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title: "Papaya Playa Project vs Posada del Sol Tulum | StayVersus"
description: "Pick Posada del Sol Tulum. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Papaya Playa Project or Posada del Sol Tulum in Tulum? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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# Papaya Playa Project vs Posada del Sol Tulum

Both are in Tulum, 420 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Tulum
## [Papaya Playa Project](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/papaya-playa-project-tulum/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.2 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.6

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1940258/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Tulum
## [Posada del Sol Tulum](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/posada-del-sol-tulum-tulum/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.2 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.1

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1971197/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Posada del Sol Tulum

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 420 m apart.

### Choose Papaya Playa Project if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Posada del Sol Tulum if you want

-   to be closer to the beach
-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Papaya Playa Project better than Posada del Sol Tulum?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (87 vs 13 rooms) (×6.7)

### Why is Posada del Sol Tulum better than Papaya Playa Project?

1.  420 m closer to the beach (570 m vs 990 m) (−420 m)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (13 vs 87 rooms) (−74)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Papaya Playa Project | Posada del Sol Tulum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Location | 3.6 | 5.1  (+1.5) |
| Facilities | – | 2.5 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 6.9 | 8.4  (+1.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1  (+0.1) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 11 | 14  (+3) |
| Rank in Tulum | top 91% | top 93% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.6 | 5.1  (+1.5) |
| Distance to Tulum centre | 3.8 km  (−250 m) | 4.0 km |
| To the beach | 990 m | 570 m  (−420 m) |
| To the airport | 23 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 | 11  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 87 | 13 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 13  (+9) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

420 m apart

## Papaya Playa Project or Posada del Sol Tulum: common questions

### Which is better, Papaya Playa Project or Posada del Sol Tulum?

Posada del Sol Tulum leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Papaya Playa Project or Posada del Sol Tulum?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Papaya Playa Project is closer: 3.8 km from the centre, against 4.0 km for Posada del Sol Tulum.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Posada del Sol Tulum is 570 m from the nearest beach; Papaya Playa Project is 990 m.

### How far apart are Papaya Playa Project and Posada del Sol Tulum?

The two hotels are 420 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/papaya-playa-project-tulum-vs-posada-del-sol-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/