Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful ambiance
Cons:
Limited vegetarian options
Booking process could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
9.16
Overall clean and peaceful property, specific mentions of clean environment.
Service
9.63
Staff were very friendly and attentive, with specific praise for staff members.
Location
9.17
Lovely location; ambiance with ocean sound adds to the experience.
Room Quality
9.12
Room described as magical, contributing to a wonderful experience.
Amenities
9.15
The beach club and restaurants feature prominently as enjoyable amenities.
Value for Money
8.61
Standard value for this hotel tier, some feedback on activity booking needed.
Food and Beverage
9.16
Food was amazing, some requests for more vegetarian options noted.
Overall Experience
9.63
Guests report a very enjoyable stay, characterized as paradise.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 17:58

Property Description

Beachfront Eco-Friendly Retreat
Nestled on the Mayan Riviera in Tulum, Papaya Playa Project offers sustainable beachfront cabins with stunning Caribbean Sea views. The rustic yet charming accommodations feature high ceilings, private bathrooms, and an abundance of natural light.

Vibrant Events and Relaxing Spa
Experience the vibrant atmosphere with weekly events and monthly full-moon parties featuring renowned international DJs at the beach bar. Unwind at the spa offering traditional Mayan Shaman therapies. For adventure seekers, water sports and fishing are just steps away on the nearby beaches.

Explore and Relax in Style
Conveniently located near the Tulum ruins, immerse yourself in history just 1 km away. After a day of exploration, return to the tranquility of Papaya Playa Project. Book now for an unforgettable eco-conscious retreat by the sea.

Important information:

Please note that if payment is made with American Express, an additional fee of 5% will be charged.

Guests staying on weekends will receive free admission to the Saturday's celebrationsIn the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: TXL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 371 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.16
Service: 9.63
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 9.12
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 9.16
Overall Experience: 9.63
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63irmaky Solo travel
8
Great hotel in the jungle
Pros:

Manager Primo was great and very helpful. The food is excellent, rooms are beautiful and very private. The only downside was some cash was stolen from my room which is a bit scary but Marriott is handling this case.

2026-04-15 via Tripadvisor
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X8339VAjuliak Solo travel
10
Beautiful and relaxing
Pros:

I was warmly welcomed and instantly got a sunbed for myself. Sergio was my waiter and did a great job by serving me delicious food and drinks with a smile :)

2026-04-12 via Tripadvisor
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C5891EHtylerm Friends getaway
10
The best
Pros:

What an amazing hotel. Susana and the rest of the staff were absolutely incredible!

2026-04-11 via Tripadvisor
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Chrisolym Solo travel
10
The spirit of Tulum
Pros:

Papaya Playa is the perfect escape if you're looking to disconnect and recharge. There’s something special about the combination of nature, design, and energy, it feels effortless and inspiring at the same time.

The beach is stunning, the vibe is unique, and every detail invites you to slow down and enjoy the moment. Definitely a must when visiting Tulum.

2026-04-09 via Tripadvisor
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rlF7135WV Couples
10
Couples Wellness Retreat 2026
Pros:

Excellent!! Sergio, Alfi, Suzanna, Xavier and Ricardo were all amazing! Location was great, vibe was what we were looking for, our room was great and any issues we had were addressed! We participated in most of the property activities for our anniversary celebration; yoga, breath work, full moon dance party, oceanside couples massages, bike rentals! Also big thanks to Lupita and Cynthia for a great wellness massage by the ocean! Property was so big and beautiful, we almost didn’t need to leave because we were getting the nature experience within the doors! The PPP Restaurant was so great for breakfast everyday, sunny and comfortably windy enough to enjoy it all! My favorite was our private pool at our villa 🙏🏽🤍🥰🎉

2026-04-05 via Tripadvisor
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FarAway657353 Couples
8
Maya Dinner
Pros:

Severo did a great job in the service. It‘s a nice experience but expensive

2026-04-04 via Tripadvisor
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Rodion couple ca
1
They trying really hard to rip you off, they will charge you extra for everything, extra guests, if you stay one hr long
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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carlaN2735OP Couples
10
Great Management by Primo
Pros:

Our stay had a rough start, but Primo (Guest Manager) completely turned things around. His professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine care for guests are exceptional. He handled everything with efficiency and warmth, making us feel truly welcomed and taken care of. Primo is a real asset to the property and made a big difference in our experience.

2026-03-26 via Tripadvisor
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gelenad2018 Business
10
Scouting of the venues
Pros:

I have been in Papaya Playa Project to scout the locations for my future weddings and real estate events and i was really impressed about the improvements were done lately. The premises allow wide range of possibilities , great selection of accommodations and facilities, careful management and service! Professional guidance from hotel management is efficient and productive.

2026-03-24 via Tripadvisor
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djschwend Friends getaway
10
Press your internal reset button while listening to the waves
Pros:

Such a beautiful place to press the reset button on life. Amazing room with a private pool. So quiet and peaceful watching the animals wander the property. Every day, yoga and breakfast was a treat. Alfi was so cute and friendly, serving me beautiful fruit, daily elixirs and juice (hibiscus rosemary was my favorite!), Caleb's welcome ceremony was profound and set the tone for a wonderful 5 days at PPP. Such thoughtfulness and attentive hospitality goes into the experience. Ricardo helped us with transport and just happily chatted with us whenever we walked by. Adolfo taught us a nice way to say cheers at dinner. Primo and everyone else made us feel welcome and very well taken care of. 🥂 And the massage! It was incredible and such a nice way to learn about the Mayan culture while being pampered into serious relaxation. Aqui esta la cabeza. Aquí está el corazón. Loved every second of my stay. Much as gracias PPP. ❤️

2026-03-23 via Tripadvisor
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Theraiderfan16 Couples
10
Papaya Playa was Perfecto
Pros:

We had one of the best experiences ever at this hotel. It was therapeutic, the food was great, the views were awesome, and we even had a private pool on the roof of our hotel. Most importantly, the staff was incredible. A special shoutout to Ricardo, Caleb, primo, Manu, Javier, Brenda, and Andrea! We will DEFINITELY be back, thank you again for the outstanding hospitality!

2026-03-19 via Tripadvisor
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NRogers10 Couples
4
Overpromised and undelivered - Mayan dining experience and party
Pros:

We booked the New Moon event at Papaya Playa Project in Tulum with the Mayan dinner add-on, and unfortunately the experience was very disappointing.

The dinner took place in a camp-style clearing with a bonfire and around 40 dining places set up. However, when we arrived only one other couple turned up, so the atmosphere felt extremely quiet and awkward rather than special or ceremonial. There was no performance, music, or real ambience to create the “Mayan experience” that was advertised.

The meal itself was also underwhelming. If you don’t like corn, this is definitely not for you, as every course seemed to revolve around it and the dishes were quite bland. For the price point, we expected something far more refined and elevated, but the food lacked finesse and didn’t feel like a premium dining experience.

The drinks included were also misleading. There were five drinks advertised, but the welcome drink didn’t taste alcoholic, two of the drinks were just shots, one was a beer, and some water. We actually had to ask if we could get a mezcalita in addition.

Another frustrating part was that we were never told when the “experience” was actually finished, so we eventually just made our own way back to the main party ourselves.

Considering we paid 3,630 MXN per person, the dinner experience felt very poor value and honestly a bit like a scam. The package also advertised 2-for-1 drinks at the main event, but when we arrived we realised this promotion was available to everyone anyway — likely because the drinks are extremely overpriced (and actually the most expensive drinks I’ve ever encountered anywhere in the world). We were shocked to learn that they charge 600 MXN for a mezcalita.

The only redeeming part of the night was the main party itself, which improved once the venue got busier after midnight and the atmosphere finally picked up.

Experiences like this feel like exactly the kind of thing that is damaging Tulum’s reputation — overpriced, under-delivered, and focused more on extracting money from visitors than creating something memorable that vaguely lives up to the price charged. It certainly didn’t leave us feeling eager to return. We did voice our feelings about the experience to Papaya Playa Project but never even got a reply which tells you all you need to know…

Overall, we were very disappointed with the Mayan dinner add-on and would not recommend it. If you’re going to Papaya Playa Project for the New Moon party, we’d suggest skipping the dinner experience and just attending the party instead and having plenty of pre-drinks.

2026-03-15 via Tripadvisor
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sukhpreetk47 Couples
10
Restaurant Service
Pros:

Sergio was very helpful and a great server. We would highly recommend this place to anyone!

2026-03-14 via Tripadvisor
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aikis2026 Couples
10
Great Experience in ocean and jungle with Maya's culture
Pros:

We came from Japan.Staffs are very friendly and nice. They help us and contact us frequently. They also guided us inside the hotel property. You can have cozy vacation here!

2026-03-11 via Tripadvisor
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Luis couple pt
9
Magical place, no words can describe this place
Pros:

All of it: the accomodation, service, facilities, ambience, mistique aroud it, pools, all!!

Cons:

The bungalow private pool could be a lithe cleaner, although I umderstand we are in the middle of the jungle. Restaurant menu could be improved with more choices.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Bilgehan couple tr
3
Konum kötü, hizmey kötü, temizlik kötü
Pros:

Hiçbirşey

Cons:

Otele 1 çift saat 02:00 da geldik sizi restaurant ya bekletecez dediler. 1 kahve söyledik onu bile hesaba eklediler. Odalar da temizlik sadece yatak düzeltmek onun dışında hiç bir temizlik yapılmıyor. Kahvaltı dahil alıyorsunuz ancak ala carte ve çok az doymadan kalkıyorsunuz. Ek birşeyler isterseniz hayır alamazsınız deniyor. Kahvaltı da çay istedik ona bile yok dendi. Hem ek kahvaltı istemenize hem de çay a bile yok denmesine rağmen size imza attırıp bahşiş bırakmanız için zorluyorlar.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Ivanna couple us
10
Amazing
Pros:

Amazing property, the rooms were so clean, comfortable and private. The staff was incredible and the food was delicious.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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olyas894 Family
10
Good service
Pros:

Serjio the waiter was amazing!

2026-02-27 via Tripadvisor
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Dominik couple cz
2
It is not worth it! Drahé a zanedbané.
Pros:

Snídaně do 12:00

Bezpečnost
-kontrola vjezdu vozidel do hotelu.
-v sobotu večer zvýšený počet personálu, který hlídá ubytovací jednotky a návštěvníky.

Program
- ranní jóga byla super
- sobotní dopoledne v podání speciálních hostů (soundhealing, breathing) je skvěle strávený čas.

Cons:

Snídaně:
-Ačkoliv jsme měli snídani zaplacenou v rámci ubytování, každý den jsem musel podepisovat účtenku na 0,- USD s dotazem o spropitné obsluze.
-Snídaně neprobíhá formou bufetu, ale výběrem jednotlivých jídel z menu, ve kterém je většina nabídky za peníze. V rámci zaplacené snídaně je pouze na výběr z několika jídel v různých kategoriích. Pokud máte chuť na 2 jídla ze stejné kategorie, za druhé musíte zaplatit.
-V rámci snídaně máte nárok na cafe, ale pouze na brew. Pokud chcete capuccino nebo jinou variantu kávy, musíte si extra zaplatit.
-Obsluha byla velmi pomalá a vždy zapomněla alespoň na jedno objednané jídlo nebo pití. Požádat o spropitné nikdy nezapomněli.

Čistota:
-Pláž má skvělý potenciál, ale je zanedbaná a nikdo se o ni nestará. Všude spoustu odpadků a mořských řas. Chápu, že mořské řasy je těžké každý den odklízet, ale když to dokáží jiný hotely a beach bary, tak nerozumím, proč takhle drahý hotel to neumí.
-Hotel by byl krásný, ale působí značně staře a neudržovaně. Všude popadané listí ze stromů. V sobotu kdy probíhá pravidelná večerní párty v celém hotelu zvýšený počet pracovníků, kteří celý hotel uklízí a připravují na večer. V sobotu vypadal hotel daleko lépe, než jiné dny. Vypadá to, že na pravidelném sobotním večeru jim záleží daleko víc, než na ubytovaných lidech v jiný dny.
-Pokoj byl celkem čistý, ale okolí pokoje nikoliv. Bazén a okolí bazénu špinavý.

Jídlo a pití:
Jídlo i pití bylo velmi drahé a absolutně neadekvátní kvalitě. Mám porovnání s jinými podniky v okolí, které jsou levnější, kvalitnější a na lepším místě.

Pokoj
-nedostatek osvětlení na pokoji. Musíte si svítit telefonem, abyste v pokoji mohli fungovat.

V celém hotelu jdou cítit odpady.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Z2639QUmegs Friends getaway
2
Terrible experience, not booking
Pros:

Very disappointing stay. The villa was dirty when we arrived, we even had a bat in the room, and every shower was cold with no hot water the entire stay. Service felt inflexible and more focused on fees than guest experience. For the price, this was far from a luxury experience. Would not return.

2026-02-15 via Tripadvisor