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
Poolside bar
4 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Deluxe Studio With Private Plunge Pool | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Exercise/lap pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa

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Room options

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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
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Penthouse Studio Rooftop Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 81 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Penthouse Apartment With Rooftop Pool

Highlights

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

Deluxe Studio With 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
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Large Penthouse Apartment Rooftop Pool

Highlights

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

Signature Studio Private Plunge Pool

Highlights

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

Signature Studio With Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Tulum National Park - 4 min drive
  • Tulum Mayan Ruins - 7 min drive
  • Tulum Beach - 10 min drive
  • Las Palmas Public Beach - 52 min drive
  • Playa Paraiso - 70 min drive

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 aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and a sports massage 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 tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services and massage treatment rooms
  • 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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 17 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike parking
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Turkish bath/hammam

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 concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Renovated entire property - October 2022
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch Smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Wet bar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Chef
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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 at the property

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 Jaguar Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Waves Tulum Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 797 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 797 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 797 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 797 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 797 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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty room, many good amenities and not too far from tulum centro.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britnee

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

10/10 Excellent

felix

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

8/10 Good

David Silva

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, pool bar, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool area was very pleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luis gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Z
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britania

The ambiance was great
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Akeisha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at The Waves Tulum were incredibly kind and accommodating, which was the highlight of our stay. However, the property itself was extremely disappointing. The private pools were unusable due to mold and poor maintenance, the dishes in the cabinets were dirty, and even the towels provided were unclean. While the bed and sleeping areas were presentable, the overall lack of upkeep made the experience far from enjoyable. This property desperately needs better management and maintenance to match the hospitality of the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherrell

Disliked: Amenities
The good thing is that the room does look exactly as pictured. There are a few convience stores and tiny restaurants within daytime walking distance. However the hotel has no restaurant, the swim up bar as advertised is there- you just have to bring your own drinks. If you’re traveling solo this isn’t for you. The only entry way to the hotel was full of huge mud puddles. We rented an atv to get around and they forced us to park in garage- more mud puddles to access, when there was bike parking in front of hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. 15 minute walk tu Main Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jose Antonio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awful I wouldn’t recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had 3 pools two hot tubs and a sauna. It was amazing! Great price also!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherriann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Raymundo Alfaro alvarez

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I didn’t like the sheets, they look dirty and the entrance to the hotel has lots it potholes ,l liked that rooms were spacious and the staff was excellent, the staff was excellent,especially ana, she es Colombian.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jegadheswaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and Quite… over all Excellent ..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Athena Alexandria

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

Sarah

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time at the Waves, however it was mostly a place to rest our heads. We are avid scuba divers and had dives booked up and down the coast making this location central. We still had a few monitor issues. Our room was cleaned yesterday but NO(yesc I said NO) towels were left at all, so we had to shiver dry. Not to mention the shower water was cold every day. We had issues with our key and had to stop by the office daily to get access to our room. We paid for extra breakfast and I would suggest avoiding that unless you don’t plan to leave the property. Many good restaurants walking distance to the hotel for very reasonable prices. Make sure you drop yourself a pin trying to get back so you can easily navigate the roads with a rental car if you choose. We also had NO patio furniture which was annoying when we wanted a relaxed day in the sun on our pent house suite. One chair and a small table for two people is ridiculous. Poool was broken…Other than that, it was pleasant. Wi
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Davidson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was fine...we really liked the stay here..and the front desk everyone was nice and helped us a lot...tks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything inside the hotel was great just horrible view and taxi driver charge a lot. Hotel for been on a budget was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024