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title: "Pacha Tulum Boutique Hotel vs Villas Akalan: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pacha Tulum Boutique Hotel or Villas Akalan in Tulum? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/pacha-tulum-boutique-hotel-tulum-vs-villas-akalan-tulum/
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retrieved: 2026-11-12
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# Pacha Tulum Boutique Hotel vs Villas Akalan

Both are in Tulum, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Tulum
## [Pacha Tulum Boutique Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pacha-tulum-boutique-hotel-tulum/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1933459/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Tulum
## [Villas Akalan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villas-akalan-tulum/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Location score:** 7.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2297066/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 110 m apart.

### Why is Pacha Tulum Boutique Hotel better than Villas Akalan?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  Allows pets

### Why is Villas Akalan better than Pacha Tulum Boutique Hotel?

1.  37 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+37)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Pacha Tulum Boutique Hotel | Villas Akalan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | – |
| Location | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Public transport | 8.8  (+0.4) | 8.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.1) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | – |
| Number of reviews | 10  (+9) | 1 |
| Google rating | 4.7/5  (+0.3) | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | 363  (+260) | 103 |
| Rank in Tulum | top 22%  (+23%) | top 45% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Distance to Tulum centre | 1.0 km | 930 m |
| To the beach | 2.5 km | 2.5 km |
| To public transport | 370 m  (−90 m) | 460 m |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 78 | 115  (+37) |
| To the nearest food shop | 100 m | 160 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 15  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

110 m apart

Pacha Tulum Boutique Hotel: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Tren Maya Estación Tulum: 370 m, Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO): 22 km, beach: 2.5 km, 78 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Villas Akalan: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Tren Maya Estación Tulum: 460 m, Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO): 22 km, beach: 2.5 km, 115 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)

## Pacha Tulum Boutique Hotel or Villas Akalan: common questions

### Which is better, Pacha Tulum Boutique Hotel or Villas Akalan?

Pacha Tulum Boutique Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Pacha Tulum Boutique Hotel or Villas Akalan?

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

### How far apart are Pacha Tulum Boutique Hotel and Villas Akalan?

The two hotels are 110 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/pacha-tulum-boutique-hotel-tulum-vs-villas-akalan-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/