Casa Akubali

Casa Akubali is a private, gated estate in the Tulum jungle, reserved as one home so every suite and shared space is yours. The owner describes it as inward-facing with 24-hour security, about four minutes from the beach, and the concierge team arranges transfers and drivers. Tulum town, cenotes and the ruins are a short drive.

The architecture is the draw: stone arches, warm natural materials, courtyards and long views into the trees. The main courtyard holds a 60-foot marble lagoon-style pool with water features, shaded queen-size cabanas and sun loungers. On the roof is a second pool with jungle and sea views, a poolside lounge and a fire-pit sky lounge.

For groups that want to stay in, there is a private gym, a yoga and wellness platform, an indoor cinema room and dining space for long group meals. That mix is why the owner markets it for retreats, celebrations and milestone weekends.

All eight suites are en-suite, with air conditioning, a bathtub, a private balcony and jungle or lagoon-pool views. A separate staff, planner or nanny room with a full bed and its own bathroom is also available.

What is included and what is not. The owner includes daily breakfast, daily housekeeping, dedicated concierge support, property maintenance and 24-hour security. A private chef for lunch, dinner and in-house events is available on request, as are airport transfers, grocery pre-stocking, in-house massage and wellness sessions, yoga and sound experiences, and restaurant and beach club reservations. Requested services are confirmed with the house team and quoted separately.

What to know: this is a jungle setting, not a beachfront one, so plan on a short trip to the sea. Check-in is from 3 p.m. and check-out at noon. The estate is non-smoking and does not accommodate pets, and the booking must be made by the guest who will stay.