
Tulum Hotel Guide
Daniel Mode
Daniel ModeTulum is a stunningly beautiful beach town known for the well preserved Tulum Mayan Ruins and the region’s unique bohemian culture. The area has excellent hotel choices, either in downtown Tulum or along the beachfront Hotel Zone. Tulum hotels are available in a variety of budgets and styles, from world class Tulum all inclusive resorts to boutique hotels and rustic lodgings. If you’re planning to travel to this gorgeous place, here are our top picks for some of the best Tulum hotels to look into.
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Where to Stay in Tulum
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CENTRO / TULUM PUEBLO
The town center or “Centro” has lodging options for all budgets and most have air conditioning. Tulum Pueblo offers dozens of authentic restaurants, exciting nightclubs, and bars. If you’re looking for something a bit different, on the edges of Centro are a few jungle areas that have more rustic lodging. Choose a cozy guesthouse or even stay in a hut!
HOTEL ZONE / ZONA HOTELERA
The Hotel Zone offers upscale accommodations, many with private beachfronts and beautiful swimming pools. The area itself is roughly divided into three different sections. The North, located near the ruins, is a quiet and romantic area. The Middle is chic and has beach clubs, restaurants, and vibrant nightlife. The South and “Esmeralda K ” area is very family-friendly.
Budget Hotels
Hotel Posada 06 Tulum
Price: $ Average Reviews: 4.2/5
Hotel Posada 06 is a relaxing rustic boutique hotel offering an intimate setting with just twelve rooms right in Centro. While its location is in the heart of Tulum, the hotel itself is very peaceful. Unwind in an outdoor soaking tub on your own private terrace or sip a refreshing drink at the rooftop lounge. The peaceful solarium and winding pool shaded by the greenery of the jungle offers additional tranquility for guests.
Huaya Camp Luxury Glamping
Price: $ Average Reviews: 4.8/5
Huaya Camp is a fusion of modern comfort, ancient culture, and natural elements nestled in Centro. A place where nature meets a unique glamping experience, each yurt is clean, simplistic, and filled with décor made from traditional Mayan materials. Enjoy private outdoor showers that will help you connect to nature in this outdoor oasis. The camp features natural flora and fauna, as well as an outdoor pool. Huaya also offers traditional treatments, tours, and activities to connect with the culture and history of the region.
Casa Almendro
Price: $ Average Reviews: 4.8/5
Soak in the calm Caribbean ambiance at the most simple and charming guesthouse, Casa Almendro in Tulum Centro. Consisting of eight sustainably designed rooms where care for the local culture and people is evident throughout the property. Enjoy the beautiful terrace made of local wood and handcrafted furnishings from local artisans. Apart from the quiet rooms and tranquil atmosphere, some of the best restaurants and shops of Tulum Pueblo are a short walk away.
Teetotum Hotel
Price: $$ Average Reviews: 5.0/5
Located just off of Centro’s lively main street, this modern hotel’s character lies in the details. From handcrafted décor to local ingredients in the chef’s signature dishes, your stay at Teetotum Hotel will be authentic and unique. Guests enjoy pristine rooms with sleek, minimalist designs, a vibrant restaurant, a relaxing spa, and unbeatable proximity to the best of Tulum. Consider the Teetotum Hotel if you are looking for a truly unique stay.
Xperience Tulum Hotel
Price: $$ Average Reviews: 5.0/5
Xperience Tulum Hotel is a stunning complex housing eighty-four luxurious apartments in Centro. Each modern accommodation features a balcony, a king-size bed, and a kitchen. Don’t forget you are also in close proximity to the Tulum Pueblo’s vibrant local restaurants scene. You may never want to leave the stunning pool, the first of its kind in the area with towering twelve-foot waterfalls. Soak up the sun and take in the exceptional beauty of the Tulum jungle around you.
Hotel Casa Santiago Tulum
Price: $ Average Reviews: 4.8/5
The charming Hotel Casa Santiago Tulum is home to just six elegant rooms, ensuring a more personalized and intimate experience. The quiet residential neighborhood of La Veleta in Centro is surrounded by jungle and nature, where guests can reconnect to the self and get centered through yoga, meditation, a dip in the natural pool, or a temazcal (Mayan sauna). The hotel incorporates its natural surroundings through local wood furnishings, a rainfall shower, and an outdoor patio.
Aloft Tulum by Marriott
Price: $$ Average Reviews: 4.7/5
Located in the heart of Centro, enjoy a loft-inspired room with tech-forward amenities at Aloft Tulum By Marriott. Despite the trendy urban feel, Aloft aims to make all guests have the most comfortable stay possible. From the rooftop infinity pool to the 24-hour fitness center, your lifestyle needs will be met. Make sure to check out the WXYZ Restaurant and Atico Rooftop Bar & Lounge for delicious cocktails, delicious meals, and live music from local musicians.
Midrange Hotels
Hotel Tiki Tiki Tulum
Price: $$ Average Reviews: 4.8/5
Hotel Tiki Tiki Tulum is an award-winning, fifteen-bedroom, luxury boutique hotel located in the lush jungles around Centro. The convenient location puts guests near the best restaurants, shops, and attractions in the area. Step back in time with a modern twist on 1950s Miami style décor while enjoying gorgeous, clean rooms and a sleek tiled pool. Each room is spacious and includes a private, shaded terrace with a hammock and access to the garden and pool area.
Era Hotel Tulum and Spa
Price: $$ Average Reviews: 4.5/5
This sophisticated yet straightforward Era Hotel Tulum Spas’ inspiration comes from the nature that surrounds it. The minimalist rooms are simple yet comfortable, with sleek exposed concrete and earth-toned decorative touches. Staying at this hotel is a truly relaxing and rejuvenating experience in the lush jungle near Tulum Centro. Guests can choose from a variety of spa treatments and massages, yoga classes, or relax in the swimming pool or sauna. The Era Hotel is perfect for those looking to reconnect with nature.
Alaya Tulum
Price: $$$ Average Reviews: 4.7/5
Alaya is a gorgeous and charming hotel with beautiful, intimate social spaces, oceanfront cabins, treehouse guest rooms, and luxury amenities south of Tulum in Tulum Beach. Nestled between the jungle and the beach, not only is the hotel committed to environmental sustainability, but it also promotes wellness. It’s the perfect place for those looking for a tranquil oasis or a wellness retreat. Rooms overlook the sea, many with tranquil private decks, while the hotel offers breathtaking spaces to connect with the environment around you.
Jungle Lodge Boutique Hotel
Price: $$ Average Reviews: 5.0/5
This unique jungle oasis is just 20 minutes north of Centro and offers comfort and authenticity. The villas of Jungle Lodge Boutique Hotel are a beautiful contrast to the lush jungle that surrounds them. Enjoy the privacy of a one bedroom, two bedroom, or deluxe villa with a spacious living area, private patio entrance, and unique indoor/outdoor bathroom. Delight in the plunge pools, traditional Mayan sweat lodge ceremony at the spa, or have an unforgettable Italian fare dining experience with the hotel’s chef.
Ahau Tulum
Price: $$$ Average Reviews: 4.5/5
At Ahau Tulum, guests can unwind and enjoy barefoot sophistication south of the Hotel Zone in Tulum Beach. Perfect for environmentally conscious travelers, you’ll love Ahua’s luxurious oceanfront cabanas and huts. Each of the airy sophisticated rooms and suites has gorgeous views of the Mexican Caribbean. Enjoy sunrise meditation and daily yoga or go exploring at the local Mayan Ruins. Dine at the delicious Restaurant Ahua for rustically elegant Mexican and Caribbean cuisine. Or grab a bite at the Tulum Raw Love Cafe.
High-End Hotels
Mi Amor Colobri Boutique Hotel
Price: $$$ Average Reviews: 4.8/5
Mi Amor Colibri Hotel has been voted “best of the best ” and the “number 1 romantic hotel” for good reason. This stunning adults-only establishment is uniquely located upon a small rocky outcrop on the beautiful shoreline of Tulum’s Hotel Zone. Many of the rooms offer private patios and hot tubs overlooking the water. The hotel’s beautiful and playful décor provides an inviting space to relax. Enjoy world-class food, a top-notch infinity pool, a seaside cocktail bar, spa amenities, and more at this serene hotel.
Encantada Tulum
Price: $$$$ Average Reviews: 5.0/5
Get away from it all at the beachside paradise of Encantada Tulum, just 10 minutes from the Hotel Zone. Choose from eight private rooms nestled between the pristine white beaches and the lush jungle. Floor to ceiling glass doors open up onto a private beach, and the in-house spa offers a number of services. Activities include yoga, sailing, snorkeling, traditional ceremonies, or visits to the nearby Sian Ka’an Nature Preserve. The dining experience offers delicious meals on your private patio or on the private beach.
Dune Boutique Hotel Tulum
Price: $$$$ Average Reviews: 4.6/5
Dune Boutique is a chic, bohemian-style adults only hotel, situated on a trendy beach strip of Tulum’s Hotel Zone. Relax in the airy, ocean front rooms with private balconies and hammocks and enjoy a variety of holistic experiences to connect mind, body, and soul. Similarly, the exceptional culinary experience is thoughtfully designed to respect the local communities and planet by sourcing fresh, local produce and ingredients. Enjoy the rare combination of age old Mayan traditions and exhilarating possibilities at Dune Boutique.
Delek Tulum
Price: $$$$ Average Reviews: 4.7/5
Escape to the sandy beaches of Tulum’s coastline with this unique luxury treehouse inspired lodging experience in Hotel Zone. Delek Tulum aims to create a truly sustainable experience from the organic construction materials to the locally sourced ingredients used on the menu. Each of the uniquely crafted luxury cabanas are filled with handmade wooden furniture and indigenous Mexican crafts. Guests can enjoy a high-class meal with their toes in the sand at the beachside Tatewari Restaurant.
The Beach Tulum
Price: $$$$ Average Reviews: 4.8/5
The Beach Tulum is one of the highest rated adults-only boutique hotels in the Hotel Zone and offers twenty-eight upscale rooms on Tulum’s sandy coast. Each of their picturesque accommodations comes with private pools or jacuzzis, king-size beds, and oceanside views of the sea. The swimming pools and open-air restaurants throughout the hotel complex are stunning. Enjoy meals, drinks, sunbathing, and water activities right outside your door, while the on-site spa offers massages, a sauna, and a Turkish bath.
Hotel Ma’xanab
Price: $$$$ Average Reviews: 4.9/5
Hotel Ma’xanab is the total package on a beautiful strip of beach in Tulum’s Hotel Zone. This absolutely stunning luxury establishment offers breathtaking oceanfront and jungle views from bright and spacious rooms. Some rooms even have their own private pools overlooking the sea. Guests can spend their days relaxing in a beachside cabana, swimming in the pool, hanging out at the beach bar, replenishing at the spa, or indulging in the mouthwatering menu of the on-site restaurant.
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