Beach Hotels in Tulum, Mexico

Sprawled across the sandy shores of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is the coastal city of Tulum, a town famous for its picturesque beaches, world-renowned diving, storied Mayan ruins, and untouched beauty in all directions. Exploring this Caribbean coastal gem offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, from snorkeling in natural cenotes to hiking along nature trails and swimming in the sparkling sea. Spend an afternoon exploring the historic Mayan ruins of Tulum, the best-preserved Mayan site in Mexico. Resting atop a rocky cliff above the sea, you’ll find the main ruin building, an imposing stone structure called El Castillo. Stroll the grounds of this striking city before heading to the nearby Parque Nacional Tulum, a coastal area with mangroves and cenotes. So, whether you’re looking for a trip filled with salt and sand, or history and culture, Tulum has it all. Plan to stay at top beach hotels in Tulum to see everything this Mexican city has to offer.

It wouldn’t be a trip to the Yucatán Peninsula without visiting the storied Tulum ruins, resting atop 40-foot-tall cliffs along the Caribbean Sea. As the site of a pre-Columbian Mayan walled city in the state of Quintana Roo, this impressive city served as a major port for Coba and was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Mayan people between the 13th and 15th centuries. Unfortunately, about 70 years after the Spanish occupation of Mexico, the city was abandoned by the end of the 16th century. To this day, Tulum is one of the best-preserved coastal Maya sites, which makes for an excellent visit while exploring the area just outside top Tulum beach hotels.

Anyone interested in natural wonders can’t miss the opportunity to explore the incredible limestone cenotes, which are natural sinkhole caverns that offer the ability to snorkel and swim inside. While staying at Tulum resorts and hotels, you’ll get the chance to see the Gran Cenote, one of the most famous cenotes in Mexico, resting just a few miles outside Tulum on the way to Coba. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy one of the greatest diving hot spots in Riviera Maya from the several cenotes meandering along the jungle floor that are easily accessible by connecting wooden walkways. Enjoy the crystal clear water all day long, which is perfect for swimming and spotting fish and other natural flora that even be seen from the surface!

Stroll about town morning to night discovering the best places to eat and sip in Tulum, from fish taco palapas to elevated seaside dining, this town offers some of the best Mexican fare around. Incredible beachside locations and chic atmosphere in all directions will make your tour of the local culinary scene one to remember. Then after a nice meal, plan to discover some of the finest spas and wellness centers in the world waiting to spoil you with indigenous therapies, therapeutic massages, rejuvenating facials, and much more. Catch a beachside yoga class, or relax in gorgeous pools all afternoon long from the best Tulum beach hotels in the area.

Have a beautiful beachside stay in Mexico, and don’t forget to check out our other beach locations in Playa del Carmen, Cancun, and Riviera Maya.