---
title: "Hotel Boutique K’uyen vs Irie Tulum: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. Hotel Boutique K’uyen or Irie Tulum in Tulum? Compare guest ratings, location…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-boutique-k-uyen-tulum-vs-irie-tulum-tulum/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-21
---

# Hotel Boutique K’uyen vs Irie Tulum

Both are in Tulum, 810 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Tulum
## [Hotel Boutique K’uyen](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-boutique-k-uyen-tulum/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1569032/agoda/?lang=en)

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

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.9

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1667403/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 810 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Boutique K’uyen if you want

-   to walk to the sights (240 m / 1.1 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (15 / 2)

### Why is Hotel Boutique K’uyen better than Irie Tulum?

1.  600 m closer to the area centre (−600 m)
2.  13 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+13)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 39 vs 15) (+24)

### Why is Irie Tulum better than Hotel Boutique K’uyen?

1.  Has a gym
2.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Boutique K’uyen | Irie Tulum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Location | 4.2  (+1.3) | 2.9 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 8.3  (+2.5) |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | 6.0  (+0.5) |
| Beach access | 3.0  (+1.2) | 1.8 |
| Public transport | 1.2 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.7  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 19  (+3) | 16 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 224 |
| Rank in Tulum | top 40% | top 32%  (+8%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.2  (+1.3) | 2.9 |
| Distance to Tulum centre | 1.3 km  (−600 m) | 1.9 km |
| To the beach | 2.1 km  (−370 m) | 2.5 km |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | – |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15  (+13) | 2 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.3 km  (−670 m) | 2.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 23 | 26 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 | 2022  (+1y) |
| Listed amenities | 18 | 21  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

810 m apart

Hotel Boutique K’uyen: city centre: 240 m, nearest station Tren Maya Estación Tulum: 1.8 km, Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO): 21 km, beach: 2.1 km, 15 places to eat within 500 m.

Irie Tulum: city centre: 1.1 km, Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO): 21 km, beach: 2.5 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Tulum

[Tulum weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/mexico/quintana-roo/tulum/weather)

## Hotel Boutique K’uyen or Irie Tulum: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Boutique K’uyen or Irie Tulum?

They are evenly matched. Hotel Boutique K’uyen is stronger in location, beach access; Irie Tulum is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Boutique K’uyen or Irie Tulum?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Boutique K’uyen is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for Irie Tulum.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Hotel Boutique K’uyen is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; Irie Tulum is 2.5 km.

### How far apart are Hotel Boutique K’uyen and Irie Tulum?

The two hotels are 810 m apart in a straight line.

## More match-ups

-   [Hotel Boutique K’uyen vs Secrets Tulum Resort and Beach Club - All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-boutique-k-uyen-tulum-vs-secrets-tulum-resort-and-beach-club-all-inclusive-adults-only-tulum/)
-   [Hotel Boutique K’uyen vs Kimpton Aluna Tulum](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-boutique-k-uyen-tulum-vs-kimpton-aluna-tulum-tulum/)
-   [Hotel Boutique K’uyen vs Motto by Hilton Tulum](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-boutique-k-uyen-tulum-vs-motto-by-hilton-tulum-tulum/)
-   [Irie Tulum vs Kan Hotel Tulum & Beach Clubs](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/irie-tulum-tulum-vs-kan-hotel-tulum-beach-clubs-tulum/)
-   [Irie Tulum vs Secrets Tulum Resort and Beach Club - All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/irie-tulum-tulum-vs-secrets-tulum-resort-and-beach-club-all-inclusive-adults-only-tulum/)
-   [Irie Tulum vs The Waves Tulum](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/irie-tulum-tulum-vs-the-waves-tulum-tulum/)

## 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/)

---
Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-boutique-k-uyen-tulum-vs-irie-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/