The Best Luxury Hotels in Tulum, Mexico

Scattered between tropical jungle and Caribbean sands, Be Hotel showcases Tulum’s past, present and future. The design-led hotel, decorated with natural wood, bamboo and stone elements, instantly harmonizes guests with their surroundings. Spend an afternoon at the Yäan spa and book a healer-led temazcal ceremony for a never-forgotten holistic cleanse. For an extra-special evening, make a reservation at Ocumare, where a shared-dining menu has been curated by Argentinian-born, French-trained chef Mauricio Giovanini, the man behind Messina in Marbella.

Epitomizing Tulum’s boho chic vibe, the Beach Hotel brings sandy-footed elegance to the shores of Quintana Roo. As the name might suggest, each of its 28 suites overlook the sand and sea. Views are best enjoyed from your bed or bathtub. Muted suites come with private plunge pools and swaying hammocks, and guests can also join free daily yoga sessions in the pitch-roofed palapa studio. For a little extra, try sipping (not shooting) Mexico’s famous spirits, tequila and mezcal, in expert-led tasting sessions.

Twenty minutes’ drive from Tulum’s backpacker-busy center, Jashita sits on five acres (2ha) of private land. Here, exclusivity is everything. Its private beach is protected by the Great Maya Reef, the world’s second-largest coral reef. For families, there’s a shallow pool close to the sands. But, for everyone else, there’s the ThousandandOne Pool Bar. Sip margaritas while gazing over the tropical forests to the waters of Soliman Bay and beyond. The in-house restaurant, Pandano, combines Italian-Mexican cuisine with stretching views over the waters.