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 $165 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 – Great location - show map

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October 10, 2016

-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

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, United States of America

The atmosphere and friendliness of the staff were absolutely superb! Everything was great, especially their casitas were beautiful decorated and made me feel like I was a princess!

Michele, United States of America

Excellent location and the hotel is so charming. We had a great time at PPP <3

Laura, United States of America

We upgraded our accommodation as we didn't like the small bungalows at all - very poky and dark, we liked the more modern one with small pool on roof. You should check the electrics going up the stairs. My daughter and granddaughter got an electric shock from light - I meant to tell you when we checked out.

Nicky, United Kingdom

Clean roloms, drinking,water in the room. Great small pools outside. Very nice restaurant-area. Very good location, nearby the arceological site and Tulum town.

Anna, Sweden

Great beach club set up. Laid back fun vibe. Yoga classes were excellent

Loving, United Kingdom

Best breakfast buffet I've ever had. Incredible property. Peaceful, well designed.

Jordon, United States of America

The fact the rooms were little huts and it was quit private, close to the beach.

Miranda, Australia

Staff responded quickly to give us an upgraded room to accomodate our friend who had mobility issues. Everyone was very friendly and helpful

Willa, United States of America

Great location!

8.4

One of our top picks in Tulum.

This property is a 9-minute 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 2,950 feet 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' favorite part of Tulum, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the top-rated area in Tulum, this property has an excellent location score of 8.4!

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	Casita Oceanfront 1 king 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, Linens, Entire unit located on ground floor Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Casita Jungle Experience with Private ocean view pool 1 king 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, Linens, Toilet paper Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Ocean Front Bungalow 1 full 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, Linens Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
× 6	Family Room (6 people) 2 full beds and 1 king 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, Linens, Toilet paper Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Casita Oceanfront with Private pool 1 king 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, Linens, Toilet paper Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bungalow with Partial Sea View 1 full 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, Linens Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bungalow with Jungle View - Two beds 2 full 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, Linens, Toilet paper Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Family Room (4 People) 2 full 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, Safe, Air conditioning, Balcony, Toilet, Bathroom, Mosquito net, Sea view, Terrace, Towels, Linens Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bungalow with Partial Sea View with two beds 2 full 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, Linens Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Casita Jungle Experience 1 king 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, Linens Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Ocean Front Bungalow with two beds 2 full 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, Linens, Toilet paper Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bungalow with Jungle View 1 full 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, Linens, Toilet paper Recently booked! 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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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

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Cozumel Airport 41.9 miles

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June 23, 2017

Bo
United Kingdom
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
June 21, 2017

David
United States of America
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 from a mobile device
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.
June 1, 2017

Iryna
United States of America
10

“Unforgettable time in paradise”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Ocean Front Bungalow
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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 :))
May 31, 2017

Chelsea
United States of America
5.4

Fair
- • Couple
- • Ocean Front Bungalow
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
May 31, 2017

Anonymous
United States of America
7.5

“Overall a lovely hotel . Friendly staff , beautiful location , eco friendly”
- • Family with young children
- • Casita Jungle Experience
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
May 30, 2017

Anonymous
United States of America
9.2

“The place to be in Tulum!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bungalow with Jungle View - Two beds
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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.
May 29, 2017

Jade
Australia
6.3

“Over rated and disappointing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Ocean Front Bungalow
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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.
May 29, 2017

Daniel
Mexico
4.6

“Way overpriced, would be OK if it costed at least three times less.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Casita Oceanfront with Private pool
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Staff is not attentive, food is really bad, overall value for money is really bad. You don't get a mini bar in your room, you don't get room service, no WiFi. Also, we checked in late at night so we didn't get a tour or even an idea or map of the property. They try to make it like a luxury beach accommodation (and charge that way) but it is nowhere near that.
눇Location is good and the rooms are very nice.
May 27, 2017

Michele
United States of America
9.6

“Wonderful time! The staff and accommodations make you feel like your at home in a tropical oasis!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bungalow with Jungle View
- • Stayed 5 nights
눉Breakfast was so so, and the dinner menu could use a little more variety.
눇The atmosphere and friendliness of the staff were absolutely superb! Everything was great, especially their casitas were beautiful decorated and made me feel like I was a princess!
May 25, 2017

Pia
Sweden
7.1

“Nice place close to the beach”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow with Jungle View
- • Stayed 5 nights
눉Why are there no hangers in the room on the walls?
눇Super nice staff!
May 24, 2017

Laura
United Kingdom
10

“Really beautiful and relaxing place. Highly recommend.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow with Jungle View
- • Stayed 4 nights
눇Food is fantastic
May 19, 2017

Laura
United States of America
7.5

“Loved PPP!! Can't wait to go back”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bungalow with Jungle View
- • Stayed 5 nights
눉The music...The lounge music all day was a bit annoying. I wish they play different styles of music
눇Excellent location and the hotel is so charming. We had a great time at PPP <3
May 18, 2017

Nicky
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Ocean Front Bungalow with two beds
- • Stayed 4 nights
눇We upgraded our accommodation as we didn't like the small bungalows at all - very poky and dark, we liked the more modern one with small pool on roof. You should check the electrics going up the stairs. My daughter and granddaughter got an electric shock from light - I meant to tell you when we checked out.
May 16, 2017

Anonymous
France

1 helpful vote
4.6

“No good value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow with Jungle View
- • Stayed 9 nights
눉No customer service at all. Someone stole one of our swimsuit and the staff did not care and did nothing to help us find it. The staff at the beach was always asking for their tip. Quite annoying. Also, we had to change room 4 times during our 10 days stay. This was not nice especially when you expect to relax during your holidays. The quality of the rooms are very different and I would really NOT advised you to book the jungle experience one : very dark, lot of mosquitos and no comfort.
눇Nice location on a big private beach.
May 14, 2017

Joseph
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow with Jungle View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Food and drinks were great

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