Riviera Maya, MexicoTulum Centro
Layla Tulum Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
Tropical Moroccan riad
Tulum Centro Riviera Maya, Mexico
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
Tropical Moroccan riad
This intimate riad transplants Moroccan courtyard living to downtown Tulum, centered on a tile-lined pool and bubbling fountains.
What it’s good at
Notable
Moorish keyhole arches and patterned tiles balance minimalist poured concrete floors.
Listed
On-request in-room massages and partnered beach club access soften the downtown setting.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Stepping through its ornate arched doorway is like transporting yourself to Marrakech, the lush central courtyard framed by intricate tilework and illuminated by artisan-made lanterns.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Calle Centauro Sur sits right outside with lively downtown bars and dining, and the beach is twenty minutes away.
The rooms
Hanging beds swing over poured concrete floors. In the bathrooms, colorful patterned tiles run from floor to ceiling.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The rooftop pool looks out through white Moorish arches, and a turquoise-tiled swimming pool sits in the central courtyard.
The spa
Therapists perform cupping and full-body massages in private treatment rooms or directly in your suite.
Rooftop Mezcal Bar
The open-air bar pours artisanal Mexican mezcals and craft cocktails alongside daybeds overlooking downtown Tulum.
At the table
The courtyard restaurant serves Middle Eastern dishes and gourmet burgers beneath carved Moroccan fretwork screens.
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.