Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

4.0 star property

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Casa Arena | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Km 4.5 Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, Tulum, QROO, 77780
  • Place, Tulum Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Paraiso
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Tulum Mayan Ruins
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Casa Viento)

  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 King Beds and 1 Double Bed

Room, Private Pool (Casita Jungle, Ground Pool)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Private Pool, Ocean View (Casita, Rooftop Pool)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Private Pool (Casita Jungle, Rooftop Pool)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Casa Coco)

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 King Beds

Room (Casa Arena)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

Room, Private Pool, Ocean View (Casita, Ground Pool)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Ocean View (Casita)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Casa Palapa)

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 King Beds

Room (Casa Palma)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

Loft, Private Pool, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Spend the day catching some rays at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels's private white sand beach, relaxing by one of the hotel's 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa.
Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels offers 87 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Spa Papaya Playa has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and facials. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels, you're just a quick walk from Tulum National Park. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a beach bar and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with massages or facials at Spa Papaya Playa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, volleyball and bicycles to rent
  • 9 minutes by foot from Tulum National Park and a 4-minute drive from Tulum Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with complimentary cabanas, free beach club on site, and umbrellas. At Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels, you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Tulum hotel.

Guests are served a free local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to noon.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free beach club
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 009-007-001572/2025
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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