What to expect: Mexican handicrafts, iron chandeliers, and handmade wood furniture set the scene in this resort’s hacienda-style lobby, where guests receive welcome drinks and cool towels at check-in. This family-friendly Tulum resort caters to vacationers looking to leave their cares behind, with everything from 24-hour room service to fun amenities including a beach trampoline and movie theatre.

Amenity highlights: Attractions include an ocean-view pool, dining choices such as a sushi bar and lavish buffets, and a spa with relaxation rooms. Spa services include Swedish, Thai, and hot-stone massage; facials, manicures, and pedicures for men and women; and body polishes (surcharges apply). Spa guests can also enjoy a pre-Columbian temazcal steam bath (surcharge). All guests can dip into the resort’s springwater cenote (natural pool).

Insider tip: Popular among guests seeking a secluded and romantic walk is the sandy, palm-tree dotted beach that stretches between the hotel and the archeological ruins at Tulum.