Shibari Tulum vs Azucar Hotel Tulum
Both are in Tulum, 390 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Tulum
Shibari Tulum
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
Hotel★★★★Tulum
Azucar Hotel Tulum
- Guest rating
- 6.8 Okay
- Location score
- 3.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Shibari Tulum
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 390 m apart.
Choose Shibari Tulum if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
Choose Azucar Hotel Tulum if you want
- breakfast included
Why is Shibari Tulum better than Azucar Hotel Tulum?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 6.8)+2.1
- 2370 m closer to the beach (950 m vs 1.3 km)−370 m
- 3370 m closer to the area centre−370 m
- 4Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 5More guest reviews (62 vs 17), so the rating is more reliable×3.6
Why is Azucar Hotel Tulum better than Shibari Tulum?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2Allows pets
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Shibari Tulum vs Azucar Hotel Tulum: which hotel is better? | Shibari Tulum | Azucar Hotel Tulum |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +2.1 | 6.8 |
| Location | 3.8 +0.7 | 3.1 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | – |
| Beach access | 7.1 +1.3 | 5.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.9 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +2.1 | 6.8 |
| Number of reviews | 62 +45 | 17 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 +0.3 | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | 398 +260 | 138 |
| Rank in Tulum | top 3% +94% | top 97% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.8 +0.7 | 3.1 |
| Distance to Tulum centre | 6.2 km −370 m | 6.5 km |
| To the beach | 950 m −370 m | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 41 | 41 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 64 | – |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20 +9 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| 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
390 m apart
Shibari Tulum or Azucar Hotel Tulum: common questions
Which is better, Shibari Tulum or Azucar Hotel Tulum?
Shibari Tulum leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Shibari Tulum or Azucar Hotel Tulum?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Shibari Tulum is closer: 6.2 km from the centre, against 6.5 km for Azucar Hotel Tulum.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Shibari Tulum is 950 m from the nearest beach; Azucar Hotel Tulum is 1.3 km.
How far apart are Shibari Tulum and Azucar Hotel Tulum?
The two hotels are 390 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