Cocktails without leaving the water
Baqua, the swim-up bar in the central pool, serves cocktails while daily aquagym and water polo play out around it.
Overview
Why we recommend Catalonia Royal Tulum
Catalonia Royal Tulum is an adults-only (18+) all-inclusive on Xpu-Ha, a long stretch of fine white sand between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, with the jungle at its back. Days revolve around one large central pool with outdoor jacuzzis and the Baqua swim-up bar, a few steps from the sea.
Dinner rotates through themed restaurants — Mexican at Adelita, Italian at Mamma Mia, grill at Steakville and Asian at Tao Cat — and the Alegría Spa adds a water circuit. Booking a Privileged room unlocks a private beach area and the beachfront BLoved restaurant and bar.
- An adults-only (18+) all-inclusive resort set directly on Xpu-Ha beach in the Riviera Maya.
- Xpu-Ha is a long ribbon of fine white sand, about 3 km, between Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
- Jungle runs down to the beach here, on a stretch of coast known for its mangroves and cenotes.
- Book a Privileged room for a private beach area, the beachfront BLoved restaurant and BLoved Bar, and early check-in or late check-out when available.
- Dinner rotates through themed à la carte restaurants: Adelita for Mexican, Mamma Mia for Italian, Steakville for grills and Tao Cat for Asian.
- Pool days center on one large central pool with outdoor jacuzzis and the Baqua swim-up bar.
- Alegría Spa offers a water circuit with sauna, steam bath and jacuzzi.
- By car, Playa del Carmen is about 20 minutes away and the Tulum archaeological site about 30 minutes.
Suites & rooms
7 ways to stay
Official categories. Views, sizes and inclusions vary — we confirm the exact room in your quotation.
Superior Room
- garden view
- furnished balcony or terrace
- LCD TV
- in-room minibar
- coffee maker
Premium Room
- nearest the beach
- modern décor
- furnished terrace or balcony
- ceiling fan
- USB sockets
Junior Suite
- renovated suite
- king or two queens
- sofa and balcony
- rain shower
- double sinks
Privileged Deluxe Room
- Privileged benefits
- private beach area
- king or two queens
- terrace or balcony
- double sinks
Privileged Junior Suite
- Privileged benefits
- wood finishes
- sofa seating area
- rain shower
- spa discount
Privileged Romance Room
- canopy bed
- romantic décor
- Privileged benefits
- romance extras, minimum stay
Privileged Romance Deluxe Room
- king bed
- romantic décor
- Privileged benefits
- romance extras, minimum stay
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Dining
Where to eat & drink
8 restaurants · 4 bars
Venues, hours and reservation rules change seasonally; we confirm them for your dates.
- Restaurant
La Palapa
International buffet with a large outdoor terrace
Breakfast and lunch; casual dress - Restaurant
BLoved Privileged Restaurant
Beachfront à la carte with Mediterranean-Mexican fusion
Privileged guests only; breakfast, lunch and dinner - Restaurant
Adelita
Mexican à la carte
Dinner only; no shorts or sleeveless shirts for men, and closed shoes required - Restaurant
Mamma Mia
Traditional Italian à la carte
Dinner only; no shorts or sleeveless shirts for men, and closed shoes required - Restaurant
Steakville
Grilled meats and American dishes
Dinner only; no shorts or sleeveless shirts for men, and closed shoes required - Restaurant
Tao Cat
Pan-Asian plates: dumplings, spring rolls and sashimi
Dinner by reservation, subject to availability; no shorts or sleeveless shirts for men, and closed shoes required - Restaurant
Rauxa Restaurant
Dinner with a live acrobatic show; Mexican, Japanese and Mediterranean flavors
- Café
Sorrento Snack & Pizzeria
Poolside snacks, pizzas and sandwiches
Lunch; casual dress - Bar
Baqua Pool Bar
Swim-up bar in the central pool
- Bar
Ma Loo Bar
Beach bar pouring freshly made tropical fruit juices
- Bar
Tequila Bar
A spot for pre-dinner drinks
- Bar
BLoved Bar
Bar in the private beach area
Privileged guests only
Amenities & experiences
Your days, your way
Dinner and an acrobatic show
Rauxa pairs a Mexican, Japanese and Mediterranean menu with live acrobatics by local performers.
Privileged Romance stay
The Privileged Romance categories add a welcome of fruit, sparkling wine and chocolate, a private dinner for two and a 30-minute couple's massage on stays that meet the minimum-night requirement.
A Mayan wedding blessing
Couples can choose a symbolic ceremony in which a shaman offers a blessing in his native language, accompanied by live pre-Hispanic music.
Day trips along the coast
The hotel arranges excursions such as sailing to Cozumel, the Xcaret and Xel-Há parks, and the Tulum ruins.
Pools
- A large central pool with outdoor jacuzzis and a swim-up bar.
Sports & activity
- Daily pool activities, including aquagym and water polo.
- Diving courses and excursions can be booked at the hotel.
Beach
- Set directly on Xpu-Ha beach, with fine white sand and turquoise water.
- A Privileged-only beach area with snack and drink service and the BLoved Bar.
Spa
- Alegría Spa features a water circuit with sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi and showers; treatments are extra.
- Privileged guests receive 10% off spa treatments and one complimentary 60-minute wet-area session per stay, by reservation.
Wellness
- A gym with sea views.
More to enjoy
- A daytime and evening entertainment program.
Culture
- Weddings can include a symbolic Mayan ceremony led by a shaman, with live pre-Hispanic music.
Services
- Car rental, currency exchange, laundry, hairdresser and beauty salon, with medical service on request.
- Complimentary on-site parking, no reservation needed.
- Accessibility features for guests with disabilities.
Cancún Intl. Airport
Catalonia Royal Tulum
Location
Xpu-Ha, Riviera Maya
Ctra. Cancún - Chetumal Km. 264.5, 77790 Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
On Xpu-Ha beach, about 20 minutes by car south of Playa del Carmen and 30 minutes from the Tulum ruins.
- Playa del CarmenAbout 20 minutes north by car.
- Tulum archaeological siteAbout 30 minutes by car, where the Maya city stands on a cliff above the sea.
- CozumelReached on a sailing excursion arranged by the hotel.
- Xcaret and Xel-Há parksDay trips to both parks are among the hotel's excursions.
- AkumalA Riviera Maya beach known for swimming with sea turtles.
Good to know
Before you book
The details that change a stay. We confirm each one in writing before you pay.
Privileged benefits — the private beach area and the BLoved restaurant and bar — apply only to Privileged room categories.
An environmental sanitation fee is paid at the hotel, per guest per night.
Romance extras (dinner, couple's massage, welcome gift) require a minimum stay of around four nights; we confirm the exact threshold.
Payment is by card in the guest's name; US-dollar cash is not accepted.
There are no extra beds and pets are not allowed. Groups of more than four rooms or eight nights require advance, non-refundable payment.
The hotel does not publish a transfer time; we arrange your transfer from Cancún or Tulum airport, whichever suits your flights.
FAQ
Questions about Catalonia Royal Tulum
Answers from the resort's official information. Policies can change — we re-check them for your dates.
Is Catalonia Royal Tulum adults only?
Yes. Every guest must be 18 or older, and children are not admitted. Families can consider sister resort Catalonia Playa Maroma.
What is not included in the all-inclusive plan?
A per-guest, per-night Environmental Sanitation Fee is paid at the hotel. Spa treatments are extra, and the BLoved restaurant, BLoved Bar and private beach area are reserved for guests in Privileged rooms.
Do I need restaurant reservations, and is there a dress code?
Tao Cat, the Asian restaurant, requires a prior reservation, subject to availability. At the à la carte dinner restaurants, men may not wear shorts or sleeveless shirts, and closed shoes are required.
Is there a cenote at the hotel?
Cenotes are a feature of the surrounding region rather than the resort itself. Diving courses and excursions can be booked through the hotel.
How far is it from Playa del Carmen and Tulum?
About 20 minutes by car from Playa del Carmen and 30 minutes from the Tulum ruins. The Riviera Maya coast is served by both Cancún and Tulum international airports.
What does a Privileged room add?
Privileged guests enjoy a private beach area with snack and drink service, the BLoved Bar and the beachfront BLoved à la carte restaurant. They also receive early check-in or late check-out when available, 10% off spa services and extras, and a pillow menu.
What are the check-in and payment rules?
Check-in is from 3:00 p.m. and check-out is by 12:00 p.m. The cardholder's name must match the guest's, and a valid card and ID are required at check-in. Under Mexican law, US-dollar cash is not accepted.
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