Tulum Beach Riviera Maya, Mexico
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
The brand
Colibri Boutique HotelsBarefoot beachfront hangout
Thatched palapas open directly onto South Tulum Beach, where barefoot afternoons drift into lively beachfront gatherings and family workshops.
Where it shines
Notable
Thatched beachfront suites with private plunge pools, attentive seaside service, and turndown on South Tulum Beach.
Notable
Family-oriented beachfront activities featuring handmade tortilla workshops, piñata parties, and direct access to Caribbean waters.
Notable
Sunday salsa nights, craft mezcal cocktails, and regional Mexican coastal dishes served right along the Caribbean shoreline.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Barefoot beach living underpins the laidback style of La Zebra Tulum, where all the suites and casitas sit right on the sands…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Carretera Boca Paila, the property sits tucked between lush coastal jungle and the soft sands of South Tulum Beach.
The rooms
Bright casitas feature palapa roofs and colorful Mexican accents, while select beachfront suites add private plunge pools and rooftop terraces.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A courtyard swimming pool sits beside bright pink walls and palms, just steps from the sand.
Beachfront yoga
Open-air yoga sessions overlook the beach, and a timber rack of exercise weights sits among the palms.
La Zebra Restaurant
Woven basket lanterns illuminate the thatched palapa, where the kitchen serves fresh ceviche and grilled coastal seafood.
At the table
Bright yellow barstools line the open-air beach bar, where bartenders pour craft mezcal cocktails steps from the surf.
Good to know
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La Zebra Tulum, a Small Luxury Hotel
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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.