Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels | Hotel in Tulum

| 8.0 (375 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Zona Hotelera Hotel | Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel in Zona Hotelera, Tulum

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 safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Eco Friendly
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Bed sheets
  • Safe
  • Individually furnished
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Recycling
  • Individually decorated
  • Composting
Breakfast
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Room service available
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–noon
Parking
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Extended parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Accessibility
  • This property does not have elevators
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 stairs to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Accessible airport shuttle
Activities
  • Ecotours
  • Kayaking
  • Theme parks
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Health/beauty spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Golf lessons
  • Golfing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Beach volleyball
  • Full-service spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Free beach club
  • Nightclub
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Evening entertainment
  • Beach yoga
General
  • Meeting rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • French
  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Beach towels
Guest Services
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
Spa
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Spa open daily
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Facials

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 pm; check-in end time: anytime contactless check-in available early check-in is available for a fee early check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged check-out before noon contactless check-out available express check-out available late check-out subject to availability
Child Policy
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. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
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) the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
No pets or service animals allowed

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 minimum spring break check-in age is 18 years old noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed property registration number 009-007-001572/2025 safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Eyal
Jan 13, 2026 10:22:16 AM
Review Score:   4
Summary: Really bad customer service
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Room, Ocean View (Casita)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room, Ocean View (Casita)

General

Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Room (Casa Palma)
Room Size: m2
4 King Beds
Room (Casa Palma)

General

Bed count minimum 4, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count maximum 4
Room (Casa Coco)
Room Size: m2
5 King Beds
Room (Casa Coco)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Bed count minimum 5, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count maximum 5
Room (Casa Arena)
Room Size: m2
4 King Beds
Room (Casa Arena)

General

Bed count minimum 4, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count maximum 4
Loft, Private Pool, Ocean View
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Loft, Private Pool, Ocean View

General

Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Private pool, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room, Private Pool, Ocean View (Casita, Ground Pool)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room, Private Pool, Ocean View (Casita, Ground Pool)

General

Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Room, Private Pool (Casita Jungle, Ground Pool)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room, Private Pool (Casita Jungle, Ground Pool)

General

Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room, Private Pool, Ocean View (Casita, Rooftop Pool)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room, Private Pool, Ocean View (Casita, Rooftop Pool)

General

Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room, Private Pool (Casita Jungle, Rooftop Pool)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room, Private Pool (Casita Jungle, Rooftop Pool)

General

Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Private pool, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room (Casa Palapa)
Room Size: m2
5 King Beds
Room (Casa Palapa)

General

Bed count minimum 5, Bed count maximum 5, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room (Casa Viento)
Room Size: m2
5 King Beds and Double Bed
Room (Casa Viento)

General

Bed count minimum 5, Bed count maximum 5, Number of bathrooms - 1
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