Riviera Maya, MexicoTulum Beach
Ana y José Hotel & Spa
Pioneering palapa villas
Tulum Beach Riviera Maya, Mexico
Opened
1982
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Classic LocalOutside the door
The house
Ana y JoséPioneering palapa villas
Tulum's original beach stay pairs traditional thatched palapa roofs with an easy rhythm beside the Caribbean.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Located on the edge of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, the property is fifteen minutes’ drive from the city’s main hotel zone.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The lively Boca Paila beach strip runs right outside, and the protected wilderness of Sian Ka'an begins just south.
The rooms
Thatch-roofed suites and whitewashed villas tuck into tropical gardens, and a select few look straight out to sea.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Curved mosaic pools wind through courtyards shaded by palm trees, and curtained daybeds rest on crushed coral sand.
The spa and gym
A stone soaking tub looks toward the ocean inside Copal Wellness Center, and an air-conditioned gym sits nearby.
Restaurant
Ana's Kitchen
Tables sit in the sand beneath palapa rafters, looking out to sea over firewood-baked whole fish and green aguachile.
How it began
Ana and José opened the property in 1982, creating what became the first formal hotel on the Tulum coast.
Riviera Maya
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.