Turquoise Tulum Hotel vs Maui Hostels Tulum
Both are in Tulum, 480 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Colonia Palmas Privadas
Turquoise Tulum Hotel
- Guest rating
- 6.6 Okay
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Hostel★★★Colonia Palmas Privadas
Maui Hostels Tulum
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick Turquoise Tulum Hotel
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 480 m apart.
Choose Turquoise Tulum Hotel if you want
- breakfast included
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Maui Hostels Tulum if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Turquoise Tulum Hotel better than Maui Hostels Tulum?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3460 m closer to the area centre−460 m
- 4Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
- 54 more listed amenities (16 vs 12)+4
Why is Maui Hostels Tulum better than Turquoise Tulum Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 6.6)+2.5
- 2470 m closer to the beach (3.5 km vs 4.0 km)−470 m
- 3Earlier check-in (7:00 vs 15:00)−8h
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Turquoise Tulum Hotel vs Maui Hostels Tulum: which hotel is better? | Turquoise Tulum Hotel | Maui Hostels Tulum |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.6 | 9.1 +2.5 |
| Location | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Facilities | 4.2 +1.7 | 2.5 |
| Families | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 +2.5 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.7 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 6.6 | 9.1 +2.5 |
| Number of reviews | 12 | 20 +8 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 348 | – |
| Rank in Tulum | top 95% | top 9% +86% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Distance to Colonia Palmas Privadas centre | 1.3 km −460 m | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 30 +7 | 23 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 16 | 7 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 +4 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 7:00 −8h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| 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
480 m apart
Turquoise Tulum Hotel or Maui Hostels Tulum: common questions
Which is better, Turquoise Tulum Hotel or Maui Hostels Tulum?
Turquoise Tulum Hotel leads in 3 of 6 categories, including facilities, families, spa & wellness. Maui Hostels Tulum is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Turquoise Tulum Hotel or Maui Hostels Tulum?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Turquoise Tulum Hotel is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Maui Hostels Tulum.
How far apart are Turquoise Tulum Hotel and Maui Hostels Tulum?
The two hotels are 480 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