20 Best Beachfront Hotels in Tulum, Mexico: Bliss Awaits!

Are you looking for the best beachfront hotels in Tulum, Mexico?

You’ve mulled it over – whether to stay in Tulum beach or town. True, the top hotels in Tulum Town and Aldea Zama are lovely. But, for you, it’s clear. Beachfront bliss beats the buzz of town.

Well, we can help. We visit and write about Tulum often.

What with chillaxing on gorgeous white sand beaches, exploring the ancient ruins in Tulum, eating at top-notch restaurants and swimming in Tulum’s cool cenotes, this little slice of Caribbean coastline is one of our favorite vacation spots.

Tulum is simply one of the most alluring beach towns on the Yucatan Peninsula!

We don’t like to brag, but with our years of experience exploring the Riviera Maya, we feel we’re a pretty decent source of information for crafting that picture-perfect Tulum vacation.

To save you the trouble of sifting through reviews on TripAdvisor and elsewhere, we’ve compiled a hot list of the best beach hotels in Tulum.

Best beachfront hotels in Tulum, Mexico

Tulum Beach is a 6-mile-long strip of beachfront that’s also known as the Hotel Zone.

You’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to accommodation, as there are literally dozens of luxury Tulum hotels on the beach. For true sybarites, several of these beachfront Tulum hotels have rooms with private pools too.

There are three main areas or places to stay in Tulum Beach:

• South Tulum Beach zone
• Middle Tulum Beach zone
• North Tululm Beach zone

We’ll start with the Tulum Beach hotels at the southernmost end of the beach and work our way up north.

Quick guide: 5 favorite Tulum hotels on the beach

Best South Beach Tulum hotels

1) Olas Tulum

Olas Tulum is an intimate eco-friendly B&B with just eight suites in two white-washed villas. (We dig the curved walls and beamed ceilings in some rooms.)

It enjoys a quiet stretch of unspoiled beach next door to the UNESCO-listed Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve at the south end of Tulum Beach. Sun loungers dot the beach and hammocks swing in the sea breeze.

Complimentary inventive breakfasts? Check. (The huevos rancheros with chocolate mole are delish.) Bicycles you can borrow to ride into Tulum Town? Tick this box also. Super hospitable hosts? Indeed.

Yes, there’s lots to love about Olas Tulum!

The resort is totally 100% solar powered, so there’s no A/C. But the design of the villas means that a breeze blows through each room all the time.

This place believes that luxury and art go hand-in-hand, so expect eye-grabbing architecture and plenty of radical artwork on the walls here.

Coolest Insta-worthy spot? The entrance foyer, where ginormous white curtains (stitched from vintage wedding dresses) cascade down.

Most rooms offer amazing views of the Caribbean Sea, and you can have your pick of suites or beach rooms. (With 71 rooms, Casa Malca is one of the largest Tulum resorts on the beach.)

Spa treatments in nature at the Calma Spa are a must.

You should check out the meditation and relaxation spots too, as well as the underground pool and topside outdoor swimming pool.

3) Nomade Hotel Tulum

The casually elegant Nomade Hotel Tulum is one of the top Tulum hotels on the beach with a spiritual and health-and-fitness focus.

Bed down in a room, treehouse suite (perched on stilts and with hanging swing chairs) or – for a unique experience – a luxury tent. (All have air conditioning.)

The Master Tent gets our attention with its Moroccan décor influences, outdoor bathroom and outdoor plunge pool.

Experience local traditions through sacred fire rituals, cacao and Temazcal ceremonies, and a selection of free healing treatments like yoga and sound healing.

Committed to sustainability, this 4-star Tulum hotel on the beach aims to provide guests with a completely carbon-neutral stay.

One of the most expensive hotels in Tulum ($1,000+ USD night), Be Tulum is considered by many to be a bohemian jungle paradise. And for good reason!

It has 65 air-conditioned suites.

There are cozy retreats nestled in the jungle (some with private plunge pools). And then there are spacious oceanfront abodes, complete with rooftop terraces, pools and seductive views of the teal and turquoise tinted ocean.

Depending on the suite, they’re kitted out with plank or concrete floors, coral walls, leather-framed mirrors, copper tubs, hanging bird’s nest lamps and indoor/outdoor bathrooms.

A yoga studio also invites you to do sun salutations, and you can indulge in a hydrotherapy or other treatment at the resort’s stylish spa across the road.

Two on-site restaurants – Maresias (for freshly-caught seafood) and Ocumare (for fine Mexican cuisine) – round out the resort experience.

Set along South Tulum Beach, Be Tulum gives you great access to neighboring shops, restaurants and the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, and you can easily reach central Tulum in 15 to 20 minutes (traffic allowing).

Best for?

As one of the best luxury resorts in Tulum on the beach, Be Tulum is a wonderful place for the soul and the perfect spot for a romantic getaway (it has a strict 13-and-over age policy).

5) NEST Tulum

Graced by towering palm trees, NEST Tulum also lies along the sands of glorious South Tulum Beach.

All of its 12 rooms are adorned with Mexican antiques and pottery. All feature modern amenities like air conditioning and in-room safety deposit boxes.

Ocean rooms are above the main building and have palapa ceilings and curated art.

Tower rooms are found in the garden – circular in shape, they’re light-filled and decorated with wall hangings by local artisans.

NEST also has a 4-bedroom private villa which sleeps 8 to 10 guests.

A continental breakfast awaits you every morning.

For dinner, the hotel’s NU restaurant – one of the best restaurants in Tulum – is just across the beach road. In a sultry jungle setting, it teases the tastebuds with tantalizing Mexican cuisine.

The concierge can help with arranging airport transfers, restaurant reservations and tour bookings.

6) La Valise Tulum

With 11 dreamy suites, an adults-only policy and unbeatable views, La Valise Tulum is one of the best hotels in Tulum on the beach for couples.

Eco-conscious guests will appreciate this hotel’s commitment to providing sustainable all-natural soaps, shampoos and lotions for guests.

You can also enjoy free WiFi onsite, two small infinity pools and some of the most beautifully crafted furnishings in all of Mexico.

Bonus: Along with the NEST Tulum (#5) and Encantada (#7), La Valise Tulum is part of the Namron Hospitality collection, so you can use all their facilities too.

One of the original boutique Tulum hotels on the beach, Encantada Tulum is a secluded paradise on the southern end of the beach’s Hotel Zone.

Upper level beachfront rooms are crowned with thatched roof ceilings. Garden rooms have patios with hammocks.

Enjoy clear ocean views, lounging under beach palapas on a pristine private beach, a free breakfast every morning (the homemade granola is tops!) and access to all essential amenities to make your stay luxuriously comfortable.

An inhouse restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.

For dinner and DJ parties in the evening, the fabulous NU Tulum (beside the Radhoo) awaits.

And if you want to take things further, Encantada is only 15 minutes or so from Tulum’s exciting nightlife.

8) Suenos Tulum

Step into this laid-back beachfront Tulum hotel, and you’ll immediately feel a sense of tranquility and calm.

Also at the southern end of the Beach Zone, stone and wood bungalows have been sculpted out of the jungle here.

Powered by solar electricity, the 14 suites have colorful hand-painted Talavera tiles and interesting round windows.

Amenities include a pool, restaurant, tons of hammocks, A/C at night from 8:00 p.m. and complimentary continental breakfast.

9) La Zebra

The phrase “you get what you pay for” rings true when it comes to La Zebra on Tulum Beach.

As one of the best luxury hotels in Tulum on the beach, it’s not just a hotel. It’s a little slice of Tulum paradise.

Beach-chic to the max, La Zebra offers 29 stylish and spacious rooms (with air conditioning). Some have a private pool – La Zebra is actually one of the best hotels in Mexico with private pools.

It also offers great beach beds and a top-notch Chef’s Table with 8-course tasting menus.

Ocean views here are unbeatable, and you can take a dip in the cozy but cute pool.

Service is 5-star and housekeeping is always reliable – expect macarons, steeped tea and chocolates at turn-down!

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, La Zebra perfectly blends an authentic Mexican vacation atmosphere with fun activities for the ultimate stay.

10) Lula

Known as Tulum’s best boutique hotel in the Beach Zone for yogis and vegans, Lula (formerly Sanara Tulum) is a panacea for the soul.

You’ll find incredible yoga classes (in a glass-walled beachfront studio), bio-magnetic therapy and bio-decoding among the many items on the holistic wellness menu.

For those looking for something even more relaxing, opt for a spa treatment or two.

Organic skin products are also found in your room, along with a super king-size bed with bamboo linens.

Smoothies are blended with house-made coconut milk and sweetened with dates and fresh Mexican fruit.

Best Tulum Middle Beach hotels

11) Aldea Canzul

With only three luxury residences available, Aldea Canzul is one of the most exclusive places in Tulum on the beach.

Each beach house in the gated property is different and can house between 4 and 11 guests, depending on your preference.

Casa Chakte is particularly beautiful and boasts a large rooftop garden that offers unmatched ocean views.

Casa Chukum allows you to lose yourself in the stunning jungle scenery and features indoor and outdoor living areas, a rooftop terrace and a private beach area.

Each villa sports warm woods, eclectic fabrics and sophisticated artwork.

Beach chairs and umbrellas, shaded lounge areas and kayaks await on the beach.

A personal chef is on hand to prepare meals.

12) The Beach Tulum

The hotel’s name hints that it’s one of the best places to stay in Tulum on the beach. And it is!

Each of the 28 beautiful rooms at The Beach Tulum has a private plunge pool or rooftop hot tub.

Complimentary yoga classes are offered in the mornings. And the onsite Ziggy’s beach club and restaurant throws some pretty phenomenal parties to rock to (with live music from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm).

A complimentary a la carte breakfast greets you each morning, and you can use the hotel’s free bikes for a back-to-basics Tulum tour.

To recover, sweat things out in the spa’s sauna, and hit the Turkish baths before relaxing again on the blissful beach.

13) Cabanas Tulum

Cabanas Tulum offers the best of both worlds – a quiet and intimate feel (no music crowding out the sound of the ocean waves) plus easy access to beach bars and restaurants.

The 24 rooms include a 3-bedroom and 3-bathroom loft, “Swim Up” rooms in the garden with a private plunge pool, beachfront rooms with plunge pools and oceanview rooms with a private hot tub on the rooftop.

Housekeeping is immaculate and the property is well maintained.

Cabanas shares the same beach club, spa and yoga facilities with sister hotel The Beach Tulum (#12). But even though it’s less expensive than The Beach, it’s still one of the best Tulum beach resorts.

14) Hotel Ma’xanab Tulum

There’s a main pool you can use too.

Located in the Middle Tulum Beach area, Ma’xanab is walking distance to some of Tulum’s most popular restaurants and beach clubs too. (Recommendation: Head to Parole for unique Italian food.)

Throw in air conditioning, free WiFi, a cute fitness center, spa and restaurant, and you can be assured of an indulgent and relaxed beachfront stay.

Tago Tulum also stands out as one of the best beachfront boutique hotels in Tulum.

Each room at this adult-only hotel is a cozy well-appointed haven boasting double showers and private pools. Choose from rooms with views of either lush gardens or the sparkling ocean.

Step outside to a beautifully maintained beach, complete with ample sun loungers and attentive service.

The onsite restaurant serves a delightful Mexican-Mediterranean fusion, available for both indoor and scenic outdoor beachfront dining.

16) Papaya Playa Project

The Papaya Playa Project is nestled along a pristine 3,000-foot private beach. It’s favored as one of the best Tulum Beach accommodations for its eclectic vibe and well-kept beach.

It’s a unique hotel where nature’s beauty meets luxury.

Chic jungle huts with their own private plunge pools offer an intimate escape. Some are rooftop, so you can enjoy a dip amid the jungle canopy.

There’s also a stunning beachside infinity pool.

Everything about Maria del Mar Tulum is utterly chilled – from its 18 spacious air-conditioned rooms (with hand-crafted Mexican furniture and Nespresso machines) to the serene beach and Mayan-influenced spa.

MINA restaurant, snuggled on the property, specializes in steak and seafood with an Argentinian twist. Cocktails are pricey, but oh, they’re fantastic at this little hideaway between the Middle Beach and North Beach areas.

There’s a beautiful pool too for afternoon dips, and housekeeping is known for keeping rooms spotless during your stay.

Best North Beach Tulum hotels

With a focus on romance, Mi Amor has our hearts with its secluded rocky setting on Tulum’s North Beach.

The 17 elegant rooms at this 5-star luxury hotel have king-size beds, wooden floors, air conditioning, rainfall showers, bathrobes and espresso makers. Pops of turquoise (in hanging lamps and textiles) add whimsical color.

Higher category rooms come with private plunge pools too. These seaview and seafront guest rooms cost a pretty penny, but they’re worth the splurge.

The restaurant, which serves Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine, also gets very high marks.

19) Mezzanine

Personalized service is a huge selling point at this elegant Tulum boutique hotel. You’re welcomed with margaritas, and the friendly staff are eager to help in any way they can.

Rooms have A/C and are stocked with beach bags and yoga mats for your use.

Like its sister hotel La Zebra (#9), Mezzanine is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

20) Jashita Tulum

There’s only one word for Jashita Hotel – sensational!

Slightly off the beaten track in Soliman Bay (about 20 minutes north of Tulum), Jashita is spread out over five acres of beachfront, giving you lots of room to stake out your place on the sand and drink in the glorious views.

Its 30 chic air-conditioned suites come with four-poster beds, Italian linens, bidets in the bathrooms and twice-daily maid service.

Waterfront suites have outdoor showers; the Penthouse has its own rooftop swimming pool.

Chocolates and a bottle of wine welcome you upon arrival.

Separate adults and kids swimming pools, plus a dedicated pool bar, keep your days cool and full of fun.

Onsite yoga, kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling and scuba diving are also available.

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Photo credits: 1 La Zebra Tulum | Remaining hotel images courtesy of the respective Tulum accommodations

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