The history, culture, and natural wonders of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula underpin the contemporary comfort you’ll find at Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya. Overlooking the area’s renowned white-sand beach, the luxe resort is a serene getaway that invites guests to savor experiences that connect them to the essence of their magical surroundings. The neutral tones and organic elements of the hotel’s 349 rooms and suites soothe the spirit and mirror the otherworldly atmosphere of the Riviera Maya.
This feeling is enhanced at Conrad Spa Tulum, where customized treatments are based on Mayan traditions as well as art and science. Each ritual begins with a cleansing copal limpia ceremony and a guided meditation. Guests may choose a water treatment in a pool that evokes the area’s limestone cenotes (underground wells) or try a purification by a local healer in a temazcal (a traditional heated lodge), among many other journeys for mind and body well-being.
To help visitors explore this extraordinary region, there’s Conrad 1/3/5, a newly launched signature brand program of curated, time-tailored itineraries designed to be experienced in one, three, or five hours. The goal of the program, arranged through the hotel concierge, is to encourage discovery of the soul of an area through bold design, local culture, and meaningful connections.
Among the options here is Secrets of the Mayans, an archaeologically based tour to the magnificent beachside temple at Tulum, the atmospheric Aktun Chen cenote, and the imposing ruins at Chichén Itzá. Other possibilities are water-oriented excursions—for example, paddleboarding, kayaking along the coast, or snorkeling a colorful reef.
The varied flavors of Tulum and the wider world are highlighted in the resort’s 11 restaurants and bars. For dinner, the creative tasting menu at Mexican restaurant Autor offers the chefs an opportunity to showcase their heritage, while Kengai’s Asian menu is inspired by the Japanese Izakaya tradition of sharing dishes. Sushi and other seafood are the highlight at Ukai; Mediterranean cuisine and small plates and cocktails are featured at Maratea.
For more casual dining, visit the Chiringuitos snack bar, breakfast at Arbolea, or try the Cafetal café. By day the Ultramar pool bar offers refreshing beverages and light fare while at night the place buzzes with energy and music. Cocktails and nightcaps are also on offer at the lobby’s Chaak Bar.
If these culinary and mixological treats inspire you, why not immerse yourself in the resort’s interactive cooking experiences, which range from chef-led classes and mole-making demonstrations to cacao tastings and mezcal and tequila samplings.
To raise your luxe stay to the next level, reserve a Ceiba Club room or suite, an exclusive premium tier of accommodations and service. Membership in the Ceiba Club comes with special privileges, like private check-in and check-out; unique dishes at breakfast, lunch, and dinner; and beer or wine from a specially curated list. Guests not only enjoy discounts at the spa but also receive a complimentary wine tour experience or an authentic agave tasting.
For centuries the Maya have understood how the underlying properties of this corner of the world help heal and strengthen the mind and body. Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya encourages you to discover this for yourself.