The common space in the courtyard with hammocks at Dune Hotel in Tulum.
Dune – Adults-only, boutique hotel with an amazing Mexican-Mediterranean fusion restaurant, beach club, a pampering spa, and daily yoga. Romantic rooms and suites include 24-hour air conditioning and private terraces, some with private plunge pools. The beach here is one of the best in Tulum: sandy, swimmable, and protected by a reef, which makes for gentle waves.
The pool deck at Coco Hacienda faces out into the shaded grove of trees in the garden.
Coco Hacienda – Charming boutique hotel in the Pueblo with 2 pools, a jacuzzi, a small spa, and a wonderful all-day Mexican restaurant serving an especially great brunch. Rooms all include 24-hour air conditioning and king-sized beds; Casitas add jetted baths and private patios with hammocks. Guests here have access to free bikes and discounted entrance to the beach club at their sister property Coco Tulum.
Looking down into the pool and garden zone at Tiki Tiki Hotel.
Tiki Tiki – Trendy boutique hotel with a pool, bar, and in-room massage. Tiki Tiki is located in the Pueblo, walking distance to Tulum’s vibrant restaurant and bar scene. A design-forward hotel, the decor blends Art Deco, retro ’60s, and beach-chic styles in its 15 unique rooms. This hotel tends to attract a younger crowd, especially honeymooners, couples, and bachelorette parties.
Essentials
• Location: In the Tulum pueblo, walking distance to many restaurants and shopping.
• Hotel website: unavidatulum.com
• Hotel phone: +52 558 390 7489
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The large pool at the center of the Una Vida is a quiet oasis surrounded by jungle.
Una Vida – Family-friendly, luxury hotel in the Pueblo (downtown) offering studios and 1 to 3- bedroom suites sleeping up to 8, all with stocked kitchenettes and outdoor showers, some with outdoor bathtubs. Facilities and amenities include a gorgeous pool, in-room yoga and massage, free bicycles, and a cozy breakfast and lunch restaurant. Private dinners and tequila and mezcal tastings are available on request.
The Beach – Adults-only hotel with a river pool, jacuzzi, full-service spa, and 2 restaurants, including the well-loved Ziggy’s Restaurant and Beach Club. Rooms are minimalistic yet elegant, and all include a private jacuzzi or plunge pool. Perks include 24-hour air conditioning, free bikes, free yoga, live music nightly, and tequila, mezcal, and wine tastings throughout the week. The beach here boasts powdery, soft, white sand, and there is a little cenote onsite, too.
Essentials
• Location: On beach in quiet area, near many restaurants
• Hotel website: suenostulum.com
• Hotel phone: +52 984 119 3484
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‘The Temple’ is the first building one encounters upon entering Sueños. Reception is on the first floor, with a huge suite, and the penthouse is on the floors above.
Sueños – Chilled-out, beachfront, artsy eco-hotel with Mayan-themed, beautifully decorated suites featuring hand-painted tiles, outdoor sitting decks, hammocks, porthole windows, and solar powered electricity. The lone penthouse has sofa beds, a stone hydromassage jacuzzi, a terrace, and 360˚ views of the ocean, jungle and lagoon of the Sian Kaan Biosphere. Sueños Tulum also offers complimentary breakfast, a yoga studio, fire pit, pool, and restaurant.
Essentials
• Location: On a quiet beach 12 km from Tulum Pueblo, on the road toward Cancun.
• Hotel website: otulumhotel.com
• Hotel phone: +52 961 154 1218
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O’ Tulum is located on the beach, 12 km from the Tulum Pueblo.
O’ Tulum – Adults-only hideaway north of Tulum with only 12 rooms sharing 3 pools, rooftop yoga, and a wonderful restaurant overlooking the beach. All rooms include king-size beds, 24-hour air conditioning, private terraces, and swim outs or jetted plunge pools; half of the rooms add indoor soaking tubs. The beach here is rocky, but the hotel is just a 10-minute walk (or a 2-minute ride on one of their free bikes) to the gorgeous, sandy, swimmable beach at Soliman Bay and about a 20-minute walk (5-minute bike ride) to Casa Cenote, one of the best cenotes in the Tulum area.
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.
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.
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.