Tulum’s New Design Villas: Staying in Town and the Jungle
What defines the new generation of design villas inland, how they compare with the beach, and what to check before booking.
Where to Stay
Where to stay in each destination we cover, compared area by area: beach access, transfers, whether you will walk or drive, and who each area suits. The guides cover Grand Cayman, Punta Cana, Casa de Campo, Antigua and Jumby Bay, St Barts, Zermatt, Verbier, Tulum and its quiet bays, Los Cabos and Punta Mita.
Several guides compare kinds of stay rather than places: hotels against villas in Punta Mita, catered chalets in Verbier, staffed villas with private chefs in Tulum, and the new design villas in Tulum's town and jungle. Where the publisher has an ownership interest in a rental business, the guide says so beside the link.
Tulum
Where to Stay in Tulum: Beach Zone, Town, or a Quiet Bay?
Compare the beach zone, town, residential areas, northern bays and Sian Ka’an by beach access, transport and atmosphere.
Verbier
Where to Stay in Verbier: Village, Lift Access or Quiet Hamlets?
Choose a base by how each ski day starts and ends: the village center, the lifts, the upper hillside or the valley.
Los Cabos
Where to Stay in Los Cabos: Cabo San Lucas, Corridor or San José?
Choose a base by atmosphere, walking, beach access, airport transfer, and how much local transport you want to arrange.
Punta Mita
Four Seasons vs. St. Regis Punta Mita: Which Resort Suits You?
Compare rooms, villas, services, pools and family facilities before requesting matching quotes.
Where to Stay in Punta Mita: Hotels vs. Villas
Compare private space, services, resort access and booking terms before choosing a hotel or villa.
Where to Stay in Punta Mita: Areas and Communities
How the gated development and the town outside its gates differ, and which part of Punta Mita suits which kind of stay.