Posada del Sol Tulum vs Papaya Playa Project
Both are in Tulum, 420 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Tulum
Posada del Sol Tulum
- Guest rating
- 7.2 Good
- Location score
- 5.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★★★Tulum
Papaya Playa Project
- Guest rating
- 7.2 Good
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Posada del Sol Tulum
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 420 m apart.
Choose Posada del Sol Tulum if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Papaya Playa Project if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Posada del Sol Tulum better than Papaya Playa Project?
- 1420 m closer to the beach (570 m vs 990 m)−420 m
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (13 vs 87 rooms)−74
Why is Papaya Playa Project better than Posada del Sol Tulum?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (87 vs 13 rooms)×6.7
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Posada del Sol Tulum vs Papaya Playa Project: which hotel is better? | Posada del Sol Tulum | Papaya Playa Project |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Location | 5.1 +1.5 | 3.6 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 8.4 +1.5 | 6.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.1 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 14 +3 | 11 |
| Rank in Tulum | top 93% | top 91% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.1 +1.5 | 3.6 |
| Distance to Tulum centre | 4.0 km | 3.8 km −250 m |
| To the beach | 570 m −420 m | 990 m |
| To the airport | 22 km | 23 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 +5 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 13 | 87 |
| Listed amenities | 13 +9 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
420 m apart
Posada del Sol Tulum or Papaya Playa Project: common questions
Which is better, Posada del Sol Tulum or Papaya Playa Project?
Posada del Sol Tulum leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Posada del Sol Tulum or Papaya Playa Project?
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 Posada del Sol Tulum and Papaya Playa Project?
The two hotels are 420 m apart in a straight line.
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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