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title: "Hotel Los Arrecifes Tulum vs Posada del Sol Tulum: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Los Arrecifes Tulum or Posada del Sol Tulum in Tulum? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-31
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# Hotel Los Arrecifes Tulum vs Posada del Sol Tulum

Both are in Tulum, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★
## [Hotel Los Arrecifes Tulum](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-los-arrecifes-tulum-tulum/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Location score:** 5.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1596434/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★
## [Posada del Sol Tulum](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/posada-del-sol-tulum-tulum/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.2 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1971197/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 2.3 km apart.

### Choose Hotel Los Arrecifes Tulum if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.7 / 7.2)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (30 / 11)
-   breakfast included
-   free parking

### Choose Posada del Sol Tulum if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.8 km / 4.8 km)

### Why is Hotel Los Arrecifes Tulum better than Posada del Sol Tulum?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  19 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+19)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 48 vs 35) (+13)
4.  Offers an airport transfer
5.  Has free parking
6.  Has an on-site restaurant
7.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Posada del Sol Tulum better than Hotel Los Arrecifes Tulum?

1.  1.9 km closer to the city centre (−1.9 km)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Los Arrecifes Tulum | Posada del Sol Tulum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 7.2 |
| Location | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Facilities | 5.8  (+3.3) | 2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.5) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | – | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 3 | 14  (+11) |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 145 | – |
| Rank in Tulum | top 26%  (+64%) | bottom 10% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.8 km | 2.8 km  (−1.9 km) |
| To the beach | 510 m | 570 m |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 30  (+19) | 11 |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 13 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

2.3 km apart

Hotel Los Arrecifes Tulum: city centre: 4.8 km, Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO): 22 km, beach: 510 m, 30 places to eat within 500 m.

Posada del Sol Tulum: city centre: 2.8 km, Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO): 22 km, beach: 570 m, 11 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Tulum

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

## Hotel Los Arrecifes Tulum or Posada del Sol Tulum: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Los Arrecifes Tulum or Posada del Sol Tulum?

Hotel Los Arrecifes Tulum leads in 1 of 4 categories, including facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Los Arrecifes Tulum or Posada del Sol Tulum?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Posada del Sol Tulum is closer: 2.8 km from the centre, against 4.8 km for Hotel Los Arrecifes Tulum.

### How far apart are Hotel Los Arrecifes Tulum and Posada del Sol Tulum?

The two hotels are 2.3 km 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/hotel-los-arrecifes-tulum-tulum-vs-posada-del-sol-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/