Pros

  • Spotless and eco-friendly casita-style rooms with handcrafted touches
  • Some rooms feature solar power, pool views, and/or huge garden-facing porches
  • Tranquil and private garden grounds with birds, tropical plants, and flowers
  • Small, garden-set pool with attached (though non-heated) jetted pool
  • Small poolside restaurant and lounge area with books, games, and water cooler
  • Sundeck with loungers and massage palapa with privacy walls on upper decks
  • Tiny snack and shop selection, lending library, and bike rental at reception
  • Free breakfast buffet with eggs, cereals, fruit, juices, and yogurt
  • Free (if temperamental) Wi-Fi and on-site parking
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Cons

  • In a residential area (pro for some) about a 20-minute walk to the main road
  • Solar-powered, garden-facing rooms are extremely dim -- even during the day
  • Decor and fixtures can appear dated and there are a few old, lumpy mattresses
  • Outdoor noises and partially covered windows may bother some
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Bottom Line

Located at the end of a residential road, the eco-friendly, mid-range Posada Yum Kin is ideal for those looking for a break from Tulum's growing tourist center. The hotel's 12 clean, casita-style rooms have free (if temperamental) Wi-Fi, kitchens, garden views, and Mexican tiles galore. Though you won’t find televisions or telephones, there are exotic garden grounds, a small pool, tiny restaurant, and upper-level sundeck and massage areas. Note that the hotel’s locals-only location comes with a hot and sweaty 20-minute walk to Tulum’s main road, so you may want to take advantage of the rental bikes.

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Posada Yum Kin

Scene

A quiet spot in a residential area of town with a relaxing guesthouse vibe

When you turn off Tulum's shop- and restaurant-lined main road and head toward Posada Yum Kin, you may think your GPS has led you astray. As you ride on partially paved roads, passing children, stray dogs, and a collection of shack shops, cement homes, and litter, remember that back in the mid-90s when Posada was built, this family-friendly residential area was just a simple dirt road that lead to the jungle (and don’t fret, you are indeed headed in the right direction). At the end of the road, Posada will be on your left, with its free parking on the right. Completely enclosed within white walls containing arched wooden doorways and lots of plants, Posada is fairly low-profile from the outside. Upon entering, guests are greeted with lots of tropical plants, hanging wicker lights, varnished wooden benches, and a rustic spiral staircase leading to a wooden bridge on the second floor. It’s even more remarkable when you realize it’s been almost entirely built by hand over the last 20 years.

The vibe here is quiet, relaxed, and most of the guests are looking for a little something different than the tourist-filled streets of Tulum town or the hipster bohemian vibe on the beach. Posada is ideal for families and couples who seek a more authentic, local experience while traveling.

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Location

Located off the main drag of Tulum town within day-trip distance to many tourist attractions

Posada Yum Kin’s location is ideal for getting out of the tourist zone, but at the expense of a slightly inconvenient (and sometimes sweltering) 20-minute walk to the main road (plus a 10-minute car ride to reach the beginnings of the beach). That said, you’ll probably want to rent a bike, car, or use taxis to reach the strip, and will definitely need a car, either hired or cab, to reach Tulum’s beachside ruins, nearby cenotes, or to snorkel Akumal (all within a 10-, 20-, and 30-minute drive, respectively). Climbable ruins at Coba are almost two hours away, while popular adventure parks like Xplor and Xcaret are located off the main highway, roughly 45 minutes north. Cancun Airport is 90 minutes north, and the club thumps of Playa del Carmen can be reached in just under an hour. 

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Rooms

Hand constructed casita-style rooms with lots of heart, personal patios, solar power, kitchens, and tons of windows

The owner’s hard work and heart is evident in hand-tiled bathrooms; slight imperfections in the arched entryways, doorways, and (not-so) straight lines; curved whitewashed walls; and shiny varnished woods and hand-painted tiles found in the hotel’s 12 casita-style rooms. All units also feature exposed wood beams and built-ins, terra-cotta and Talavera tiles, high ceilings, and multiple screened windows. There are no televisions or telephones, but there is free Wi-Fi that works when it wants to, and all rooms have kitchens that at the very least contain mid-sized refrigerators, double burner gas hotplates, coffeemakers, blenders, dishes, and sturdy dining room tables.

On the whole, bathrooms are bright and have showers with low water pressure, basic toiletries (including conditioner), and big, soft towels.

Generally, all are spotless and in good condition with only minor (but avoidable) signs of neglect like broken latches, empty gas containers for the stove, or burnt out light bulbs. The older of the lot (the solar powered bunch down in the garden) feel their age, have a slightly musty smell in kitchen cabinets, and appear the most dated -- though it’s tough to beat their enormous, garden-facing private patios. 

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Features

Small boutique hiding many convenient features including a restaurant, pool, and massage area

In addition to the self-catering units, there’s also a small poolside palapa that serves as the hotel’s restaurant and lounge with its lending library, selection of games, and speakers for an iPod. In the mornings, a small but adequate free breakfast buffet is laid out with items like eggs, pancakes, fruit, yogurt, cinnamon coffee, and fresh juice. If you plan on having dinner here, let the staff know early enough as they shop on a meal-by-meal basis.   

The hotel’s pool is small, but still big enough to do short laps or take a cool plunge to escape the heat. There’s also a small non-heated jetted pool attached where you can bliss out in bubbles if you don’t feel like treading water. However, if you’re looking to lounge in the sun, you’ll have to hit the second floor sundeck, just above the restaurant. Up here, you’ll find around eight sturdy plastic loungers lined up, facing a bright yellow privacy wall and a built-in, cushioned bench with a table.

On the other side of the property and one more level up, there’s another deck set up as a quiet and private massage palapa. Two treatment beds, a handful of wind chimes, and a nice breeze are ready and waiting for the appointment-only massage services. A handful of good-condition beach cruisers donning baskets are available for rent in the lobby. Inside the lobby, you’ll also find a slightly larger selection in the lending library, small convenience shop with snacks and toiletries, a few umbrellas, and usually (but not always) a computer set up for guests to access the Internet and leave reviews.

Posada has free Wi-Fi throughout the property and a free breakfast buffet served daily.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Posada Yum Kin

Scene

A quiet spot in a residential area of town with a relaxing guesthouse vibe

When you turn off Tulum's shop- and restaurant-lined main road and head toward Posada Yum Kin, you may think your GPS has led you astray. As you ride on partially paved roads, passing children, stray dogs, and a collection of shack shops, cement homes, and litter, remember that back in the mid-90s when Posada was built, this family-friendly residential area was just a simple dirt road that lead to the jungle (and don’t fret, you are indeed headed in the right direction). At the end of the road, Posada will be on your left, with its free parking on the right. Completely enclosed within white walls containing arched wooden doorways and lots of plants, Posada is fairly low-profile from the outside. Upon entering, guests are greeted with lots of tropical plants, hanging wicker lights, varnished wooden benches, and a rustic spiral staircase leading to a wooden bridge on the second floor. It’s even more remarkable when you realize it’s been almost entirely built by hand over the last 20 years.

The vibe here is quiet, relaxed, and most of the guests are looking for a little something different than the tourist-filled streets of Tulum town or the hipster bohemian vibe on the beach. Posada is ideal for families and couples who seek a more authentic, local experience while traveling.

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Location

Located off the main drag of Tulum town within day-trip distance to many tourist attractions

Posada Yum Kin’s location is ideal for getting out of the tourist zone, but at the expense of a slightly inconvenient (and sometimes sweltering) 20-minute walk to the main road (plus a 10-minute car ride to reach the beginnings of the beach). That said, you’ll probably want to rent a bike, car, or use taxis to reach the strip, and will definitely need a car, either hired or cab, to reach Tulum’s beachside ruins, nearby cenotes, or to snorkel Akumal (all within a 10-, 20-, and 30-minute drive, respectively). Climbable ruins at Coba are almost two hours away, while popular adventure parks like Xplor and Xcaret are located off the main highway, roughly 45 minutes north. Cancun Airport is 90 minutes north, and the club thumps of Playa del Carmen can be reached in just under an hour. 

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Rooms

Hand constructed casita-style rooms with lots of heart, personal patios, solar power, kitchens, and tons of windows

The owner’s hard work and heart is evident in hand-tiled bathrooms; slight imperfections in the arched entryways, doorways, and (not-so) straight lines; curved whitewashed walls; and shiny varnished woods and hand-painted tiles found in the hotel’s 12 casita-style rooms. All units also feature exposed wood beams and built-ins, terra-cotta and Talavera tiles, high ceilings, and multiple screened windows. There are no televisions or telephones, but there is free Wi-Fi that works when it wants to, and all rooms have kitchens that at the very least contain mid-sized refrigerators, double burner gas hotplates, coffeemakers, blenders, dishes, and sturdy dining room tables.

On the whole, bathrooms are bright and have showers with low water pressure, basic toiletries (including conditioner), and big, soft towels.

Generally, all are spotless and in good condition with only minor (but avoidable) signs of neglect like broken latches, empty gas containers for the stove, or burnt out light bulbs. The older of the lot (the solar powered bunch down in the garden) feel their age, have a slightly musty smell in kitchen cabinets, and appear the most dated -- though it’s tough to beat their enormous, garden-facing private patios. 

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Features

Small boutique hiding many convenient features including a restaurant, pool, and massage area

In addition to the self-catering units, there’s also a small poolside palapa that serves as the hotel’s restaurant and lounge with its lending library, selection of games, and speakers for an iPod. In the mornings, a small but adequate free breakfast buffet is laid out with items like eggs, pancakes, fruit, yogurt, cinnamon coffee, and fresh juice. If you plan on having dinner here, let the staff know early enough as they shop on a meal-by-meal basis.   

The hotel’s pool is small, but still big enough to do short laps or take a cool plunge to escape the heat. There’s also a small non-heated jetted pool attached where you can bliss out in bubbles if you don’t feel like treading water. However, if you’re looking to lounge in the sun, you’ll have to hit the second floor sundeck, just above the restaurant. Up here, you’ll find around eight sturdy plastic loungers lined up, facing a bright yellow privacy wall and a built-in, cushioned bench with a table.

On the other side of the property and one more level up, there’s another deck set up as a quiet and private massage palapa. Two treatment beds, a handful of wind chimes, and a nice breeze are ready and waiting for the appointment-only massage services. A handful of good-condition beach cruisers donning baskets are available for rent in the lobby. Inside the lobby, you’ll also find a slightly larger selection in the lending library, small convenience shop with snacks and toiletries, a few umbrellas, and usually (but not always) a computer set up for guests to access the Internet and leave reviews.

Posada has free Wi-Fi throughout the property and a free breakfast buffet served daily.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Free Breakfast

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Pool

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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