Riviera Maya, MexicoChemuyil
Bespoke
Geometric bayfront residences
Geometric bayfront residences
Twenty-two residences stand between coastal jungle and Tankah Bay, running like private apartments with their own oceanfront beach club.
What it’s good at
Notable
Muro Rojo Arquitectura rebuilt the former castle using local stone and stacked geometric cubes.
Listed
Mexican artisans crafted the interior furnishings and woven textiles throughout the residences.
What they say
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The building’s contemporary vertical shapes in earthy hues perfectly complement the area’s natural setting.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tankah Bay sits fifteen minutes north of downtown Tulum, bordered by dense coastal jungle and an offshore barrier reef.
The rooms
Each apartment includes a full kitchen and living room. Select terraces open onto private plunge pools facing the reef.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Wooden decks with daybeds jut out over the lap pool, which stretches past palms toward the bay.
The gym and yoga
Technogym treadmills face floor-to-ceiling garden windows, and instructors from Samadhi Studio lead private yoga and breathwork.
Private Beach Club & Bar
Textured relief tiles wrap the open-air counter, where bartenders shake mezcal cocktails under exposed wooden beams.
At the table
Sliding glass doors at Ícaro open toward the beach, where the kitchen serves modern Mexican dishes rooted in Mayan recipes.
How it began
The building was once known locally as The Castle, before its overhaul into stacked stone cubes in 2024.
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.