30 Best Luxury Hotels in Tulum: Chic, Boutique + Cool

Are you trying to figure out where to stay in Tulum, Mexico?

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.

It’s simply one of the most alluring beach towns in Mexico. We’d visit every month if we could!

Best luxury hotels in Tulum

You can certainly visit Tulum cheaply and scrimp on accommodation costs, but we’re partial to staying at romantic boutique hotels that leave you wanting for nothing.

And finding the best hotel in Tulum is tricky, as there are over 200 hotels on offer.

Also, apart from cost, the right hotel for you will depend very much on the location you want.

We’ve organized the 30 best luxury Tulum hotels and resorts according to the three main places to stay in Tulum.

30 Top Tulum luxury resorts + hotels

Ready to find your luxury hotel in Tulum?

Whether you fancy outdoor pools, spa treatments, hot tubs, yoga classes or just want somewhere with really good food, read on for hotels that deliver!

Best hotels in Tulum Beach area

Let’s start with the best luxury hotels on Tulum Beach.

This 6-mile-long strip of beachfront is also known as the Hotel Zone. It’s about a 20- to 45-minute drive away from Tulum Town, depending on traffic (which can be snail-slow).

You’ll find most of Tulum’s luxury hotels here along the beach. For true sybarites, several of these Tulum hotels have rooms with private pools too.

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!

Choose from 65 air-conditioned suites – from cozy retreats nestled in the jungle (some with private plunge pools) to 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 minutes (traffic allowing).

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) Libelula Tulum

How does luxury glamping in Tulum sound to you?

What’s special about this adult-only Tulum hotel is that it’s snuggled right within the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve.

This means that you’re truly on a private and remote beach. You won’t see other people on the beach for miles around.

Instead, you lounge in perfect seclusion on cushioned double mattresses on the sand, shaded by a simple canopy.

Flavorful Mexican cuisine using fresh local ingredients – sourced daily and prepared on a handmade wood oven or outdoor grill – is served at the hotel’s onsite restaurant.

Sit at the communal table or your preferred place at the hotel’s beach club.

Best for?

A small and cozy barefoot place with next-level service, Libelula Tulum offers the perfect escape from the stressors of modern life.

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.

6) Diamante K

Diamante K is a tranquil hidden retreat that appeals to no-frills travelers who still want a hint of luxury in their lives.

It’s located in Tulum’s North Beach area, just 1½ miles from the Tulum ruins (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). And it fronts a lovely white sand beach cove which is never crowded. Blissful!

Its open-air restaurant serves excellent food and drinks (the seafood and pina coladas are a must!). Morning yoga classes on the beach are a nice touch.

There’s no A/C available, so keep that in mind. Caressed by sea breezes and surrounded by more than 200 palm trees, the 30 stone-walled cabana rooms are kept cool naturally. All rooms have fans too (plus mosquito nets).

In keeping with its ecological leanings, Diamante K relies mainly on solar energy, and the electricity is turned off at night.

One of the original boutique hotels in Tulum, Encantada Tulum is a secluded paradise set 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 from Tulum’s exciting nightlife.

8) La Zebra

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

Beach-chic to the max, La Zebra offers 29 stylish and spacious air-conditioned rooms. 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.

9) Sanara Tulum

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

The island vibes and décor are incredible (Sanara was #3 in Harper’s Bazaar 2017 list of the “150 Greatest Hotels in the World”).

But it’s the focus on wellness and relaxation that makes this place stand out.

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.

10) La Valise Tulum

With 11 dreamy suites, an adults-only policy and unbeatable views, La Valise Tulum is another one of the best resorts in Tulum for couples (though perhaps we should more properly call it a hotel, since it’s so boutiquey).

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 (#2), Encantada (#7) and Radhoo (#21), it’s part of the Namron Hospitality collection, so you can use all their facilities too.

11) Suenos Tulum

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

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

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.

12) 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 beach right next door to the 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 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.

13) The Beach Tulum

Each of the 28 beautiful rooms at this luxury Tulum resort 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 9:30 pm).

A complimentary a la carte breakfast greets you each morning, and you have free use of hotel’s 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.

14) Zulum Tulum

The resort aims to disrupt its surroundings as little as possible – rooms have fans only (no A/C).

The bamboo and wood décor lends a rustic feel. Beds hang on ropes from the ceiling in most rooms.

Located in the Middle Beach area, Zulum Tulum is a hop, skip and jump away from nearby beach clubs. That makes it convenient for partying.

But you may want to pack earplugs for sleeping at night if you’re a light sleeper.

15) Nomade Hotel Tulum

The casually elegant Nomade Hotel Tulum is one of the best places to stay in Tulum 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 luxury resort in Tulum aims to provide guests with a completely carbon-neutral stay.

16) Maria del Mar Tulum

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 North Beach hideaway.

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

17) Cabanas Tulum

Tucked away at the southern end of the Tulum Beach hotel strip area, 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 (#13). But even though it’s less expensive than The Beach, it’s still one of the best Tulum beach resorts.

18) 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.

Plus, you can’t get any closer to the Tulum National Park. Mezzanine is literally inside the park. You’re soooo close to the ruins, that you can get an early start and be the first ones to visit.

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

Like its sister hotel La Zebra (#8), Mezzanine is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

19) Delek Tulum

Designed to co-exist in harmony with its surroundings, Delek Tulum is a nature lover’s paradise.

The hotel is committed to sustainability and seriously respects Tulum’s fragile ecosystems – and we love that. All the wood used in its construction was local. And solar power is used when possible.

Accommodations are in thatch-roof cabanas (air-conditioned) that feature concrete tubs and unique indigenous crafts from across Mexico. For sleeping, canopy beds are the name of the game.

In the morning, complimentary tea or coffee with a sweet bread is delivered to your room.

For other noshing, head to its Tatewari restaurant – meals are made using locally-sourced ingredients.

In the Middle Beach area, Delek Tulum is conveniently close to several nightclubs and other restaurants (which can be a good thing or bad, depending on whether you’re bothered by late night noise).

20) Gramercy Tulum

If your idea of island heaven includes wellness, private oceanfront villa rooms and yummy fresh food made with locally sourced ingredients, then you’ll consider Gramercy one of the nicest hotels in Tulum.

Yoga and beachfront boxing are available for fitness fans.

The vibrant beach club whips up incredible cocktails for afternoon sipping too.

Service is excellent – staff will arrange for fresh coffee to be delivered to your room each morning.

Located at the southern end of Tulum Beach, Gramercy is away from the thick of the action (so it’s quiet) but close enough that you can walk, bike or take a short taxi ride to other restaurants or clubs.

Best for?

Couples who want a great beach hotel in Tulum, where they can hit the hotspots on the strip without dealing with the noise at night.

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But no matter which room you pick, it will keep you cool with air-conditioning and comfortable with a king-size canopy bed.

Feel free to enjoy the facilities and beach beds (if available) at Radhoo’s nearby sister beachfront properties, NEST Tulum (#2), Encantada Tulum (#7) and La Valise (#10) above.

After hanging out on the sunny beach, you’ll relish relaxing by Radhoo’s outdoor swimming pool with mezcal margaritas. (The shady T-shaped pool is Tulum Beach’s largest pool.) Radhoo has a bar so you can order poolside cocktails and smoothies.

Breakfast is included in your stay. And wonderful concierge service is available through WhatsApp.

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 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.

23) Aldea Canzul

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

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.

24) Jashita Tulum

There’s only one word for the 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.

Best hotels in Tulum town (Pueblo)

Moving away from the beach, here are the best luxury hotels in the town of Tulum.

From town, it’s easy to book tours to Coba and other Mayan ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula or to take a taxi to a cenote.

It’s also less expensive to stay in Tulum Town than on the beach. Plus, you’re close to plenty of great restaurants.

25) Hotel Bardo

After a morning yoga class (free), you take out bicycles (also free) for an exploratory ride.

Back at your hotel, you kick back on a deluxe cushioned lounger around one of the most beautiful pools in Tulum.

At sunset, candles and lanterns are lit everywhere, casting a sensual golden glow.

Stay here, and you may use the pool and facilities of its sister hotel Una Vida, next door. (It’s also an award-winning design hotel, but more affordable.)

26) Maka Hotel

Priding itself on its multicultural atmosphere, this 15-room hotel offers a selection of interesting room options, including mezzanine rooms, garden view rooms, female-only rooms and a “friends’ room” (with a private terrace) that sleeps eight.

Maka Hotel is technically a hostel, so bear that in mind before booking.

But with a small pool, great housekeeping and room service available, you’ll have everything you need.

Maka Hotel also offers varied activities (like birdwatching and kayaking in Sian Ka’an) and new experiences (for example, a Mayan Temazcal ceremony followed by a swim in a cenote).

And on weekend nights, DJs spin electronic music at the happening rooftop bar until the wee hours. Don’t fight it – you might want to join the party rather than trying to sleep.

27) Hotel Boutique TerraNova

Hotel Boutique TerraNova offers 10 spacious rooms with reliable A/C in a quietish location in town.

When you come in from the sun, you can relax by the pleasant outdoor pool in the terrace garden.

Restaurants and bars are within a 10-minute walk away.

If you need an airport shuttle, simply arrange this in advance and you’re good to go.

Best Tulum hotels in Aldea Zama

The Aldea Zama area is about half-way between Tulum Town and the beach zone. This upscale residential neighborhood has shops, bicycle paths, restaurants and more.

You can get to the beach by bike within 10 minutes.

Here are our picks for the best Aldea Zama hotels.

28) Orchid House Tulum

As beautiful as the flower it’s named after, Orchid House Tulum combines a wonderful location in Aldea Zama with peace and tranquility.

All resources used to build this retreat were sustainably sourced – and, yes, you’ll see plenty of orchids around.

Of the 10 rooms, we like the two Master Suites on the upper floor best. Each has a palapa roof and a small indoor/outdoor plunge pool with views of the jungle outside.

But all rooms feature heavenly beds with Egyptian cotton sheets. (Note: Some guests are bothered by the lack of soundproofing.)

Nestled among palm trees, a cool pool has a swim-up bar, where the unique artisanal cocktails never disappoint!  

If you’ve ever wanted to stay in a treehouse – a luxury one, that is – here’s your chance!

KAN Tulum has 24 eco-chic rooms in buildings that are covered with latticed bamboo strips and creeper vines. Cozy and with king-size beds, they blend in seamlessly with the lush jungle landscape.

Two rooms even have infinity pools.

“Nests” (elevated viewing platforms) are perfect for taking in the killer sunsets.

Sustainability is key at this secluded adults-only hideaway.

Bamboo and other all-natural products were used in the design, and air conditioning is solar powered. To reduce plastic use, a reverse osmosis system makes tap water drinkable.

There’s a lovely cenote in front of the bar (cool for a dip!), along with a spa for massages and a pool.

A delicious vegetarian breakfast is also included in your stay.

30) Kimpton Aluna Tulum

Enveloped by jungle and priding itself on tranquility and TLC, this is the place for those on the hunt for a luxury escape with all the mod cons in Aldea Zama.  

The 72 air-conditioned rooms are white oases of cool, with LED smart TVs.

The rooftop pool and bar are a must, and the full-service spa and 24-hour onsite fitness center are perfect for exercise junkies. You also get complimentary transportation to the resort’s private beach club (with a DJ).

Valet and self-parking are available, as well as same-day dry cleaning and laundry for those mucky days.

This hotel is highly accessible, with special roll-in showers, communication features and restaurant features accommodating guests with disabilities.

Last words on the best Tulum, Mexico, hotels and resorts

Like it or not, Tulum is on many a traveler’s radar these days – and the number of beachy chic and boutique places to stay has mushroomed to meet the demand.

The good news is that you have lots of choice!

Let us know if you’ve found our list of the best luxury hotels in Tulum helpful. We love hearing from readers, and you can share your thoughts in the Comments below.

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

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