KAN TULUM HOTEL, Tulum

Kan Tulum Hotel operates on a negative emission model that exceeds environmental impact standards, making it one of the few hotels in the region with a net-positive effect on the planet. The property uses an efficient solar energy system to power all facilities, and the construction emphasizes sustainability with locally crafted furniture made from materials sourced on-site. A state-of-the-art water treatment system preserves water resources, and the hotel's design works with the natural jungle rather than competing against it.

Each air-conditioned room has a private balcony, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a hot tub and hairdryer. Some units offer a private plunge pool and direct views of the pool or the jungle, with the Deluxe King Studio Infinity Pool being a popular choice among couples. All rooms are allergy-free and soundproofed, with daily housekeeping and a minibar; the King Room with Spa Bath includes a freestanding bathtub in an open-plan layout.

The on-site restaurant, Mot Mot, serves authentic Mexican cuisine and offers a daily buffet breakfast that includes vegetarian and vegan options. A separate coffee house on site, Mot Mot Café, provides espresso, pastries, and cold brew, while the bar offers wine, champagne, and cocktails along with a snack menu. Themed dinner nights and cooking classes are organized regularly, and the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

The hotel's spa and wellness centre offers a full range of treatments including back, neck, and foot massages, body scrubs, facials, and couple's massage sessions. Wellness directors Dr. Jene Tahram and Paulina Rodriguez lead bee venom facials, sound healing, and energy work, while daily yoga and Pilates classes are held in the on-site shala. Guests can also use the outdoor swimming pool, relax in the spa lounge, or attend fitness classes and meditation sessions.

Kan Tulum Hotel is situated in La Veleta, 6.7 km from Tulum Archeological Site and 3.2 km from Tulum Bus station, with Cenote Cristal and Cenote Escondido just a short drive away. The property provides free private parking and a complimentary airport shuttle service from Tulum International Airport (39 km). Bicycle rental is available through a third-party provider, and the concierge can arrange tours to lesser-known cenotes for a private swimming experience.

Sustainability: Negative emission model, solar energy system, water treatment system

Rooms: Deluxe King Studio Infinity Pool, King Room with Spa Bath, private plunge pools

Dining: Mot Mot restaurant, buffet with vegan options, Mot Mot Café

Wellness: Bee venom facials, daily yoga, on-site spa with massage services

Location: Close to Cenote Cristal and Tulum Archeological Site, free airport shuttle