Jashita Tulum

In its own private cove, Maria del Mar is a tranquil retreat with a contemporary cool character, its 18 rooms in an airy minimalist beach vibe punctuated with up-cycled furniture made from old fishing boats, Acapulco chairs and dreamcatchers.

There’s a palm-shaded pool if you don’t fancy swimming in the sea, a small spa and rustic Mexican-Argentinean grill restaurant in a beach hut that leads into a cool bar and chill-out area.

As well as exploring the historic sites of Tulum and beautiful Sian Ka’an biosphere, you can take kitesurfing lessons on the beach, paddleboard, dive and snorkel.

Set on a peaceful lagoon in the beautiful Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, close to the town of Tulum, Casa Cantarena offers guilt free luxury, running on solar and wind power.

Contemporary Mayan-influenced castaway architecture give the villa a warm atmosphere that stays in touch with the surroundings.

Each of the four bedrooms, three rooms with king beds and one room with two double beds, have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning. The villa’s tall thatched roof hides bright, airy living spaces. The main room, which runs parallel to the pool and beach, features high ceilings with exposed thatch and opens to the deck via a series of fold-away doors.

A real highlight of a stay here comes in the form of a truly personalised service, with a team of staff including a manager, cook and butler there to make your stay go perfectly.

When not out exploring, spend your days relaxing on the deck’s lounge area, relaxing by in the chlorine-free pool or exploring the lagoon with the kayaks and snorkelling equipment provided. In the evenings, an projection system brings your favourite movies to a huge screen, and Wi-Fi keeps you connected.

Rising out of the white sand and aquamarine waters of the Mexican Caribbean coast, the Coral Tulum offers guests all the luxury and aesthetics expected from an Ana y Jose hotel.

Composed of 20 spacious and bright bedrooms each with a balcony facing the garden or ocean, the hotel is carefully furnished throughout using materials found in its environs with colours reflecting the turquoise sea and bright coral reef.

Each suite also has an expansive private deck and many have a private plunge pool to enjoy. Comfort is at the heart of its design, with large en-suite bathrooms, hammock chairs and air conditioning.

The hotel benefits from its setting right on the beach and has its own private spa and restaurant, with a delicious Mexican and Peruvian fusion menu.

Relax in the peaceful surrounds of this wonderfully comforting hotel and revive from the pressures of modern life.

Spilling out onto powdery beaches, shaded by towering palm trees and fronted by the Caribbean waters; Coqui Coqui Tulum hotel is an intimate and quirky beachfront haven housed in traditional Mayan towers made of natural stone, wood and thatch, all oozing rustic-chic.

This is the kind of place you dream of stumbling across, indeed it almost echoes the Tulum ruins which lie just 15-minutes drive to the north. Originally set out to be a private beach residence, and the first of the Coqui Coqui properties, this boutique hotel has just seven rooms. Each room is individually yet sparsely decorated with earthy tones and an eco-friendly approach. Picture distressed leather, dark timber, white linens, Mayan hammocks and salt-water showers that give a chilled, ‘lived-in’ yet luxurious vibe.

Sumptuous scents of the Yucatan Peninsula infuse the bedrooms. Beautiful Coqui Coqui candles, soaps and toiletries are at your disposal (as well as your own beach bag) from their on-site perfumery. We highly recommend taking a trip to the spa on the top floor where you can indulge in the finest aromatic treatments and soak up the scenic views. Dine alfresco on the terrace, where tasty Mexican dishes are served and you can enjoy a refreshing margarita at the end of the day.