Close to the boardwalk/promenade.You'll find Dos Aguas Park and Hospital de Tulum within a 15-minute walk of this Tulum hotel. Tulum National Park and Temple of Doom are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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
El Camello Jr - 12 min walk
Taqueria el Sabor Mexicano - 11 min walk
Cafeteria Hunab Ku - 11 min walk
La Barracuda - 11 min walk
About this property
The Waves Tulum
4-star spa hotel near Tulum Mayan Ruins
The Waves Tulum offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 spa tubs along with a sauna and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.
A children's pool, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Waves Tulum. A complete renovation of The Waves Tulum was completed in October 2022.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Tulum hotel.
98 guestrooms or units
Built in 2021
Deli
Poolside lounge chairs
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (24 hours)
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Garden
Elevator
Smoking in designated areas
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Bar by the pool
Dining venue
Swim-up bar
The Waves Tulum offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature down comforters. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers.
This Tulum hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include printers and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in October 2022.
The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Family friendly
3 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Pool toys
Snack bar/deli
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
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
A swim-up bar
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
2 spa tubs
3 outdoor pools
Bicycle rentals
Children's pool
Designer stores
Full-service spa
Gym
Sauna
Steam room
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
Room amenities
Entertainment
Smart TV with digital channels
Streaming services
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Outdoor space
Balcony/patio
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 are welcome and stay free
Only dogs are allowed
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
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 17 for adults and USD 7 for children
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system.
We should mention
Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before 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
How close is The Waves Tulum to the airport?
The Waves Tulum is 24.9 mi (49-min drive) away from the Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Waves Tulum?
As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waves Tulum on May 14, 2024 start from $85.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does The Waves Tulum have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at The Waves Tulum.
How close is The Waves Tulum to the beach?
This hotel is 3.1 mi (10-min drive) from Tulum Beach and 4.2 mi (70-min drive) from Playa Paraiso. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does The Waves Tulum offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Waves Tulum, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 17 for adults and USD 7 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Is there a casino at The Waves Tulum?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at The Waves Tulum?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
Is there free parking at The Waves Tulum?
Free parking is not available at this hotel.
Does The Waves Tulum have a pool?
The Waves Tulum features 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Does The Waves Tulum have a restaurant?
Yes, there is a restaurant on site.
Does The Waves Tulum have a spa?
This hotel has a spa, which features hot stone massages, hydrotherapy, and body scrubs.
How close is The Waves Tulum to downtown Tulum?
The Waves Tulum is 0.6 mi away from Tulum.
The Waves Tulum Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Ragheeba
Traveled with partner
Feb 13, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Right next to the slums, a lot of bugs on property, but amazing service
We were very excited to stay at this hotel. We wish they shared options on how to get the the hotel from the airport bit we figured it out just fine and took the Ado bus then walked the 15mins to the hotel. Unfortunately, the walk includes some dirt roads which were unavoidable but the locals were friendly and we never felt unsafe.
The hotel only had breakfast even though the website stated there were food options available throughout the day even room service which was also not available. There were no signs to tell you how to get to breakfast which is on the second level so we got lost at first.
At first our room appeared very clean but we noticed our towels, comfortable had stains and our washcloths had holes. The knives in the kitchenette were rusty and unusable.
The building appeared to have something black growing under some of the private pools on the upper levels.
The pool bar didn’t serve food at all and didn’t open or play music until 3pm. We had to go to reception to ask for pool/beach towels instead of them simply being available by the pool like most hotels.
Tomas & Omar in reception were super helpful and kind. Much like most of the staff.
The cenotes onsite were hard to find and very very dark inside. It didn’t feel safe to swim in at all so we didn’t get to get in.
We had high hopes and we’re cert disappointed.
We had the most amazing stay. Extra thank you to Daniel for the great service. We absolutely loved the rooftop deck and pool!
Savannah
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
4/10 Poor
Bryan
Traveled with partner
Feb 3, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were nice,breakfast was always good. No amenities were as advertised..pools dirty. Bed was rock hard. The kitchenette didnt have dish clothes or tea towels. No salt,pepper,sugar,coffee filters,coffee..no dish soap..little complimentary things that would make the guests stay easier.every night dogs barking,cats howling. Never a bartender at the swimming pool, there were sporadic occasions a bartender would show up and when he did it was for an hour or so in the evening never in the day. No music throughout the resort. Felt like they didn't care about your enjoyment once your there.
Not as described. Pictures paint a pretty picture and not the truth. Court yard is pretty with trees. Complex is not soundproof dogs bark all night. You can hear people playing in the courtyard from your room. Hot water was not always available. Electricity went out for a night they knew it. They didn’t tell us until that morning what was happening, should’ve given at least a 24 hours notice. I would not stay here again. The website says that there is a restaurant with room service. That is not the case. there are no telephone in the room. They only had breakfast buffet, which was limited. They did it OK job with that. The area around the hotel is very poor. If you want to be emerged in the culture of Tulum then yeah, stay here.
The property and room is very nice and clean. Beautiful inside the property. The surrounding area is in a poor neighborhood. Breakfast closed up an hour early, leaving scraps to pick through. Got a deep tissue massage at the spa and Brenda did an incredible job.
This was not what I expected based on the website and previous experiences in the general area. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food was poor and not worth the money. Everything is adequate, but not nice and services are extremely limited. The local neighborhood is not inviting and is a taxi ride away from everything. The tours do not pick up there so, again, a taxi somewhere.