About Dreams® Tulum Resort & Spa
Experience a unique, all-inclusive, family-friendly resort where history comes to life in the seaside town of Tulum. Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa is located near ancient Mayan ruins and overlooks sugar-white sands along the Caribbean. In addition, at Dreams Tulum, we are passionate about preserving our environment and community.
Caring for Our World
Our passion for the world around us is as much a part of who we are as the lifelong family memories we help guests create. At Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa, caring for our world means being active stewards for our environment, marine life and local community. Our commitment to protect, preserve and minimize the impact on the planet influences many of the choices and practices at the resort.
Environmental Impact
Dreams Tulum has achieved significant and measurable sustainability milestones and received the Preferred by Nature™ mark. The requirements for certification are aligned with the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria. This certification assures our commitment to reduce the impact of our activities on the planet and local communities.
Wildlife Protection
As the founders of the Tulum Foundation, Dreams Tulum promotes education, culture and conservation, supporting the preservation of endangered animals.
For example, from May thru October, Mother Caray Green Sea Turtles visit the beaches of Quintana Roo to lay their eggs. As part of Dreams Tulum conservation efforts, we educate guests as well as the surrounding community on safety precautions during the most fragile nesting months for sea turtles.
Recycling & Resource Conservation
Dreams Tulum is a KKR Eco-Innovation Award winner, leveraging areas to improve composting efforts and enhance soil health in resort garden beds. This aids in decreasing chemical fertilizer and water use. The KKR Eco-Innovation Award recognizes current projects by KKR's portfolio companies that provide innovative, environmentally beneficial solutions while creating business value.
Our Community
Dreams Tulum employees support its neighboring communities by making monetary donations, structural improvements to local schools, and scholarships to students at nearby universities. We have created the Tulum Foundation, which provides full university scholarships to youth from low-income families.
Awards & Recognition
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa has received some of the most prestigious travel awards and recognition in the world. Book your getaway, wedding or meeting now and see for yourself what sets our award-winning resort apart.
Travel life Gold Certification
Dreams Tulum has been recognized by Travelife for minimizing environmental impact, improving the economic and social impacts for the people in the community, respecting and protecting human rights and fair labor practices and safeguarding animal welfare and biodiversity.
Year Won: 2023
RCI Gold Crown
Select RCI® affiliated resorts are recognized as RCI Gold Crown Resort properties – the highest of the three RCI Award Designations. The RCI Gold Crown Resort award designates resorts that have met or exceeded specific standards in the areas of unit housekeeping, unit maintenance, hospitality and check-in/check-out procedures, and an evaluation of resort facilities, amenities and services.
Year Won: 2022
AAA Four Diamond Award
Dreams Tulum has earned the AAA Four Diamond Award. To earn the highly prestigious AAA Diamond rating, resorts must meet high standards in service, accommodations, cuisine and amenities.
Years Won: 2015-2019
TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award
TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award recognizes accommodations that consistently earn great reviews from travelers. Resorts given this honor are ranked within the top 10% of hospitality properties worldwide.
Most Recent Years Won: 2020, 2024
Certificate of Environmental Quality in Tourism by PROFEPA
The Certificate of Environmental Quality in Tourism was given to Dreams Tulum by PROFEPA environmental organization. This certification denotes that Dreams Tulum has shown a significant reduction in waste, emissions, energy consumption, combustion and water use through sustainable practices, according to a careful audit by PROFEPA.
WTTC Safe Travels Stamp of Approval
All our branded properties across Mexico, the Caribbean, Panama, Curacao, St. Martin, and the Dominican Republic have achieved the specialized designation from the WTTC. These defined protocols signify the highest standard in health and hygiene, which provides additional confidence and peace of mind our valued guests.
Most Recent Year Won: 2020
KKR Eco-Innovation Award Winner
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa was recognized by KKR for aiming to add sludge from its wastewater treatment plant to its existing compost operation to enhance soil health in managed garden beds, decrease chemical fertilizer and reduce water use.
Most Recent Year Won: 2020
TUI Environmental Champion
Dreams Tulum has earned the TUI Environmental Champion for excellent performance in sustainable hotel management.
Most Recent Year Won: 2019
Holiday Check Award
Dreams Tulum received recognition on HolidayCheck's Quality Selection list, and an award for being one of the most popular.
Most Recent Year Won: 2019