The 6 Best Beach Clubs in Tulum
Tulum is situated along a 10-mile stretch of coastline, so as you can imagine, the place has no shortage of beach clubs. For the purposes of this post, I’m going to focus on the main strip of beach that makes up Tulum’s Hotel Zone. This is the approximately 4-mile stretch of beach that falls between Habitas (at the northern end of the main road, Boca Paila) and runs all the way south to Casa Malca. Outside of this area there are beach clubs, hotels (Ikal, Gitano, etc), and public beaches to the north, and you also have the entire Sian Ka’an reserve to the south.
Here are my recommendations for the best beach clubs in Tulum within the Hotel Zone. Four of the five are for if you are looking for a nice day at the beach with comfortable chairs and great food and beverages. The last one on the list is my number one for a day party.
Nômade. Nômade is one of my favorites because of both their aesthetic and menu. The vibe is sophisticated boho chic and their menu is primarily seafood. It’s perfect because you can snag a daybed for the day and then step out of the sun for lunch at their beachfront restaurant, La Popular.
Be Tulum. Be and Nômade have the same owners. The two properties are right next to each other and are similar in many ways, but their menus are very different. Be Tulum has everything from ceviche and tacos to pasta and pizza.
Hotel Panamera. If Soho House existed in Tulum, I would imagine it to look and feel a lot like Hotel Panamera. Panamera is a boutique hotel and they have an adorable pool and beach club for both hotel guests and daily visitors. It’s not a large space, so it’s great to go on your own or with 1-2 friends.
More on Hotel Panamera, here.
Amansala. Amansala is an eco-chic resort with a focus on wellness. I love spending a beach day at Amansala during the week because it’s a great place to work remotely. WiFi is very reliable and they have plenty of tables to work from. Amansala also has fitness classes throughout the day that you can pop into.
There are two Amansala beach clubs: The main property, Grande, and one almost next door, Chica. Grande is, as the name suggests, larger and has a pool. Chica is much smaller and more quiet.
More on Amansala, here.
Casa Malca. Formerly one of Pablo Escobar’s mansions, Casa Malca is a unique place because of the many pieces of art throughout the property. The beach club requires a minimum spend of $50 USD as well as a $50 USD cover per person.
Taboo. Taboo is a very different vibe than any of the beach clubs I just recommended. Taboo is a party. If you are celebrating, have a large group, and are looking to drink, dance, and meet people, Taboo will be a lot of fun.
What to Know Before You Go
Most beach clubs will require you to commit to a minimum spend. This range varies by beach club. The highest I’ve seen is $110 USD per person (Nômade and Be Tulum). After a few cocktails and a bit of food you will easily hit this when you spend a day there.
You will want to arrive early to increase your chances of getting in. However, some days certain beach clubs will not allow outside guests to occupy beach chairs/beds if they are at full capacity within their hotel (to accommodate for their hotel guests).
Some places require reservations. For example, Taboo will require a reservation ahead of time.
If you are planning to go to any beach club with a large group, I’d definitely recommend calling ahead to make a reservation.
If the beach isn’t your thing and you’d rather spend your days lounging by a pool, check out my “Best Pools in Tulum,” post.
xx Em
