Kukulkan · Tulum · México
A Fully Serviced Private Estate
Created by the Founder of Rae’s on Wategos — Recognised Among the World’s Leading Boutique Hotels
Private Chef | Dedicated Team | Seamless Experience
A Private Estate Designed for Gathering and Fully Supported By A Dedicated Team
8
BEDROOMS
18
MAX. GUESTS
2
POOLS
1
SPA ROOM
1
PICKLEBALL COURT
4
BUILDINGS
A Private Hacienda Designed for Gathering
Some places are designed to impress. This one was built to feel like home.
There are places that announce themselves, and others that reveal themselves slowly.
Rae’s Tulum belongs to the latter — the private hacienda of Australian chef and hotelier Vincent Rae, set within the lush enclave of Kukulkan, just minutes from the beach, yet entirely its own world.
Arched forms and shaded corridors open into gardens that feel established rather than arranged. Paths soften underfoot. Light moves gently from one space to the next.
Eight suites are set across four separate buildings, allowing for both closeness and quiet retreat.
Two pools catch the day at different hours.
A pickleball court, quietly set beyond the palms.
A sense of space and permanence is rarely found in Tulum.
Nothing feels hurried here.
Days unfold. Evenings settle.
Fully staffed, quietly considered — with a level of care that is felt more than it is seen.
This is not a hotel.
This is not a standard villa rental.
It is a private hacienda — one of its kind in Tulum.
Tucked away in a tranquil jungle setting, Rae's Tulum offers total seclusion while remaining just minutes from beaches, dining and cultural landmarks.
The Story Behind Rae's Tulum
Born from the legacy of Rae's on Wategos in Byron Bay, Rae's Tulum carries forward a standard of hospitality shaped over decades.
A Private World Unto Itself
The main residence is anchored by a soaring open living area where a 200-year-old grand piano sits beneath the jungle canopy.
Tropical gardens wind between the four buildings — a rare sense of space in Tulum — and two pools offer distinct moods.
The layout is intentional. Groups can be completely together or entirely apart when they choose.
43 km from Tulum Airport · 125 km from Cancún Airport
INCLUDED SERVICS
Hotel standards.
Private home intimacy.
Drawing on decades of owning one of the world's most celebrated boutique hotels, Vincent insists on a standard of care that goes far beyond what most villa rentals provide. All services below are included as standard.
INCLUDED
Private In-House Chef
Cooks to order for your group, with menus tailored to your tastes, dietary needs and occasion. Breakfast by the pool, long lunches in the garden, dinners that become the highlight of the trip.
INCLUDED
24/7 Security
Round-the-clock on-site security and cameras ensure complete peace of mind for you and your group throughout your stay.
ON REQUEST
Airport Transfers
Seamless arrival and departure transfers from Tulum or Cancún airport. Start and end your stay the right way.
INCLUDED
Daily Housekeeping
The villa is maintained to an immaculate standard throughout your stay, discreetly and professionally, so you never have to think about it.
ON REQUEST
Concierge Service
Restaurant reservations, excursions, cenote visits, beach clubs, wellness — everything Tulum has to offer, arranged for you personally.
ON REQUEST
Dedicated Host and Butler
Your drinks made, your preferences remembered, your needs anticipated before you ask. The kind of personalised attention that turns a beautiful stay into an unforgettable one.
WHO THIS IS FOR
IDEAL FOR:
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Space for everyone to come together, and just as easily retreat. Designed so different rhythms can exist side by side, without ever feeling crowded.
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A setting that feels personal, not produced. Thoughtful spaces, natural beauty, and a sense of occasion that unfolds without effort. Up to 100 guests.
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For moments that deserve more than a dinner reservation. Long tables, late nights, and a place that holds the memory long after.
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Quiet mornings, open spaces, and a slower pace that comes naturally here. Ideal for small groups seeking reset, not routine.
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A shift away from the expected. Space to think clearly, gather meaningfully, and connect in a setting that doesn’t feel like work.
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Private, unhurried, and deeply atmospheric. A place to disappear into, where everything feels considered and nothing feels shared.
2026 / 2027 Rates
Transparent Pricing
Available in 2 Configurations — 5 Bedrooms or the Full 8 Bedroom Estate. From $1,600 USD per night.
Private Chef | Daily Housekeeping | 24/7 Security.
| Season | Dates | 5BR | 8BR | Min Stay |
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| New Years | DEC 28 – JAN 4 | $5,800 | $5,800 | 7 Nights Buyout |
| Christmas | DEC 20 – DEC 27 | $4,760 | $4,760 | 7 Nights Buyout |
| Easter 2027 | MAR 20 – APR 3 | $3,560 | $3,560 | 5 Nights Buyout |
| Thanksgiving | NOV 24 – NOV 30 | $3,060 | $3,060 | 5 Nights Buyout |
| Festival | JAN 4 – JAN 31 | $2,300 | $3,060 | 5 Nights |
| Memorial Day | MAY 21 – MAY 26 | $2,000 | $2,750 | 4 Nights |
| Independence Day | JUL 2 – JUL 7 | $2,000 | $2,750 | 4 Nights |
| Labour Day | SEP 3 – SEP 8 | $2,000 | $2,750 | 4 Nights |
| High Season | FEB 1 – MAY 14 | $2,000 | $2,750 | 4 Nights |
| Mid Season | JUN 15 – AUG 14 & NOV 1 – DEC 19 | $1,750 | $2,460 | 3 Nights |
| Low Season | MAY 14 – JUN 14 & AUG 15 – OCT 31 | $1,600 | $2,060 | 3 Nights |
Rates are net and do not include taxes (16% IVA + 5% lodging tax).
A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking. Full balance due 30 days prior to arrival.
Periods marked Buyout require full exclusive hire of the 8-bedroom estate.
YOUR HOST
Vincent Rae
CHEF & HOTELIER | SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
A Life Built Around Exceptional Places
Vincent Rae has spent a lifetime building places that feel like home and inviting the world in.
Born in Sydney, Australia, he first made his mark in 1984 when he acquired a striking 1960s residence perched above Wategos Beach in Byron Bay. He turned it into Rae's on Wategos, which became one of Australia's most celebrated boutique retreats, named one of the Top 25 Hotels in the World by Condé Nast Traveler and featured repeatedly in the world's most prestigious travel publications. Over the years, its guest list quietly grew to include Harvey Keitel, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Tom Cruise, Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe, Keith Richards, Pink, Elle Macpherson, Nicole Kidman and Richard Branson.
A renowned chef and hotelier, he has always held a simple philosophy: the guest is paramount. Privacy, personalisation, and an experience that feels genuinely intimate rather than commercially packaged. Not a hotel with rooms, but a home with guests. It is a standard he built his reputation on and one he has never compromised.
That same sensibility has followed him across continents. From his restaurant Rae's in the storied 2nd arrondissement of Paris, to a partnership in Hotel Harry, Sydney's beloved heritage pub and hotel in the heart of Surry Hills, to ventures in Bali and Fiji, he has built a life shaped by beautiful places, exceptional food and a deep understanding of what true hospitality actually means.
Rae's Tulum is his personal home, made available to a fortunate few while he is away. When you stay here, you are not choosing a rental property. You are his guest, and every detail of your stay reflects exactly that.
Enquire About Your Stay at Rae’s
Rae's is a private, fully serviced jungle estate offering a limited number of stays each season. To ensure the best possible experience, we handle all enquiries personally and tailor each stay to your needs.
Our team responds directly with availability, pricing, and tailored options based on your dates and group size.
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Fill in your dates, group size and any details about your stay.
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Our team reviews availability and comes back to you personally.
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A 50% deposit confirms your booking. Balance due 30 days before arrival.
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Your chef, housekeeping team and 24/7 security are ready for you.