Eterna Tulum vs Una Vida
Both are in Tulum, 770 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Colonia Palmas Privadas
Eterna Tulum
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Hotel★★★★★Colonia Palmas Privadas
Una Vida
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 4.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick Eterna Tulum
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 770 m apart.
Choose Eterna Tulum if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- free parking
Choose Una Vida if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Eterna Tulum better than Una Vida?
- 135 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+35
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 40)+18
- 3Has free parking
- 48 more listed amenities (18 vs 10)+8
Why is Una Vida better than Eterna Tulum?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2)+0.4
- 2Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 3.5★)+1★
- 3Allows pets
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Eterna Tulum vs Una Vida: which hotel is better? | Eterna Tulum | Una Vida |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6 +0.4 |
| Location | 4.7 +0.7 | 4.0 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +4.2 | 2.5 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 +1.0 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.5 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 17 | 21 +4 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | 4.5/5 +0.3 |
| Google reviews | 86 | 338 +252 |
| Rank in Tulum | top 73% | top 45% +28% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 +0.7 | 4.0 |
| Distance to Colonia Palmas Privadas centre | 1.2 km −240 m | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 43 +35 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 24 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18 +8 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
770 m apart
Eterna Tulum or Una Vida: common questions
Which is better, Eterna Tulum or Una Vida?
Eterna Tulum leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Una Vida is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Eterna Tulum or Una Vida?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Eterna Tulum is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for Una Vida.
How far apart are Eterna Tulum and Una Vida?
The two hotels are 770 m apart in a straight line.
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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