Name: Papaya Playa Project
Address: Km 4.5 Carretera Tulum Boca Paila, 77780 Tulum, Mexico, Km 4.5 Carretera Tulum Boca Paila, Quintana Roo, 77780, Mexico
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £169 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.3

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Papaya Playa Project

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

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10 October 2016

i loved the feel of the place especially the bar/restaurant area

Kim, Australia

We liked our beachfront room, the athmosphere & philosophy of the resort but the beach is dirty & the restaurant service is bad. The prices for drinks/water at the resort are like going to a bar in zurich. Front desk staff is very friendly. Mixed impressions

Samuel, Switzerland

Staff attention is the best, always willing to help and advice. Great location!

Ana, Mexico

The staff were great, the room was better than anticipated.

Trevor, Canada

The place has a great atmosphere, beautiful beach, friendly staff, great restaurant and amazing DJ's on Saturday night. Highly recommend for singles, friends and couples. Not suited for families

Nicole, Australia

-Very cool design aesthetic, surf-shack look -Young vibe -Proximity to the beach -We received an upgrade to a Jungle Casita with private pool -Value for money -Shops, restaurants and bars are only a walk a way

Bo, United Kingdom

Beach was beautiful. Staff for the most part was very nice.

David, USA

We had an amazing time, everyone and everything was great, very friendly staff, delicious food! Great music playing all the time, we loved our room because it was very private and had an amazing view! We loved baby birds that were singing all day and night and sometimes didn't let us sleep:) we loved the fearless birds that were looking for food around the restaurant area! Everything was great and we already thinking when can we come back with all our friends and family :))

Iryna, USA

Good location, cool design, quiet beach area not a ton of people

Chelsea, USA

The general vibe around the hotel was good. The location in proximity to town is ok and a taxi was still required to go further down the beach road as its quite long. The rooms are basic but nice and the resort was clean and well kept.

Jade, Australia

One of our top picks in Tulum.

This property is 9 minutes walk from the beach. Papaya Playa Project is a sustainable boutique hotel complex of beachfront cabins and cottages, located on Mayan Riviera in Tulum. Set on a 1,000 yards stretch of private beach, it offers rustic accommodation with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. a 24-hour front desk is available.

The eco-friendly cabins at Papaya Playa Project are modestly decorated, with high ceilings, a private bathroom and lots of natural light. Some have sea views or views of the tropical gardens.

Papaya Playa Project organises full-moon parties and events and features music from international DJs at its beach bar. There is also a spa specializing in Mayan Shaman therapies. Water sports and fishing are all available on the nearby beaches.

The Tulum ruins are located 0.6 miles from the Papaya Playa Project. Cancún International Airport can be reached by car in 1 hour and 30 minutes.

This is our guests' favourite part of Tulum, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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“boutique style”

Situated in the best rated area in Tulum, this property has an excellent location score of 8.5

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	Casita Jungle Experience 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 377 ft² This suite features a private pool and air conditioning Room facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Mosquito net, Private pool, Towels, Linen Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Ocean Front Bungalow with two beds 2 double beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Bungalow size: 323 ft² This bungalow has air conditioning. Bungalow facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet, Bathroom, Mosquito net, Sea view, Towels, Linen, Toilet paper Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Casita Oceanfront 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 377 ft² This suite features air conditioning. Room facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Laptop safe, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linen, Entire unit located on ground floor Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Bungalow with Partial Sea View 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Bungalow size: 323 ft² This bungalow has air conditioning and sea view Bungalow facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet, Bathroom, Mosquito net, Sea view, Towels, Linen Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Bungalow with Jungle View - Two beds 2 double beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Bungalow size: 269 ft² This bungalow features air conditioning. Bungalow facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Bathroom, Mosquito net, Garden view, Towels, Linen, Toilet paper Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Casita Jungle Experience with Private ocean view pool 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Bungalow size: 377 ft² This bungalow features air conditioning and private pool Bungalow facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet, Bathroom, Mosquito net, Private pool, Towels, Linen, Toilet paper Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Casita Oceanfront with Private pool 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Bungalow size: 377 ft² This bungalow has a private pool and air conditioning Bungalow facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet, Bathroom, Mosquito net, Private pool, Towels, Linen, Toilet paper Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Family Room (4 People) 2 double beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 646 ft² This eco-friendly beachfront villa has a terrace and modest décor with high ceilings and lots of natural light. There are 2 double beds and a private bathroom. Room facilities: Shower, Safety Deposit Box, Air conditioning, Balcony, Toilet, Bathroom, Mosquito net, Sea view, Terrace, Towels, Linen Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Bungalow with Jungle View 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Bungalow size: 269 ft² This bungalow has a garden view and air conditioning Bungalow facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet, Bathroom, Mosquito net, Garden view, Towels, Linen, Toilet paper Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Bungalow with Partial Sea View with two beds 2 double beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Bungalow size: 269 ft² This bungalow has air conditioning. Bungalow facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet, Bathroom, Mosquito net, Towels, Linen Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
× 6	Family Room (6 people) 2 double beds and 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 646 ft² This family room features air conditioning. Room facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet, Bathroom, Mosquito net, Towels, Linen, Toilet paper Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Ocean Front Bungalow 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Bungalow size: 323 ft² This bungalow features air conditioning. Bungalow facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet, Bathroom, Mosquito net, Sea view, Towels, Linen Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children

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Papaya Playa Project a real sustainable project in Tulum. Our mission is to promote a holistic and spiritual life, consciously responsible with nature and with their community. The Values are respect and modesty, simplicity, celebration through music and art, the cordiality between human relationships and the common benefit of their community. Set out to discover a new form of hospitality, merging local culture, and sustainability to set the stage for original and aspirational hospitality experiences. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AN ALL INCLUSIVE HOTEL, THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR YOU, BUT DO CONSIDER PAPAYA PLAYA IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A PEACEFUL LOW KEY, LOW FUSS GETAWAY.

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Closest landmarks

Ziggys 0.2 miles
Parque Nacional Tulum 1.9 miles
Cesiak 2.5 miles
Tulum Bus station 3.7 miles
Tulum Archeological Site 4.3 miles
Bus station Tulum Ruins 4.5 miles
Sian Ka´an Biosphere Reserve 4.7 miles
Cenote Dos Ojos 12 miles

Closest airports

Cozumel International Airport 41.9 miles

What travellers love about this location

“Amazing location beach front in the best part of tulum with excellent customer service!”

Jannette

USA

“Great Location, by the beach and close to all Tulum nicest restaurants and beach clubs”

Emmanuel

United Kingdom

“Location was great and they host really good parties at lovation”

Andrea

USA

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All children are welcome.

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Pets are not allowed.

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14 August 2017

Kim
Australia
9.2

“a lovely part of the world and a beautiful place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉our cabana was beautifully located and very comfortable except there wasn't a chair or alternative place to sit aside from the bed which had the essential mossie net.
눇i loved the feel of the place especially the bar/restaurant area
14 August 2017

Samuel
Switzerland
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Ocean Front Bungalow with two beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눇We liked our beachfront room, the athmosphere & philosophy of the resort but the beach is dirty & the restaurant service is bad. The prices for drinks/water at the resort are like going to a bar in zurich. Front desk staff is very friendly. Mixed impressions
11 July 2017

Ana
Mexico
8.3

“BEST STAFF EVER but the hotel is overrated, too expensive for what you really get in return.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow with Jungle View
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The hotel only have 3 tiny pools which seemed more than private jacuzzis. Breakfast menu is poor so we had to go to other hotels nearby for more options. Food and beverages are too expensive.
눇Staff attention is the best, always willing to help and advice. Great location!
28 June 2017

Michele
USA
10

“Beautiful energetic paradise”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Ocean Front Bungalow
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Late night party goers on the weekend that were too pound.
눇Loved the people and staff. Room was the bomb!
28 June 2017

Trevor
Canada
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Casita Jungle Experience with Private ocean view pool
- • Stayed 6 nights
눉They held a private party one evening, and the music was very loud until 2:30am. We had an excursion booked the following morning and had to be up at 6. We ended up getting about 3 hours of sleep.
눇The staff were great, the room was better than anticipated.
26 June 2017

Anonymous
Canada
3.3

“Stay away unless you're a big electronic music fan!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow with Jungle View
- • Stayed 9 nights
눉Very loud music on both Fridays and Saturdays.
23 June 2017

Nicole
Australia
10

“Pure magic”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bungalow with Jungle View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Need to supply mozzie spray, rooms could have better lighting, could have a communal cinema on raining days and nights
눇The place has a great atmosphere, beautiful beach, friendly staff, great restaurant and amazing DJ's on Saturday night. Highly recommend for singles, friends and couples. Not suited for families
23 June 2017

Bo
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.9

“A Haunt for Young Hip Travellers”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow with Jungle View
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉- Lacked atmosphere as it was low season, some activities/amenities weren't available as a result - The front of house staff are super helpful and friendly, but the bar/restaurant staff are easily confused and didn't know how to do basic tasks -Cocktails at the bar were watered down
눇-Very cool design aesthetic, surf-shack look -Young vibe -Proximity to the beach -We received an upgrade to a Jungle Casita with private pool -Value for money -Shops, restaurants and bars are only a walk a way
21 June 2017

David
USA
6.7

“Great view and pleasant staff, but have some things they need to work out.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Casita Jungle Experience with Private ocean view pool
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Food was not that good. They were over booked and didn't want to give us the room we paid for. We were put into the wrong room initially but finally moved to the correct room. Wish there was evening security. We were followed getting back to our room late at night. Hotel seemed to be going though a few transitions that we felt while staying there.
눇Beach was beautiful. Staff for the most part was very nice.
5 June 2017

Alyssa
USA

2 helpful votes
4.6

“BED BUGS”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Ocean Front Bungalow
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Great BUT there were BED BUGS! We saw a review stating that there were bed bugs before our stay, so we emailed the property to ask. They denied it. We noticed the bites/bugs in the bed on day 3. When we contacted the property after, ZERO response - they just ignored our inquiries. Stay elsewhere! Too bad, because except for this and our review would have been excellent.
1 June 2017

Iryna
USA
10

“Unforgettable time in paradise”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Ocean Front Bungalow
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉That we had to leave :)
눇We had an amazing time, everyone and everything was great, very friendly staff, delicious food! Great music playing all the time, we loved our room because it was very private and had an amazing view! We loved baby birds that were singing all day and night and sometimes didn't let us sleep:) we loved the fearless birds that were looking for food around the restaurant area! Everything was great and we already thinking when can we come back with all our friends and family :))
31 May 2017

Chelsea
USA
5.4

Passable
- • Couple
- • Ocean Front Bungalow
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉The food wasn't that great, the staff wasn't the best, slow service when sitting in bar area. The room wasn't what we expected or like the photos showed. No outlets in bathroom, bugs everywhere but we made the best of our stay and enjoyed it
눇Good location, cool design, quiet beach area not a ton of people
31 May 2017

Anonymous
USA
7.5

“Overall a lovely hotel . Friendly staff , beautiful location , eco friendly”
- • Family with young children
- • Casita Jungle Experience
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Some issues with communication. I had reserved a shuttle to the airport the day before I left. Prepaid and it never showed up which was needless to say stressful . The hotel accommodates me with a cab with barely working air conditioner and a cab driver that drove way too fast .
눇I had visited many locations of hotels ( many micro climates )and ppp has the best location right on the beach with the best ocean breeze
30 May 2017

Anonymous
USA
9.2

“The place to be in Tulum!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bungalow with Jungle View - Two beds
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Drinks are slightly over priced for Mexico, especially during the Saturday parties where they seem to double in price even for hotel guests.
눇Great design with a beautiful beach bar/restaurant. Comfortable, clean rooms. Wonderful Saturday night party.
29 May 2017

Jade
Australia
6.3

“Over rated and disappointing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Ocean Front Bungalow
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Arrived for our honeymoon and had booked an Ocean Front room and were given a room with barely a view and other buildings in front of us. We asked to be moved and the staff did accomodate however we couldn't get the King bed we had requested. We were happy to compensate however at $350 a night I expected to get what I paid for. Friends of our we're staying at the same hotel and were told the hotel was overbooked and they had to be down graded. The bar staff are terrible. It is impossible to order drinks as they are too busy polishing glasses. Even down at the beach club we were ignored. We got the feeling that no one really had any idea about looking after guests at this hotel unless you were an beautiful 18 yr old bikini girl or a cashed up hipster. Also, we checked in on a Friday and were informed they would be a party on the Saturday and that as a guest we would get free entry. We had no idea that the 'party' was infact a all night electronic dance music event that went until 4am and the hotel was completely over run by raging party goers and loud music until all hours of the morning.
눇The general vibe around the hotel was good. The location in proximity to town is ok and a taxi was still required to go further down the beach road as its quite long. The rooms are basic but nice and the resort was clean and well kept.

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