Selina Tulum Downtown vs Villas Akalan
Both are in Tulum, 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Selina Tulum Downtown
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Selina Tulum Downtown
It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 210 m apart.
Choose Villas Akalan if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (10.0 / 7.0)
- free parking
Why is Selina Tulum Downtown better than Villas Akalan?
- 1190 m closer to the beach (2.3 km vs 2.5 km)−190 m
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
Why is Villas Akalan better than Selina Tulum Downtown?
- 136 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+36
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3Has free parking
- 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.
| Selina Tulum Downtown vs Villas Akalan: which hotel is better? | Selina Tulum Downtown | Villas Akalan |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.0 | – |
| Location | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 4.2 +0.9 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 2.3 +0.7 | 1.6 |
| Public transport | 8.9 +0.5 | 8.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.5 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | – |
| Number of reviews | 9 +8 | 1 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | 317 +214 | 103 |
| Rank in Tulum | top 91% | top 44% +47% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Distance to Tulum centre | 1.0 km | 930 m |
| To the beach | 2.3 km −190 m | 2.5 km |
| To public transport | 360 m −90 m | 460 m |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 79 | 115 +36 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Floors | 5 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 14 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
210 m apart
Selina Tulum Downtown: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Tren Maya Estación Tulum: 360 m, Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO): 22 km, beach: 2.3 km, 79 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Villas Akalan: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Tren Maya Estación Tulum: 460 m, Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO): 22 km, beach: 2.5 km, 115 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Selina Tulum Downtown or Villas Akalan: common questions
Which is better, Selina Tulum Downtown or Villas Akalan?
Selina Tulum Downtown leads in 2 of 6 categories, including beach access, public transport. Villas Akalan is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, Selina Tulum Downtown or Villas Akalan?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Selina Tulum Downtown is 2.3 km from the nearest beach; Villas Akalan is 2.5 km.
How far apart are Selina Tulum Downtown and Villas Akalan?
The two hotels are 210 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