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The Yellow Nest

4.0 star property
Lodge in Tulum with free breakfast and spa services

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Ecotours
Signature Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$387
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Carretera Federal Cancun - Tulum KM 124, Jacinto Pat, Parque Dos Ojos, Tulum, QROO, 77780
  • Dos Ojos Cenote
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cenotes Sac Actun
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Xel-Há Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Villa

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Private pool
Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room | Terrace/patio

Signature Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Tulum

At The Yellow Nest you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Pet Cemetery Cenote and Xcacel Beach. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. Enjoy access to free bike hire and yoga classes. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Tulum lodge, attractions include Xel-Há Park and Tulum National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Xcacel Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dos Ojos Cenote - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cenotes Sac Actun - 10 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Xel-Há Park - 13 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Soliman Bay - 28 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Kukulkan - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Arlequin - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Vela Sur - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Piscis snack bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Los Corales - ‬17 min drive

About this property

The Yellow Nest

Lodge in Tulum with free breakfast and spa services
The Yellow Nest offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Yellow Nest. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Tulum lodge.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Yellow Nest offers 20 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 13 are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of MXN 2000 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 13 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

The Yellow Nest Lodge
The Yellow Nest Tulum
The Yellow Nest Lodge Tulum

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Yellow Nest?

The Yellow Nest offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Yellow Nest?

As of 4 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Yellow Nest on 5 Apr 2025 start from NZ$386.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Yellow Nest?

Yep, The Yellow Nest has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Yellow Nest?

Yep, The Yellow Nest is a short 8-minute walk from Xcacel Beach.

Is there a spa on site at The Yellow Nest?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like deep-tissue massages.

Does The Yellow Nest have a pool?

The Yellow Nest has an outdoor pool.

Does The Yellow Nest serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Yellow Nest?

No, The Yellow Nest does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Yellow Nest?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Yellow Nest's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Yellow Nest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Yellow Nest?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Yellow Nest Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 125 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property
Great stay! Beautiful location and pools. We loved the temazcal ceremony, floating breakfast, and signature dinner. Only snag was that the WhatsApp concierge number was not very helpful the couple of times we reached out to it because apparently the person who monitors it does not live on property. Better to visit the front desk in person if there is a question
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

hamza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

priyanka sen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best retreat and walkable to beaches and cenotes. Dinner with live music.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lourdes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and personnel is extremely nice and accommodating. Breakfast included is very good, and you can take yoga clases in the mornings! Yet, be aware that the standard rooms DO NOT have air conditioning and although for this time of the year is not a problem as temperature is good, it does affect tremendously the quietness of the room as you can hear all that happen outside including conversations, the music that is played until 10 pm and the noise of a generator that runs all night. So if you like quietness at night, make sure you rent a room with AC. Also the 3km road from the street to the resort is in awful conditions. We did not dare riding it at night for this reason. On a positive note, the hotel provides transportation to go to the nearby cenotes. Make sure you are careful when renting the room as we let ourselves be deceived by the pictures of the rooms which all had an AC
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortney Habbeshaw or Darren

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aashutosh, East York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to experience the wilderness and the forest as well as cenotes. Exceptional service in a remote area. Very nice staff. Be mindful that if you plan a trip at night the roads are too bad only good if you want an off-roading experience. We got delayed and the roads were scary.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and beautiful jungle hotel. Staff is excellent and the food is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s an experience to be had.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is SUPER BEAUTIFUL and truly feels like you're in a jungle. The staff were super friendly and very helpful. The rooms are very clean and the food was absolutely delicious. However their breakfast didn't start until 9am, which is inconvenient if you have early activities planned. For the floating breakfast, they were able to accommodate us for 8:30 due to us having to catch a flight that afternoon, but seemed difficult to do. If you are a mosquito magnet pack repellent and cover ups, it's intense there. The water for bathing smelled really bad (like rotten egg) I am assuming it has to do with the property being in the middle of nowhere. The AC unit only runs between 7pm - 7 am, they do provide fans. The drive from the main road is not paved so very rocky. The GPS doesn't take you straight there, it's about 5 minute drive off the road from GPS drop off.

10/10 Excellent

Hajera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful:..fast service and lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

maya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yellow Nest is INCREDIBLE!! Yes, the road is bumpy, has areas with water (depending on weather), and it's COMPLTELY worth the experience! We drove the road with our mid-sized SUV. The Yellow Nest will also provide transportation for a cost if you're not comfortabled driving deep into the jungle. Once you arrive let the pampering begin- the area is visually lush & gorgeous- welcome drink in hand the amazing concierge Sam will show you the property- huge main pool, yoga area, massage area, hammocks, 2nd pool, on-site restaurant, and meandering paths to the "huts". The accommodations are spacious, bed comfortable, bathroom space is huge- everything is well appointed, comfortable luxury! Customer care is of the highest quality, we felt pampered. Food & drinks were fresh, local, delicious with beautiful presentation. We visited the local Taki Ba-Ha cenote early in the morning (drove 5 mins) and loved our experience- bring goggle or snorkle, wetsuite not needed. Nature is gorgeous, relaxation is key & Yellow Nest is the perfect place to be! Book IT!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimmerly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Yellow Nest far exceeded my expectations. The communication prior to arrival, the ambience and beauty of the location, and the impeccable service from staff made my stay at the Yellow Nest the best overnight night experience I have ever had. I can’t speak highly enough to the care and attention received from all staff but especially Sam and Miguel. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was the BEST place to stay at if you’re looking for seclusion and quiet. This hotel is away from all the tourist areas. In the middle of the jungle. Extremely quiet and luxurious at the same time! The villas were perfect size and had everything we needed. The private pool and area outside was perfect for myself and my daughter. The star of the visit was the staff, especially Luis Miguel. He was extremely helpful, attentive, knowledgeable and extremely patient. He was amazing and given it was just me and my daughter he helped to make us feel comfortable and safe. I’d definitely recommend this place! I already can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Lee

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You need to contact the property 24 hours prior to confirm that you’re coming. Otherwise they will assume you will not show up. They will not reach out to you. I tried to call them to let them know we were coming in late and no one picked up. This is one of those Instagram vs reality situations. Room was beautiful but dirty. Of course this is in the middle of the jungle so expect bugs and spiders creeping everywhere. Sheets and pillows smelled so bad, like sweat. All pools were dirty. The pool bed in our villa was wet and smelly. In the morning when I talked to the staff, he smelled like alcohol and he couldn’t walk straight. This could have been a wonderful experience and I was really looking forward to it only to be disappointed. For the price you pay, it’s not worth it. Hopefully they train their staff better and maintain the property like they advertise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for couples!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Yellow Nest for 5 nights. Staff was amazing and very attentive. We were a group of four 4 girls and felt completely safe. They provided transportation when we wanted to escape downtown, and recommended amazing cenotes. I would recommend to stay a max of 3-4 nights because the property is deep in the jungle. And bring a lot of insect repellent. Other than that everything was good and Josi, Ossi, Miguel, and so many other people made this trip a time to remember.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shreya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service was exceptional. Right from when we arrived until we departed, we were provided with so much attention at any minute of the day and night. My company and I are vegetarian , the chef Julio, made us really good vegetarian authentic mexican food. Besides that, Miguel provided us with such a nice tour of the Taak Bi ha cenote and the Manager Ernesto was really accomodating and provided us with every service possible. The villa was astonishingly beautiful. Our stay at the Yellow Nest was the highlight of our trip and I highly highly recommend visiting it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mateo

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are bugs lol but it’s a beautiful place and we enjoyed our stay! They all were so nice and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

james, BEDFORD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people. Amazing food. 4 cenotes on the same road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property set in the jungle. Gorgeous pools and grounds! Easy to get to local cenotes and they were fantastic!! Nic Te Ha and Taak Bi Ha was a wonderful introduction to cenotes! We had Nic Te Ha to ourselves for an hour! It was lovely!! Very friendly staff, but there was a mix up in communication and we never had our floating breakfast. Next time!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

manil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at Yellow Nest Tulum, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The location is perfect, nestled in a tranquil part of Tulum, yet close enough to explore the vibrant town and beautiful beaches. The rooms are beautifully designed with a perfect blend of modern amenities and natural elements, creating a serene and comfortable atmosphere. The staff at Yellow Nest Tulum went above and beyond to ensure our stay was memorable. They were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and always available to assist with any needs or questions. The on-site amenities, including the stunning pool and delicious restaurant, added to the overall experience, making it a true paradise. I especially appreciated the attention to detail in every aspect of the property, from the lush landscaping to the thoughtful touches in the rooms. It's evident that the team takes great pride in maintaining a high standard of service and quality. I highly recommend Yellow Nest Tulum for anyone seeking a relaxing and luxurious getaway. It's a hidden gem in Tulum that exceeded all my expectations. Five stars all the way!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great if you are wanting to relax and unplug from the world in a calming atmosphere. The staff is very accommodating to all needs and the food/drinks are amazing! Samuel was a delightful concierge and made sure we were well taken care of and that all was arranged for our airport transfer. Do take note this place is a good ways from downtown. To visit the hotel district/main beach road of Tulum would require a taxi when leaving the park which can be rather expensive. They do have free bike rentals to use to visit the surrounding Cenotes however the road is very rocky and it is better to walk it. Only AC at night in the villas. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024