Name: The Ascension Bay Lodge
Address: Punta Allen Road 4, Tulum, Tulum, Tulum, 77768, Mexico
Rating: 8

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I had wanted to fish this area for quite some time!!!
I emailed 3 places in the area prior to commitment, Daniel was the only one to respond. We hit it off immediately, as we had common ties to Colorado.
I went down in Mid March for 3 days of fishing. 
Daniel was very detailed in helping me get the most of my time. 
As fast as flights could get me there from Lake Tahoe, 
I spent the first night in Tulum at Daniels recommendation, 
a nice little hotel off the main road.
He then had transfers arranged for me in the morning from the hotel to the boat ramp just inside the bio-reserve!! Which when i got there, my guides "Phily & Sappo" were there waiting for me. Daniel said the road was too rough and i could get more time on the water going this route. 
It was the perfect set up. 
The guides were fantastic! 
I'm still a novice fly fisherman, but Phily was VERY patient with me and coached me well into having... what??  70-80 shots at bonefish the first day!!!!  
We got back to the fish camp (B&B i guess some call it) and other guides and fly fisher aficionados were there  having beers and telling stories of the day! 
PERFECT !!! 
I knew i landed in the right spot. From having dinner out with everyone each night was easy & fun going out to the few local spots available.... 
Punta Allen is very small. 
This is a flats paradise though!!!  
Day 2 was going after the elusive Permit!!! 
My first time, and what a blast!!! 
While i didn't catch one, i had many chances maybe 20!! 
The thrill and rush of jumping out of the boat into the flats chasing them down was a kick. Of course that Caribbean breeze played havoc with my skills. 
A well season fly thrower may have had a have a dozen hook ups?? 
Then again who knows.
At the end of the day, back at the lodge for beers with the guys, 
(BTW, Daniel & George keep a VERY well stocked bar!!!) to learn that only two of the others got permits. Even George (Daniels' co-owner) was shut out,....but also had many shots!
Day 3 was departure day, sad to leave already, but we would fish on the way up to the boat ramp outside of Tulum where i was picked up. 
This day would get me my first look at a Tarpon!! 
He wasn't interested in what we offered...
my heart pounding...Phily said, "That's ok Mr Michael, it was only a 50-60 lber.!!!"
Only!!!! I said...
"Oh! They get much BIGGER here!!! OMG......
As we went on fishing the mangroves.... I had a great time getting my first Snook on a fly rod!!! 
What a special trip !!! If you like fishing the flats with no one else in site, this is your place!!! 

I cant wait to come back !!!

Thank you Daniel, George, Phily & Sappo & Sappo's brother 
for such a memorable trip!!!

Flats Fly Fishing Haven!!!

Starting with booking directly to the boat ride out of Sian Kaan, these people were beyond excellent. It's not an easy place to get to, they had the fishing guides pick me up at the most convenient location to where I was staying (tulum), and from there I caught more fish than expected (as a novice), the guides were beyond experts, the family style meals and community was second to none. Highly recommend Ascension Bay Lodge.

Wonderful fishing lodge and an amazing experience

We loved staying here.  The setting is perfect and the room was comfortable.  The people were very helpful and the breakfast was good.

It was wonderful just to hang out on the property and read as well as explore the area.  Daniel, the owner, set us up with a very good ecotour guide and we saw flamingos, dolphins, turtles and went snorkeling.  Well worth the drive down the long and very bumpy road!  An adventure in comfort to stay here.

Magical spot at the end of the road

My husband and I stayed at the Ascension Bay Bed and Breakfast (also known as the Ascension Bay Lodge) for three nights in April. We truly enjoyed our time in Punta Allen. Daniel was a gracious host: he created delicious breakfasts for us and helped coordinate activities (he helped us set up an eco-tour for animal sightings/snorkeling and can also sort fly fishing guides). Our room, and the place in general, was clean and Daniel made sure to charge up battery-powered fans and lights for the hours the town’s generator is off, which was super helpful. The road from Tulum wasn’t nearly as bad as I’d been reading about online (could be worse just after a rain though). Once in Punta Allen, it was a bit tricky to find at first (we had a hard time asking for directions in town as non-Spanish speakers) but was a delightful place to unwind off the grid (the neighbors have wifi but we found it to be unreliable, so be prepared to enjoy fewer mobile distractions!). We also loved heading over to Muelle Viejo for wonderful seafood!

Quiet, relaxing, and beautiful place to unwind

We booked with Ascension Bay B&B (through trip advisor on Booking.com) over a month before our trip. When we arrived the owner Daniel said he had overbooked, and had given our room away to someone who had booked on air B&B the day before. We were forced to stay at a different (and more expensive) hotel. In short if you book with Ascension Bay B&B you may not have a room when you arrive.

Doesn't honor reservations 

Staff was extremely rude.  The room was a mess upon arrival, it took hours to rectify.  Breakfast was subpar as well.  Was really excited for a nice get away, but I would recommend countless places over this one.

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