Few places have changed as much as Tulum. What was once a quiet fishing village is now the most sought-after beach escape on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Gone are the simple cabañas and coconut groves—today, Tulum draws artists, chefs, designers, and wellness lovers with its mix of laid-back luxury and bohemian spirit. Mornings might start with sunrise yoga or a swim in a cenote, while afternoons drift by over wood-fired seafood under a palapa roof. As night falls, the jungle buzzes with bars serving mezcal cocktails and hosting candlelit DJ sets under the palms. To make the most of your trip, choosing the right hotel is key.
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 Tulum’s growth has brought challenges—like environmental strain and local displacement—there are still hotels along the beach road that get it right. From historic estates turned boutique retreats to nature-led tented escapes, Tulum offers stays that capture its unique blend of glamour and mystique. Here are 10 favorites to consider.
Hotel Panamera
Art Deco touches and a striking outdoor pool with red-and-blue checkered tiles make this hotel stand out, along with its prime oceanfront spot and attentive service. With 36 thoughtfully designed rooms opening to the beach or jungle, Hotel Panamera blends design, food, and music into a seamless experience. Its social heart, Distrito Panamera, spans a beach club, rooftop, and restaurant, where you can enjoy wood-fired seafood and Yucatecan-inspired dishes made from local ingredients. Between swims, guests can join beachfront yoga, sip margaritas or sake martinis at the rooftop bar, or relax in private cabanas on the sand. On weekends, the hotel often hosts lively day parties with DJ sets and a festive crowd.
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.
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La Valise Tulum
Nestled between white sands and jungle, La Valise Tulum offers a rustic-meets-luxury boutique stay. Its 22 suites include oceanfront villas and jungle hideaways. Beach suites feature rolling beds that slide onto private terraces for stargazing, while jungle suites offer plunge pools and sky showers surrounded by palms. Guests can unwind at the jungle pool, enjoy spa treatments, or dine at NÜ Tulum, where chefs create inventive dishes and cocktails from local, organic ingredients.
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.
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Xela Tulum
Originally a private villa built by a Belgian designer and British artist, Xela is now a 12-room boutique hotel that keeps its intimate, creative spirit.This oceanfront home was thoughtfully renovated by architect Carlos Larios. It features a large central palapa and a sunken living room, blending minimalist design with sandy and tangerine tones for a relaxed beach feel. The layout seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor spaces. Guests can start the day with a swim in one of two pools or a rooftop yoga session—the highest point on Tulum’s beach road, offering sweeping views of the sea and jungle. Meals at the beachfront restaurant highlight modern Mexican dishes made with local organic ingredients, such as beetroot hummus, passionfruit ceviche, and yellowfin tuna tiradito. While the hotel has two private spa cabins and in-room treatments, guests can also access the Maya-inspired rituals and sound healing ceremonies at La Valise Spa, its sister property.
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.
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Habitas Tulum
Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with an intention-setting ceremony that includes a copal smoke blessing. As one of the first boutique hotels on Tulum’s beach road, Habitas enjoys a prime location, tucked away on a secluded stretch of coastline protected by natural rock barriers. This creates a hidden oasis atmosphere, centered around a beachfront pool shaded by palm trees. The tented suites feature canvas walls, palapa roofs, and hardwood floors, embracing an open-air lifestyle—many have terraces or plunge pools overlooking the Caribbean. With a community-focused approach, the wellness program brings guests and locals together for sunrise yoga, breathwork, and art therapy workshops. Dining at Moro combines wood-fired Yucatecan cuisine with Middle Eastern flavors, and the spa offers restorative treatments, including a signature ritual using 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.
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Casa Chablé
Casa Chablé’s luxury lies in its remoteness—with no neighboring hotels and no noise from the beach road, it feels like stepping back in time to a Tulum where nature sets the pace. The journey to the hotel is part of the experience: guests arrive by boat through the mangroves of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, often spotting dolphins, roseate spoonbills, and frigatebirds along the way. Sunset cocktails on the dock are a highlight, as this is one of the few spots in Tulum where the sun sets over the water. Once a private home, the retreat now offers ten rooms—five suites in the main villa and five beachfront bungalows with outdoor decks. Wellness activities include sunrise yoga and sound healing, while guests can also relax by the plunge pool or enjoy the pristine seaside. Evenings are best spent in the thatched-roof restaurant, where the menu features Yucatecan-inspired dishes created by Jorge Vallejo, the acclaimed 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
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Nomade Tulum
Entering Nomade feels like stepping into a sanctuary where spirituality and design come together. It’s an ideal choice for travelers seeking a comprehensive wellness experience. Set along a jungle-edged part of Tulum’s beach road, the property encourages guests to slow down and reconnect through a range of complimentary offerings, including cacao ceremonies and sFrom sound healing and multi-level yoga to guided stargazing, there’s plenty to experience. You can stay in thatched-roof palapa suites, elevated treehouses with Caribbean Sea views, or canvas bungalows decorated with natural textures and earthy tones. Dining options include three restaurants: La Popular for fresh seafood, Macondo for Middle Eastern cuisine, and Kuu Ju, a Japanese omakase experience.
Amenities: Beachfront location, multiple restaurants, complimentary wellness programs
Address: Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila Km 10.5, Tulum Beach, Zona hotelera, 77880 Tulum, Q.R.
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Hotel Esencia
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Originally the seaside estate of an Italian duchess, Hotel Esencia sits just north of Tulum’s main beach road and offers plenty of luxury. Spread across 50 acres of pristine beachfront, the property centers around a main house with pathways leading to 47 suites and four white stucco villas that blend Old World elegance with tropical surroundings. Many feature private plunge pools and terraces that open right onto soft sand.
Mornings often start with pastries and coffee delivered to your balcony, followed by yoga and relaxing by the palm-shaded pool overlooking the Caribbean. Dining options include wood-fired seafood at Beefbar and Japanese-Mexican fusion at Taiyo. The spa is a standout, with a private temazcal sweat lodge and treatments in open-air pavilions scented with copal, inspired by Maya healing traditions.
Amenities: Beachfront estate, beachfront pool, spa, multiple restaurants
Address: Tulum km 265, Xpu-Ha, 77750 Tulum, Q.R.
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Hotel Bardo
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While many of Tulum’s top hotels line the beach, Hotel Bardo turns the jungle into the main attraction. Inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead and the Tibetan concept of bardo—the space between life and death—this property is designed as a retreat for reflection and renewal. Loft-style villas are tucked into lush gardens, each with a private plunge pool and semi-open showers. Guests can start the day with yoga or an ice bath at Spa 13, then spend afternoons by the pool. Meals are served at Milum, featuring wood-fired dishes like smoked pork tacos and huitlacoche risotto that highlight Yucatecan flavors. Evenings often wrap up with cocktails at the Kinky Room Bar.
Amenities: Jungle setting, restaurant and bar, spa, pool
Address: A. Rio Otate & Rio Basca, 77760 Tulum, Q.R.
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Olas Tulum
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Built in the 1970s by an Austrian engineer, this spot still captures the charm of old Tulum. Olas Tulum honors the town’s past and emphasizes sustainability. Shaded by a coconut grove planted over 50 years ago, it borders the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve and has just eight suites with whitewashed walls, handmade wood furniture, and breezy terraces facing the sea. Eco-friendly features include solar power, rainwater collection, and natural ventilation. Relax with yoga in an elevated shala or massages under the palms. A special perk is the communal breakfast served each morning at an outdoor table, featuring organic coffee from Chiapas, granola, and homemade breads.
Amenities: Beachfront, yoga classes, rooftop, daily breakfast
Address: KM 10.6 Boca Paila Rd, Zona Hotelera Tulum, 77780 Tulum, Q.R.
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Be Tulum
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While many spas in Tulum offer a taste of Maya philosophy, none compare to the Yäan Healing Sanctuary at Be Tulum. This traditional…Drawing from traditional practices and modern energy healing, treatments such as the santigüada purification ritual are offered. Guests receive a limpia, or cleansing, from the resident healer, who uses indigenous herbs and mezcal to purify and revitalize the body. At the resort, barefoot luxury defines the experience, with suites that include private plunge pools, outdoor showers, and terraces lush with greenery. Dining options are plentiful, from the Mare’zia Beach Club, serving the freshest seafood with Caribbean Sea views, to the sky terrace, where sunset DJ sets and cocktails create a vibrant atmosphere.
Amenities: Beachfront access, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of helpful FAQs about the top hotels in Tulum that offer a perfect blend of beach and jungle ambiance
General Beginner Questions
Q What does beach and jungle ambiance actually mean for a hotel in Tulum
A It means the hotel is designed to immerse you in nature Youll have easy access to a beautiful beach while the property itself is nestled in lush greenery often with thatched roofs openair spaces and a serene bohemian vibe
Q Why should I choose a hotel that combines both the beach and jungle
A You get the best of both worlds You can enjoy sunny days on the sand and then retreat to the cool shaded tranquility of the jungle for relaxation creating a more balanced and unique vacation experience
Q Are these types of hotels allinclusive
A Typically no Most top hotels in Tulum with this vibe are boutiquestyle and focus on a la carte dining wellness and authentic experiences rather than the traditional allinclusive package Always check with the specific hotel
Q Whats the average price range for these hotels
A Prices vary widely but you can generally expect a midrange to luxury price point Nightly rates often range from 300 USD to over 1000 USD for standard rooms especially during peak season
Q What is the best time of year to visit Tulum for this experience
A The dry season from November to April offers the most sunshine and comfortable weather However its also the busiest and most expensive time
Advanced Practical Questions
Q What are some common challenges or downsides to staying at these hotels
A A few things to be aware of the jungle setting can mean more insects properties can feel more remote WiFi might be spotty in some areas and the offthegrid ecostyle can sometimes mean limited power or no air conditioning in certain rooms
Q Can you name a few specific hotels that are famous for this blend
A Absolutely Some renowned examples include
Habitas Tulum Known for its community vibe and wellness focus
Azulik Famous for its ultraartistic treehouselike villas with no electricity in rooms