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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Hotel Cabañas – Beachfront hotel offering a pool and a holistic spa. Its spacious rooms and suites feature up to 3 bedrooms; many include private jacuzzis. The sister property of The Beach Tulum, Cabañas Tulum shares the same fantastic swimming beach and Ziggy’s Restaurant and Beach Club, along with its own restaurant and beach bar Fresco’s. Minimum age for hotel guests is 14.
Essentials
• Location: In the Tulum Pueblo, walking distance to restaurants and shopping.
• Hotel website: hotelbardo.mx
• Hotel phone: +52 984 807 1433
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Swimming pool as seen from the Kinky Bar at Hotel Bardo.
Bardo – Elegant boutique hotel of contemporary luxury surrounded by lush greenery on the outskirts of the Tulum Pueblo. A large pool, excellent Milum restaurant, and Kinky Room bar with lounge, temazcal, and large yoga and meditation practice space. Villas are large and private, with semi-outdoor showers and splash pools.
Essentials
• Location: On a quiet beach near many great restaurants.
• Hotel website: ahaucollection.com
• Hotel phone: +52 984 159 1696
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Alaya – Beautiful, beachfront boutique hotel with airy, light-filled beach cabanas/apartments, villas and suites having wooden floors, floor-to-ceiling windows with bi-folding doors and terraces. Apartments add small kitchens. Has a Latin American restaurant, outdoor eco gym, yoga lessons, kitesurfing and paddle surfing. The beach is a hotspot for sea turtles/nesting sites (during the season).