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Motto by Hilton Debuts in Mexico This Fall with the Opening of Motto by Hilton Tulum

rooftop sunset at pool, Motto by Hilton Tulum
Motto by Hilton Tulum
Hilton’s urban lifestyle brand proves it matters where you stay for guests looking to live like a local in the heart of the Riviera Maya

TULUM, Mexico – The Mexican Riviera welcomes Motto by Hilton to the Caribbean and Latin America for the first time as Motto by Hilton Tulum opens to guests inside the Hunab mixed-use lifestyle center this November. Designed to help guests have a truly local stay in prime global locations, this 115-room lifestyle hotel is surrounded by a jungle with ancient ruins and pristine beaches, and features eco-friendly design elements, authentic food and beverage offerings, retail shops and an exciting jungle bar.  

“We are thrilled to celebrate the international expansion of Motto by Hilton into the Caribbean and Latin America with this milestone opening in Tulum,” said Theodora De Souza, global brand head, Motto by Hilton. “This hotel personifies the Motto brand, creating a new type of stay for guests looking for one-of-a-kind local experiences in the world’s most sought-after destinations.”

Motto by Hilton Tulum is located steps away from the entrance of Aldea Zamá, inside of the Hunab Lifestyle Center, the first mall in the trendy Mexican resort town of Tulum that will soon become a focal point in Quintana Roo. With this premier location, guests are within steps of a variety of restaurants and offerings. Guests can also visit nearby world-renowned beaches within a short bike ride distance of the new hotel.

“We are excited to welcome guests and locals to our vibrant community filled with the Riviera Maya’s best shops, restaurants and attractions – all surrounded by Mexico’s Mayan jungle and nestled along the white-sand beaches of the Caribbean Sea,” said Eduardo Lopez, general manager, Motto by Hilton Tulum. “This hotel offers one of the best locations in town for those looking to experience Tulum and its rich culture.”

Owned by Vantard SA de CV and developed by HiPICK Hotel Management, Motto by Hilton Tulum features two rooftop infinity pools with private cabanas and jungle views, Tulum’s best fitness center with indoor and outdoor workout areas, and thoughtfully curated food and drink selections. Guests can start the day at the ground-level Bistro Coba with a regional inspired menu and fresh-pressed beverage offerings. Sample mixology and snacks at the rooftop pool bar, enjoy a modern twist on comfort food from sunup to late night at the rooftop restaurant bar and lounge downstairs at the relaxed Coba Bar.

Motto by Hilton Tulum offers travel-sized guest rooms with an eco-friendly modern design using locally sustained elements that blend into Tulum’s natural surroundings. More than 100 rooms offer flexible sleeping setups, including one queen bed (standard), a queen flex bed that stows into the wall, and The Bunkie (bunk bed), with a lower queen bed and an upper twin bed. With 43 sets of connecting rooms, guests have the ability to book up to five unique connecting rooms together using Confirmed Connecting Rooms by Hilton technology to simplify coordinating travel for larger friend and family groups. Each room is also designed to maximize space and is equipped with everything guests need for an enjoyable and restful night’s sleep, including top-notch mattresses, conveniently located power outlets, streaming services on 50-inch TVs and the ability to adjust the room temperature, set the mood using lighting preferences and add white noise for a peaceful sleep all through the Hilton Honors app.

one queen bed room, Motto by Hilton Tulum
Motto by Hilton Tulum - One queen bed room

For guests looking for an authentically local stay, Motto by Hilton Tulum has Motto Hosts onsite to specifically curate experiences for guests such as a sunset rooftop dinner with a Mayan ceremony, a premium mezcal tasting at Ancestral, a sustainable mobility E-scooter or E-bike, or even a Jungle DJ Class. Motto by Hilton Tulum has also partnered with the area’s two biggest beach clubs, Bagatelle & Vagalume, to provide guaranteed access and sunbed service for hotel guests. For meetings and events, Motto by Hilton Tulum’s rooftop can accommodate over 150 people, providing a breathtaking jungle backdrop to any business or leisure gathering.

Motto by Hilton Tulum is part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check in, choose their room and access their room using a Digital Key.

Hilton Honors members with Gold and Diamond status can enjoy a Daily Food & Beverage Credit as part of Hilton Honors MyWay benefit, adding even more flexibility and choice to their stay. Members (plus one additional guest registered to the same room) who choose the Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit as their MyWay benefit when staying at Motto by Hilton Tulum will receive a $12 credit per day to use on any eligible food or beverage purchases made during their stay.

Additionally, guests who book and stay at the new Motto by Hilton Tulum by April 1, 2023 can also take advantage of a special opening offer of a $30 credit per stay. For more information or to book your next stay please visit Motto by Hilton Tulum or call +52 984 390 6000.

Read more about Motto by Hilton at Stories From Hilton.

Media Contact

Israel CeballosMotto by Hilton Tulum Jose.ceballos@hilton.com

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 24 world-class brands comprising more than 8,300 properties and over 1.25 million rooms, in 138 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No.1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 200 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.


About Motto by Hilton

Motto by Hilton is a dynamic, stylish micro-hotel experience designed to connect guests to the center of it all – the best block, the buzziest spaces, the pulse of the community. Through its incredible locations, efficient guest rooms, active lobby, and locally inspired food and beverage options, Motto by Hilton is a launchpad to destinations around the globe. Motto by Hilton delivers a flexible and innovative hospitality experience through elements like first-of-its-kind connecting guestrooms for up to 9 rooms, lively communal spaces and a coffee house and bar for work and social use by guests and locals alike. Check out Motto by Hilton in Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, Tulum Rotterdam, Cusco and Bentonville by booking at mottobyhilton.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Motto by Hilton and its more than 20 additional properties under development at stories.hilton.com/motto, and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram