Design
Jungle Keva Tulum Villa/Lodges & Venue
“Chukum jungle lodges”
Azulik Resort
“Biophilic jungle treehouse”
Babel Tulum
“Retro-futuristic jungle compound”
Hotel Milam, Michelin Key winner
“Sculpted jungle roost”
Casa Malca
“Art-collector beachfront estate”
Our Habitas Tulum
“Barefoot jungle sanctum”
The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai
“Stilted mangrove resort”
La Valise Tulum
“Bohemian beachfront cocoon”
Local
Hotel Xcaret Arte
“Artisan jungle playground”
Olas Tulum
“Off-grid beach house”
Papolchac - Coqui Coqui Coba Residences & Spa
“Limestone perfumery residence”
La Zebra Tulum, a Small Luxury Hotel
“Barefoot beachfront hangout”
Ahau Tulum
“Barefoot palapa lodge”
Papaya Playa Project
“Bohemian coastal playground”
NABOA Hotel
“Geometric jungle clearing”
Hacienda Wakax
“Yucatecan jungle estate”
Social
Nômade
“Bohemian jungle sanctuary”
Papaya Playa Project
“Bohemian coastal playground”
Thompson Playa del Carmen Main House
“Midcentury rooftop perch”
Hotel Bardo
“Jungle brutalist cocoon”
Our Habitas Tulum
“Barefoot jungle sanctum”
Wellness Quiet Secluded
Fairmont Mayakoba
“Canal-laced mangrove resort”
Be Tulum Hotel
“Bohemian beach lodge”
Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya
“Caribbean cove showpiece”
Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya
“Secluded mangrove retreat”
Viceroy Riviera Maya
“Coastal jungle villas”
Alila Mayakoba
“Biophilic mangrove oasis”
Banyan Tree Mayakoba
“Mangrove canal cove”
Etéreo
“Stilted mangrove roost”
Medalled $–$$$
TRS Yucatan Hotel
“Adults-only mangrove sanctuary”
Fairmont Mayakoba
“Canal-laced mangrove resort”
Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya
“Caribbean cove showpiece”
Paradisus La Perla - Adults Only - Riviera Maya
“Mangrove beachfront haven”
Hacienda Wakax
“Yucatecan jungle estate”
NABOA Hotel
“Geometric jungle clearing”
Opened 2024+
Hotel Indigo Playa del Carmen by IHG
“Bohemian rooftop hotel”
Alila Mayakoba
“Biophilic mangrove oasis”
Moxy Tulum
“Boho-pop jungle clubhouse”
Bespoke
“Geometric bayfront residences”
The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai
“Stilted mangrove resort”
Hotel Milam, Michelin Key winner
“Sculpted jungle roost”
Babel Tulum
“Retro-futuristic jungle compound”
Resort
Hotel Xcaret México
“Eco-integrative jungle playground”
Hotel Xcaret Arte
“Artisan jungle playground”
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
“Reefside adults-only resort”
Paradisus Playa del Carmen - Riviera Maya
“Mangrove waterpark playground”
VidantaWorld Jungala Hotel - Riviera Maya
“Jungle fantasy haven”
Impression Moxché by Secrets
“Adults-only Riviera Maya resort”
Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen
“Cenote-fringed beachfront playground”
Palafitos Overwater Bungalows
“Overwater palapa sanctuary”
Editorial mentions
Maroma, A Belmond Hotel
“Artisanal coastal hacienda”
Hotel Esencia
“Aristocratic coastal cove”
Rosewood Mayakoba
“Mangrove lagoon estate”
The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya
“Celestial mangrove redoubt”
Chablé Maroma
“Beachfront jungle sanctum”
La Casa de la Playa by Xcaret
“Sculptural coastal residence”
Banyan Tree Mayakoba
“Mangrove canal cove”
Casa Malca
“Art-collector beachfront estate”
Secluded
Palmaïa - The House of AïA
“Jungle wellness enclave”
Hotel Esencia
“Aristocratic coastal cove”
Hotel Xcaret México
“Eco-integrative jungle playground”
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
“Coastal jungle playground”
Maroma, A Belmond Hotel
“Artisanal coastal hacienda”
Rosewood Mayakoba
“Mangrove lagoon estate”
La Casa de la Playa by Xcaret
“Sculptural coastal residence”
Nômade
“Bohemian jungle sanctuary”
Wellness Central or lively
Delek Tulum
“Handcrafted stilt cabañas”
Encantada Tulum
“Thatched palapa house”
Sana Tulum
“Moroccan riad refuge”
Ahau Tulum
“Barefoot palapa lodge”
Design New or redone
Chablé Maroma
“Beachfront jungle sanctum”
Bespoke
“Geometric bayfront residences”
Sana Tulum
“Moroccan riad refuge”
Luxe Lively
Aldea Canzul
“Beachfront villa enclave”
TAGO Tulum
“Beachfront chukum compound”
Nest
“Barefoot beach lodge”
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Ahau TulumBarefoot palapa lodgeDesignWellnessLocal$$$ Ajal Tulum Tree HousesOff-grid canopy treehousesDesignWellnessLocal$$ Aldea CanzulBeachfront villa enclaveDesignLuxeLocal$$$$ Alila MayakobaGlass-walled indoor and outdoor fitness center with Technogym equipment, Peloton bikes, and an outdoor lagoon-side yoga deck.DesignWellnessResort$$$$ Aluna Resort Tulum24-hour fitness center, rooftop terrace yoga classes, and in-room yoga matsDesignWellnessSocial$$ Ana y José Hotel & SpaAir-conditioned fitness center and daily morning yoga classes at 9:00 am.WellnessClassicLocal$$$ Azulik ResortOceanik Gym, an open-air beachfront and jungle movement space built of timber for bodyweight and strength conditioningDesignWellnessSocial$$$$B
Babel TulumRetro-futuristic jungle compoundDesignWellnessSocial$$ Banyan Tree Mayakoba24-hour fitness center, beachfront and palapa yoga, meditation, and Pilates classes.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Be PlayaGraphic all-suite boutiqueDesignWellnessSocial$$ Be Tulum HotelBohemian beach lodgeDesignWellnessLuxe$$$$ BespokeOn-site air-conditioned gym with Technogym equipment including treadmills; private yoga and meditative breathwork classes by Samadhi Studio instructors.DesignLuxeLocal$$$C
Casa MalcaGlass-walled gym overlooking the jungle equipped with treadmills, stair climbers, stationary electric bikes, weight benches, free weights, and a functional trainer with a weight stack.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Casa Pueblo TulumMinimalist coastal outpostDesignSocialLocal$$$ Chablé MaromaFitness center, plus yoga and meditation platforms set in the mangroves and on the beachDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Chiringuito Tulum HotelMediterranean beach houseDesignResortSocial$$$ Conrad Tulum Riviera MayaFitness center with cardio and strength equipment, morning beachfront yoga classesWellnessResortDesign$$$D
Delek TulumHandcrafted stilt cabañasWellnessDesignLocal$$$E
Encantada TulumThatched palapa houseDesignWellnessLuxe$$$ EtéreoMovement Studio equipped with Technogym machinery, plus an outdoor yoga, meditation, and sound-healing shala.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$F
Fairmont MayakobaFitness center with Technogym cardio and strength equipment, rowing machines, and a dedicated movement studio.WellnessResortLuxe$$$G
Grand Velas Riviera MayaFitness center with personal trainers and daily group wellness classes.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$H
Hacienda WakaxYucatecan jungle estateResortWellnessLocal$$$ Haven Riviera CancúnTwo 24-hour fitness centers equipped with cardiovascular machines, strength training equipment, free weights, and Kinesis functional setups; daily yoga, Pilates, multipurpose tennis court, pickleball court, and beach volleyballResortWellnessSocial$$$ Hotel BardoJungle brutalist cocoonDesignWellnessSocial$$$ Hotel EsenciaFitness studio with Technogym machines, Woodway treadmills, Pent Fitness free weights, and The Mirror virtual training system; daily sunrise yoga; tennis and pickleball courts.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Hotel Indigo Playa del Carmen by IHGLower-level fitness center with floor-to-ceiling windows, cardio machines, free weights, and stretching area.DesignSocialLocal$$ Hotel Milam, Michelin Key winnerSculpted jungle roostDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Hotel Nerea TulumQuiet bayfront Tankah resortDesignWellnessResort$$$ Hotel Tiki Tiki TulumMid-century jungle lodgeDesignSocialLocal$$ Hotel Xcaret ArteIndoor fitness centers with cardio equipment and free weights in Casa de la Paz and Casa de los Artistas, open-air functional training circuit at the Ixlas, and daily yoga, aqua fitness, kayaking, and paddleboarding.ResortDesignLocal$$$$ Hotel Xcaret MéxicoGym and fitness circuit facilities in Casa Agua, tennis and paddle courts, bicycle loans, and river kayaking and paddleboarding.ResortDesignWellness$$$$ Hotelito Azul TulumOceanfront fitness studio with Technogym equipment, private boxing lessons, and beachfront yoga classes.DesignWellnessSocial$$$I
Impression Moxché by SecretsFitness center equipped with treadmills, exercise bicycles, stair climbers, elliptical trainers, step machines, free weights, yoga mats, and exercise balls.ResortLuxeWellness$$$$J
Jashita Hotel TulumOpen-air yoga studio overlooking the treetops and ocean, and an on-site fitness gymLuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ Jungle Keva Tulum Villa/Lodges & VenueChukum jungle lodgesDesignWellnessLocal$$$L
La Casa de la Playa by XcaretFully equipped fitness gym and outdoor paddle courts.LuxeDesignResort$$$$ La Valise TulumBohemian beachfront cocoonDesignLuxeLocal$$$$ La Zebra Tulum, a Small Luxury HotelBarefoot beachfront hangoutLuxeResortLocal$$$$ Layla Tulum Boutique Hotel & RestaurantTropical Moroccan riadDesignLuxeSocial$$M
Maroma, A Belmond HotelDaily yoga, bike tours, and PADI-certified scuba diving.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Marquee Playa HotelCinematic rooftop hotelDesignLuxeSocial$$ Mi Amor, an SLH HotelRomantic cliffside hotelDesignWellnessLuxe$$$ Moxy Tulum24-hour fitness center equipped with treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes, free weights, dumbbells, strength machines, pilates balls, and boxing gloves.DesignWellnessSocial$ Muare Tulum HotelThatched jungle villasDesignWellnessLuxe$$$N
NABOA HotelGeometric jungle clearingDesignLuxeLocal$$$ NestBarefoot beach lodgeDesignLuxeLocal$$$ NômadeBohemian jungle sanctuaryDesignWellnessSocial$$$$O
Olas TulumOff-grid beach houseDesignLocalSocial$$$ Our Habitas TulumBarefoot jungle sanctumDesignWellnessSocial$$$P
Palafitos Overwater BungalowsOverwater palapa sanctuaryDesignResortLuxe$$$$ Palmaïa - The House of AïASunrise beach yoga, breathwork, and Qi Gong group sessions, with cruiser bicycles for navigating jungle pathwaysLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Papaya Playa ProjectBohemian coastal playgroundSocialDesignLocal$$$ Papolchac - Coqui Coqui Coba Residences & SpaLimestone perfumery residenceDesignWellnessLocal$$$ Paradisus La Perla - Adults Only - Riviera MayaMangrove beachfront havenResortLuxeWellness$$$ Paradisus Playa del Carmen - Riviera MayaTechnogym cardio machines, Kinesis resistance systems, recumbent bikes, stair climbers, ski machines, elliptical trainers, treadmills, rowing machines, free weights, lighted tennis courts, and a multi-purpose movement studio for spinning, yoga, body balance, Pilates, and stretching.ResortLuxeWellness$$$R
Rosewood MayakobaFitness center with cardio and strength equipment, outdoor yoga and meditation pavilions.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Royalton Reserve Paraíso de la BonitaFitness center equipped with cardio and strength-training equipment, outdoor tennis court, and daily beachfront sunrise yoga, meditation, and stretching sessions under the Royalton FIT program.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$S
Sana TulumMoroccan riad refugeDesignLuxeWellness$$$ Secrets Akumal Riviera MayaFitness center outfitted with treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, rowing machines, stair steppers, free weights, and cable resistance equipment, offering daily beach yoga, stretching, aqua spin, and water aerobicsResortLuxeWellness$$$ Secrets Moxché Playa del CarmenFitness center equipped with treadmills, elliptical trainers, exercise bicycles, rowing machines, step machines, free weights, and functional equipment, offering scheduled beach yoga and beach workoutsResortDesignWellness$$$$T
TAGO TulumFitness center with cardio and strength equipment, alongside yoga and meditation sessions including beach yoga.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ The Riviera Maya EDITION at KanaiGym equipped with Technogym cardio and strength machinery, indoor spin cycling studio, and an elevated bamboo pavilion for daily yoga, breathwork, and meditation sessions.DesignWellnessResort$$$$ The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera MayaAthletic Club open 24/7 with a full line of Technogym machinery and free weightsDesignLuxeResort$$$$ Thompson Playa del Carmen Main HouseFitness center equipped with cardio machines, treadmills, and free weights.DesignSocialResort$$ TRS Yucatan HotelFully equipped gym and fitness studio offering personal training, yoga by the sea, and aquagymResortLuxeWellness$$$U
Una Vida, TulumJungle villa compoundDesignWellnessLocal$$V
Viceroy Riviera MayaBeachfront fitness studio, daily morning yoga and stretching classes on the wooden pier, kayaks and loaner snorkeling gear.LuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ VidantaWorld Jungala Hotel - Riviera MayaBrio Fitness Center equipped with cardio equipment, free weights, spinning bikes, yoga, and fitness classes.ResortLuxeWellness$$$$W
Waldorf Astoria Riviera MayaFitness studio with curated wellness programming including sunrise yoga.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$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.
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.
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.