The Luxury Travel Magazine
The Luxury Travel Magazine
Marrying together every rustic element of the jungle with a chic, modern twist – Kanan Hotel is a marvel of interior design and architecture. Walking into Kanan, guests are met with a hidden tunnel entrance. The winding corridors are set deep within the natural formation of the landscape, with the trees as the pillars of the hotel and the sand as its base. As you climb the wooden stairs, each floor reveals the secrets that Kanan has to offer. Slightly surprisingly, it is the earthy nature of the hotel which has resulted in its luxuriousness. The warm mahogany wood which surrounds you throughout the hotel makes for an unparalleled retreat to Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Guests will be lost in the charm and style of Kanan; one of Tulum’s finest hotels.
Tulum has rapidly become one of the most attractive beach destinations worldwide for well-informed travellers. Steeped with Mexico’s colourful culture, Tulum is a paradise surrounded by stone, sand, ocean and jungle. Within these stunning surroundings, Tulum manages to retain its charm through the town’s pride of their culture whilst offering a host of fine culinary experiences and luxury retreats. Kanan hotel encapsulates all of these values perfectly. This adult only spa retreat seeks to provide every indulgence for its guests. The hotel’s spa service offers guests a variety of wellness treatments which seek to rejuvenate and balance guests, as is the intention of each and every amenity and experience of Kanan. Notably, the spa’s massage services are inspired by ancient Mayan healing practices, which is set deep within the wellness beliefs of the hotel. This is carried through not only the spa packages, but also throughout the rooms, restaurants and other amenities which Kanan has to offer.
Amongst the winding wooden corridors, a unique selection of boutique bedrooms and suits can be found. Designed for privacy and comfort, the rooms are filled with light from the beach facing windows, which contrasts the deep furnishings. Looking East to the ocean, the morning sun wakes the rooms of Kanan with its warmth which can be enjoyed from a private suite patio or from viewpoints and seats hidden within the hotel’s tangled structure. The expansive bedrooms are immaculately designed, including free-standing crafted wooden bathtubs in the superior suites.
Attention to detail in design is nothing short of exceptional at Kanan as the warm spa inspired features echo throughout the hotel. Alongside the bedrooms which are nothing short of bliss; guests have everything they could possibly need on their doorstep. Set deep in the middle of the extensive wooden pathways which lead to secret coves and viewpoints is the swimming pool, inspired by Mexico’s infamous waterfalls and natural springs. Surrounded by a host of sunbeds for guests to relax in the warmth of the sun, the secluded pool of water offers a calming area where you can cool off in peace. The swimming pool holds not only impressive views of the hotel but also looks onto the ocean at only a stone’s throw away.
Once having taken a dip in the pool or a stroll along the beach, guests are welcomed in to one of Kanan’s two restaurants: Restaurante Caracol. The outdoor restaurant is set on the beach and offers fresh Mexican cuisine throughout the day. From eggs made to your taste and freshly prepared fruit bowls, to Mexican omelettes and traditional chilaquiles. Chefs at Caracol pride themselves in using only the best ingredients to create healthy, balanced dishes. The lunch menu is also inspired by Mexican classics, offering a selection of salads, tacos and one of the country’s most highly renowned dishes; ceviche. Made using locally sourced fish, this beautifully fresh dish is marinated with lime, coriander, garlic and served with avocado. For any fish lovers, this is something that simply cannot be rivalled. The hotel’s second restaurant offers guests a highly unique and unforgettable dining experience. Aptly named Sunset Dinner, the restaurant is woven through the canopy of the hotel.
Each evening, guests are invited to dine amongst the roof of the trees, surrounded by nothing but the stunning landscape, the wildlife and the deep orange sunset lighting up the darkening sky. Each candlelit table is set upon its own private nest structure for an exclusive and romantic setting. Unlike any other, this particular restaurant is in a league of its own in not only the setting but also the service and the food. The menu is both highly refined and intriguing, offering thoughtfully chosen pairings of flavours such as avocado mousse with grasshoppers (a Mexican speciality), and a chocolate desert with a hibiscus reduction. This is one such restaurant which has contributed to Tulum’s world-renowned culinary scene in a location which has become envied by elite travellers.
Is a difficult feat to marry together elegance with earthy rustic features as successfully as Kanan. It is hotels like Kanan which sets the standard for all boutique hotels and restaurants to follow. There is something quite magical about Tulum which secures this hotel’s beauty. The style, attitude, beliefs and peaceful nature which are embedded within Tulum are echoed throughout Kanan, making this a particularly unique retreat. Guests will fall in love with the culture and innate feeling of calmness which Tulum seems to instil whilst getting lost in the enchanting features of Kanan hotel.
