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Luxury Villa Rentals in Quintana Roo
Beachfront villas and penthouses on the Mexican Caribbean, from Tulum and Tankah Bay to Playa del Carmen and Cancún
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Turquoise water, Maya ruins and a jungle full of cenotes
Quintana Roo is the eastern edge of the Yucatán peninsula. When British travellers talk about Mexico's Caribbean coast, this is the stretch they mean. The sea is a startling turquoise and the sand is white and powdery. Just inland, the limestone is riddled with cenotes, the freshwater sinkholes the Maya held sacred, and there are ruins on the clifftop at Tulum and deep in the jungle at Cobá.
Our Quintana Roo collection runs to 60+ properties. Most are in and around Tulum and Tankah Bay, with more in Playa del Carmen, Playacar and Cancún. You will find penthouses with plunge pools and sea views, villas on the beach and larger houses with up to 12 bedrooms.
Below you will find where to stay along the coast, what to see and when the weather is at its best.
Quintana Roo at a glance
- Properties
- 60+ villas, penthouses and apartments, with up to 12 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £4,800 to £15,500 a week, from around £3,100
- Best areas
- Tulum and Tankah Bay, Playa del Carmen and Playacar, and Cancún
- Best time
- December to April for dry, sunny weather; hurricane season runs from June to November
- Airports
- Cancún, with direct flights from the UK, and Tulum's newer international airport
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Casa Chukum Tulum: Lavish 5-Bedroom Villa with Sea Views & Pool – Tulum5 bedrooms
Casa Belha Mexico4 bedrooms
Rent Casa Cuerda Mexico5 bedrooms
Rent Villa Cenote Mexico8 bedroomsWhere to stay in Quintana Roo
Tulum for the ruins, the beach road and Sian Ka'an, Tankah Bay for quiet reef and cenotes, Playa del Carmen and Playacar for restaurants, golf and the Cozumel ferry, and Cancún for its long beaches and the ferry to Isla Mujeres.
Ruins on the cliff, mezcal in town
Tulum is really three places. First come the Maya ruins, set on a limestone cliff above the sea. Go when the gates open, before the coach parties arrive. Then there is the town on the highway, with its taquerías and mezcal bars. Finally there is the beach road, lined with low-built hotels and restaurants under the palms, which runs south towards the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of lagoons, mangroves and reef.
Most of our properties here are villas and penthouses in the quieter developments around Tulum, many with their own pools and views of the sea. Cobá, an older Maya city whose great pyramid rises out of the jungle, is an easy morning's drive inland.
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Reef, mangroves and very few crowds
A few minutes north of Tulum, Tankah Bay is a quiet line of beach houses facing a sheltered reef. Nobody comes here for the nightlife. Its great curiosity is Casa Cenote, where a freshwater cenote winds through the mangroves almost to the sea. Snorkelling there means swimming through layers of fresh and salt water.
Akumal, just up the coast, is known for the sea turtles that graze on seagrass in its bay. Tulum's restaurants are close enough for dinner, so you get the quiet and the town's tables too.
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Fifth Avenue, a ferry and the northern beaches
Playa del Carmen is livelier than Tulum. Quinta Avenida, the pedestrian Fifth Avenue, runs parallel to the beach and is lined with shops, bars and restaurants. Ferries cross to Cozumel in under an hour, and its reefs offer some of the best diving in the Caribbean. Playacar, just south of the centre, is a gated neighbourhood of villas with its own golf course, and a good choice for families who want to walk to the beach.
Cancún, at the northern end of the coast, has long white beaches and the quickest transfers from the airport. Boats run across to Isla Mujeres for lunch and a swim.
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Cochinita pibil, whale sharks and a dry winter
The food of the Yucatán is a pleasure of its own. Try cochinita pibil, pork slow-cooked in achiote and bitter orange, or tikin xic, fish marinated in achiote and grilled in a banana leaf, the classic lunch at a beach shack.
December to April is dry, warm and sunny, and the busiest season. Hurricane season runs from June to November. Sargassum seaweed can wash up in spring and summer, and some years are much worse than others. From roughly June to September, whale sharks gather off Isla Mujeres and Holbox. Hanal Pixán, the Maya Day of the Dead, falls at the turn of October and November. Our concierge can arrange transfers, cenote guides, boat trips and a private chef.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Quintana Roo
Casa Cara Mexico10 bedrooms · sleeps 20From £16,526 a week
Villa Bermejo Xcacel Tulum: Spacious 5-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Private Beach Access – Tulum5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £16,184 a week
Villa Hermosa Mexico8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £16,019 a week
Casa Alta Vista Mexico8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £16,019 a week
Casa Cenote del Mar Mexico8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £15,476 a week
Villa Xaman Tulum: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Tulum4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £15,407 a week
Casa Tulum Mexico3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £14,779 a week
Villa Bermejo Coba Tulum: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Beachfront & Pool – Tulum4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £14,588 a weekWhy book your Quintana Roo villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Quintana Roo's properties are spread along more than a hundred kilometres of coast, and we know which ones put you on a swimmable beach and which are a short walk from Tulum's best restaurants. With 60+ properties in Quintana Roo, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Airport transfers from Cancún or Tulum, guides to the cenotes and ruins, boat trips to Cozumel and Isla Mujeres, diving, a private chef and restaurant tables in Tulum. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Quintana Roo?
Tulum suits those who want the ruins, the beach road and good restaurants. Tankah Bay is quieter, with reef and cenotes on the doorstep. Playa del Carmen and Playacar are livelier and convenient for Cozumel, and Cancún offers long beaches and the shortest airport transfers.
When is the best time to visit Quintana Roo?
December to April is the dry season, with warm, sunny weather and calmer seas. Hurricane season runs from June to November. Sargassum seaweed can affect some beaches in spring and summer, and we can suggest stretches of coast that tend to be less affected.
What is a cenote, and can you swim in them?
A cenote is a natural sinkhole in the limestone, filled with clear fresh water. The Maya held them sacred. Many are open for swimming and snorkelling, and some suit cave diving. Our concierge can arrange a guide to the best of them near your villa.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Quintana Roo?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Quintana Roo cost?
Across our 60+ villas in Quintana Roo, weekly rates typically range from £4,800 to £15,500, with the most affordable from around £3,100 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Quintana Roo from the UK?
Cancún airport has direct flights from the UK. Playa del Carmen is roughly 45 minutes to an hour away by road, and Tulum around an hour and a half to two hours. Tulum's own international airport opened in late 2023 and is reached on connecting flights. Our concierge can arrange private transfers from either airport.
Are there villas in Quintana Roo for large groups?
Yes. Our Quintana Roo collection includes properties with up to 12 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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