Tulum Beach Riviera Maya, Mexico
Opened
2012
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
Thatched palapa house
It runs like an intimate beach house on the sand, pairing daily sunrise yoga with quiet hours in oceanfront cabanas.
What it’s good at
Listed
Breakfast served on private wrap-around decks, with concierge support handled over message.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
With its thatched roofs and its handmade craftsmanship it’s as rustic as can be, but rustic doesn’t mean spartan — look a little closer and you’ll find luxuries, just not ostentatious ones.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The sandy Boca Paila strip lies just outside, where candlelit jungle restaurants and beach clubs line the road.
The rooms
Hanging beds swing beneath thatched palapa ceilings. Outside, private wraparound decks come strung with hammocks.
The spa
Candlelit treatment rooms host therapies rooted in Mayan tradition, from hot stone massages to local honey wraps.
Encantada Beachfront Restaurant and Beach Club
Wooden tables sit beneath a thatched canopy and out on the sand, serving Mexican dishes and beachside cocktails.
How it began
A San Francisco couple opened the property in 2012, converting one of the coastline's earliest private beach houses.
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.