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title: "La Valise Tulum vs Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "La Valise Tulum or Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel in Tulum? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/la-valise-tulum-tulum-vs-playa-canek-beachfront-eco-hotel-tulum/
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retrieved: 2026-11-07
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# La Valise Tulum vs Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel

Both are in Tulum, 340 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★½
## [La Valise Tulum](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/la-valise-tulum-tulum/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1747893/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★
## [Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/playa-canek-beachfront-eco-hotel-tulum/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1964025/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 340 m apart.

### Choose La Valise Tulum if you want

-   free parking

### Why is La Valise Tulum better than Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel?

1.  Has a private beach
2.  Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★) (+0.5★)
3.  Has free parking
4.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel better than La Valise Tulum?

1.  Earlier check-in (8:00 vs 15:00) (−7h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | La Valise Tulum | Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | – |
| Location | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+1.7) | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | 5.5  (+1.0) |
| Beach access | 1.7 | 2.9  (+1.2) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | – |
| Number of reviews | 7  (+5) | 2 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5  (+0.5) | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | 122 | 280  (+158) |
| Rank in Tulum | bottom 45% | bottom 49%  (+4%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.2 | 2.5  (+0.3) |
| Distance to the centre | 6.7 km | 6.4 km  (−320 m) |
| To the beach | 2.5 km | 2.2 km  (−330 m) |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 18 | 22  (+4) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★½  (+0.5★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 22 | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 8:00  (−7h) |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private beach | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| 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

340 m apart

La Valise Tulum: city centre: 6.7 km, Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO): 21 km, beach: 2.5 km, 18 places to eat within 500 m.

Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel: city centre: 6.4 km, Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO): 21 km, beach: 2.2 km, 22 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Tulum

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

## La Valise Tulum or Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, La Valise Tulum or Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel?

Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including spa & wellness, beach access. La Valise Tulum is stronger in facilities.

### Which is cheaper, La Valise Tulum or Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel is closer: 6.4 km from the centre, against 6.7 km for La Valise Tulum.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel is 2.2 km from the nearest beach; La Valise Tulum is 2.5 km.

### How far apart are La Valise Tulum and Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel?

The two hotels are 340 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/la-valise-tulum-tulum-vs-playa-canek-beachfront-eco-hotel-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/