A Quick Guide to Tulum: Best Restaurants, Clubs, Activities & Hotels

A Quick Guide to Tulum: Best Restaurants, Clubs, Activities & Hotels

Explore Tulum with this easy mini guide, highlighting the best hidden gem hotels, restaurants, and adventure activities. Find great places to stay, eat, and explore with these simple tips and recommendations. In this guide, you'll find: 13 Restaurants/Bars/Clubs 7 Boutique Beach Hotels 4 Adventure Activities & Things to Do Enjoy this mini guide for a curated collection of restaurants, hotels, and adventure activities!
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Where to Eat, Drink, & Dance

Best Bites

Hartwood
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A farm to table restaurant with all fresh catches from the day. Make a reservation for early in the evening before they run out for the day!
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Matcha Mama
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Get the best smoothies & bowls here for a refreshing treat in the heat or delicious breakfast.
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Arca Tulum
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High end dining for a nice dinner out.
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Casa Banana
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Argentinian Bar & Grill for dinner.
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MEZE Tulum
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Greek restaurant for dinner.
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Cenzontle
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Late night bites & drinks
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Bagatelle Tulum
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French restaurant for lunch & dinner.
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Oishī Sushi Omakasē | Tulum - The Art of fine dining
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Fine dining Japanese restaurant for dinner.
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La Popular
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Beach restaurant for lunch & dinner.
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Most fun for drinks & dancing

GITANO TULUM
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Fun spot for drinks & dancing - dance floor opens after 10:30pm and space is a smaller, more intimate vibe.
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Vagalume Tulum
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Beach club with DJ and dancing in open air venue space.
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Taboo | Best Beach Club Tulum
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Beach club with DJs and dancing.
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Mía I Best Beach Club in Tulum
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Beach club with DJs and dancing.
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Most Memorable Activities & Adventure 

Tulum
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Explore the Mayan ruins near the Tulum Hotel Zone.
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Sian Ka'an
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Take a private tour to the biosphere!
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Mexidivers, ON THE BEACH OF TULUM, Scuba l Fishing l Snorkeling
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Snorkel and diving tours.
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Take a private cenote tour to Tulum's lesser known spots with a local guide!

Best Boutique Beach Hotels

Lula Hotel Tulum
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Beach & jungle rooms, beachside cabanas, restaurant, and jungle pool. Great location in the Hotel Zone!
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Be Tulum Hotel
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Beachside hotel. Specialty VIP perks available for free upgrades when booking through @stephtravelplans
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Nômade
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Beachside hotel. Specialty VIP perks available for free upgrades when booking through @stephtravelplans
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La Valise Tulum
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Beachside hotel. Specialty VIP perks available for free upgrades when booking through @stephtravelplans
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Our Habitas Tulum
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Beachside hotel. Specialty VIP perks available for free upgrades when booking through @stephtravelplans
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La Zebra Hotel Tulum
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Specialty VIP perks available for free upgrades when booking through @stephtravelplans
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NEST Tulum
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Beachside hotel. Specialty VIP perks available for free upgrades when booking through @stephtravelplans
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Travel Tips

The Hotel Zone is the best and safest place to stay in Tulum, which is where this guide is highlighting restaurants and hotels. 

The best time to visit can vary - either you'll be there with great weather yet insane crowds from December-April, or you'll be there with intense humidity and heat, yet much fewer crowds from May-September, making the experience more enjoyable in that regard! That is what my experience was, and what I would prefer to the crowds as well. 

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I hope you found this free guide useful! If you did, consider leaving a tip to buy me a coffee as a thank you, it's appreciated!

If you'd like to discuss personalized travel planning and uncover more helpful tips for planning the trip of your dreams, contact me at stephanie.macknight@fora.travel. 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I'm Steph, a travel enthusiast passionate about finding the perfect hotel stay and discovering all the hidden gems. I love to travel off the beaten path as well as experience iconic sites. I'm a foodie and history lover, so I like to incorporate those aspects into my travel plans. Let's craft a personalized itinerary for your next trip!
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