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Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Tulum Beach

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Escape to Papaya Playa Project, an upscale family-friendly hotel near Tulum Beach. Unwind at the beach bar, indulge in a detox wrap or Swedish massage at the spa, and enjoy continental breakfast with ocean views. With private beach cabanas and two outdoor pools with sun loungers nearby you can soak up some sun or engage in activities like beach volleyball.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Nightclub
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free beach club on site
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Room service

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY1,614
CNY2,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room (Casa Viento)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 King Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, Private Pool (Casita Jungle, Ground Pool)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, Private Pool, Ocean View (Casita, Rooftop Pool)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, Private Pool (Casita Jungle, Rooftop Pool)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room (Casa Coco)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 King Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room (Casa Arena)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, Private Pool, Ocean View (Casita, Ground Pool)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Ocean View (Casita) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, Ocean View (Casita)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room (Casa Palapa)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 King Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room (Casa Palma)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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Loft, Private Pool, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Loft, Private Pool, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Km 4.5 Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, Tulum, QROO, 77780

What's nearby

  • SFER IK - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tulum Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Las Palmas Public Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Playa Paraiso - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Tulum Mayan Ruins - 13 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 56 min drive
  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 104 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Kin Toh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maya Tulum - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Papaya Playa Beach Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Eufemia - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mirador by Azulik - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

Placing you within a 10-minute walk of Tulum National Park, Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels offers a private beach where you can enjoy free cabanas, beach umbrellas, and beach massages. 2 outdoor pools provide plenty of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages and facials. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. A nightclub, a beach bar, and a terrace are other features.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 87 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Up to 2 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite extended parking
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–noon
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (late night)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Free beach club
  • Beach yoga
  • Beach volleyball
  • Evening entertainment
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 1 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Composting
  • Recycling

Special features

Spa

Spa Papaya Playa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 180 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number 009-007-001572/2025

Also known as

Papaya Playa
Papaya Playa Project
Papaya Playa Project Hotel
Papaya Playa Project Hotel Tulum
Papaya Playa Project Tulum
Papaya Project
Playa Papaya
Playa Papaya Project
Playa Project
Papaya Playa Project
Papaya Playa Project A Member of Design Hotels
Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 180 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like volleyball and beach yoga. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels also has a nightclub and a private beach, as well as spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Mexican cuisine.

What's the area around Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels like?

Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels is a short 18-minute walk from Tulum Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Tulum National Park.

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