Tulum Resorts and Beachfront Hotels, Mexico

About Tulum

Tulum sits on the Caribbean coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, where soft sand and turquoise water meet jungle, cenotes and Mayan ruins set on a cliff above the sea. It makes for a resort stay with two speeds: slow days on the beach, and easy outings to swim in a cenote or explore the ruins. All five hotels we sell here are beachfront with a private beach area, so the sea is on your doorstep whichever you choose.

Where they differ is in the kind of holiday they suit. Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort is the all-in-one option for families, with meals across 12 venues, unlimited drinks, a water park, a water slide, a kids' pool, a kids' club and a children's playground; its Enclave Club Access section adds private check-in. Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya brings five-star polish, with an infinity pool, an outdoor pool and a pool bar, a spa with sauna and hot tub, and rooms and suites with private balcony plunge pools, alongside a kids' club, kids' pool and playground. Ana y Jose Tulum Hotel & Beach Club also has a kids' club and an indoor play area, plus a solarium, a spa and wellness center, and villas with private pool.

For a more grown-up mood, Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels pairs private pools in many casitas and casas with a spa, yoga classes, live music and a nightclub/DJ for evenings out; it is rated 9.2 from 413 guest reviews. Ahau Beachfront Tulum Hotel is the four-star choice for an active yet restful stay, with an outdoor pool, a plunge pool, a sun terrace, snorkelling, diving and canoeing, yoga and fitness classes, massage, and suites with terraces, mosquito nets and air conditioning. Pets are allowed at Ahau and Ana y Jose, and all five hotels offer free parking, handy if you plan to explore the coast by car. Our 24/7 booking agents can help match you to the right one.

When to go

Tulum has a tropical climate with a warm, drier season from roughly December to April, when days are sunny and the humidity is easier to handle, making it the most popular time for beach holidays. May to October is hotter and more humid, with regular rain showers, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November, so it pays to stay flexible with plans in those months. Sargassum seaweed can reach Caribbean beaches in warmer months, and how much varies from year to year. Water temperatures stay pleasant for swimming and snorkelling for most of the year.

Tips for your trip

• Decide first whether you want an all-inclusive stay or a room-only stay with restaurants on site; Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort is the all-inclusive option among our hotels.
• Travelling with children? Hilton, Conrad and Ana y Jose all have a kids' club, so compare their pools and play areas before you choose.
• If a private pool matters, look at Papaya Playa Project (private pools in many casitas and casas), Conrad (balcony plunge pools in rooms and suites) or Ana y Jose (villas with private pool).
• Free parking is available at all five hotels, so renting a car for cenote and ruins day trips is easy to organise.
• Traveling with a dog? Ahau Beachfront Tulum Hotel and Ana y Jose both allow pets; confirm the details with our agents before you book.

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