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Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

Km 4.5 Carretera Tulum Boca Paila, Tulum, 77780, QR, Mexico

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Private pool

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels is a 5-star hotel in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Address: Km 4.5 Carretera Tulum Boca Paila. Distance to city center: 2.4mi.

Featured amenities include a private pool, beachfront access with a private beach area (free), and an outdoor swimming pool (free). Free private parking on site and free Wifi keep things easy, while room service and a 24-hour front desk cover needs. Other perks include a bar, terrace, garden views, kitchen and kitchenette options, non-smoking rooms, and a balcony; plus Beach umbrellas and chairs (free) for sun-soaked days. Live music/Performance (free) adds atmosphere, and spa/wellness packages, spa services, shuttle services (extra charges), and airport shuttle (extra charges) expand options.

Price starts from $402. Reviews: 175.

Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels sits on a pristine stretch of Tulum’s coast, offering direct beachfront access and a private beach area that guests can enjoy free of charge. An outdoor swimming pool glistens by day, and some accommodations come with their own private pool for extra privacy. Free private parking on site and free Wifi keep plans easy, while a 24-hour front desk and room service help tend to needs.

Evenings glow with live music and performances, and a bar and terrace invite sunset sips along the sand. Garden views and balcony spaces amplify the tropical vibe, while kitchens or kitchenette options come in handy for tasty breaches of the daily routine. Spa and wellness packages, plus spa services, provide pampering moments, and shuttle services (extra charges) along with an airport shuttle broaden travel arrangements.

Accommodations range from Casita Jungle View and Casita Ocean View to Villa Beachfront and Master Suite Ocean View, each offering its own slice of sea, garden, or jungle. Non-smoking rooms are available, and many options include a balcony and a kitchen or kitchenette. For larger gatherings, choices like Villa, 5 Bedroom; Villa, Beachfront; House, Oceanfront; Palma House; and multiple Casita configurations ensure there’s a fit for diverse groups and travel styles.

Closest airports

Cozumel International Airport

40.5mi

Most popular amenities

Private pool

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenette

Garden view

Playground

Garden

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Bidet

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

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Room - 3 Twin

3 Twin Beds

195 sqft

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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This air-conditioned twin room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Casita Rooftop, Double, Ocean View

1 Double Bed

325 sqft

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Casita Ocean View Rooftop pool is 323 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width.

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Casita Rooftop, 1 King Size Bed, Jungle View

375 sqft

Minibar

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This suite provides a pool with a view. This suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. This suite is air-conditioned and features a minibar, a safe deposit box and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Palma House, 4 Bed

1075 sqft

Kitchenette

Balcony

Minibar

Dryer

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The pool with a view is a top feature of this villa. This villa includes 1 living room, 4 separate bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The villa's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and an electric kettle, is available for cooking and storing food. This villa is air-conditioned and has a minibar, a seating area as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit has 4 beds.

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Viento House, 5 Bed

1940 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Minibar

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The pool with a view is the standout feature of this villa. This villa comes with 1 living room, 5 separate bedrooms and 5 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The villa's kitchen, which has a refrigerator and an electric kettle, is available for cooking and storing food. The villa features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a seating area as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit has 5 beds.

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Palapa House, 6 Bed

2690 sqft

Kitchen

Balcony

Minibar

Dryer

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This villa features a pool with a view. This spacious villa comes with 1 living room, 5 separate bedrooms and 5 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The villa's kitchen, which features a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. The villa has air conditioning, a minibar, a coffee machine as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit has 6 beds.

Superior Double Room in Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

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Superior, 5 King/Double

1 Double Bed

5 King Size Beds

2690 sqft

Private pool

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Terrace

x10

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Deluxe Double Room in Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

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Deluxe Double Room

4 Queen Size Beds

970 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Terrace

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x3

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool View in Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

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Casita Rooftop, Jungle View

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

Private pool

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Minibar

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Junior Suite with Ocean View in Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

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Junior Suite, Ocean View

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Minibar

x5

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x3

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Double or Twin Room with View in Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

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Room With View

4 Queen Size Beds

1075 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Terrace

x4

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x3

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View in Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

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Casita, Ocean View

1 King Size Bed

375 sqft

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Minibar

Air conditioning

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Guest reviews

7.1

175 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Sean

8.2

November 2024

Really neat place, very unique. Perfect location and great staff. Loved the pool on top of the casita. Ecologically kept and maintained. Felt safe and great wifi everywhere. A great vibe/energy to the place. Very relaxing and close to town.

Room could use more upkeep (our paint was peeling by the door). Food was just ok, drinks were weak. Unacceptable by the prices you pay.

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Golsa

8.2

June 2025

Beautiful beach , beautiful room ; we had the beach front room with the pool it was amazing other than not having the beach access , the room design was simple and beautiful , nice food , friendly staff …

The seaweed were there at the beach and every morning we woke up at 8 à noisy machine was cleaning the beach .. There is no staff or emergency response after 7pm which is very strange knowing the class and the rate of the hotel ..

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Natasha

8.2

August 2024

Lovely property set in the jungle with private access to the beach. We saw lots of birds, lizards and a coati over the three days we were there! The twin queen room with the beach view was really comfortable. We didn't have a mirror in the room but when we asked they brought a full length freestanding mirror which was perfect. The included breakfast was absolutely huge and good quality. All the staff were beyond helpful and friendly. I also liked the smoothies in the coffee shop. You can rent bikes and pretty much cycle to anywhere in Tulum with the cycle paths.

The party on Saturday was fun, but more chilled and with less people than we expected and never quite got going. Taxis are ridiculously expensive to get further down the hotel area. £20 for a 7 minute journey. All things considered I probably would not stay here again because the overall experience didn't quite justify the prices.

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Brian

9.1

March 2022

Papaya Playa project was the quintessential location to remove yourself from the world and to "get away". The customer service was exceptional, they were overly friendly, made sure we were taken care of, and even assisted in booking/finding local activities to do. HUGE shout-out to Javier, for helping book the Cenote tours, suggesting the local bar/restaurant, and enrolling us in the breathe-work yoga experience.

The stay and facility was gorgeous, but navigating through the property was not simple. We only stayed for a few nights, so it could relate to us not being acquainted to the property (and possibly due to one too many drinks). Being lost through the grounds felt safe, and at times was fun, but could be irritating if one is urgently looking to get home.

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Sparkle

9.1

November 2024

It's a beautiful hotel, very relaxing. I loved the ocean front room. The staff are AMAZING! They go the extra mile to make things happen. Andres and Heidi were fantastic and ensured requests were made.

The room could have more lights and outlets, but it is an eco-lodge so maybe that shouldn't happen.

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Arsen

8.2

March 2023

I liked the atmosphere and enjoyed my stay. Beachfront room plays a big role it! Having a private hammock in front of the room and being few steps away from ocean-view pool was an amazing experience! I read in reviews that food was expensive. I will call it pricey but totally normal for Tulum beach. I would add that food was very tasty. Fish and chips, octopus and french toast👌 I also read about scorpions in the room but haven’t seen even a bug. They also host a party on Saturdays. It’s a must see in Tulum.

Location was a bit far from restaurants and clubs. You have to take taxi every time to go out. 500 pesos for 5 minutes drive 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Aaron

10

February 2024

The property was big, clean, and really felt like you were in a jungle.

Only thing I thought that could have been improved was the beach beds seemed kind of old, I thought also some rocks on the right side of the beach were hidden in the sand they should be removed, I tripped over one of them at night one time.

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Annie

9.1

September 2022

- not your typical Mexico resort. Doesn’t feel like a fast paced, Americanized party resort. - located in a jungle surrounded by nature - individual “casa’s” ranging in sizes that were well air conditioned despite the straw roofs. - good food - friendly staff, never felt pressured to tip - direct communication with staff via WhatsApp which was very convenient. ie: ready for a room cleaning? just let them know so you won’t be bothered by knocking when you want to sleep in. - loved all the art installations: everything on the resort reminded me of Burning Man

- remember you’re in the jungle, so there is always some sort of noise: ocean, birds, animals. I enjoyed being able to hear the ocean though. - poor lighting: meant to be romantic, peaceful, and relaxing. Became problematic only when applying makeup for a wedding. - small mirror in the bathroom, also problematic when applying make up for a wedding. - some problems that friends ran into: raccoon in their room, hole in the straw roof after an animal dug through it, no plug in the bathroom to plug in flat iron.

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Riza

10

July 2024

Location, staff (Andres took full ownership and went above and beyond) and stunning views. It’s located at the start of the hotel zone so very easy to get a cab to Downtown and hotel strip. The Food and drinks were complimented with stunning beach views.

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Mario

9.1

March 2022

Absolutely amazing place, love the architecture integrated into the landscape, the care of the environment as well as the quality of the food at the restarant. Location its great, beautiful surroundings and super helpful staff, specially Javier from Customer experience, he was always helpful with our various request. Definitely a place to come back.

If I have to be picky, I would say 1. that the staff at the restaurants need some addiitonal training before starting to interact with customers, I got the impresion most of them were new and sometimes did not really knew the menu or how to solve some of my request and 2. I got the basic "room", but for the price per nigth I was expecting something just a bit bigger...

Points of Interest Around Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

Attractions

Tulum

2.5mi

Tankah Park

4.1mi

Grand Cenote (Gran Cenote)

4.6mi

Casa Cenote

6.8mi

Cenotes Sac Actun

9.6mi

Cenote Dos Ojos

10.5mi

Xel-Ha

11.1mi

Muyil

12.9mi

Akumal

17mi

Xotik-Ha EcoPark

24.4mi

Kantun Chi Ecopark

24.8mi

Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

26mi

Palancar Reef

29.8mi

Playa Palancar

30.1mi

Mr. Sancho's Beach Club Cozumel

31mi

Restaurants

Restaurante #1

Cuisines

  • International

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Amenities of Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

Private pool

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenette

Garden view

Playground

Garden

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Bidet

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

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

For those planning to reside at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels, the doors open for check-in at 03:00 PM and it's time to say goodbye by 12:00 PM.

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

Yes, there is ample parking available at Papaya Playa Project. Guests can enjoy the convenience of free and private on-site parking without the need for prior reservation.

What are the rates at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels?

Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels offers accommodations starting at $402. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.

What are the room types available at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels?

The hotel offers various types of rooms including bungalows, suites, and villas. The rooms range in size from 248 sqft to 1938 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The occupancy varies from 2 adults and 0 children to 8 adults and 1 child. The bed sizes in the rooms include Twin, Double, Queen, and King size beds.

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

Guests at Papaya Playa Project can spend their time enjoying the various leisure amenities offered by the hotel. They can relax in the private pool or indulge in Spa/Wellness packages for ultimate relaxation. The hotel's beachfront location provides guests with access to a private beach area and outdoor swimming pool. Water sports facilities are available onsite for guests interested in activities like snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, and fishing. The hotel also offers bike and walking tours, perfect for exploring the surrounding area. In the evenings, guests can enjoy live music performances and entertainment at the nightclub with a DJ. For those seeking tranquility, yoga classes and couples' massages are available. The hotel also has a restaurant that serves international cuisine.

Can guests use a pool at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels?

The hotel has at least one outdoor pool.

Does Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the Papaya Playa Project hotel has a restaurant on site. The cuisine offered is international.

Does Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels accept credit cards?

No, Papaya Playa Project does not accept cash. However, they do accept credit cards, including Mastercard, Visa, and American Express.

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