Barefoot jungle sanctum
A three-storey glass pavilion anchors sandy paths winding between dense jungle canopy and a secluded oceanfront beach club.
“This boutique hotel is made up of 32 ultra-luxe canvas tents, each about the size of a New York City studio apartment, ... topped with palapa roofs.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Canvas-walled tents with palapa thatch roofs, outdoor showers, and a central three-storey glass-and-steel jungle pavilion.
Notable
Daily sunrise yoga, breathwork sessions, sound journeys, and Mayan clay treatments hosted on open-air jungle decks.
Notable
Beachfront DJ sessions, communal dining tables, outdoor cinema screenings, and mezzanine drinks looking out over the sea.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Habitas Tulum is largely an open-air experience, going so far as to offer tented rooms with canvas walls, palapa roofs, and hardwood floors.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tucked along Tulum Beach, the retreat offers immediate access to the coastline while remaining insulated within coastal jungle.
The rooms
Elevated canvas tents feature palapa roofs, hardwood floors, and open-air rain showers surrounded by wild palms.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Timber decking surrounds the oceanfront pool, where wooden loungers face Caribbean waves right on the sand.
Restaurant
Moro
Woven lanterns hang through the three-story pavilion, where the wood-fired kitchen serves Middle Eastern dishes made with local ingredients.
At the table
Sand-floor tables sit under tall palms at the beach club, serving mezcal cocktails and fresh-pressed juices.
How it began
Originally conceived as a seasonal pop-up camp, the property evolved into a permanent retreat built with low-impact materials.
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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.