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title: "Irie Tulum vs Kimpton Aluna Tulum: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Kimpton Aluna Tulum. It leads in 2 of 6 categories. Irie Tulum or Kimpton Aluna Tulum in Tulum? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Irie Tulum vs Kimpton Aluna Tulum

Both are in Tulum, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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:** 1 of 6

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

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Tulum
## [Kimpton Aluna Tulum](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kimpton-aluna-tulum-tulum/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1727178/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Kimpton Aluna Tulum

It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose Irie Tulum if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Kimpton Aluna Tulum if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Irie Tulum better than Kimpton Aluna Tulum?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.1) (+0.6)
2.  5 more listed amenities (18 vs 13) (+5)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (26 vs 78 rooms) (−52)

### Why is Kimpton Aluna Tulum better than Irie Tulum?

1.  980 m closer to the beach (1.5 km vs 2.5 km) (−980 m)
2.  Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★) (+0.5★)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 31 vs 15) (+16)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
5.  A larger hotel with more facilities (78 vs 26 rooms) (×3.0)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Irie Tulum | Kimpton Aluna Tulum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.6) | 8.1 |
| Location | 2.9 | 3.7  (+0.8) |
| Facilities | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Beach access | 1.8 | 5.1  (+3.3) |
| Public transport | – | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.2) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.6) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 16  (+6) | 10 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5  (+0.2) |
| Google reviews | 224 | 500  (+276) |
| Rank in Tulum | top 41%  (+32%) | top 73% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.9 | 3.7  (+0.8) |
| Distance to Tulum centre | 1.9 km | 1.6 km  (−290 m) |
| To the beach | 2.5 km | 1.5 km  (−980 m) |
| To public transport | – | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 21 km  (−1.1 km) | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 8  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 26 | 78 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18  (+5) | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.3 km apart

## Irie Tulum or Kimpton Aluna Tulum: common questions

### Which is better, Irie Tulum or Kimpton Aluna Tulum?

Kimpton Aluna Tulum leads in 2 of 6 categories, including location, beach access. Irie Tulum is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Irie Tulum or Kimpton Aluna Tulum?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Kimpton Aluna Tulum is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for Irie Tulum.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Kimpton Aluna Tulum is 1.5 km from the nearest beach; Irie Tulum is 2.5 km.

### How far apart are Irie Tulum and Kimpton Aluna Tulum?

The two hotels are 1.3 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/irie-tulum-tulum-vs-kimpton-aluna-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/