The Waves Tulum

4.0 star property
Hotel with 3 outdoor swimming pools, near Tulum National Park

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment Private plunge Pool | Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Deluxe Studio With Private Plunge Pool | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Outdoor dining
Lobby
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
The price is $64
includes taxes & fees
$50 per night
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Room options

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Deluxe Studio With Large Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Penthouse Studio Rooftop Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
  • 872 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Penthouse Apartment With Rooftop Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
  • 1302 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida Kukulkan, Region 1, Mz. 32, Lt. 1, La Veleta, Tulum, QROO, 77760

What's nearby

  • Tulum National Park - 4 min drive
  • Gran Cenote - 6 min drive
  • Tulum Mayan Ruins - 7 min drive
  • Tulum Beach - 10 min drive
  • Playa Paraiso - 70 min drive

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burrito Amor - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sukhothai - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Camello Jr - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Consentida - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria el Sabor Mexicano - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Waves Tulum

Upscale hotel revitalized in 2022 and located near Tulum Mayan Ruins
You can look forward to a swim-up bar, a poolside bar, and designer stores on site at The Waves Tulum. Indulge in aromatherapy, a massage, and a detox wrap at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers and a swim-up bar
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator, concierge services, and massage treatment rooms
  • A front-desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 98 rooms offer comforts such as wet bars and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and printers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Smart TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and reusable coffee/tea filters

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 17 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 spa tubs
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Pool toys
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2021
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 17 for adults and USD 7 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

THE WAVES TULUM Hotel
THE WAVES TULUM Tulum
THE WAVES TULUM Hotel Tulum

Frequently asked questions

Does The Waves Tulum have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waves Tulum?

As of Sep 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waves Tulum on Sep 28, 2024 start from $49.9, excluding 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 The Waves Tulum pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Waves Tulum?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Waves Tulum?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Waves Tulum?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Waves Tulum located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Dos Aguas Park and Hospital de Tulum. Hunab Lifestyle Center and Tulum National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Waves Tulum Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 689 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 689 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 689 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 689 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 689 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Viridiana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area not great, unpaved road, subject to flooding. Across from residents living in metal houses. So not a nice view. We reserved a deluxe studio. The bed was basically on the floor, the frame was so low. And the mattress was terrible. Sunken in the middle and hard, got home with a stiff neck and sore back. The toilet wouldn’t work at times. Hot water lasted about 5 mintues. Basically, the AC was the only good thing. Staff is friendly. Housekeeper expected a tip everyday. Restaurant in the hotel, which was convenient but will not be staying here again. Don’t be fooled by the pictures.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Brianne K

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The doors did not lock; upon arrival the power went out so we were not able to have room keys nor move throughout the facilities safely.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool area was very pleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very old. The pools are very old have rest on them very dirty. The pictures online are older pictures. The property does not look like that. Also, the property is sitting in the middle of nowhere is in a unsafe area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

susmita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I cannot tell you guys about how much I recommend this place and how I have no words to describe The wonderful time I had at this hotel I loved every single moment of 5 days i stayed at this hotel. The staff from front desk to bars to resturant, housekeeping were is so nice and so willing to help, even though we had language barrier. The front desk person specially were so helpful, they are so quick to answer all your questions and so quick to help with whatever you it.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, freeport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, pool bar, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Crystaly

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the WORST EVER experience!!!!!!! When we arrived, there was NO ELECTRICITY. The guests were in an uproar and the hotel employees (who hardly spoke english) cancelled everyone's reservations. Everyone had to run around Tulum at night, looking for a new stay. However, the hotel guranteed a full refund for the 3 nights. I GOT NOTHING!!! I spoke to several representatives from Expedia and they stated that they could not contact the manager. I went back to the manager and she promised a refund. Again I contacted expedia and still, I did not get compensation for my 3 nights and 4 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherriann, Fort Lauderdale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kania

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a terrible experience we had ! This hotel will extort you for everything you have. First off, we booked The penthouse toom because it comes to the kitchen so that we could hire a chef for my birthday, and cook for me… Well, after the chef started cooking, they told us we had to pay an extra $100 usd or They were gonna call the cops on us… which is crazy. The manger is a terrible person and if I had known I would have never ever booked here. She is disrespectful and money hungry. Along with the other lady that’s a manger . I will continue writing reviews about this place on every platform as people need to know what they are getting into. I did see on tik tok that people were saying the cleaning staff was taking stuff out their room, but here I go being Naïve and booked it anyways . So this is an honest review . They were mad our chef came to the room because their chef is not getting paid for the service but the food they have here is nasty and there is never anyone in the kitchen making food. The second issue was that fact they charge people for any stains on the bed ? Lol especially makeup , granite I have not been wearing make up or anything and we had to wait 3 days just to get clean , half fresh sheets .. which still has stains and they said it’s oxidation.. they brought us up dirty sheets that looked like they washed already but the blue stains didn’t come out and they said it was us, mind you we were never even in the room all . Never again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rafael, Bayamon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gustó mucho pero creo que tiene potencial de crecer un poco más! La comida del restaurante tenía un sabor exquisito!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good property. But entrance to lodging is far from the street and there is not easily accessible to main road. Wifi did not work in room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The street was full of holes
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LILIANA LEON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Half the facility were out of order. The taps leaked and room was very mouldy. Walls and linens were dirty.Pools were lovely. Gym was great. The grounds were very beautiful. The staff was young and not helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam, Lehigh Acres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cruz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything inside the hotel was great just horrible view and taxi driver charge a lot. Hotel for been on a budget was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

STEVEN

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s giving abandoned and very poor upkeep!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Shelley Lynn

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful but appeared neglected. Many of the balcony pools were green. There was a small cement trench circling the garden - the water was also green. Chair on our balcony was rotting and had metal sticking through. Bathroom sink and faucet had a sticky substance I had to wash off before we could use. Kitchen faucet as well. Kitchen counter sticky and cloth came away black. One hand towel and two bath towels, no face cloth. We bought dish soap so we could clean the area. No dining options nearby and taxis very expensive. We are happy to walk generally but it wasn’t really an area it was safe to walk in the dark. We checked out 3 nights early.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am writing to address the issues my husband and I encountered during our recent two-week stay at a property we booked for a vacation. The property did not meet our expectations as it lacked several promised amenities, appeared to be under renovation, and some areas seemed to be in disrepair. We did not receive the promised daily breakfast, the restaurant area appeared condemned, and the spa was under some renovations. Our initial room had a strong, unpleasant odor, and the second room we were given had issues with cleanliness. Several advertised amenities were not accessible, and we had internet connectivity issues. Attempts to request a refund and relocate were challenging due to unreliable internet and service in the area. In addition, the directions to the property were inadequate, and the route to the location was disconcerting, particularly after dark. In summary, our experience fell well short of expectations, and we hope these concerns can be addressed. I would like for Expedia to reach out to me by my email or phone number on file. Thank you.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tianna Hall

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We don’t even bother checking in. The facility was run down, dirty, smelly, the pictures were inaccurate, pools were dirty, bar was closed permanently let alone the swim up bar advertised. There were barking dogs everywhere and the restaurant was only opened occasionally and with a limited menu. This is not at ALL what was advertised and we were certainly not going to stay somewhere that we felt unsafe and dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0