Riviera Maya, MexicoTulum
Ajal Tulum Tree Houses
Off-grid canopy treehouses
Tulum Riviera Maya, Mexico
Price
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Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
Ajal TulumOff-grid canopy treehouses
Solar batteries and groundwater sustain this tiny off-grid settlement, where just four timber cabins stand among the jungle trees.
What it’s good at
Notable
Four wooden treehouses rise sixteen feet into the canopy beneath a fifty-foot watchtower.
Listed
Private reiki sessions and Mayan cacao ceremonies take place in the treehouse canopy.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The freshwater pools of Cenote Escondido and Cenote Cristal are a two-minute walk away, three miles south of Tulum.
The rooms
Each cabin sits elevated on stilts, finished with polished local hardwood floors beneath steep thatched roofs.
At the table
Jungle Cantina prepares seasonal dishes in an open kitchen under a thatched palapa, overlooking the organic garden.
How it began
The name means awaken in Mayan, chosen after founder John Pink spotted fresh jaguar tracks in the neighboring biosphere.
Riviera Maya
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.