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title: "Chiringuito Tulum vs Selina Tulum: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Selina Tulum. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Chiringuito Tulum or Selina Tulum in Tulum? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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# Chiringuito Tulum vs Selina Tulum

Both are in Tulum, 700 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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

- **Guest rating:** 9.8 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1280805/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:** 2 of 3

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

The short answer

## Pick Selina Tulum

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 700 m apart.

### Choose Chiringuito Tulum if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Choose Selina Tulum if you want

-   to walk to the sights

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

1.  Higher guest rating (9.8 vs 7.5) (+2.3)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

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

1.  690 m closer to the beach (2.2 km vs 2.9 km) (−690 m)
2.  680 m closer to the city centre (−680 m)
3.  Earlier check-in (3:00 vs 15:00) (−12h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Chiringuito Tulum | Selina Tulum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.8  (+2.3) | 7.5 |
| Location | 2.1 | 2.5  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 0.3 | 2.7  (+2.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.7) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.8  (+2.3) | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 46  (+41) |
| Rank in Tulum | top 20%  (+76%) | top 96% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.1 | 2.5  (+0.4) |
| Distance to the centre | 7.1 km | 6.4 km  (−680 m) |
| To the beach | 2.9 km | 2.2 km  (−690 m) |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 17 | 23  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 14 | – |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17  (+7) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 3:00  (−12h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

700 m apart

## Chiringuito Tulum or Selina Tulum: common questions

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

Selina Tulum leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Chiringuito Tulum is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Chiringuito 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?

Selina Tulum is closer: 6.4 km from the centre, against 7.1 km for Chiringuito Tulum.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Selina Tulum is 2.2 km from the nearest beach; Chiringuito Tulum is 2.9 km.

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

The two hotels are 700 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/chiringuito-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/
