Tulum, Quintana Roo
Intima Resort Tulum
Intima Resort Tulum is an adults-only, clothing-optional condo resort in the La Veleta district of Tulum — close enough to the town centre (about 0.5 miles / 1 km) to walk to restaurants and the colectivo stops, but tucked into a residential area rather than on the busy beach road.
- Adults Only
- Boutique
- Tulum
- LGBTQ-friendly
About this place
Intima Resort Tulum is an adults-only, clothing-optional condo resort in the La Veleta district of Tulum — close enough to the town centre (about 0.5 miles / 1 km) to walk to restaurants and the colectivo stops, but tucked into a residential area rather than on the busy beach road. It opened as a clothing-optional property in the 2010s and has grown into one of the Riviera Maya's better-known naturist stays.
The property is built around a large free-form swimming pool with swim-up bedrooms on the ground floor — a distinctive feature that doesn't appear at most naturist resorts. The suites are condo-style with marble finishes, full kitchens, and the high-end fixtures of a modern Tulum boutique stay. Everything on the property — pool, garden, lounge, dining area, in-suite — is clothing-optional.
Intima isn't a beach resort. Tulum's famous beaches are about 5-10 minutes' drive away (you'll want a taxi, bike, or scooter for the trip), and Intima's draw is the on-property naturist pool culture rather than direct beach access. The closest beach clubs on the Tulum beach road are textile — there is no clothing-optional beach directly accessible from the property. For C/O beach time in the region, the longer trip south to Mahahual or Xcalak is the alternative.
Crowd is largely US and Canadian couples — younger than at most naturist resorts, frequently mid-30s through 50s. The vibe is more lifestyle-adjacent than at, say, a French naturist village; intend your expectations accordingly. Advance booking is recommended in peak season (December-March).
Visitor notes
Contributed by ClothingOptional.org Editorial Team
Who visits
US and Canadian couples primarily, plus a smaller European contingent. Age skews 30s-50s — younger than most naturist resorts. Repeat visitors are common. The crowd tilts more lifestyle-curious than traditional-naturist; expect a more social pool culture than at a French naturist centre.
How to find it
Tulum is about 1.5-2 hours south of Cancún International Airport (CUN) by car or shuttle. From central Tulum, the resort is in the La Veleta neighbourhood, about a 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the main avenue. Coordinates 20.207, -87.451 put you in the neighbourhood; the property entrance is on Calle Lol Be.
Things to watch out for
No direct beach access — beach trips require a taxi/bike/scooter. Tulum's traffic can be heavy in peak season. Pool bar prices are noted as expensive in guest reviews; in-town restaurants are cheaper. Construction noise from the rapid Tulum development pace is occasionally an issue. Hurricane season (June-November) brings periodic weather closures.
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Etiquette & ground rules
Adults-only — minimum age policy is enforced. The pool is the social centre; standard pool etiquette applies (towel between you and seating, no glassware in the pool area). Photo and video of others requires explicit consent and is generally discouraged. The property is in a residential neighbourhood; arrival/departure noise late at night is noticed by neighbours. Tulum's beach clubs are not C/O — bring swimwear for off-property excursions.
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