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”
La Casa de la Playa by Xcaret
“Sculptural coastal residence”
Chablé Maroma
“Beachfront jungle sanctum”
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
“Coastal jungle playground”
Banyan Tree Mayakoba
“Mangrove canal cove”
Secluded
Palmaïa - The House of AïA
“Jungle wellness enclave”
Hotel Esencia
“Aristocratic coastal cove”
Hotel Xcaret México
“Eco-integrative 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”
Chablé Maroma
“Beachfront jungle sanctum”
Wellness Central or lively
Delek Tulum
“Handcrafted stilt cabañas”
Encantada Tulum
“Thatched palapa house”
Sana Tulum
“Moroccan riad refuge”
Ahau Tulum
“Barefoot palapa lodge”
Luxe Lively
Aldea Canzul
“Beachfront villa enclave”
TAGO Tulum
“Beachfront chukum compound”
Nest
“Barefoot beach lodge”
Design $–$$
Be Playa
“Graphic all-suite boutique”
Hotel Tiki Tiki Tulum
“Mid-century jungle lodge”
Layla Tulum Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
“Tropical Moroccan riad”
Ajal Tulum Tree Houses
“Off-grid canopy treehouses”
Una Vida, Tulum
“Jungle villa compound”
Thompson Playa del Carmen Main House
“Midcentury rooftop perch”
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Ahau TulumBarefoot palapa lodgeDesignWellnessLocal$$$ Ajal Tulum Tree HousesOff-grid canopy treehousesDesignWellnessLocal$$ Aldea CanzulBeachfront villa enclaveDesignLuxeLocal$$$$ Alila MayakobaBiophilic mangrove oasisDesignWellnessResort$$$$ Aluna Resort TulumMinimalist jungle lodgeDesignWellnessSocial$$ Ana y José Hotel & SpaPioneering palapa villasWellnessClassicLocal$$$ Azulik ResortBiophilic jungle treehouseDesignWellnessSocial$$$$B
Babel TulumRetro-futuristic jungle compoundDesignWellnessSocial$$ Banyan Tree MayakobaMangrove canal coveLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Be PlayaGraphic all-suite boutiqueDesignWellnessSocial$$ Be Tulum HotelBohemian beach lodgeDesignWellnessLuxe$$$$ BespokeGeometric bayfront residencesDesignLuxeLocal$$$C
Casa MalcaArt-collector beachfront estateDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Casa Pueblo TulumMinimalist coastal outpostDesignSocialLocal$$$ Chablé MaromaBeachfront jungle sanctumDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Chiringuito Tulum HotelMediterranean beach houseDesignResortSocial$$$ Conrad Tulum Riviera MayaCaribbean cove showpieceWellnessResortDesign$$$D
Delek TulumHandcrafted stilt cabañasWellnessDesignLocal$$$E
Encantada TulumThatched palapa houseDesignWellnessLuxe$$$ EtéreoStilted mangrove roostDesignLuxeWellness$$$$F
Fairmont MayakobaCanal-laced mangrove resortWellnessResortLuxe$$$G
Grand Velas Riviera MayaCoastal jungle playgroundLuxeWellnessResort$$$$H
Hacienda WakaxYucatecan jungle estateResortWellnessLocal$$$ Haven Riviera CancúnMangrove oceanfront estateResortWellnessSocial$$$ Hotel BardoJungle brutalist cocoonDesignWellnessSocial$$$ Hotel EsenciaAristocratic coastal coveLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Hotel Indigo Playa del Carmen by IHGBohemian rooftop hotelDesignSocialLocal$$ Hotel Milam, Michelin Key winnerSculpted jungle roostDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Hotel Nerea TulumQuiet bayfront Tankah resortDesignWellnessResort$$$ 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 SecretsAdults-only Riviera Maya resortResortLuxeWellness$$$$J
Jashita Hotel TulumSoliman Bay sanctuaryLuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ Jungle Keva Tulum Villa/Lodges & VenueChukum jungle lodgesDesignWellnessLocal$$$L
La Casa de la Playa by XcaretSculptural coastal residenceLuxeDesignResort$$$$ La Valise TulumBohemian beachfront cocoonDesignLuxeLocal$$$$ La Zebra Tulum, a Small Luxury HotelBarefoot beachfront hangoutLuxeResortLocal$$$$ Layla Tulum Boutique Hotel & RestaurantTropical Moroccan riadDesignLuxeSocial$$M
Maroma, A Belmond HotelArtisanal coastal haciendaLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Marquee Playa HotelCinematic rooftop hotelDesignLuxeSocial$$ Mi Amor, an SLH HotelRomantic cliffside hotelDesignWellnessLuxe$$$ Moxy TulumBoho-pop jungle clubhouseDesignWellnessSocial$ Muare Tulum HotelThatched jungle villasDesignWellnessLuxe$$$N
NABOA HotelGeometric jungle clearingDesignLuxeLocal$$$ NestBarefoot beach lodgeDesignLuxeLocal$$$ NômadeBohemian jungle sanctuaryDesignWellnessSocial$$$$O
Olas TulumOff-grid beach houseDesignLocalSocial$$$ Our Habitas TulumBarefoot jungle sanctumDesignWellnessSocial$$$P
Palafitos Overwater BungalowsOverwater palapa sanctuaryDesignResortLuxe$$$$ Palmaïa - The House of AïAJungle wellness enclaveLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Papaya Playa ProjectBohemian coastal playgroundSocialDesignLocal$$$ Papolchac - Coqui Coqui Coba Residences & SpaLimestone perfumery residenceDesignWellnessLocal$$$ Paradisus La Perla - Adults Only - Riviera MayaMangrove beachfront havenResortLuxeWellness$$$ Paradisus Playa del Carmen - Riviera MayaMangrove waterpark playgroundResortLuxeWellness$$$R
Rosewood MayakobaMangrove lagoon estateLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Royalton Reserve Paraíso de la BonitaSecluded thalassotherapy estateLuxeWellnessResort$$$$S
Sana TulumMoroccan riad refugeDesignLuxeWellness$$$ Secrets Akumal Riviera MayaReefside adults-only resortResortLuxeWellness$$$ Secrets Moxché Playa del CarmenCenote-fringed beachfront playgroundResortDesignWellness$$$$T
TAGO TulumBeachfront chukum compoundDesignLuxeWellness$$$ The Riviera Maya EDITION at KanaiStilted mangrove resortDesignWellnessResort$$$$ The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera MayaCelestial mangrove redoubtDesignLuxeResort$$$$ Thompson Playa del Carmen Main HouseMidcentury rooftop perchDesignSocialResort$$ TRS Yucatan HotelAdults-only mangrove sanctuaryResortLuxeWellness$$$U
Una Vida, TulumJungle villa compoundDesignWellnessLocal$$V
Viceroy Riviera MayaCoastal jungle villasLuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ VidantaWorld Jungala Hotel - Riviera MayaJungle fantasy havenResortLuxeWellness$$$$W
Waldorf Astoria Riviera MayaSecluded mangrove retreatLuxeWellnessResort$$$$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.