Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, A Member Of Design Hotels – A Favorite for Families in Tulum
About the Hotel
Accommodation Options
Papaya Playa Project offers casitas, lofts, and private villas with ocean or jungle views. All accommodations include air conditioning, 500 thread count bedsheets, organic cotton towels, hammocks, and safe deposit boxes. Some feature private plunge pools, terraces, or infinity pools. The Shangri-La villa accommodates groups with 4-6 bedrooms, private beach cabanas, and personalized butler service.
Dining Experiences
The restaurant serves breakfast with homemade granola and huevos rancheros, lunch featuring Yucatan-style grilled chicken and ceviche, and dinner with grilled octopus and Wagyu steak. Roca Raw Beach Club offers vegan and seafood menus. The Wine Bar features sustainable wines from small wineries. Mixology cocktails use local herbs and fruits.
Wellness & Activities
Daily yoga sessions occur at 9:00 AM in a sea-view palapa. The spa provides Mayan abdominal massages and temazcal steam bath ceremonies. Guests can join sound healing, meditation workshops, and ecstatic dance sessions. The property features art installations, a gratitude tree, and cenote-inspired immersive art. Bicycles are available for exploring.
Location & Access
The hotel is 70 km from Aeropuerto de Playa del Carmen. It is 4 km from Tulum Archaeological Site, 3 km from Playa Pescadores, and 1.5 km from Caleta Tankha Playa. The property retains 93% of its original jungle environment and protects local wildlife including monkeys, coatis, and sea turtles.
Services & Sustainability
Services include on-site antigen and PCR testing with 24-hour results, daily housekeeping, and turndown service. The hotel uses Chukum tree resin for natural building cooling and provides 100% clean water treatment. Event spaces accommodate up to 150 guests for weddings and celebrations. Staff temperatures are checked daily, and rooms are cleaned with steam disinfectant.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Allergy-free rooms
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle