Casa Malca Hotel Review: Late Pablo Escobar's mansion in Tulum is now a hotel with beach club

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Pablo Escobar's Home
Previously belonging to drug lord Pablo Escobar, a nefarious drug baron who amassed properties across the united states before his death in 1993, the sprawling villa was bought over by the owner of New York-based art gallery Lio Malca in 2012.

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Casa Malca Hotel
Address: KM 9.5, Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico

Phone: +52 984 980 0679

Room Rates: Average $700 per night

In line with the main trade of the company, the new owner converted the villa into a boutique hotel called Casa Malca operated by Design Hotels.

It initially opened with nine rooms, but later on expanded to 35 suites in total.

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Contemporary Decor Rooms
Chic contemporary art decorates the spaces throughout the hotel, adding plenty of colour and intrigue to the rustic-style villa.

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Mexican Architecture
Traditional Mexican-style architecture mingle freely with contemporary accents, creating an upmarket stylish vibe.

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Decadent Interior Decor
Plush velvet curtains are draped across the doorways, creating a decadent oasis for the guests who come.

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Rooms with Beach Access
Full-length sliding glass doors open directly onto the pristine beaches. The seamless flow of spaces from the interiors to the outside makes one feel like the ocean is just at one’s door.

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Bar Lounge
In the lounge area, a funky white and black wallpaper design imbue the space with vibrance and energy.

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Dining Area
The dining area features walls clad in wooden sticks, creating a hut-like effect.

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Patio
Beyond the verandah, patio tables under wooden shade are spread about.

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Resort Holiday
The languid atmosphere is absolutely conducive for a laid-back holiday.

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Steam Room
There is also an underground steam room, that can lit in various colours.

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Modern Treehouse
As the hotel continues to expand, the owner recently added a modern treehouse further up the villa.



Images courtesy of Casa Malca. This article was first published on Home and Decor in 2017.