Posada Lamar

Posada Lamar is made up of eight, free-standing cabins built from recycled materials, including wood and bamboo. Roofs are palapa-style, made from palm fronds. Porch railings are built from thick logs, which still carry their natural, gnarled appearance. These one- and two-level structures are a few feet from the beach. Palms, shrubs, and bright-green jungle plants grow around buildings, many of which have unobstructed ocean views. The sand pathways that run between cabins, while great for walking barefoot, may prove challenging to guests with limited mobility. Like most eco-properties along the Hotel Zone's beach road, electricity, powered by solar panels and wind generators, is limited at Posada Lamar, and lights don't go on until the evening hours. Hot water is consistently available, though, along with free Wi-Fi. 

Posada Lamar is about halfway down the busy Hotel Zone's beach road, and is within a five- to 10-minute walk of shops and restaurants. A bike path runs along large sections of this road, and bikes can be rented at many locations throughout the area. Diving and water sports equipment can be rented at Mexi Divers shop, which is about a 15-minute walk from Posada Lamar. Tulum's Maya ruins are about a 10-minute drive north, and the Sian-Ka'an biosphere, with its cenote, exotic birds, monkeys, and remarkable jungle flora, is about a 10- to 15-minute drive in the other direction. This protected land spans along the coast to the south, as well as inland. Cancun International Airport is about an hour and a half away by car.

Each room at Posada Lamar contains one or two beds with mosquito netting and sparse furniture. Wood or stone platforms support the beds lifting them off the floor. Local folk art, including Maya-style rugs, tapestries, and carvings add distinctiveness to these simple and spare accommodations. Large windows, covered with flowing, colorful curtains, let in significant amounts of natural light. There are no TVs, air-conditioning, or phones, but Wi-Fi works well. Pipes and fittings for utilities are not completely embedded, and copper water pipes run along the walls in the bathrooms. Showers (with reliable hot water) are tiled and hand-painted but have only a low lip built into the floors to separate them from the toilet and sink areas. Puddles from escaped shower water can make floors slippery and potentially hazardous. Bar soap is the only toiletry provided, so guests should plan on bringing their own hair- and skin-care products. The natural construction of these cabins has led to a few leaks and cracks, which in turn let in insects and small amounts of water during heavy rains. All cabins have private, furnished porches with chairs and hammocks. 

Access to an attractive stretch of sandy beach, perfect for swimming and playing, and lounge areas underneath shady palapas are the main features here. Beach towels are provided free of charge. While there's no on-site restaurant at Posada Lamar, a free breakfast that includes fruit, bread, and coffee is delivered to guests' porches each morning at the time of guests' choosing. Ice chests with ice are provided free of charge on request. Massages can be scheduled for an additional fee, and resort staff will connect guests with local tours and day trips.