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title: "Alaya Tulum vs Selina Tulum: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Alaya Tulum. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Alaya Tulum or Selina Tulum in Tulum? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# Alaya Tulum vs Selina Tulum

Both are in Tulum, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Tulum
## [Alaya Tulum](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/alaya-tulum-tulum/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1110699/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Tulum
## [Selina Tulum](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/selina-tulum-tulum/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2072923/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Alaya Tulum

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 160 m apart.

### Choose Alaya Tulum if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Alaya Tulum better than Selina Tulum?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.5) (+1.7)
2.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★) (+0.5★)

### Why is Selina Tulum better than Alaya Tulum?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Alaya Tulum | Selina Tulum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+1.7) | 7.5 |
| Location | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 3.2  (+0.5) | 2.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.8) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+1.7) | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 46  (+33) |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 339 | – |
| Rank in Tulum | top 15%  (+81%) | top 96% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.7  (+0.2) | 2.5 |
| Distance to Tulum centre | 7.2 km  (−160 m) | 7.4 km |
| To the beach | 2.1 km  (−150 m) | 2.2 km |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 29  (+6) | 23 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 10  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 3:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

160 m apart

## Alaya Tulum or Selina Tulum: common questions

### Which is better, Alaya Tulum or Selina Tulum?

Alaya Tulum leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Alaya Tulum or Selina Tulum?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Alaya Tulum is closer: 7.2 km from the centre, against 7.4 km for Selina Tulum.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Alaya Tulum is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; Selina Tulum is 2.2 km.

### How far apart are Alaya Tulum and Selina Tulum?

The two hotels are 160 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/alaya-tulum-tulum-vs-selina-tulum-tulum/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/