Riviera Maya, MexicoTulum Beach
Azulik Resort
Biophilic jungle treehouse
Tulum Beach Riviera Maya, Mexico
Opened
2003
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
Biophilic jungle treehouse
The adults-only treehouses run without electric lights or screens, leaving paths lit by candles beneath the dense forest canopy.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Biophilic treehouses linked by elevated jungle walkways woven from raw timber and vines.
Notable
Traditional dome temazcal ceremonies and Maya herbal bodywork alongside a timber beachfront gym.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Azulik, like Tulum, is a bit of both; but its tranquil atmosphere and its unusual architecture, ecologically sensitive approach, and low-tech comforts tip the balance more towards serenity than revelry.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along the Caribbean shoreline, tucked into the coastal jungle canopy off Tulum's beach road.
The rooms
Mayan mosaic bathtubs sit inside curved timber villas, and private daybeds look straight out over the jungle or sea.
The spa
Massage tables sit beside the beach, where therapists practice ancient Mayan bodywork using rebozo wrapping and warm herbal plants.
Restaurant
Kin Toh
Woven nest tables sit twelve meters above the jungle canopy, and a diving sommelier retrieves bottles from underwater.
How it began
Artist Roth designed the property in 2003, funding the initial jungle purchase through sales of his own paintings.
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.