No longer a tranquil seaside enclave, Tulum is a veritable, world-renowned hotspot. Though there are many alluring towns set along the Riviera Maya’s white-sand coastline, none have achieved the mass appeal of Tulum, attracting travelers of all types: spiritual jet-setters, eager festival goers, and even art enthusiasts. Located south of Playa del Carmen in Mexico’s Quintana Roo state, Tulum has welcomed many advancements in the last few years that allow it to accommodate such an influx of visitors, including the opening of the Tulum International Airport, offering direct access from US hubs like Miami, Atlanta, and Dallas-Fort Worth.
Now, this small stretch of beach road tucked in the southeastern bounds of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is flanked by side roads leading to all kinds of hospitality concepts, with properties extending their reaches into the jungle and further along the coast. While large luxury hotels have officially opened in the area, such as Conrad Tulum with its lavish amenities of 5 pools and 11 on-site restaurants, there are still plenty of properties that offer what Tulum was originally known for: diminutive, boutique respites like Chablé, a 10-suite retreat at the end of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, and the new Xela Tulum, a 12-room oasis with an open-air living room and expansive rooftop ideal for sunset cocktails.
Whether you’re looking for an all-inclusive hotel where the staff plans every facet of your stay, or prefer a boutique property where intimacy and wellness are the pillars of your experience, Tulum has it all. And no matter what type of stay you choose, expect to feel entranced by the spiritual offerings, tropical foliage, and white sand beaches of this Yucatán Peninsula hotspot. Without further delay, here are the 18 best hotels in Tulum.
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