Mi Amor Boutique Hotel Review | A Lovers Escape
Image: Mi Amor, Boutique Hotel in Tulum - Courtesy of Expedia
Overview
Mi Amor is part of the Colibri Boutique Hotels group and one of just five Tulum properties listed under Small Luxury Hotels of the World™. Adults-only, discreet, and perched above Playa Las Palmas’ rocky shoreline, it’s built for couples or solo travelers craving style and substance over the nearby party scene.
The hotel favors intimate, intentional design over extravagance, with playfully designed rooms, delicious food, and consistently attentive service. Mi Amor delivers just the right amount of atmosphere to make you want to come back before you’ve even checked out.
Image: Mi Amor, Boutique Hotel in Tulum - Courtesy of Expedia
Location
Set above Playa Las Palmas, Tulum’s quieter, cliff-backed stretch of coast, Mi Amor is removed from the main hotel zone, which means you’ll wake to waves, not traffic.
While the main Tulum beach hotel zone is about a 20-minute drive, the area provides lots of great local dining options within walking distance. Within a 10-minute walk, you can find barefoot beachside dining at Mezzanine, or fresh seafood sashimi & sushi from Kogure Japanese. Downtown Tulum and the artsy Aldea Zama neighborhood are also within a short 10-minute drive offering a wide array of dining options.
Design & Interiors
Mi Amor has a tropical mid-century aesthetic, with playful touches that center around romance. The mood is flirty and a little cheeky, neon signage, golden retro bar carts, pastel pink loungers, even the occasional tantra manual bedside.
There’s an intentional sensuality woven into the experience, more late-night aperitivo than daytime beach club. It evokes a nostalgic kind of glamour that’s less kitsch, more Slim Aarons in Palm Springs, cheeky, sun-drenched, and steeped in a kind of cinematic seduction.
Images: Mi Amor Hotel Rooms - Courtesy of Expedia
Rooms
Rooms are airy, quietly sexy, and pared-back in the right way. Expect large sliding doors, gauzy curtains, and private terraces with jungle or ocean views. Beds are dressed in textured throws and cottons, and many rooms come with outdoor plunge pools or jacuzzis tucked into the greenery.
The devil is in the details, a curved drinks cart stocked for sundowners, a splash of mustard velvet on the sofa, a cheeky astrology book beside the bed, locally made ceramic coffee mugs. Nothing screams for attention, but it all adds up to something memorable.
Food & Drink
Prefer to stay horizontal? Mi Amor’s in-house restaurant serves a tightly edited menu of Mediterranean-Mexican dishes by Chef Paul Bentley. It’s fresh, unfussy, and surprisingly well-plated. Whether you’re poolside or calling in room service.
Sunday Brunch is the main highlight, a live jazz trio, flowing champagne, a raw bar with oysters and ceviche, and Aguachile Verde that sets the tone for a very long afternoon. Yes, the bottomless mimosas are worth it.
Images: Mi Amor Hotel beachfront lounging area - Courtesy of Expedia
Things To Do
Beyond the poolside aperitifs, there’s plenty to explore nearby. The Tulum ruins, perched dramatically over the Caribbean sea, is one of the region’s standout cultural sites, and an easy stroll from the hotel.
Hop on a bike and ride down Tulum’s main strip to find local concept stores, laid-back beach clubs, contemporary art galleries, and more than a few design-savvy dining spots.
For dining, it’s hard to go past Hartwood, the open-air jungle institution that helped define modern Tulum cuisine, or Arca, whose wood-fired plates and candlelit garden setting continue to impress both locals and return visitors.
For sunset drinks and a spectacle, Kanan's rooftop treehouse bar delivers both with their jungle nests, live shows, and sweeping views.
For something elemental, dip into a local cenote at golden hour, Gran Cenote is the classic choice, or book a day at Xel-Ha, a natural waterpark where you can snorkel, zip-line, or simply float with a margarita in hand.
And if you’re after a more spiritual reset, try the LIMPIA ritual at Yäan Healing Sanctuary: a traditional energetic cleanse using copal smoke, herbs, and sacred tools like eggs to lift stagnant energy and restore your sense of balance.
Images: Mi Amor Hotel beachfront lounging area - Courtesy of Expedia
When To Go
Avoid seaweed season if beach time matters (April–September is hit or miss). November is a sweet spot, clear skies, lower crowds. February is reliably sunny but pricier. Book directly through Colibri Hotels for the best last-minute offers.
Final Word
Mi Amor is what the rest of Tulum’s boutique hotels are trying to be; grown-up, good-looking, and low-key. If you want high-touch hospitality without the high drama, this is where you check in. For families, we recommend La Zebra, also by Colibri, that delivers a standout boutique hotel offering with a more kid-friendly beachfront option.
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