Tables in the sand on the beach at La Popular fresh seafood restaurant at Nômade.
Nômade – Family-friendly, wellness-centered hotel with a gorgeous pool, free daily yoga, and a well-kept beach about a 10-minute walk from Sian Ka’an biosphere. Luxury tents, suites, and villas fuse boho style with modern perks, including air conditioning in all units (even the tents), private pools, and outdoor showers. Dining is fantastic at their vegan/vegetarian restaurant Macondo and at their super fresh seafood restaurant La Popular. What sets this hotel apart, though, is its focus on incorporating Mayan culture into all aspects of the hotel, including the menus, healing rituals, ceremonies, and ever-changing events program.
Macondo vegan and vegetarian restaurant.Nômade Hotel lobby lounge.Hotel entrance.Sun beds on beachThe gorgeous beach stretches on for miles in both directions.There are a variety of shaded and unshaded options for relaxing at the beach.La Popular Restaurant’s open kitchen, serving fresh seafood.Beautiful seating area scattered under palm trees.Enjoy great food and drinks just steps from the ocean.Low tables and pillows styled like a nomad’s tent at Macondo.Teepee triangle sculpture for hanging out on at the beach.Culinary herb garden supplies the hotel restaurants.Quaint bar on the beach.Gratitude tent for yoga, ceremony, and other events.The Wonderland archway in the garden.Sandy pathway through the hotel grounds.Artwork throughout the landscape.Gratitude tent area with approach from road.Deluxe tent entrance.Deluxe tent exterior.Deluxe tent.Suite exterior with private patio.Suite exterior with private patio.Set for a special event at Macondo vegan and vegetarian cuisine.Lobby bar.Lobby exterior.Arrival zone with checkin.
Essentials
• Location: In the Aldea Zama development between the town and the beach.
• Hotel website: naay-tulum.com
• Hotel phone: +52 984 231 1241
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Rooftop pool at Naay Boutique Hotel in Aldea Zama, with views out over the surrounding jungle.
Naay – Stylish boutique hotel in the brand new Aldea Zama neighborhood, halfway between the Pueblo and the beach. Family-friendly 1 and 2-bedroom suites sleep up to 6 guests. The main highlight is the hotel’s rooftop, which boasts an infinity pool, kids’ pool, infinity jacuzzi, and an outstanding bar and restaurant with sunset views over the jungle.
Naay Boutique Hotel in Aldea Zama.Inside the hotel lobby with reception desk.Hotel lounge.Large rooftop pool.Sun beds by the rooftop pool.Bali beds by the rooftop pool.Beach cruiser bikes available for guest use to get to the beach and the pueblo.Rooftop deck lounge chairs.Rooftop deck chill out zone with amazing view.Hotel restaurant and bar.Rooftop pool interior lounge area.Rooftop lounge area.View from room balcony.View from room balcony to street level below.Suite room interior.Master suite interior.Suite lounge area.Master suite side view.Accommodation interior.Bed in room.
A romantic, adults-only hotel, Mi Amor is located in the North Beach zone of Tulum.
Mi Amor – Adults-only, luxury boutique hotel with an infinity pool, upscale restaurant and bar, and a cozy 2-room spa. Rooms and suites are designed with couples in mind, all with king-sized beds, 24-hour air conditioning, and private terraces; ground floor rooms feature private plunge pools. Mi Amor is located in the national park at the north end of the hotel zone, within walking distance to the ruins, a great beach club, and a handful of restaurants. The beach here is rocky, but it’s only a 5 minute walk to sandy Playa Paraiso just down the road. Guests here are also allowed to use the facilities of the group’s sister hotels along the beach – Mezzanine, La Zebra, and El Pez.
A large pool at the center of the Mi Amor property, with various platforms, chairs, and sunbeds submerged in and around it.An atrium-like lounge by the bar.The infinity pool stretches along the side of the restaurant toward the ocean.Entrance to the hotel from the road.Comfy, open lobby with reception and a small boutique shop.A boardwalk crosses the shallow ends of the pool.Though the coastline here is rocky, there is a long sandy stretch of beach just minutes walk down the road.Sunbeds on the bluff.Paradise.Gorgeous sunbeds above the rocky coastline.Sea view room without plunge pool.Sea view room with plunge pool.One of the 2 rooms for massage and spa treatments.Plunge pool outside of a garden view room.Dining area along the pool.The restaurant has an airy, open vibe with views to the pool and ocean.Pool view rooms all have small patios.So many options to relax and enjoy.Loungers by the pool.Hanging by the spillover zone.A romantic spot to chill by the pool.
La Zebra has a huge waterfront stretch of beach, with a variety of sun beds close to the water and tucked among the trees. From here, the beach goes on for miles in both directions.
La Zebra – Beach-chic, luxury hotel on a wide stretch of white, sandy beach with a long rooftop pool, playground, and free, weekly salsa dancing lessons. All family-friendly, open-plan suites are designed for up to 4 with a king-sized bed and a double twin trundle bed, a dual shower, and dual vanities; many suites include private plunge pools. Amazing food and drinks, a small spa, and friendly, attentive service round out the experience here. Guests here are also allowed to use the facilities of the group’s sister hotels along the beach – Mi Amor, Mezzanine, and El Pez.
Hammocks between coconut palms scattered throughout the grounds.Handpainted tables in the dining room as seen from the upstairs lounge.Reception desk.Adirondack chairs in the sand.Quiet upstairs lounge and library.Hammock and splash pool in front of waterfront suites.A variety of room styles are available.Lots of great areas to relax and enjoy.La Zebra is a very family friendly hotel, with oversized Connect Four and other games scattered throughout the hotel grounds. Many people bring their children from other hotels to spend the day enjoying the food and activities here.The Mulberry Project is an ongoing mixology pop up event at the beachfront bar. There are a handful of other project sites around the world.International bartenders are invited for residencies at the project, brining their own signature cocktails.Spa zone with massage and herbal treatments.Massage space at the spa.Great place for a drink, whether a guest at the hotel or just passing by on a walk down the beach.Large open dining room.Colorful bar with great signature cocktails.Poolside bar on the roof.Rooftop lounge.Rooftop view looking down between accommodations.Hammocks with great view to the water.Espresso bar zone for coffee drinks throughout the day.Shady lounge area on side of deck.Rope swing.Tables along the restaurant deck.Pathway between rooms.Splash pool and patio of garden view accommodation.Pathway between buildings.Help yourself refreshment station.The Chef’s Table is a multi-course culinary experience with storytelling incorporating elements of Mexican culture, history, agriculture, and personal history.Head chef with scorpion sampler.The hotel hosts a well known and free salsa night for dancers of all levels and all ages.Dancing lessons to start the night.Many people come just to enjoy the great live band and excellent music.
Essentials
• Location: On a quiet beachfront 10 km from Tulum ruins.
• Hotel website: jashitahotel.com
• Hotel phone: +52 984 202 1399
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Jashita hotel’s rooftop view looking down to the main pool deck and over the ocean.
Jashita – Family-friendly, luxury boutique hotel with 3 pools (kids’, adults’, and rooftop adults’ pools), beachfront service, daily yoga, and a spa with shaman ceremonies. Their wide range of rooms and suites all include king-sized beds, welcome wine and chocolates, and private terraces; honeymoon suites and the penthouse suite add private pools. Their all-day restaurant Pandano offers a delicious Mexican-Italian menu with especially great lobster and handmade pasta along with creative and classic cocktails. Located on an absolutely stunning, semi-private beach in Soliman Bay near Casa Cenote and about 10 km north of the Tulum ruins.
Entrance to Jashita Hotel.Beautiful beach stretches on for miles.Hotel lobby.The Jashita lounge.View from a Superior Deluxe Suite.Entrance to the lounge.Large comfy area to relax.Pandano Restaurant.Opens out to the main pool area.Interior dining room.Views out to the ocean.Under the Pandano Tree for which the restaurant is named.The adult pool at the hotel.One of 3 great pools.The main pool at the hotel.Unique rooftop pool.Fabulous ocean view out over the trees.Fashion boutique.Spa and yoga studio zone.Spa yoga studio details.Great beach with water sports.Hotel reception with ATM machines.Exterior of accommodations.Deluxe suite bedroom.Deluxe suite #2.Deluxe suite #3.Deluxe Suite #4.Splash pool on porch.Panoramic jungle view from the rooftop.
Essentials
• Location: On beach in quiet area, near many restaurants.
• Hotel website: encantada.com
• Hotel phone: +52 984-114-7525
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Encantada is a beautiful boutique hotel on the beach, surrounded by lush vegetation.
Encantada Hotel – Romantic hotel with 8 spacious rooms, all with king-sized canopy beds and private terraces with hammocks. Dining is exceptional at their onsite restaurant and bar and at their sister restaurant Nü across the street (they share the restaurant with La Valise). Encantada is located on a wide stretch of white sandy beach at the quiet, south end of the hotel zone within walking distance of several amazing restaurants and bars.
The view from the massage pavilion, with a kitesurfer flying by.Entrance to the Encantada Hotel is through a thatched tunnel, where the noises of the road are left behind.The reception desk is a simple affair. With only 8 rooms, there are few guests.There is a circular, thatched roof cafe-style space to eat, work, or relax. Food comes from NU Restaurant across the street, which is under the same ownership.Sun beds at the beach at the hotel.The amazing beach stretches on for miles.A shipwrecked tree washed ashore near the hotel.The common space between accommodations.A table to bring food or work into the garden.A great spot to enjoy breakfast or a siesta in the hammock.A view through the trees.Gorgeous view from the porch.Upper and lower beachfront rooms.Get a massage while listening to the sound of the crashing waves.Entering the hotel from the beach side.
The beautiful El Pez is uniquely located on a small cove where turtles come to lay their eggs on the protected sand.
El Pez – Gorgeous, oceanfront, boutique hotel with refined, economical ‘non-view’ rooms, sea view rooms, and master suites, all with mini bars, yoga mats, and coffee/tea baskets (delivered daily). The 2 master suites add coffee makers, soaking tubs, bluetooth speakers, lounge areas and large private terraces overlooking the beach. Mezzanine has a pool, Thai restaurant, bar, lovely long beach (steps from the hotel), and is a short bike ride from the Tulum ruins. Guests here are also allowed to use the facilities of the group’s sister hotels along the beach – Mi Amor, La Zebra, and Mezzanine.
The Gran Palapa, with a high thatched roof, includes the reception desk, a seafood restaurant, bar, and lounge.The green tiled pool is tucked away from the wind.Picnic tables steps away from the restaurant deck.Sun beds under shady palapas.A gorgeous beach to explore.Adirondack and swinging basket chairs to sit and enjoy the views.Waterfront accommodations are right along the sandy beach here, closer to the ocean than most.Turtle Rock (at right) can be explored during lower tides.The hotel as seen from the main beach road out front.The bar, serving espresso drinks in the morning and cocktails later in the day.Interior dining area.More outdoor seating.Relaxing area adjacent to the pool, facing toward the ocean.Shaded sun beds on the veranda.Fabulous fish tacos with an amazing view.A large deck off of the Gran Palapa.
Essentials
• Location: On beach in quiet area, near many restaurants.
• Hotel website: casamalca.com
• Hotel phone: +52 998 502 0363
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Casa Malca hotel’s large funky entrance approach from the beach road.
Casa Malca – Stylish, art-focused hotel with 3 outstanding restaurants, a creative bar, a beach club, 2 pools (1 is underground), complimentary bicycles, and free sunset yoga on the rooftop terrace. Each design-forward suite features an eclectic mix of antique and contemporary décor and original artwork from owner Lio Malca’s extensive private collection. The hotel is kid-friendly all year long, except for the weeks surrounding New Year’s Eve when it becomes an adults-only spot during Tulum’s EDM festivals. Located on a white, sandy beach within a 10-minute walk of Sian Ka’an biosphere reserve and several of Tulum’s best restaurants and bars.
The pool at Casa Malca is one of the largest of any hotel in Tulum.Shady sun beds on the gorgeous beach.Hanging furniture at main door to hotel.Comfy lobby lounge.Lobby view out toward the beach.Ornate lobby decor.Hotel reception desk.Bikes available for use by hotel guests.Stunning rooftop lounge.Ocean view from rooftop.Jungle view from rooftop.Philosophy Restaurant menu board.Philosophy Restaurant interior.Philosophy Restaurant’s open kitchen.Philosophy Restaurant as seen from street.Haring Bar with signature cocktailsHaring Bar lounge area.Pathway from the beach to the main pool.Very large pool just steps away from the beach.Excellent pool, one of the best in Tulum.Wide open beachfront.Captains chair at the beach.Thatch teepees in the sand.The beach stretches on for miles in both directions.Rooftop view down to room patio.Garden view suite.Garden view suite interior.Garden view suite.Groundfloor patio of a garden view suite.Floating furniture at hotel entrance.Accommodation as seen from beach side.Back of main building.Statuary in the garden.
Essentials
• Location: On a quiet beach near a few great restaurants.
• Hotel website: cocotulum.com
• Hotel phone: +52 554 169 2072
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A shaded waterfront platform used for a yoga space in the mornings; has hammocks in the afternoons.
Coco Tulum – Cozy cabanas, rooms/tower rooms with ocean/garden views in a laid-back, beachfront, eco-hotel. Has budget cabanas with shared bathrooms, high-end tower rooms with splendid views with terraces, and a lone suite with jacuzzi. The hotel is split between the quieter ‘Zen-Zone’ and the more social ‘Coco Beach’, directly adjacent to each other with slightly different accommodation and vibes. Has a beach bar, temazcal, yoga classes, Mexican-Italian restaurant and many good restaurants within walking distance.
The gorgeous beach stretched on for miles in both directions.The beachside bar and lounge zone.Coco Tulum as seen from the street.The reception desk area.Bikes available for guest use.The bar at Diavola Restaurant on the front side of the property, serving Mexican-Italian cuisine.A popular patio and lounge with wood fired pizzas and other treats.The beach bar and kitchen.Swinging chairs facing toward the beautiful Caribbean waters.The deck is a popular spot for happy hour and nighttime cocktails.Shaded areas for hammocks and sun beds. The presence of seaweed seen along the beach here has been less of a problem more recently along Tulum’s beaches.Massage pavilion.Temazcal for health and spiritual ceremonies.One of the lovely cabanas tucked into the sand just off the beach.2-story accommodation just behind the smaller cabanas.Some of the less expensive accommodations offer shared bathroom facilities.
Essentials
• Location: On a quiet beach near many restaurants.
• Hotel website: betulum.com
• Hotel phone: +52 55 4169 2072
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Be Tulum – Super-stylish, beachfront, spa resort with 2 pools having a lineup of fantastic designer suites with cowhide rugs, leather chairs, and private balconies. Depending on the type, suites may have private plunge pools, indoor copper tubs, roof top solariums/terraces with pools, private gardens/pools, and small kitchens. Be Tulum also boasts two restaurants, a raw food bar, beach bar, yoga studio, meditation classes, and a spa.
Welcoming open-air reception and lobby area.Room accommodations surrounded by jungle.Verdant pathway through the jungle gardens of the hotel.A smaller pool in the space where the jungle meets the waterfront.Beautiful garden in the exterior of the large wellness center and spa.Practicing in the yoga and meditation palapa.An altar in the yoga and meditation practice space.A winding path among the wellness center facilities.Exterior of the large wellness center and spa.The bar at Ocumare Restaurant.A chef’s meeting at Ocumare Restaurant.Maresias raw bar restaurant at the beach.Enjoying oysters at Maresias raw bar restaurant at the beach.Beautiful clothing and jewelry in the boutique.Items for sale in the boutique at the wellness center.Hotel rooms surrounded by lush vegetation.The beach bar.Large open patio lounge overlooking the beach.Great beach bar.Lounge zone where the jungle meets the beach.Great spot for a snack or a drink.Sun beds at the beach.Tables in the sand at Four Fuegos Restaurant.Lounge seating at Four Fuegos Restaurant.Tesla electric car charging station.
