Flanked by the ruins of an ancient Mayan civilization and the Caribbean coast, the Mexican resort village of Tulum sits on a bluff overlooking the sea. The village center is home to tourist shops and authentic eateries, while the outskirts and thick jungles hide secluded hotel retreats, some of which allow pets. The ruins themselves border one of the area's best beaches, and a crafts market and several restaurants are also nearby.
This hotel abuts Tulum's alabaster coastline on the Caribbean Sea. Located near the ancient Mayan fortress, the OM Tulum offers 10 minimally furnished cabanas, each with a balcony that looks out over the property's extensive gardens. The on-site restaurant serves a selection of Caribbean-inspired dishes indoors or on the deck overlooking the beach, while the lounge bar serves cocktails into the evening. Small dogs and cats are permitted at the hotel with prior approval. Perched on a rocky cliff above the Caribbean Sea, the nearby Tulum ruins were built as early as A.D. 564.
OM Tulum Hotel Cabanas and Beach Club
Carretera Tulum-Punta Allen, KM. 9.5
77780 Tulum
Quintana Roo, Mexico
011-521-984-114-0538
tulum-playa.com
Sporting a thatched roof and colorful decor, the Zamas Hotel is an authentically Mexican beach accommodation. The hotel offers beachfront, top-floor ocean-view and garden guest rooms, all of which provide seamless views. Pets are welcome. The open-air Que Fresco! Restaurant serves locally caught seafood using Caribbean or Mayan preparations, as well as wood-fired gourmet pizzas and a selection of house cocktails. Additional amenities include massage and salon services, a dive shop and Internet access. Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Mayan ruins and several cenotes, or freshwater pools, are within 10 minutes of the hotel. The Zamas staff will arrange sightseeing tours or deep-water fishing, diving or golf excursions.
Zamas Hotel
Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, KM. 5
77780 Tulum
Quintana Roo, Mexico
415-387-9806
zamas.com
Situated just outside the Tulum village center, this small, secluded hotel is surrounded by tropical gardens and located just minutes from the beach. Each of the hotel's 15 brightly decorated guest rooms is furnished with a private bathroom and a balcony with a hammock. A continental breakfast of homemade pastries, breads and jams, and fresh-squeezed tropical juices is prepared daily, and the on-site gourmet restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. The Don Diego bar serves guests cocktails poolside. Pets are welcome free of charge.
Don Diego de la Selva
Calle Tulum, Mza. 24 Lote 3
CP 77780 Tulum
Quintana Roo, Mexico
521-984-11-49-744
dtulum.com
