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Papaya Playa Project vs The Beach Tulum

Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Papaya Playa Project is the choice of most writers compared to The Beach Tulum. Papaya Playa Project has a TripExpert Score of 88 with accolades from 5 reviews including Oyster, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.

Papaya Playa Project
Papaya Playa Project
8 / 10
Km 4-5 Carr Tulum-Boca Paila, Tulum 77780
From $355 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Papaya Playa Project, in keeping with its natural surroundings, is low-key and laid-back." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Design Hotel’s breezy collection of beachside thatch-roofed cabanas in the heart of rustic-chic Tulum." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"There are several villas here that are great for families, each with multiple bedrooms, a pool, and a private walkway to the beach. Like most hotels in Tulum, the beach here is the star attraction." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Stylish, sustainable palapa huts on a seemingly deserted stretch of white-sand Caribbean coastline." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"In Tulum, Papaya Playa Project is achingly cool with thatched villas, a beach club packed with digital nomads by day and stylish clubbers at night, and a robust calendar of wellness events"
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The Beach Tulum
The Beach Tulum
8 / 10
Road Tulum-Boca Paila km 7, Tulum 77780
From $656 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Fodor's Fodor's
"As Tulum's only property with swim-up rooms, this upscale, adults-only boutique hotel raised the bar on beachfront luxury when it opened in 2013." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Complimentary yoga classes every morning, live music every evening and sunrise views across the Caribbean Sea – this boutique hotel has a relaxed vibe, two restaurants and a pool." Full review