Once awash with sand-floor smoothie bars and relaxed, palapa-style hotels spread amidst the palms, Tulum’s reputation as a sleepy seaside village no longer stands. Akin to the trajectory of its northern neighbor, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, located in Mexico’s Quintana Roo state, has grown into a veritable town with development showing no signs of slowing. Now, its dirt paths are paved, and its beach entrance is flanked by side roads leading to all kinds of hospitality concepts, with properties extending their reaches into the jungle behind the town’s famed beach road.
Big, luxury hotel names have officially entered the space, with Conrad Tulum staking its claim with luxury suites situated around five pools and 11 on-site restaurants. Then there’s the more far-flung outpost by Mexican-owned hospitality group Chablé, a 10-suite boutique retreat at the end of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve.
Whether you’re looking for a posh suite set on the bustling beach road or a tucked-away treehouse amidst the verdant jungle, Tulum offers an ideal stay for every type of traveler. No matter what type of stay you choose, expect to feel at once sedated and mesmerized by the balmy conditions, tropical foliage, and white sand beaches of this Yucatán Peninsula hotspot. Without further delay, these are the 16 best hotels in Tulum.
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