Hotels in Mexico

Our Mexico listings are on the Caribbean coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, in Tulum. It's a destination that combines a clifftop Maya city, long white beaches and the freshwater sinkholes known as cenotes, with the Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve just to the south.

We group hotels by area so you can compare places in the same part of town: the centre around the bus station, the apartment-filled streets of La Veleta, Aldea Zamá on the way to the coast, and the beach road itself. Each listing links to booking partners where you can check live prices.

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Apartments in Tulum Pueblo (town centre)

Chill Kanil

Kitchenette apartments with garden balconies and bikes to rent

  • pool
  • garden
  • terrace
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Hostel in Tulum Pueblo (town centre)

Freelance Hostel

Private family rooms with kitchenettes, a short walk from Tulum's bus station

  • garden
  • terrace
  • air-conditioning
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Apartments in Tulum Pueblo (town centre)

Kanil Tulum

Self-catering apartments for adults around a garden pool on Tulum's quieter north side

  • free Wi-Fi
  • pool
  • garden
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Planning a trip to Mexico's Caribbean coast

Getting there

Cancún International Airport has the widest choice of international flights, and Tulum is around two hours south by road. Tulum's newer international airport, south of town, handles a smaller number of routes. ADO buses link both airports and the main resort towns along the coast.

Getting around

Within Tulum, bicycles and taxis are the usual way to move between town and the beach, and colectivo minibuses run along Highway 307 to Playa del Carmen, Akumal and the cenotes. A hire car gives the most freedom for day trips inland to Cobá or south towards Bacalar, but check parking at your hotel first, as space on the beach road is tight.

Weather and seasons

The drier, less humid months are usually December to April. The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June to November, and sargassum seaweed can wash up on beaches in some years, typically during the warmer months, so look at recent reports before you travel.

Before you go

Entry requirements, tourist cards and health advice can change. Check the UK government's foreign travel advice on gov.uk, or your own country's equivalent, before you book.

Questions about staying in Mexico

Is Tulum a good base for exploring the Riviera Maya?

Yes. Cenotes such as Gran Cenote are a short ride away, the Cobá ruins make an easy day trip inland, and Playa del Carmen is reachable by bus or colectivo up Highway 307.

Should I fly into Cancún or Tulum?

Cancún usually has more flights and more competitive fares, but adds a drive of around two hours. Tulum's airport is closer if a route suits you, so it's worth comparing both.

How many nights do I need in Tulum?

Three or four nights covers the ruins, a couple of cenotes and some beach time. With a week you can add day trips to Cobá, Sian Ka'an or the lagoon at Bacalar, which is a longer drive south.

Do you take bookings?

No. We compare hotels and link to booking partners, where you check live prices and book directly with them.