Papaya Playa Project
Km 4.5 Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, RFC: PPL050616542, Tulum, Mexico
85 Rooms
Modern Design & Lively
Something of a throwback to the days when Tulum hadn’t yet filled up with luxury boutique hotels, the ultra-bohemian, ultra-sustainable Papaya Playa Project is nothing if not unique. It aims for a degree of immersion in nature that few local hotels can match, and, for the most part, it succeeds. But with a multitude of stylish alternatives in Tulum’s coastal resort zone, it’s worth knowing exactly what you’re getting into.
But if you’re after anything that can reasonably be described as luxury, you’ll need a casita or a villa. The former, with their treehouse-style construction and their spectacular rooftop plunge pools, are certainly unique. Meanwhile the Casita Lofts, with their peaked ceilings, feature plenty of lounge space as well as direct ocean views. And the villas truly enter into luxury-boutique territory; each one is unique, but all are spacious and full of character, and come with private pools.
The beach is idyllic, the diving, kiteboarding, and paddle boarding are excellent, but despite its natural splendor, it must be said that Papaya Playa Project is not a quiet place. Their monthly Full Moon Party fills the property with a festival-like atmosphere, and even during the moon’s other phases the vibe is more celebratory than contemplative. Service, too, is friendly but not exactly white-glove; again, low-maintenance travelers are the most likely to thrive.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Papaya Playa is located 75 miles from Cancun Airport (CUN). The drive takes about an hour and 40 minutes.
But if you’re after anything that can reasonably be described as luxury, you’ll need a casita or a villa. The former, with their treehouse-style construction and their spectacular rooftop plunge pools, are certainly unique. Meanwhile the Casita Lofts, with their peaked ceilings, feature plenty of lounge space as well as direct ocean views. And the villas truly enter into luxury-boutique territory; each one is unique, but all are spacious and full of character, and come with private pools.
The beach is idyllic, the diving, kiteboarding, and paddle boarding are excellent, but despite its natural splendor, it must be said that Papaya Playa Project is not a quiet place. Their monthly Full Moon Party fills the property with a festival-like atmosphere, and even during the moon’s other phases the vibe is more celebratory than contemplative. Service, too, is friendly but not exactly white-glove; again, low-maintenance travelers are the most likely to thrive.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Papaya Playa is located 75 miles from Cancun Airport (CUN). The drive takes about an hour and 40 minutes.
Location
Papaya Playa Project
Km 4.5 Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, RFC: PPL050616542, Tulum, Mexico
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Rooms & Rates
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Amenities & Services
- Free wi-fi
- Free parking
- Off street parking
- Bar
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Yoga
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- Concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Adjoining rooms
- Air conditioning
- Babysitting (on request)
- Garden
- Multi-lingual staff
- Library
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- Bikes available
- Shopping area nearby
- Cribs (subject to availability)
- Parking
- Swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Shuttle service
Need to Know
- Age 13 and older are considered adults.
- Extra beds are not available.
- Guests staying on weekends receive complimentary entrance to the hotel's celebrations.
Check in:
3 pm
Check out:
12 pm
Credit cards accepted
Sustainability Measures and Certifications
We ask every hotel in our selection how they are working to make a positive impact on the planet and in their community. This hotel has confirmed the following measures are in place.
Guest Rooms and Public Spaces
- Uses renewable energy
- Uses energy-efficient lighting
- Cleans with eco-friendly products
- Stocks eco-friendly shampoo and soap
- Gives guests the option to reuse linens and towels
- No single-use plastic straws
- No single-use plastic toiletries
- No single-use plastics
Dining
- Sources produce from local farms
- Creates seasonal menus from locally sourced produce
- Offers vegan menu options
- Reduces food waste
- Sources wine from organic and biodynamic vineyards
Community and Environment
- Purchases from locally owned businesses
- Hires locally with fair wages, benefits, and advancement
- Actively supports the needs of the local community
- Trains staff in sustainability best practices
- Trains staff in local cultural heritage
- Restores and protects natural ecosystems and wildlife
- Measures and reduces water waste
- Measures and reduces carbon emissions
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Check-in
Oct 6
Check-out
Oct 15
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