I stayed in a $500-a-night villa in Tulum, which had no electricity and was made almost entirely of branches. See inside.

Anneta KonstantinidesAug 27, 2024, 01:34 IST

Azulik is a luxury eco-resort in Tulum, Mexico, with electricity-free villas. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

I recently stayed at Azulik, a luxury eco-resort nestled in the jungle of Tulum, Mexico.
The unique hotel features 48 villas, none of which have electricity.

From deluxe tents to Pablo Escobar's former mansion, there is no shortage of unique hotels in Tulum, Mexico.

But few are as famous as Azulik, a luxury eco-resort nestled in the jungle.

On a recent trip to review Tulum's brand-new airport, I spent the night in one of Azulik's electricity-free villas.

It was unlike any place I've ever stayed in before. Let's take a look.

Azulik calls itself a “sanctuary for reconnection and wellness.”

Part of the Azulik resort in Tulum, Mexico. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

The resort is connected via pathways that wind through trees and soar over waterways.

The unique pathways of Azulik. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

I spent the night in the Mayan Villa.

The front of my villa at Azulik. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

At the center of my room was a lush canopy bed flanked by a gauzy mosquito net.

Inside my villa at Azulik. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Above my bed was a ceiling fan.

My bed featured an overhead ceiling fan. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Small candles were spread out across the electricity-free villa.

Candles on a table in my room. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Instead of a shower, every villa at Azulik has a handmade mosaic bathtub.

The bathtub in my room at Azulik. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Hanging over the tub was a floating shelf with provided toiletries.

Azulik's provided toiletries. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Extra towels were nestled in shelves made of branches.

One of the branch shelves in my room. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Next to the tub was a matching mosaic countertop.

My villa featured a shimmering mosaic countertop. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Tucked inside a separate wooden compartment was the toilet.

The wooden compartment hiding the toilet in my villa. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Here’s a peek inside.

The toilet in my villa at Azulik. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Hanging wooden shelves offered additional storage for clothes.

Hanging shelves inside my villa at Azulik. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

At the back of the villa was a wooden terrace with two chairs to relax in.

My terrace featured two wooden chairs and a small log table. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

There’s also an outdoor hot tub.

My villa had an empty outdoor tub on the terrace. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Just steps away from my villa was a stunning view of the sea.

The view of the ocean just steps from my villa. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

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