Hotel Ma'xanab Tulum vs Shibari Tulum
Both are in Tulum, 880 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Tulum
Hotel Ma'xanab Tulum
- Guest rating
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★★Tulum
Shibari Tulum
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick Hotel Ma'xanab Tulum
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 880 m apart.
Choose Hotel Ma'xanab Tulum if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Shibari Tulum if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Hotel Ma'xanab Tulum better than Shibari Tulum?
- 1820 m closer to the beach (120 m vs 950 m)−820 m
- 2770 m closer to the area centre−770 m
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 64 rooms)−63
Why is Shibari Tulum better than Hotel Ma'xanab Tulum?
- 1More guest reviews (62 vs 1), so the rating is more reliable×62
- 221 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+21
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 52 vs 42)+10
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 56 more listed amenities (20 vs 14)+6
- 6Has a gym
- 7A larger hotel with more facilities (64 vs 1 rooms)×64.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Ma'xanab Tulum vs Shibari Tulum: which hotel is better? | Hotel Ma'xanab Tulum | Shibari Tulum |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 8.9 |
| Location | 6.2 +2.4 | 3.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 7.5 +2.5 |
| Families | 2.0 +1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | 7.0 +2.5 |
| Beach access | 9.9 +2.8 | 7.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.7 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 10.0 +1.1 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 1 | 62 +61 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 +0.3 | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | 333 | 398 +65 |
| Rank in Tulum | top 48% | top 3% +45% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.2 +2.4 | 3.8 |
| Distance to Tulum centre | 5.4 km −770 m | 6.2 km |
| To the beach | 120 m −820 m | 950 m |
| To the airport | 22 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 20 | 41 +21 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 64 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 20 +6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| 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
880 m apart
Hotel Ma'xanab Tulum or Shibari Tulum: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Ma'xanab Tulum or Shibari Tulum?
Hotel Ma'xanab Tulum leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, families, beach access. Shibari Tulum is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Ma'xanab Tulum or Shibari 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 Ma'xanab Tulum is closer: 5.4 km from the centre, against 6.2 km for Shibari Tulum.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Ma'xanab Tulum is 120 m from the nearest beach; Shibari Tulum is 950 m.
How far apart are Hotel Ma'xanab Tulum and Shibari Tulum?
The two hotels are 880 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