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.
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.