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The Waves Tulum

4.0 star property
Hotel with 4 outdoor swimming pools, near Tulum National Park

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment Private plunge Pool | Terrace/patio
Exercise/lap pool
Deluxe Studio With Private Plunge Pool
Poolside bar
4 outdoor pools, sun loungers
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8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available

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Deluxe Studio With Large Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Penthouse Studio Rooftop Pool

Deluxe Penthouse Studio Rooftop Pool

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Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
  • 872 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Penthouse Apartment With Rooftop Pool

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Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
2 bedrooms
  • 1302 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio With Private Plunge Pool

Deluxe Studio With Private Plunge Pool

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Balcony or patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Large Penthouse Apartment Rooftop Pool | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Large Penthouse Apartment Rooftop Pool

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Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
2 bedrooms
  • 1539 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Signature Studio Private Plunge Pool

Signature Studio Private Plunge Pool

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Balcony or patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Studio With Balcony

Signature Studio With Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment Private plunge Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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The price is CA $312
CA $384 total
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Dec 27 - Dec 28
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About the area

Map
Avenida Kukulkan, Region 1, Mz. 32, Lt. 1, La Veleta, Tulum, QROO, 77760

What's nearby

  • Tulum National Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Gran Cenote - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Tulum Mayan Ruins - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Tulum Beach - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Playa Paraiso - 70 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burrito Amor - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sukhothai - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Camello Jr - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Consentida - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria el Sabor Mexicano - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Waves Tulum

Upscale hotel revitalized in 2022 and located near Tulum Mayan Ruins
You can look forward to designer stores on site, a garden, and a gym at The Waves Tulum. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body wrap, and aromatherapy at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a steam room and a sauna.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, an elevator, and massage treatment rooms
  • Tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 98 rooms offer comforts such as wet bars and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and printers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and reusable coffee/tea filters

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 17 for adults and USD 7 for children

Things to do

  • 2 spa tubs
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Pool toys

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2021
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 17 for adults and USD 7 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

THE WAVES TULUM Hotel
THE WAVES TULUM Tulum
THE WAVES TULUM Hotel Tulum

Frequently asked questions

Does The Waves Tulum have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is The Waves Tulum pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Waves Tulum?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Waves Tulum?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Waves Tulum?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Waves Tulum located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Dos Aguas Park and Hospital de Tulum. Hunab Lifestyle Center and Tulum National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Waves Tulum Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 779 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 779 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 779 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 779 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 779 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Roxanne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
3. Upon arriving at The Waves of Tulum hotel, we were supposed to have breakfast included. We got breakfast on the first day and then nothing. No service at all afterward. I won’t even comment on the cleanliness of the place. The so-called spa we were supposed to have in our room was unusable. The pools were dirty. The sheets were stained. The shower was filthy. No one came to clean our room after the first day. I wrote to the person in charge who royally ignored me. The inventory gives the impression of being in a bankrupt hotel or even the essential services are no longer now, especially in terms of cleanliness. Don't trust the photos otherwise you risk being scammed like us. And in general, take your precautions when you go to this country! Very bad experience !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Justin Xavier

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Busisiwe

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is very poorly managed and maintained. Service is almost non-existent and the cleanliness is to very low standards. The location is in the middle of low income housing where you would not expect to be. Highly not recommended if you are seeking anything above standard
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

DAVID CORREA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I can't complain considering the cost. The property is clean and maintained. On the other side the services like towels or in place amenities are very limited.access to property is dirt around a poor area with lots of trash around. Local service team do the best they can to help. Again this place is OK if you are looking for a low cost place and do t care about other details
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

felix, loganville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and quiet place to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was not open, the plunge pool was not cleaned and was low on water, there was hardly any water from the shower making it impossible to wash my hair. We stayed 3 nights and originally booked 7. Would not return.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David Silva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean and quiet, good attention and service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

William

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The property itself was fine but the area around the facility was difficult to navigate because the poor condition of roads (poorly or unpaved) potholes, terrible signage. I will not be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anaisa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was nothing it looked liked on the pictures I booked Expedia should definitely do research before allowing people to book hotels. There were no amenities at this hotel bar restaurant all closed. Roads were very bad it’s in a very dirty neighborhood. As far as breakfast not worth it at all. I saw a roach in my room. Plunge pool, and all the other pools were very dirty looked like it had not been cleaned for days. During check in I was told the guy that takes the Expedia booking was unavailable and would need to wait till he came back or I had to keep calling on WhatsApp to see when he would be back. Worst hotel false advertising all around …
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britnee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel for the city
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Athena Alexandria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. No hand or face towels at all just two bath towels. Breakfast is brought to you and it’s okay. No pool bar no restaurant. Pools are not clean only the rooftop pool is clean due to no trees hanging over it. Close to authentic Tulum and strip.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Krystal

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property definitely didn’t have everything it said internet was horrible and the lights went out a few times
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are super cute! Was a little disappointed by the size of the outside “jacuzzi” that didn’t even get hot. The room service was alright but the vibes of the overall hotel were good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

shalom, Brooklyn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property managed by 2 different company that are fighting between of them , so there are many problems that affect who stays there. Very disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maribel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at The Waves Tulum. The beds are very comfortable, the air-conditioning was cold and the WiFi was strong. I would definitely stay here again during my next vacation to Tulum.
Stayed 27 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alexis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Waves is a beautiful resort - clean with great amenities and wonderful staff. We especially enjoyed the pool and the spa area... I had one of the best massages of my life! Regarding our room, it was clean and well kept, and we really enjoyed the tub on our balcony. The shower was great too. Our biggest issue was with with the toilet seat that wouldn't stay on. Also more towels would've been appreciated. Wifi throughout the facility was quite spotty for us. Overall, a great stay - 4/5!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent price. Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful property. Pet friendly. The only disappointment was the long distance from the beach and tourist area. You need a car or taxi
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

NEREYDA, LEES SUMMIT

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliene Baioni

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Destiney Jewel Tamara, Brooklyn

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is of no help property needs better up keeping and surrounding area for this property is horrible they also need to fix the road coming into the hotel absolutely terrible the restaurants and spa are never open. Breakfast is horrible and u have to wait hours! Would not recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0