The Yellow Nest Tulum
Adults-only calm near Cenote Dos Ojos
About this hotel
The Yellow Nest Tulum is a five-star, adults-only property built around a pool with genuine views, a sauna, sun terrace and lush gardens, roughly fifty-six kilometres from Tulum International Airport. Its family-friendly restaurant, despite the adults-only rooms, serves American and Mexican cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options across breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Cenote Dos Ojos sits about three kilometres away, close enough to pair a quiet luxury stay with a cenote swim without losing half a day to driving between the two spots. Yoga classes and a coffee shop round out a property clearly built for couples wanting genuine recovery time between active days out, rather than a pool full of other people's kids splashing around all afternoon long.
- Adults-only property
- Sauna and sun terrace
- Close to Cenote Dos Ojos
- Yoga classes included
Our take
The Yellow Nest Tulum suits couples doing Xel-Ha or the cenotes as a day trip and wanting a genuinely quiet adults-only base to return to. The pool, sauna and yoga classes deliver real recovery time, and proximity to Dos Ojos Cenote adds a second outing without much extra driving. Families with kids should look elsewhere; this property is not set up for them at all.
- ✓Book a yoga class or sauna slot for the evening after a tiring Xel-Ha morning to properly unwind.
- ✓Reserve ahead for Cenote Dos Ojos if pairing it with your stay, since both sites get busy in peak season.
- ✓Confirm the adults-only policy before booking if travelling as part of a mixed group with children.
Why we love it
- Adults-only pool with real sea views
- Sauna and daily yoga classes on-site
- Three kilometres from Cenote Dos Ojos
- Restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options
Why guests love itAs a couple doing Xel-Ha and Dos Ojos in the same week, this was exactly the quiet base we wanted between outings. The pool and sauna genuinely helped after a physically tiring morning at the cove, and the short hop to Dos Ojos meant we didn't lose a day to driving. The adults-only atmosphere made the evenings feel properly restful rather than another activity to manage.