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Dune Boutique Hotel in Tulum

MexicoTulumHotels › Dune Review
Updated: March 10, 2022

Essentials
• Location: On a quiet beach.
• Hotel website: dunehoteltulum.com
• Hotel phone: +52 984 238 9529
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hotel courtyard with hammocks

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.

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Dune Boutique Hotel Tulum

sunbeds under palapa roof

Shady zone to enjoy the beach.

bedroom looking out to beach

Deluxe waterfront room with patio.

chairs on roof

Chairs on the rood looking out to the ocean.

pool from roof

Lovely pool.

sun beds on beach

Sun beds on the beach.

hotel restaurant view

Gorgeous view of beach from restaurant interior.

hotel restaurant

Restaurant and bar.

hotel entrance

Hotel entrance.

guest bikes

Bikes for guest use.

lobby lounge

Lobby lounge.

hotel lobby

Hotel lobby.

reception desk

Reception desk.

room patio

Room patio with hammock.

spa massage table

Hotel spa and massage tables.

hotel walkway

Pathway between rooms.

bedspread and dreamcatcher

Lovely bed and dreamcatcher.

room patio

Patio to a room.

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Coco Hacienda Hotel in Tulum

MexicoTulumHotels › Coco Hacienda Review
Updated: March 10, 2022

Essentials
• Location: Tulum Pueblo, close to restaurants and shopping
• Hotel website: cocohaciendatulum.com
• Hotel phone: +52 55 4169 2072
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pool in garden

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.

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Coco Hacienda Hotel

second pool deck

Pool bathed in the shade of palm trees.

hotel pool

Second pool facing out toward the garden.

hotel reception desk lobby

Hotel reception desk in lobby.

garden landscaping

Verdant garden landscaping.

hotel library lounge

Interior library and lounge.

hotel palapa patio

Covered palapa patio area for relaxing.

second pool deck

Shaded beautiful poolside area.

hotel restaurant interior

Bar and interior tables at hotel restaurant.

hotel restaurant patio dining

Patio dining at the hotel restaurant.

accommodation exterior

Lots of areas to relax and enjoy quietly.

spa massage tables

Massage tables in the hotel spa.

Alamo room interior

Charming accommodation interior.

acacia hacienda room interior

Beautiful room interior.

Alamo room exterior patio  hammock

Hammock on private patio of Alamo room.

alamo room bathroom

Large bathroom inside accommodation.

Alamo room jacuzzi

Private jacuzzi.

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Tiki Tiki Hotel in Tulum

MexicoTulumHotels › Tiki Tiki Review
Updated: March 10, 2022

Essentials
• Location: Tulum Pueblo, close to restaurants and shopping.
• Hotel website: hoteltikitikitulum.com
• Hotel phone: +52 984 688 5005
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pool from above

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.

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Tiki Tiki Hotel

hotel facade entrance

Entrance to Tiki Tiki Hotel.

lobby patio

Unique open-air lobby with vintage vibe.

pool and patio chairs

Lovely pool area.

lobby bar

Lobby bar.

lobby lounge

Lobby lounge area.

lobby lounge

Lobby lounge area.

reception desk

Reception desk.

chairs on rooftop

Rooftop chairs looking over garden.

suite interior

Suite interior.

suite interior

Garden view suite.

coffee and drinks bar

Coffee and cold drinks bar.

lobby lounge chairs

Great spot to enjoy a welcome drink.

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Una Vida Hotel in Tulum

MexicoTulumHotels › Una Vida Review
Updated: March 10, 2022

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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pool

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.

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Una Vida Hotel Tulum

2 story villa

Gorgeous 2-story villas have large patios that face out into gardens.

hotel reception

Beautiful reception area.

hotel receptionists

Welcoming receptionists.

quiet lounge area

Poolside there’s a quiet library-like lounge zone with a long wood table for relaxing or working at.

pool and lounge

Enjoy the sounds of the jungle while chilling poolside in this gorgeous space.

pool

Plenty of solitude to enjoy.

restaurant table

The hotel restaurant is located in the middle of the jungle.

restaurant oven

The kitchen is an open air affair with a wood burning stove.

suite living room patio

Looking into a suite’s living room from the patio.

bedroom

Standing in the single room doorway.

suite patio

Garden view room patios look out over pool area.

villa stairs

Stairs to send floor entrance to suites.

suite sofa

Suite living room.

suite living room

Suite living room looking toward garden.

kitchenette

Kithenette.

suite living room

Suite living room and kitchen space.

suite living room

Suite living room with dining table.

suite bedroom

Single room with sliding doors open.

suite bedroom
bathroom

Tub in bathroom.

stairway of villa

Stairs up to villa upper floors.

natural materials texture

Lots of natural materials and textures throughout.

pool

A uniquely beautiful and quiet pool.

hotel receptionist

Front desk and guest services.

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The Beach Tulum Hotel

MexicoTulumHotels › The Beach Review
Updated: March 9, 2022

Essentials
• Location: On a quiet beach near many great restaurants
• Hotel website: thebeach-tulum.com
• Hotel phone: (+52) 984 157 9645
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sandy beachfront

The Beach has a large, beautiful waterfront area.

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.

Ziggy Beach Club at Beach Tulum – Video

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pool boardwalk

A wooden boardwalk winds through the pool zone.

sand pendulum

A large sand pendulum in the lobby.

lobby bar

The lobby bar area.

pool table in lobby

A stylish pool table in the lobby to enjoy.

yoga pavilion

Yoga and meditation space.

swing by pool

Tree swing by the pool.

swimming pool

The uniquely shaped meandering pool.

jacuzzi by pool

Jacuzzi area by the pool.

spa pillows on patio

Chill out zone at the spa.

accommodations building exterior

Accommodations building.

lobby lounge

The lobby lounge.

suite porch view

The ocean view from the porch of a junior suite.

suite splash pool

Splash pool and hammock on the patio of a suite.

chairs on patio

Chairs on a suite patio.

junior suite interior

Interior of a junior suite.

jacuzzi with pillows

Junior suite private jacuzzi.

junior suite entrance

Entrance to junior suite with foot bath.

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Sueños Eco Resort and Hotel in Tulum

MexicoTulumHotels › Sueños Review
Updated: March 9, 2022

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.

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Sueños Eco Resort Tulum

There are a series of uniquely designed towers scattered around the Sueños property.

Many of the accommodation buildings have amazing sculpted walls.

sun beds on beach

Lounge chairs and sun beds on the beach.

shaded beach zone

The amazing beach stretches on for miles in both directions.

The pool is just off the beach, tucked in among the jungle greenery.

patio dining tables

Restaurant patio dining area just outside the bar.

tent covered area

Tented area for dining and relaxing.

Yoga, meditation, and event pavilion.

Fire circle and shaded chill out zone in the jungle.

garden greenery

Beautifully landscaped gardens throughout the hotel grounds.

reception and lobby space

Lobby, reception, and library.

beach furniture

Lots of quiet nooks for romantic relaxing.

beachfront accommodation

Beachfront accommodation with sea view.

shaded lounge area

Lounge area overlooking the beach.

fruit stand

Complimentary fruit stand.

Sandy footpaths between towers that lead to the beach.

Close your eyes and enjoy the sounds of the surrounding jungle.

The penthouse suite is fabulous, with views in every direction, and a huge interior space with many beds.

A luxurious spread to enjoy.

Lots of living space to enjoy.

The penthouse rooftop patio has a 360 degree view overlooking the jungle…

…and the ocean.

One of the most incredible views there is of the jungle surrounding the Tulum area.

dog looking out over ocean

The German Shepherd who calls Sueños home.

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O’ Tulum Boutique Hotel

MexicoTulumHotels › O’ Tulum Review
Updated: March 9, 2022

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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table by pool above beach

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.

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O’ Tulum Boutique Hotel

hotel reception area

Open-air reception area at the entrance to the hotel.

pool with beach

Beautiful views off into the distance.

pool and deck chairs

Deck chairs by the pool.

pool view over ocean

Gorgeous poolside view out over the ocean.

restaurant and bar

Hotel bar and restaurant.

hotel front with bikes

Hotel entrance with bikes for guest use.

pool on beachfront

All day joy.

swim up pool

Swim up pool between rooms.

swim up pool

Swim right up to your room.

accommodation entrance doors

Room entrances on the non-beach side of the building.

jacuzzi on porch

Enjoy your private hot tub on your patio with views out to the ocean.

bath tub in room

Unique in-room bath tub.

ocean view room with patio

Your bed just steps from the ocean.

pool sun beds beach

Sun beds and bali beds on the beach.

pool with beach

The pool is located just above the beach.

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Nômade Hotel in Tulum

HomeTulumHotels › Nômade Review
Updated: March 9, 2022

Essentials
• Location: On the beach near many restaurants.
• Hotel website: nomadetulum.com
• Hotel phone: +52 984-803-2243
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La Popular Restaurant

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.

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Nômade Hotel Tulum

Macondo vegan restaurant

Macondo vegan and vegetarian restaurant.

Hotel lobby lounge

Nômade Hotel lobby lounge.

hotel entrance

Hotel entrance.

sun beds on beach

Sun beds on beach

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The gorgeous beach stretches on for miles in both directions.

beds on beach

There are a variety of shaded and unshaded options for relaxing at the beach.

La Popular Restaurant kitchen

La Popular Restaurant’s open kitchen, serving fresh seafood.

La Popular Restaurant

Beautiful seating area scattered under palm trees.

La Popular Restaurant

Enjoy great food and drinks just steps from the ocean.

low tables and pillows

Low tables and pillows styled like a nomad’s tent at Macondo.

teepee triangle sculpture

Teepee triangle sculpture for hanging out on at the beach.

culinary herb garden

Culinary herb garden supplies the hotel restaurants.

beach bar in sand

Quaint bar on the beach.

gratitude tent

Gratitude tent for yoga, ceremony, and other events.

bamboo archway art

The Wonderland archway in the garden.

sandy pathway.

Sandy pathway through the hotel grounds.

artwork in landscape

Artwork throughout the landscape.

Gratitude tent

Gratitude tent area with approach from road.

deluxe tent

Deluxe tent entrance.

deluxe tent

Deluxe tent exterior.

deluxe tent

Deluxe tent.

suite patio

Suite exterior with private patio.

suite patio

Suite exterior with private patio.

party table Macondo

Set for a special event at Macondo vegan and vegetarian cuisine.

lobby bar

Lobby bar.

lobby exterior

Lobby exterior.

motor lobby

Arrival zone with checkin.

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Naay Boutique Hotel in Tulum

MexicoTulumHotels › Naay Review
Updated: March 9, 2022

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

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.

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Naay Boutique Hotel

hotel exterior

Naay Boutique Hotel in Aldea Zama.

hotel lobby and reception

Inside the hotel lobby with reception desk.

hotel lounge

Hotel lounge.

rooftop pool

Large rooftop pool.

rooftop pool deck

Sun beds by the rooftop pool.

rooftop pool bali beds

Bali beds by the rooftop pool.

porch view Aldea Zama agues bikes

Beach cruiser bikes available for guest use to get to the beach and the pueblo.

rooftop lounge

Rooftop deck lounge chairs.

rooftop lounge

Rooftop deck chill out zone with amazing view.

hote restaurant and bar

Hotel restaurant and bar.

rooftop pool lounge

Rooftop pool interior lounge area.

rooftop pool lounge

Rooftop lounge area.

porch view

View from room balcony.

porch view Aldea Zama

View from room balcony to street level below.

room bed

Suite room interior.

two double beds

Master suite interior.

lounge in room

Suite lounge area.

lounge in suite room

Master suite side view.

luxury room bed

Accommodation interior.

luxury room bed

Bed in room.

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Mi Amor Hotel in Tulum

MexicoTulumHotels › Mi Amor Review
Updated: March 9, 2022

Essentials
• Location: On beach in quiet area, near ruins
• Hotel website: tulumhotelmiamor.com
• Hotel phone: +52 984-115-4728
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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.

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Mi Amor Hotel Tulum

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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.

infinity pool

The infinity pool stretches along the side of the restaurant toward the ocean.

hotel entrance

Entrance to the hotel from the road.

hotel reception

Comfy, open lobby with reception and a small boutique shop.

pool boardwalk

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 over water

Sunbeds on the bluff.

sunbed over water

Paradise.

sunbeds

Gorgeous sunbeds above the rocky coastline.

sea view accommodation

Sea view room without plunge pool.

Sea view room with plunge pool.

one of two spa rooms

One of the 2 rooms for massage and spa treatments.

plunge pool.

Plunge pool outside of a garden view room.

Dining area along the pool.

restaurant interior

The restaurant has an airy, open vibe with views to the pool and ocean.

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Pool view rooms all have small patios.

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So many options to relax and enjoy.

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Loungers by the pool.

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Hanging by the spillover zone.

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A romantic spot to chill by the pool.

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