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title: "Motto by Hilton Tulum vs Selina Tulum Downtown: which hotel is better?"
description: "Motto by Hilton Tulum or Selina Tulum Downtown in Tulum? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Motto by Hilton Tulum vs Selina Tulum Downtown

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

Hotel · ★★★ · Tulum
## [Motto by Hilton Tulum](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/motto-by-hilton-tulum-tulum/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.8

- **Score by category:** 4 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1867763/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Tulum
## [Selina Tulum Downtown](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/selina-tulum-downtown-tulum/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.0 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2072924/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Motto by Hilton Tulum

It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Motto by Hilton Tulum if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 7.0)
-   to walk to the sights (670 m / 1.3 km)
-   free parking

### Choose Selina Tulum Downtown if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (79 / 11)

### Why is Motto by Hilton Tulum better than Selina Tulum Downtown?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.0) (+2.0)
2.  Has free parking
3.  Has a gym
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Selina Tulum Downtown better than Motto by Hilton Tulum?

1.  530 m closer to the area centre (−530 m)
2.  890 m closer to public transport (−890 m)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
4.  68 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+68)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 70 vs 35) (+35)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Motto by Hilton Tulum | Selina Tulum Downtown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+2.0) | 7.0 |
| Location | 3.8 | 7.1  (+3.3) |
| Facilities | 5.0  (+1.7) | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0  (+1.5) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 5.2  (+2.9) | 2.3 |
| Public transport | 4.1 | 8.9  (+4.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.6) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+2.0) | 7.0 |
| Number of reviews | 24  (+15) | 9 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5  (+0.1) |
| Google reviews | 422  (+105) | 317 |
| Rank in Tulum | top 10%  (+77%) | bottom 13% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.8 | 7.1  (+3.3) |
| Distance to Tulum centre | 1.6 km | 1.0 km  (−530 m) |
| To the beach | 1.5 km  (−840 m) | 2.3 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | 360 m  (−890 m) |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 79  (+68) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.1 km | 150 m  (−990 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 6  (+4) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Floors | 4 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| 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

Motto by Hilton Tulum: city centre: 670 m, nearest station Tren Maya Estación Tulum: 1.2 km, Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO): 22 km, beach: 1.5 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m.

Selina Tulum Downtown: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Tren Maya Estación Tulum: 360 m, Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO): 22 km, beach: 2.3 km, 79 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Tulum

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

## Motto by Hilton Tulum or Selina Tulum Downtown: common questions

### Which is better, Motto by Hilton Tulum or Selina Tulum Downtown?

Motto by Hilton Tulum leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Selina Tulum Downtown is stronger in location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Motto by Hilton Tulum or Selina Tulum Downtown?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Selina Tulum Downtown is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Motto by Hilton Tulum.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Motto by Hilton Tulum is 1.5 km from the nearest beach; Selina Tulum Downtown is 2.3 km.

### How far apart are Motto by Hilton Tulum and Selina Tulum Downtown?

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/motto-by-hilton-tulum-tulum-vs-selina-tulum-downtown-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/