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title: "Kimpton Aluna Tulum vs Sunday Hotel Naala Tulum: which hotel is better?"
description: "Kimpton Aluna Tulum or Sunday Hotel Naala Tulum in Tulum? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-06
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# Kimpton Aluna Tulum vs Sunday Hotel Naala Tulum

Both are in Tulum, 520 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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:** 3 of 6

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

Hotel · ★★★½ · Tulum
## [Sunday Hotel Naala Tulum](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sunday-hotel-naala-tulum-tulum/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.9

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2157768/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. 520 m apart.

### Choose Kimpton Aluna Tulum if you want

-   a spa and wellness
-   free parking

### Choose Sunday Hotel Naala Tulum if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.1)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (17 / 8)
-   breakfast included

### Why is Kimpton Aluna Tulum better than Sunday Hotel Naala Tulum?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 3.5★) (+1★)
3.  Has free parking
4.  Has a gym

### Why is Sunday Hotel Naala Tulum better than Kimpton Aluna Tulum?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.1) (+0.7)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  520 m closer to public transport (−520 m)
4.  More guest reviews (58 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable (×5.8)
5.  9 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+9)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 46 vs 31) (+15)
7.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Kimpton Aluna Tulum | Sunday Hotel Naala Tulum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.8  (+0.7) |
| Location | 3.7 | 4.9  (+1.2) |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+2.5) | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 6.0  (+4.5) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 5.1  (+0.6) | 4.5 |
| Public transport | 2.5 | 5.3  (+2.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.7  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.8  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 58  (+48) |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 500 | – |
| Rank in Tulum | bottom 29% | top 14%  (+57%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.7 | 4.9  (+1.2) |
| Distance to Tulum centre | 1.6 km | 1.4 km  (−270 m) |
| To the beach | 1.5 km  (−190 m) | 1.7 km |
| To public transport | 1.5 km | 1.0 km  (−520 m) |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 17  (+9) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.3 km | 900 m  (−440 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★½  (+1★) | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 78 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 16  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| 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

520 m apart

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.

Sunday Hotel Naala Tulum: city centre: 690 m, nearest station Tren Maya Estación Tulum: 1.0 km, Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO): 22 km, beach: 1.7 km, 17 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Tulum

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

## Kimpton Aluna Tulum or Sunday Hotel Naala Tulum: common questions

### Which is better, Kimpton Aluna Tulum or Sunday Hotel Naala Tulum?

They are evenly matched. Kimpton Aluna Tulum is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness, beach access; Sunday Hotel Naala Tulum is stronger in guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Kimpton Aluna Tulum or Sunday Hotel Naala Tulum?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Sunday Hotel Naala Tulum is closer: 1.4 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; Sunday Hotel Naala Tulum is 1.7 km.

### How far apart are Kimpton Aluna Tulum and Sunday Hotel Naala Tulum?

The two hotels are 520 m 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/kimpton-aluna-tulum-tulum-vs-sunday-hotel-naala-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/