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 $215 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.4

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Papaya Playa Project

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October 10, 2016

This was place is great. We had such a good time. The whole hotel has been made with huge passion it appears. The beach / food / staff is magnificent. The Cabanas are very basic as shown in the pictures we if you don't like staying in such Cabanas then don't go there we loved it. It's much more interesting than your standard hotel room.

Andreas, Germany

the staff and service was incredible! totally accomodating every need. the hotel and environment is hip and a great place to hang out.

Michele, United States of America

If Safety is a concern, Tulum and Papaya Playa is your spot. Gated and must have id to walk inside. Amazing Food. Amazing breakfast. Air conditioning works well. Beaches beautiful. Staff was exceptional. If you are looking for all inclusive, not your place. More for romance, yoga lovers and friends. I did see some families there and they looked happy, too. Exquisite design on hotel area.

Machel, United States of America

Papaya Playa Project is marketed as barefoot luxury which is incorrect. It is simply barefoot without the luxury. It is on par with a hostel but with Manhattan prices.

World, United States of America

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

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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 8.7 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 8.5!

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	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 Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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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 Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / 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 Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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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 Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	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 Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / 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 Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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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 Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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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 Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / 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 Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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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 Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / 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 Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / 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 Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / 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
Xel Ha 12.8 miles
Xcacel-Xcacelito 14 miles

Closest Airports

Cozumel Airport 41.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

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

Jannette

United States of America

“THE STAFF AND OVERALL FEELING WAS EXCELLENT WE FELT LIKE PART OF THE FAMILY. THE DRINKS WERE PREPARED PERFECTLY. WHEN I GOT SICK I WAS TAKEN CARE VERY PROFFESSIONALLY I FELT SAFE THERE ALWAYS. THE VIEW FROM OUR ROOM WAS POST CARD PERFECT, EVERY MORNING WHEN I OPENED MY EYES THE WAY THE SUN WAS RISING AND SHINING ON THE OCEAN LOOKING OUT MY WINDOW WILL BE SOMETHING I WILL NEVER FORGET.”

Darcy

United States of America

“Close to the beach Staff were friendly”

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Pets are not allowed.

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October 16, 2017

Andreas
Germany
9.6

“Great time”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow with Jungle View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇This was place is great. We had such a good time. The whole hotel has been made with huge passion it appears. The beach / food / staff is magnificent. The Cabanas are very basic as shown in the pictures we if you don't like staying in such Cabanas then don't go there we loved it. It's much more interesting than your standard hotel room.
October 12, 2017

Anonymous
Mexico
7.5

“awesome full moon party!”
- • Group of friends
- • Bungalow with Jungle View
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉music sound predomine in the environment
눇the hotel its incredible if you are looking party 24 hr on weekend in the week is very relaxing
September 27, 2017

Anonymous
United States of America
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Casita Oceanfront
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Saturday night party goes until 3am with loud music. Other nights the music was softer.
눇The staff at the front desk were especially helpful but all the staff were great.
September 24, 2017

Michele
United States of America
10

“amazing hotel, can't wait to go back”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Ocean Front Bungalow
- • Stayed 5 nights
눇the staff and service was incredible! totally accomodating every need. the hotel and environment is hip and a great place to hang out.
September 14, 2017

Machel
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow with Jungle View
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Wifi works well around reception desk, dinner tables and lounging area. If you are expecting wi-fi in room, make sure you request a room closer to lobby area. If too far, wi-fi does not work. But honestly, this is why you go to place like this, because it's remote!
눇If Safety is a concern, Tulum and Papaya Playa is your spot. Gated and must have id to walk inside. Amazing Food. Amazing breakfast. Air conditioning works well. Beaches beautiful. Staff was exceptional. If you are looking for all inclusive, not your place. More for romance, yoga lovers and friends. I did see some families there and they looked happy, too. Exquisite design on hotel area.
September 5, 2017

World
United States of America
3.8

“More hostel than a luxury hotel. Grossly overpriced.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow with Jungle View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Front desk staff were not friendly or helpful. Food was awful and grossly overpriced. The rooms were extremely basic and the mattress was as hard as a rock.
눇Papaya Playa Project is marketed as barefoot luxury which is incorrect. It is simply barefoot without the luxury. It is on par with a hostel but with Manhattan prices.
August 14, 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
August 14, 2017

Samuel
Switzerland
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Ocean Front Bungalow with two beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
July 11, 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!
June 28, 2017

Michele
United States of America
10

“Beautiful energetic paradise”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Ocean Front Bungalow
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Late night party goers on the weekend that were too pound.
눇Loved the people and staff. Room was the bomb!
June 28, 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.
June 26, 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.
June 23, 2017

Nicole
Australia
10

“Pure magic”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bungalow with Jungle View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
June 23, 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
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.

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