Axel’s take
A strong pick for quiet oceanfront stays, less convincing for effortless beach swimming.
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Axel’s rating: 8.4/10 · a small, quiet 4-star beachfront hotel on Tankah Bay
Cielo Maya is a small 4-star beachfront hotel on Tankah Bay, better suited to switching off than joining Tulum’s nightlife. We'd pick it for spacious rooms, oceanfront balconies and personal service rather than full-resort polish. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the staff and comfortable rooms; Booking.com’s strong cleanliness ratings reinforce that picture. Included breakfast, a small pool and complimentary kayaks and snorkeling gear add useful value.
The main compromise is the beach: rocky shallows make entry awkward, and recent guests report seaweed sometimes preventing swimming or kayaking altogether. The rough access road and distance from town make a rental car useful, although several restaurants and Casa Cenote are walkable. We'd skip it if easy sandy-bottom swimming or walk-out nightlife matters most. One March 2026 guest also reported noisy rooftop work; confirm whether that has finished.
- Rooms
- Guests praise generous space, comfortable beds and oceanfront balconies; choose the view category carefully.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across Booking.com ratings and recent Expedia guest feedback.
- Service
- Friendly, attentive staff receive repeated praise across Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia.
- Amenities
- Small pool, restaurant, included breakfast, private beachfront and complimentary kayaking and snorkeling equipment.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking is listed as free; airport transfers cost extra. March 2026 rooftop-work reports warrant checking before booking.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · wotif.com. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.
The location
TanKah III, Mza 3, Lot. 36, Tulum
Quiet Tankah Bay setting, with Casa Cenote and several restaurants nearby; inconvenient for frequent trips into town.
Amenities and check-in
Small pool, restaurant, included breakfast, private beachfront and complimentary kayaking and snorkeling equipment.
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Cafe
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): $140; Children aged 0–12: free; Deposit: $200 per room per stay
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Cielo Maya Beach Tulum: from $144 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $144 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Cielo Maya Beach Tulum on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Cielo Maya Beach Tulum is a small, quiet 4-star beachfront hotel on Tankah Bay in Tulum, Mexico.
Address: TanKah III, Mza 3, Lot. 36, Tulum. Property ID: 1054270. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/tulum/cielo-maya-beach-tulum-1054270
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/tulum/cielo-maya-beach-tulum-1054270/2026-11-21/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $294 | $373 on Booking.com | $79 less (21%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $144 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $285 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $412 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $539 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $666 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $807 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $951 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $1,093 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $1,237 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $1,356 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $1,496 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $1,639 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $1,793 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $1,947 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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#2 of 3 hotels in Tankah Bay by Axel's take. Tankah Bay is #7 of 7 places to stay in Tulum. The best hotels in Tankah Bay, ranked · Where to stay in Tulum
Axel's take: 8.4/10
A strong pick for quiet oceanfront stays, less convincing for effortless beach swimming. a small, quiet 4-star beachfront hotel on Tankah Bay, scored for what it is.
Cielo Maya is a small 4-star beachfront hotel on Tankah Bay, better suited to switching off than joining Tulum’s nightlife. We'd pick it for spacious rooms, oceanfront balconies and personal service rather than full-resort polish. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the staff and comfortable rooms; Booking.com’s strong cleanliness ratings reinforce that picture. Included breakfast, a small pool and complimentary kayaks and snorkeling gear add useful value.
The main compromise is the beach: rocky shallows make entry awkward, and recent guests report seaweed sometimes preventing swimming or kayaking altogether. The rough access road and distance from town make a rental car useful, although several restaurants and Casa Cenote are walkable. We'd skip it if easy sandy-bottom swimming or walk-out nightlife matters most. One March 2026 guest also reported noisy rooftop work; confirm whether that has finished.
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Best for: couples seeking quiet; ocean-view stays; travelers with a rental car
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Watch out for: rocky shallows and variable seaweed; rough access road and distance from town; confirm rooftop work has finished
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Location: Quiet Tankah Bay setting, with Casa Cenote and several restaurants nearby; inconvenient for frequent trips into town.
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Rooms: Guests praise generous space, comfortable beds and oceanfront balconies; choose the view category carefully.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com ratings and recent Expedia guest feedback.
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Service: Friendly, attentive staff receive repeated praise across Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia.
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Amenities: Small pool, restaurant, included breakfast, private beachfront and complimentary kayaking and snorkeling equipment.
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Fees and surprises: Parking is listed as free; airport transfers cost extra. March 2026 rooftop-work reports warrant checking before booking.
Axel's opinion of Cielo Maya Beach Tulum, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · wotif.com. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.
About Cielo Maya Beach Tulum
- 4-star hotel
- TanKah III, Mza 3, Lot. 36, Tulum
- Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): $140; Children aged 0–12: free; Deposit: $200 per room per stay
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Cafe, Spa (extra charge), Area shuttle (extra charge), Airport transportation, Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Free Wi-Fi
- City page: Hotels in Tulum
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Junior Suite with garden view
- Junior Suite with garden view — room photo 1
- Junior Suite with garden view — room photo 2
- Junior Suite with garden view — room photo 3
Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view
- Room features: Balcony
- Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view — room photo 1
- Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view — room photo 2
- Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view — room photo 3
Quadruple Junior Suite with garden view
- Quadruple Junior Suite with garden view — room photo 1
- Quadruple Junior Suite with garden view — room photo 2
- Quadruple Junior Suite with garden view — room photo 3
Quadruple Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view
- Room features: Balcony
- Quadruple Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view — room photo 1
- Quadruple Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view — room photo 2
- Quadruple Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view — room photo 3
Double Junior Suite with garden view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Junior Suite with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Junior Suite with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Junior Suite with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double Junior Suite with ocean view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Junior Suite with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Junior Suite with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Junior Suite with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Double Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double Junior Suite with balcony and with ocean view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Double Junior Suite with balcony and with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Junior Suite with balcony and with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Junior Suite with balcony and with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Twin Junior Suite with garden view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Twin Junior Suite with garden view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Twin Junior Suite with garden view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Twin Junior Suite with garden view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Twin Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Balcony
- Twin Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Twin Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Twin Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
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