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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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Exercise/lap pool
Outdoor dining
View from property
Private kitchen
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio With Large Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Deluxe Penthouse Studio Rooftop Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
  • 81 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Deluxe Penthouse Apartment With Rooftop Pool

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio With Private Plunge Pool

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Deluxe Large Penthouse Apartment Rooftop Pool

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Signature Studio With Balcony

Highlights

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

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Living area

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment Private plunge Pool

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Avenida KukulkanRegion 1, Mz. 32, Lt. 1, Tulum, ROO, 77760

What's nearby

  • Tulum National Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Tulum Beach - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Las Palmas Public Beach - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Tulum Mayan Ruins - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Playa Paraiso - 9 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sukhothai - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Consentida - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria el Sabor Mexicano - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The OG´s Tulum - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tomazen - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Waves Tulum

Upscale hotel remodelled in 2022 and located near Tulum Mayan Ruins
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, designer shops on-site and a garden at The Waves Tulum. Indulge in a Swedish massage, a body scrub and a detox wrap at the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a steam room.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and a porter/bellboy
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 98 rooms boast comforts such as wet bars and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and printers. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and reusable coffee/tea filters

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site 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 hot 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)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - October 2022
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 17 for adults and from 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Tulum
The Waves Tulum Aparthotel
The Waves Tulum Aparthotel 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?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The Waves Tulum provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Waves Tulum located?

Located in Zama, this spa hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Dos Aguas Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Tulum Beach and Tulum Mayan Ruins. Hospital de Tulum and Holistika Art Walk are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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The Waves Tulum Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 801 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 801 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 801 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 801 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 801 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Britania

The ambiance was great
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 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

Sara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Part of the hotel it seems that they don’t work on it so it looks like is going down, like the area of the pool, the cenote that it’s inside the hotel. Room had a lot of humidity and it smell bad the first day we got there, and by the 3rd day the smell got worst. In the other hand rooms are confortable, the jacuzzi on our balcony was good, the ambient was nice, workers were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherriann

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

8/10 Good

Luis gustavo

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

Jegadheswaran

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Corrina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was not only filthy ( i lost a flip flop and looked under the bed and there was trash and dirt) but broken down. Our toilet didnt work for 3 days, forcing us to check out early and they refused to refund us. No staff at pool bars and breafast hours were changed or cancelled without notice. Absolutely horrible experience
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT BOOK A STAY AT THIS PROPERTY! The girls managing the front desk are rude, they did not want to help or accommodate with my complaints. The hotel facilities and rooms are falling apart. The rooms are dirty, stains on beds and furnitures. They even stole a watch from me, they did not want to give it back unless I was able to provide a photo even though I described every single detail about the watch. I had my whole wedding party stay here and they all had horrible experiences. I can’t wait til all of my 40 guests write a review about their stay as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

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

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Waves

The road to get to the hotel is a dirt road and would break your cars muffler if you are not careful. The pool was green and dirty, this included all the of 3 of the pools. They did not have a bartender at the pool and the location could not be any worse as it’s in the middle of a slum. It’s such a bad hotel we left after two nights , and our stay was for 4 nights. I had to go Cancun. The lady at the register was the most unhelpful person, we asked for her to provide Expedia phone number and she could not help with anything:
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dav O

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and very spacious, a bit isolated but it’s progressing, mandatory to take a taxi or any type of transportation at the front of the property at night
Stayed 3 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

8/10 Good

juan casas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The driveway has a lot of pot holes and the parking has a lot of dog poop and stinks. Clean rooms and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024