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$$ Aldea CanzulThe concierge team arranges private chef dinners and offshore water excursions.DesignLuxeLocal$$$$ Alila MayakobaBiophilic mangrove oasisDesignWellnessResort$$$$ Aluna Resort TulumMinimalist jungle lodgeDesignWellnessSocial$$ Ana y José Hotel & SpaPioneering palapa villasWellnessClassicLocal$$$ Azulik ResortBiophilic jungle treehouseDesignWellnessSocial$$$$B
Babel TulumRetro-futuristic jungle compoundDesignWellnessSocial$$ Banyan Tree MayakobaDedicated villa hosts handle packing and dining, supported by private buggies and personal concierges.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Be PlayaGraphic all-suite boutiqueDesignWellnessSocial$$ Be Tulum HotelSuites hide private plunge pools and copper tubs beneath the jungle canopy.DesignWellnessLuxe$$$$ BespokeGeometric bayfront residencesDesignLuxeLocal$$$C
Casa MalcaDedicated butler service unpacks luggage in oceanfront suites fitted with bamboo linens.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Casa Pueblo TulumMinimalist coastal outpostDesignSocialLocal$$$ Chablé MaromaMorning eye-opener breakfast baskets, proactive beachside attendants, and private plunge pool casitas with full-size custom amenities.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Chiringuito Tulum HotelMediterranean beach houseDesignResortSocial$$$ Conrad Tulum Riviera MayaCaribbean cove showpieceWellnessResortDesign$$$D
Delek TulumHandcrafted stilt cabañasWellnessDesignLocal$$$E
Encantada TulumThatched palapa houseDesignWellnessLuxe$$$ EtéreoDedicated Guía guides support guests in oceanfront studios with private plunge pools.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$F
Fairmont MayakobaBeachfront suites at Maykana Beach Club open directly onto white sand shores.WellnessResortLuxe$$$G
Grand Velas Riviera MayaPersonal concierges attend to expansive oceanview suites appointed with indoor whirlpool tubs and private plunge pools.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$H
Hacienda WakaxYucatecan jungle estateResortWellnessLocal$$$ Haven Riviera CancúnMangrove oceanfront estateResortWellnessSocial$$$ Hotel BardoJungle brutalist cocoonDesignWellnessSocial$$$ Hotel EsenciaEach morning begins with fresh pastry baskets and coffee delivered to suites.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Hotel Indigo Playa del Carmen by IHGBohemian rooftop hotelDesignSocialLocal$$ Hotel Milam, Michelin Key winnerPrivate plunge pools in standalone villas, elemental spa therapies, and dedicated shuttle service to sister properties.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Hotel Nerea TulumQuiet bayfront Tankah resortDesignWellnessResort$$$ Hotel Tiki Tiki TulumMid-century jungle lodgeDesignSocialLocal$$ Hotel Xcaret ArteArtisan jungle playgroundResortDesignLocal$$$$ Hotel Xcaret MéxicoEco-integrative jungle playgroundResortDesignWellness$$$$ Hotelito Azul TulumBarefoot Caribbean beach retreatDesignWellnessSocial$$$I
Impression Moxché by SecretsDedicated butlers arrange cultural excursions and tailor daily requests over WhatsApp.ResortLuxeWellness$$$$J
Jashita Hotel TulumItalian linens, private plunge terraces, and hands-on hospitality from the founding Marchiorello family on Soliman Bay.LuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ Jungle Keva Tulum Villa/Lodges & VenueChukum jungle lodgesDesignWellnessLocal$$$L
La Casa de la Playa by XcaretDedicated shift butlers unpack luggage and prepare custom terrace baths with botanical oils.LuxeDesignResort$$$$ La Valise TulumDedicated WhatsApp concierges provide rapid personalized service, delivering welcome margaritas, fresh morning baskets, and beachside cocktails.DesignLuxeLocal$$$$ La Zebra Tulum, a Small Luxury HotelThatched beachfront suites with private plunge pools, attentive seaside service, and turndown on South Tulum Beach.LuxeResortLocal$$$$ Layla Tulum Boutique Hotel & RestaurantTropical Moroccan riadDesignLuxeSocial$$M
Maroma, A Belmond HotelPersonal hosts, beachside service, and hand-embroidered Chiapas cotton kaftans in every room.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Marquee Playa HotelCinematic rooftop hotelDesignLuxeSocial$$ Mi Amor, an SLH HotelRomantic cliffside hotelDesignWellnessLuxe$$$ Moxy TulumBoho-pop jungle clubhouseDesignWellnessSocial$ Muare Tulum HotelThatched jungle villasDesignWellnessLuxe$$$N
NABOA HotelTen secluded suites offer private garden terraces, sculpted bathtubs, and highly attentive service immersed in the forest.DesignLuxeLocal$$$ NestAttentive staff coordinate tough dinner bookings and pack dawn picnic breakfasts for early departures.DesignLuxeLocal$$$ NômadeBohemian jungle sanctuaryDesignWellnessSocial$$$$O
Olas TulumOff-grid beach houseDesignLocalSocial$$$ Our Habitas TulumBarefoot jungle sanctumDesignWellnessSocial$$$P
Palafitos Overwater BungalowsDedicated bungalow butlers arrange drawn baths, sunrise seaside breakfasts, and beachside cabana service.DesignResortLuxe$$$$ Palmaïa - The House of AïADedicated Nomadic Guides attend to oceanfront suites designed with cruelty-free vegan furnishings.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Papaya Playa ProjectBohemian coastal playgroundSocialDesignLocal$$$ Papolchac - Coqui Coqui Coba Residences & SpaLimestone perfumery residenceDesignWellnessLocal$$$ Paradisus La Perla - Adults Only - Riviera MayaDedicated concierge service in The Reserve suites, paired with private beach access and deep soaking tubs.ResortLuxeWellness$$$ Paradisus Playa del Carmen - Riviera MayaMangrove waterpark playgroundResortLuxeWellness$$$R
Rosewood MayakobaDedicated butlers, electric boat arrivals, and private plunge pools for every suite.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Royalton Reserve Paraíso de la BonitaOceanfront suites fitted with sunken marble bathtubs and dedicated butler service.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$S
Sana TulumAttentive oceanfront sunbed service, dedicated concierge assistance, and intimate twenty-four-room hospitality directly on the beach.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ Secrets Akumal Riviera MayaReefside adults-only resortResortLuxeWellness$$$ Secrets Moxché Playa del CarmenCenote-fringed beachfront playgroundResortDesignWellness$$$$T
TAGO TulumDedicated butler service and private plunge pools across twenty-one canopy-bedded suites.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ The Riviera Maya EDITION at KanaiStilted mangrove resortDesignWellnessResort$$$$ The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera MayaRound-the-clock dedicated butler service, oceanfront plunge-pool suites, and private beachfront cabana service elevate the stay.DesignLuxeResort$$$$ Thompson Playa del Carmen Main HouseMidcentury rooftop perchDesignSocialResort$$ TRS Yucatan HotelDedicated 24-hour butler service pairs with spacious suites featuring hydro-massage bathtubs, private plunge pools, and lagoon kayak docks.ResortLuxeWellness$$$U
Una Vida, TulumJungle villa compoundDesignWellnessLocal$$V
Viceroy Riviera MayaMayordomo butlers and a soap concierge slicing custom bars of Mayan artisanal soap.LuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ VidantaWorld Jungala Hotel - Riviera MayaSpacious residential suites feature private whirlpool tubs, kitchenettes, and dedicated butler service at park cabanas.ResortLuxeWellness$$$$W
Waldorf Astoria Riviera MayaPersonal concierges arrange bespoke requests while oceanfront rooms feature private balcony soaking tubs and Aesop bath products.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$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.