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It’s hard to think of another destination that has transformed as dramatically as Tulum. The once-sleepy fishing village is now the most popular beach getaway in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. While it used to be dotted with modest cabañas and coconut groves, the last few decades have seen it evolve into an enticing destination for artists, chefs, designers, and wellness seekers eager to experience its unique blend of barefoot luxury and bohemian spirituality. It’s the type of place where travelers begin their mornings with sunrise yoga or a dip in a cenote and pass afternoons lingering over wood-fired seafood beneath a palapa roof. By evening, the jungle comes alive with plenty of bars offering mezcal cocktails and candlelit DJ sets under the palms. Making the most out of your visit hinges in no small part on finding the best hotel in Tulum for you.
Vogue’s Guide to the Best Hotels in Tulum:
- For Ultimate Seclusion: Casa Chablé
- For Wellness Programming: Nomadé Tulum
- For Seaside Luxury: Hotel Esencia
- For Unpretentious Fun: Hotel Panamera
- For the Tulum of Yesteryear: Olas Tulum
- For Rooftop Views: Xela Tulum
- For the Spa: Be Tulum
While the town s change is indisputable—and some of this change isn’t great, including environmental destruction and the displacement of residents—there are a handful of properties along Tulum’s famed beach road that still do tourism right. From storied estates-turned-boutique retreats to tented sanctuaries where nature dictates the programming, Tulum offers a range of stays that channel the destination’s blend of glamour and mysticism. Below, 10 of our favorites to bookmark.
Hotel Panamera
Art Deco finishes and a striking outdoor pool lined in red-and-blue checkered tiles make this hotel unforgettable, as does the service and its oceanfront location on Tulum’s beach road. Hotel Panamera is a boutique escape that doubles as a social hub, with 36 thoughtfully designed rooms that each open onto the beach or the jungle, and a lifestyle ethos that blends design, food, and music into a cohesive experience.
Then there’s Distrito Panamera, the hotel’s culinary heart, which spreads across the beach club, rooftop, and restaurant. Book a reservation for wood-fired seafood and Yucatecan-inspired plates crafted from local ingredients. Between swims in the Caribbean, guests can recharge with yoga classes at the hotel’s beachfront platform, linger over margaritas or sake martinis at the rooftop bar, or simply stretch out on the hotel’s private cabanas along the sand. On weekends, the otherwise tranquil hotel usually transforms into the backdrop for lively day parties, where a festive, welcoming crowd gathers for DJ sets.
- Amenities: Oceanfront, pool, beach club, rooftop terrace, private beach cabanas, yoga classes, full-service restaurant and café
- Address: Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila Km 8.5, Tulum Beach, 77760 Tulum, Q.R.
La Valise Tulum
Situated between Tulum’s powdery white sands and its lush jungle canopy, La Valise Tulum offers a boutique stay where rustic design meets contemporary luxury. The hotel’s 22 suites are split between oceanfront villas and jungle hideaways: On the beach, signature rolling beds slide onto private terraces so you can fall asleep under the stars, while in the jungle, plunge pools and sky showers offer secluded sanctuaries surrounded by palms. Guests can truly lean into the slow life here. Try sunbathing at the jungle pool, drifting into a relaxing treatment at the spa, or indulging in a candlelit dinner at NÜ Tulum, where a collective of chefs transforms locally sourced, organic ingredients into inventive dishes and cocktails that capture the flavors of the region.
- Amenities: Beachfront and jungle suites, rolling beds, plunge pools, beachfront dining, spa
- Address: Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila Km 8.7, Tulum Beach, 77760 Tulum, Q.R.
Xela Tulum
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Originally a private villa built by a Belgian designer and British artist, XELA has been transformed into a 12-room boutique hotel that retains the intimacy of its original home thanks to a mindful renovation by architect Carlos Larios. The oceanfront property, with its towering central palapa and sunken living room lounge, blends elemental minimalism with beachy sand-and-tangerine hues and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Guests can enjoy morning swims in one of two pools or a yoga session on the rooftop—it’s the highest point on Tulum’s beach road, offering panoramic views of sea and jungle—before drifting into a beachfront meal of modern Mexican dishes made with local organic ingredients like beetroot hummus, passionfruit ceviche, and yellowfin tuna tiradito. While the hotel offers two private spa cabins and in-room treatments, as a sister property to La Valise Tulum, guests can also enjoy La Valise Spa’s Maya-inspired rituals and sound healing ceremonies.
- Amenities: Beachfront suites, beachside restaurant, rooftop lounge, two swimming pools, spa, yoga and wellness classes, boutique, golf cart service
- Address: Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila Km 8.7, Tulum Beach, Zona Hotelera, 77760 Tulum, Q.R.
Our Habitas Tulum
When guests first arrive at this beachfront property, they’re greeted with an intention-setting ceremony that includes a blessing of copal smoke. Our Habitas is one of the first boutique hotels on Tulum’s beach road, giving it a rather privileged location: It’s nestled in a secluded stretch of coastline protected by two natural rock barriers. That means the property feels like its own hidden oasis, anchored by a beachfront pool shaded by swaying palms. Each of its tented suites comes with canvas walls, palapa roofs, and hardwood floors, as the property embraces an open-air lifestyle (most rooms have terraces or plunge pools that frame the Caribbean Sea, too). Following a community-first ethos, the hotel’s wellness program brings guests and local residents together for sunrise yoga classes, breathwork sessions, and even art therapy workshops. During a stay, guests can enjoy meals at Moro, where wood-fired Yucatecan cuisine is infused with Middle Eastern flavors, and restorative spa rituals, including a signature treatment where the body is coated in golden Melipona honey.
- Amenities: Beachfront pool, spa, restaurant, cultural and wellness programming
- Address: Avenida Boca Paila KM 4.5, Tulum Beach, Zona Hotelera, 77780 Tulum, Q.R.
Casa Chablé
With no neighboring hotels and no buzz of the beach road, Casa Chablé’s luxury is in its remoteness: It’s like you’ve stepped back in time to the Tulum of decades past, a place where nature still dictates the pace of life. Reaching the hotel is half the fun, as guests arrive by boat through the mangroves of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, often spotting dolphins, roseate spoonbills, and frigatebirds along the way before stepping onto the dock for sunset cocktails—one of the few places in Tulum where the sun melts into the water thanks to its western vantage point. Once a private residence, the retreat has been transformed into a ten-room hotel, with five suites in the main villa and five beachfront bungalows with outdoor decks. Wellness programming includes sunrise yoga and sound healing ceremonies; more informally, guests can also enjoy the pristine seaside location and lazy afternoons by the plunge pool. Evenings are best spent in the thatched-roof restaurant, where Yucatecan-inspired dishes are guided by a menu created by Jorge Vallejo, the celebrated chef behind Mexico City’s Michelin-starred Quintonil.
- Amenities: Beachfront, restaurant, bar, pool, spa, wellness programming
- Address: Carr. Tulum-Punta Allen Km 34.5, Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve, Punta Allen, Q.R., 77780
Nomadé Tulum
Stepping into Nomadé feels like entering a sanctuary where spirituality and design intertwine; a stay here is especially ideal for travelers who love a full wellness program. Nestled in a jungle-fringed stretch of Tulum’s beach road, the property invites guests to slow down and reconnect through its abundance of complimentary offerings, from cacao ceremonies and sound healing sessions to multi-level yoga classes and guided stargazing sessions. Accommodations range from thatched-roof palapa suites, elevated treehouses with views of the Caribbean Sea, and canvas bungalows accented with natural textures and earthy tones. During a stay, guests have their choice of dining at three restaurants: La Popular for fresh seafood, Macondo for Middle Eastern fare, and Kuu Ju, a Japanese omakase.
- Amenities: Beachfront, multiple restaurants, complimentary wellness programming
- Address: Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila Km 10.5, Tulum Beach, Zona hotelera, 77880 Tulum, Q.R.
Hotel Esencia
Once the seaside estate of an Italian duchess, Hotel Esencia may be north of Tulum’s beach road, but it’s well worth a stay thanks to its many luxuries. Set within 50 acres of pristine beachfront, the property is positioned around a main house, where footpaths lead to 47 suites and four white stucco villas that evoke Old World glamour: Each is tucked into the tropical gardens, many with private plunge pools and terraces that open directly onto powdery sand.
Mornings usually begin with breakfast pastries and coffee delivered to your balcony, followed by yoga and lazy hours spent at the palm-shaded pool set before the Caribbean Sea. During a stay, guests will enjoy many dining options, including wood-fired seafood at Beefbar or Japanese-Mexican fusion at Taiyo. When it comes time for relaxation, the spa is a downright showstopper, with its private temazcal sweat lodge and temple-like ambiance that draws on Maya healing traditions, offering treatments in open-air pavilions perfumed with copal.
- Amenities: Beachfront estate, beachfront pool, spa, multiple restaurants
- Address: Tulum km 265, Xpu-Ha, 77750 Tulum, Q.R.
Hotel Bardo
While most of Tulum’s most sought-after stays line its beach road, Hotel Bardo makes the jungle itself feel like the true destination. Inspired by Mexico’s Día de Muertos traditions and the Tibetan philosophy of bardo—the liminal space between life and afterlife—the property is designed as a sanctuary for reflection and renewal. Loft-style villas are secluded within lush gardens, each with a private plunge pool and semi-open showers. Guests can begin their day with yoga or an ice bath at Spa 13, followed by long afternoons by the pool. Most meals unfold at Milum, where wood-fired dishes like smoked pork tacos and huitlacoche risotto pay homage to Yucatecan flavors, while evenings often end over cocktails at the Kinky Room Bar.
- Amenities: Jungle property, restaurant and bar, spa, pool
- Address: A. Rio Otate Rio Basca, 77760 Tulum, Q.R.
Olas Tulum
First built in the 1970s by an Austrian engineer, this spot still retains the charm of the unassuming beach town that once was. Olas Tulum is a tribute to the Tulum of yesteryear and an emblem of sustainability. Shaded by a coconut grove that was built over 50 years ago, the property rests at the border of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve and has just eight suites, each with whitewashed walls, handcrafted wood furniture, and breezy terraces that open to uninterrupted views of the sea. As an eco-conscious development, solar power, rainwater collection, and natural ventilation keep the property’s footprint light, while mindful activities such as yoga classes at an elevated shala and massages under the palms are designed with relaxation in mind. An extra perk of staying at such an intimate property is enjoying meals with other guests, especially breakfast: It’s served every morning at the outdoor communal table and always begins with steaming cups of organic ground coffee (sourced from the rainforest state of Chiapas) with crunchy granola and homemade breads.
- Amenities: Beachfront, yoga classes, rooftop, breakfast served daily
- Address: KM 10.6 Boca Paila Rd, Zona Hotelera Tulum, 77780 Tulum, Q.R.
Be Tulum
While many of Tulum’s spas offer a spectacular glimpse into Maya philosophy, there’s none quite like the Yäan Healing Sanctuary at Be Tulum: Traditional practices and modern energy healing inspire treatments like the santigüada purification ritual, where guests receive a limpia (or cleansing) by the resident healer who uses indigenous herbs and mezcal to cleanse and nourish the body. Back at the resort, it’s all barefoot luxury with suites featuring private plunge pools, outdoor showers, and terraces draped in greenery. During a stay, guests have myriad dining options to choose from, including Mare zia Beach Club for the freshest seafood and views of the Caribbean Sea, and a sky terrace for sunset DJ sets and cocktails.
- Amenities: Beachfront, spa with hammam and temazcal, beach club, pool, restaurants, bar
- Address: Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila Km.10, Tulum Beach, Zona Hotelera, 77780 Tulum, Q.R.
