Una Vida vs Eterna Tulum
Both are in Tulum, 770 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Colonia Palmas Privadas
Una Vida
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 4.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★Colonia Palmas Privadas
Eterna Tulum
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 770 m apart.
Choose Una Vida if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose Eterna Tulum if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Una Vida better than Eterna Tulum?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2)+0.4
- 2Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 3.5★)+1★
- 3Allows pets
Why is Eterna Tulum better than Una Vida?
- 135 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+35
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 40)+18
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Una Vida vs Eterna Tulum: which hotel is better? | Una Vida | Eterna Tulum |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Location | 4.0 | 4.7 +0.7 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.2 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 21 +4 | 17 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 +0.3 | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | 338 +252 | 86 |
| Rank in Tulum | top 45% +28% | top 73% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.0 | 4.7 +0.7 |
| Distance to Colonia Palmas Privadas centre | 1.4 km | 1.2 km −240 m |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 43 +35 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 24 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 18 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| 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
770 m apart
Una Vida or Eterna Tulum: common questions
Which is better, Una Vida or Eterna Tulum?
They are evenly matched. Una Vida is stronger in guest rating; Eterna Tulum is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Una Vida or Eterna Tulum?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Eterna Tulum is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for Una Vida.
How far apart are Una Vida and Eterna Tulum?
The two hotels are 770 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