Be Tulum Beach & Spa Resort

I was referenced to Be by a dear friend who has been to Tulum numerous times; I didn’t have any specifics other than the name, website, and Trip Advisor going in, so (given my first visit to Tulum) I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was absolutely delighted. Worth noting however this isn’t a typical high-end resort experience, but rather a boutique, local, rustic feel. You’ll get the most out of your experience here being open and curious, and welcoming to the sense of community that organically forms as you attend different events. To be clear, Be (60 units?) and Nomade (100?) are adjoining sister properties. I believe guests of either can use facilities of both, which for me meant restaurants (four between the two facilities), and Nomade’s event schedule and facilities (there may be more than I encountered, but definitely don’t expect a big gym or wide-reaching wine and bourbon lists). Both are well south of ‘the strip’, so you feel pretty isolated and quiet (actually, they are ‘on the strip’, but it doesn’t get hopping until you walk north 15-20 minutes along the beach or road). What really set the experience apart, for me, was the schedule of activities: every day starts with yoga and breathwork sessions, and closes with a group speaker or other event in the evening. In-between expect 1-3 other activities that in some way press your limits. I’m assuming Mila was the events director during my visit; I thanked her in-person, but wanted to give her more-public praise as well. The resources were excellent. All offered private sessions should you choose to engage with them further. I found this offer understandable and inobtrusive, and I know a handful of folks who engaged them (and I tried, but could not make scheduling work). I found the activities spawned a sense of community. Because the guest population is small, you see many familiar faces across activities that – along with some vulnerable in-activity sharing – make it easy to strike up a conversation. Unlike prior resort experiences, I met a handful of people I will enjoy connecting with in Real Life. Service generally was excellent. The guys in the restaurants, bars, and beach (especially on the Be side) really hustled, and were a delight to talk with without being overbearing. A shout out to Adrian for knowing me, my drinks (even though I changed them most nights), and sharing a little about himself that made for a fun connection. At Be I was assigned a personal concierge, Cesar, who was always accessible via WhatsApp; he was humble and easily approachable, and really made my visit easy. I chose not to go further north for dinner, but Cesar had a number of options and was able to make reservations without issue (including cancelling them as I was exhausted by the end of most days). He did schedule one off-premises activity (scuba) which was a great fit for what I was seeking. Pro tips: sign up for activities well in advance (demand varies significantly – 8a yoga is always full), and start times can be +/- 30 minutes different between the web scheduling app, printed / pdf schedule, and the chalkboards at Nomade (I think the latter likely the most accurate). Also, and this may be obvious to everyone but me: breakfast actually goes until 11:30a, so you can go to morning activities and then enjoy a low-stress breakfast overlooking the ocean. I’m sure there are as-good or better accommodations along ‘the strip’ in Tulum, but if you’re seeking this balance of wellness, mindfulness, and luxury, Be is an excellent option. I will be back. (NOTE: my 3/5 ‘value’ rating reflects what may have been crazy room rates during peak season – I didn’t factor that into my overall rating however, but it would have cost them a ‘green circle’ if what I paid was their everyday rate.)

Christmas family holiday that was great. The hotel is beautiful, excellent staff, well maintained and clean. Very comfortable rooms and beach area, very good restaurants at both Nomade and BeTulum and excellent service. No seaweed at Christmas. It is a very peaceful hotel and not next to any noisy clubs or music. Highly recommend.

EVERYTHING from the room we stay in to the restaurants we eat at was perfect. The spa is a 10/10. The staff are friendly and helpful. The beach is so clean and beautiful. You don’t even have to leave the property they have everything you need. Both restaurants were delicious and had great serves. I will for sure be come back to stay here.