Olas Tulum

Experience Tulum, without the crowds. At this private beachside villa, you can escape the tourists and relax in total peace. Olas Tulum considers itself a “Mexican speakeasy”—a truly hidden gem designed for comfort and exploration of Mexico’s tropical beauty. Located at the entrance of a 1.3 million acre biosphere reserve, it’s not uncommon to find endangered sea turtles nesting on the hotel’s beach. Here you can connect with nature at the bird’s eye yoga studio overlooking the Caribbean, while the many cenotes of the region create a magical setting in which you can immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the environment without interruption.

It’s this stunning setting that motivates Olas Tulum to ensure that it creates a positive impact on the land around it. Built over 40 years ago, the villa is one of the oldest structures on Tulum beach, and as such does not use air conditioning. Instead, the hotel is cooled by the ocean breezes and strategically-placed fans throughout the rooms. Olas Tulum is also 100% sustainable, utilizing solar energy for nearly all of its energy needs. The hotel captures underground water and rainwater, and recycles greywater and compost to revitalize the surrounding ecosystem.