Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, A Member Of Design Hotels
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Boutique beachfront eco-resort on 900-meter private beach in Tulum
Accommodation
Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, A Member Of Design Hotels, offers casitas and villas with high ceilings, private bathrooms, and natural light. Some units include private plunge pools and sea views, while others overlook tropical gardens. The rooms feature open-air showers, and certain suites have rooftop pools with Caribbean vistas.
Wellness & Spa
The on-site spa specializes in traditional Mayan Shaman therapies and holistic healing. Daily yoga classes and sound healing workshops are part of the wellness program. Spa facilities include a solarium, spa lounge, and outdoor swimming pool.
Dining & Entertainment
The hotel restaurant serves locally sourced organic ingredients with a focus on Mexican cuisine. Saturday night events feature international DJs and live music at the beach bar, and a monthly full-moon party draws visitors from across Tulum. A coffee house on site offers fresh drinks, and breakfast can be delivered to the room.
Location & Activities
Papaya Playa Project is situated on a 900-meter stretch of private beach on the Mayan Riviera. The Tulum ruins are only 1 km from the hotel, and cenote swimming holes are nearby. Guests can arrange car hire, bike tours, or shuttle service, and the hotel offers free on-site parking.
Sustainability & Design
The resort integrates ancient Mayan architecture with contemporary design, built around existing trees to minimize jungle clearing. A lifetime commitment to preserving the original ecosystem guides all construction and operations. Art installations and temporary galleries are placed throughout the grounds, promoting cultural connection.
- Location: 1 km from Tulum ruins
- Accommodation: Casitas and villas with private plunge pools
- Beach: 900-meter private beachfront
- Wellness: Spa with Mayan Shaman therapies
- Entertainment: Saturday night parties and monthly full-moon events
- Dining: Organic locally sourced restaurant and coffee house
- Sustainability: Eco-friendly building and jungle preservation
Licence number: 009-007-001572/2025
Rooms and availability
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Max:10 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 Single bed1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Outdoor swimming pool
Massage
Solarium
Spa & wellness centre
Sports & Fitness
- Yoga class
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Massage
Room view
- Garden view
- Ocean view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Essential information about Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, A Member Of Design Hotels
| 💵 Lowest room price | 270 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 3.8 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 65.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Aeropuerto de Playa del Carmen, PCM |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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