centro Ecologico Sian Ka`An) Hotel
Address: Boca Paila Biosfera de la Reserva de Sian Ka'an | Tulum, Sian Ka'an, Mexico
Region: Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula > Quintana Roo > Sian Ka'an
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Bar/Lounge Beach Free Parking Restaurant
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Ranked #2 of 2 Speciality lodging in Sian Ka'an
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A small eco-tourism center, it serves as a model for sustainable development in sensitive tropical ecosystems. The revenue generated through tours, fishing, beautiful accommodations, and various on-site activities is used to fund conservation within the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. The center operates using ecologically responsible technologies, including systems for wetland waste management, rainwater collection, and solar and wind energy generation. ... more   less 

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