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Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

Property class: 4

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8.0 out of 10
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Beachfront boho energy in Tulum

Papaya Playa Project brings an ultra-bohemian, barefoot-luxe mood to Tulum’s Zona Hotelera, set between jungle and Caribbean Sea on a long private beach. Days can be as calm or social as guests like, with wellness moments that give way to late-night music culture. Food anchors the experience, from Mayan and Mexican inspired plates at Papaya to an energetic Beach Club scene.

  • Private beach stretch

    Spread out along a long private shoreline between jungle and Caribbean Sea.

  • Dining with regional roots

    Mayan and Mexican inspired cooking built around organic, local-market ingredients.

  • Signature parties on the sand

    Weekly Saturday Celebrations bring late-night DJs, performances, and immersive art.

Amenities

  • Rooftop sunset sessions with drinks and tapas
  • Daily wellness schedule with yoga and meditation
  • Traditional Temazcal Mayan steam bath ceremonies
  • Sommelier-led wine bar with natural bottles
  • Treehouse-style casitas with rooftop plunge pools
  • Drive about 10 minutes to downtown Tulum
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A clear blue pool surrounded by palm trees and a sandy beach.

Room (Casa Viento)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 King Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, wooden deck, and lounge chairs.

Room, Private Pool (Casita Jungle, Ground Pool)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden headboard, a woven basket, and a small table with a book.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden headboard, a woven basket, and a small table with a book.

Room, Private Pool (Casita Jungle, Rooftop Pool)

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A resort with thatched-roof structures, a pool, and palm trees.

Room (Casa Coco)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A rustic thatched-roof structure with a wooden table and a vase of flowers in the center.

Room (Casa Arena)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hammock chair under a thatched roof, two cushioned seating areas, and a view of the ocean.

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

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(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a mirror, and a view of palm trees through a glass door.

Room, Ocean View (Casita)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A large bed with a white bedspread and multiple pillows, a wooden headboard, a woven rug, and a ceiling fan.

Room (Casa Palapa)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A cozy room with a sloped ceiling, a large window with curtains, a sofa, a table with a vase, and a potted plant.

Room (Casa Palma)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A cozy bedroom with a thatched roof, a canopy bed, and a rustic wooden floor.

Loft, Private Pool, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Cabin, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Zona Hotelera, a neighborhood in Tulum, Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels is near theme parks and on a private beach. Xel-Há Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tulum Beach and Playa Paraiso. Traveling with kids? Consider Holistika Art Walk and LabnaHa Ecopark Adventures. Kayaking and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Tulum travel guide
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Km 4.5 Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, Tulum, QROO, 77780

What's nearby

  • A rocky coastline with turquoise waters and a stone structure on a cliff.
    Jaguar Park
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A beach with a wooden staircase leading down to the shore, surrounded by rocks and palm trees.
    Tulum National Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A beach with a palm tree and ocean waves under a purple sky.
    Tulum Beach
    1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • SFER IK
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Las Palmas Public Beach
    5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN)
    104 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Baguette
    6 min drive
  • Panza Tulum
    4 min drive
  • Rossina
    4 min drive
  • Chambao
    3 min drive
  • Taqueria La 86
    4 min drive

About this property

Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel by the ocean
  • You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a nightclub, and a beach bar at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels. With a private beach, free beach cabanas, and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a Swedish massage and a facial at Spa Papaya Playa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like beach yoga and beach volleyball. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, extended parking, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • A free beach club on site, express check-out, and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All 87 individually furnished rooms have perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like late night room service and free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Recycling and composting
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
    • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free beach club
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Does Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels?

As of Aug 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels on Sep 14, 2026 start from $393, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 180 per vehicle applies.

Where is Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels located?

Located in Zona Hotelera, this beachfront hotel is in a national park and within 1 mi (2 km) of SFER IK and Tulum Beach. Tulum Mayan Ruins is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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