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title: "KAHATSA' boutique hotel vs Kimpton Aluna Tulum: which hotel is better?"
description: "KAHATSA' boutique hotel or Kimpton Aluna Tulum in Tulum? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kahatsa-boutique-hotel-tulum-vs-kimpton-aluna-tulum-tulum/
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retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# KAHATSA' boutique hotel vs Kimpton Aluna Tulum

Both are in Tulum, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Tulum
## [KAHATSA' boutique hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kahatsa-boutique-hotel-tulum/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1713795/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★½ · 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

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose KAHATSA' boutique hotel if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (44 / 8)
-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 32 / 78)

### Choose Kimpton Aluna Tulum if you want

-   to walk to the sights (540 m / 1.0 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 78 / 32)

### Why is KAHATSA' boutique hotel better than Kimpton Aluna Tulum?

1.  530 m closer to the area centre (−530 m)
2.  1.0 km closer to public transport (−1.0 km)
3.  Includes free breakfast
4.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★) (+0.5★)
5.  36 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+36)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 62 vs 31) (+31)
7.  Offers an airport transfer

### Why is Kimpton Aluna Tulum better than KAHATSA' boutique hotel?

1.  Has a gym
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | KAHATSA' boutique hotel | Kimpton Aluna Tulum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Location | 6.5  (+2.8) | 3.7 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | 6.0  (+1.5) |
| Beach access | 3.1 | 5.1  (+2.0) |
| Public transport | 8.0  (+5.5) | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.1  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 10  (+4) |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | 84 | 500  (+416) |
| Rank in Tulum | bottom 29% | bottom 29% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.5  (+2.8) | 3.7 |
| Distance to Tulum centre | 1.1 km  (−530 m) | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 2.1 km | 1.5 km  (−610 m) |
| To public transport | 530 m  (−1.0 km) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 44  (+36) | 8 |
| To the nearest food shop | 440 m  (−900 m) | 1.3 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 6  (+4) | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2  (+2) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★★½ |
| Rooms | 32 | 78 |
| Listed amenities | 17  (+4) | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| 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

1.1 km apart

KAHATSA' boutique hotel: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station Tren Maya Estación Tulum: 530 m, Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO): 22 km, beach: 2.1 km, 44 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Kimpton Aluna Tulum: city centre: 540 m, nearest station Tren Maya Estación Tulum: 1.5 km, Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO): 22 km, beach: 1.5 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Tulum

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

## KAHATSA' boutique hotel or Kimpton Aluna Tulum: common questions

### Which is better, KAHATSA' boutique hotel or Kimpton Aluna Tulum?

They are evenly matched. KAHATSA' boutique hotel is stronger in location, public transport; Kimpton Aluna Tulum is stronger in spa & wellness, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, KAHATSA' boutique hotel 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?

KAHATSA' boutique hotel is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Kimpton Aluna Tulum.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Kimpton Aluna Tulum is 1.5 km from the nearest beach; KAHATSA' boutique hotel is 2.1 km.

### How far apart are KAHATSA' boutique hotel and Kimpton Aluna Tulum?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/kahatsa-boutique-hotel-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/