Shibari Tulum vs Cabanas Tulum Beach Hotel and Spa
Both are in Tulum, 170 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
- 0 of 6
Hotel★★★★Tulum
Cabanas Tulum Beach Hotel and Spa
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
The short answer
Pick Cabanas Tulum Beach Hotel and Spa
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 170 m apart.
Choose Shibari Tulum if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Cabanas Tulum Beach Hotel and Spa if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Shibari Tulum better than Cabanas Tulum Beach Hotel and Spa?
- 1Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 3.5★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (62 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable×7.8
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2019)+4y
- 4Offers an airport transfer
Why is Cabanas Tulum Beach Hotel and Spa better than Shibari Tulum?
- 1170 m closer to the beach (780 m vs 950 m)−170 m
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 36 more listed amenities (26 vs 20)+6
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Shibari Tulum vs Cabanas Tulum Beach Hotel and Spa: which hotel is better? | Shibari Tulum | Cabanas Tulum Beach Hotel and Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Location | 3.8 | 4.3 +0.5 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | 9.2 +1.7 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | 10.0 +3.0 |
| Beach access | 7.1 | 7.7 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.3 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.1 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 62 +54 | 8 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | 4.7/5 +0.5 |
| Google reviews | 398 +57 | 341 |
| Rank in Tulum | top 3% +42% | top 45% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.8 | 4.3 +0.5 |
| Distance to Tulum centre | 6.2 km | 6.0 km −130 m |
| To the beach | 950 m | 780 m −170 m |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 41 +3 | 38 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 64 | 24 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +4y | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | 20 | 26 +6 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| 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
170 m apart
Shibari Tulum or Cabanas Tulum Beach Hotel and Spa: common questions
Which is better, Shibari Tulum or Cabanas Tulum Beach Hotel and Spa?
Cabanas Tulum Beach Hotel and Spa leads in 4 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Shibari Tulum or Cabanas Tulum Beach Hotel and Spa?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Cabanas Tulum Beach Hotel and Spa is closer: 6.0 km from the centre, against 6.2 km for Shibari Tulum.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Cabanas Tulum Beach Hotel and Spa is 780 m from the nearest beach; Shibari Tulum is 950 m.
How far apart are Shibari Tulum and Cabanas Tulum Beach Hotel and Spa?
The two hotels are 170 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