Tulum, Mexico
Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya
Sea Star
What it is
A megawatt Mexican resort with everything: 11 glam restaurants and bars, a jungle spa, five streamlined pools, and so much more.
What it isn't
Just for lounging. Activities include snorkeling their private beach, paddleboarding lessons, and touring everything from the Mayan ruins to subterranean cenotes with an expert guide by your side.
What we think
It feels like no peso was spared in this 349-room resort, where every room category is as enticing as the next. Even the “starter” tropical view guest rooms are full-throttle fabulous, including sweeping 505-square-foot floor plans, balconies complete with their own relaxation tubs, and de facto in-room spa in the bath. Honeymooning…or just acting like it? It’s worth splurging on the 1,565 square foot Governors Suite for its separate living and dining spaces, rainfall shower and soaking tub, not to mention a butler who will help you unpack, prep your beach cabana, steer you in the direction of the best local guacamole…the list goes on. Of course, it’s not likely you’ll spend much time in your room here. A whole world of thrills await right on the premises—including a Mayan-inspired spa.
You're here because
You’re bringing the family, and the resort really rolls out the red carpet for kiddos. There’s a Teens Zone that looks like something out of Architectural Digest (including a DJ lab and karaoke) plus Kids Club with face-painting and movie-nights. Bliss.
The Moment
You’ve tried nearly every restaurant here—from sushi at Ukai to the Mediterranean at Maratea—and each menu is better than the last. But at Autor, you can sense you’re trying the dishes of the next Michelin-starred chefs—thanks to this slow-cooked Yucatan suckling pig with roasted tomatillo, pineapple and yucca puree. In a word: wow.
Restaurants & Bars
AUTOR - Autor is a canvas, an opportunity for ambitious chefs to become stars. A curated tasting experience reflects the history, heritage, and approach of the chef in residence.
KENGAI - Kengai’s Izakaya-inspired menu showcases rare, lesser-known skewered cuts, heirloom vegetables, and dishes designed for sharing.
UKAI - Feast on handcrafted and ocean-conscious sushi made from sustainably caught fish and seafood. In tribute to our surroundings, Ukai is committed to minimizing environmental impact as much as possible.
CHIRINGUITOS - Dotting beaches all around the Caribbean Sea, chiringuitos serve refreshing drinks and snacks under the cover of a woven palapa. Our three chiringuitos serve a constantly revolving menu of pool-friendly delights in the open air.
ARBOLEA - Wake up with a nourishing breakfast of American classics and international specialties. Arbolea’s buffet-style menu journeys from Mexico City to Shanghai and beyond for a satisfying start to the day.
MARATEA - From southern Spain to North Africa, Greece to Turkey, Maratea pays tribute to the traditions of Mediterranean cuisine with a menu of small and medium plates paired with an innovative and exploratory cocktail list.
CAFÉTAL - Whether you seek quick fuel for a day of exploring or a light bite for the ride to the airport, you’ll find something to enjoy among Cafétal’s selection of snacks, handmade pastries, organic juices and bold coffees.
ULTRAMAR - Follow the lively music to the heart of the resort, where our open-air pool bar and lounge buzzes with energy from day to night. Serving creative tropical cocktails and Mexican spirits behind the backdrop of the ocean, the environment’s natural allure reinforces the beauty of Tulum.
CHAAK BAR - Refresh, recharge, and reconnect in this transitional lounge just off the main lobby.
Location
A seafront perch just 30 minutes up the coast from the Tulum Archaeological Zone—an 11th-century Mayan city slung along the Caribbean with 60 restored temples and plenty of ruins to roam.