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The Waves Tulum

4.0 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Avenida KukulkanRegion 1, Mz. 32, Lt. 1, Tulum, ROO, 77760
  • Place, Dos Aguas Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hospital de Tulum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Jaguar Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Penthouse Studio Rooftop Pool

Deluxe Penthouse Studio Rooftop Pool

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 81 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Studio With Large Balcony

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Studio With Private Plunge Pool

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment Private plunge Pool

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Penthouse Apartment With Rooftop Pool

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 121 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Large Penthouse Apartment Rooftop Pool

Deluxe Large Penthouse Apartment Rooftop Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 143 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Signature Studio Private Plunge Pool

Signature Studio Private Plunge Pool

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Signature Studio With Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Tulum

With a stay at The Waves Tulum in Tulum (Zama), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Tulum Mayan Ruins and Tulum National Park. .This spa hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Tulum Beach and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Xel-Há Park.
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What's nearby

  • Dos Aguas Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hospital de Tulum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Holistika Art Walk - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hunab Lifestyle Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Jaguar Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Delicia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nimeño Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Guacamole Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Me Latte Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Safari Comedor Zama - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Waves Tulum

Hotel in Tulum with 4 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs
The Waves Tulum offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature down comforters. 42-inch 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.

4 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 98 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs, and a sauna. This hotel also features concierge services and bike parking.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and limited parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

The Waves Tulum Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 804 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 804 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 804 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 804 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 804 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

JORGE

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In order to reach the hotel you have to drive thru potholes, few cockroaches but everything else was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Corrina

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE ANY LONGER. This was my second stay here. First was when they first opened and management and facilites were so much better. I chose this place because of my past experience but new management and staff are horrible. Pools and plunge pools are disgustingly dirty. Hot tubs don’t work, a lot of metals like showers and hand railings are rusted, front desk are very rude and did not want to accomodate to any of our complaints. Couches had stains, bed sheets had stains. Walls had mold and the cold pools in the rooms were filled with mildew. Out of the 6 nights we stayed they only cleaned my room 3 times even though I would leave a tip daily and all they would do is fix the bed and take the tip. They would not refresh any towels and I had to beg the front desk for fresh towels. The place is starting to be ran down and I’m sure the rest of my party that I convinced to stay here will leave the same review as they all had terrible experience with this hotel team staff. Do yourself a favor and just pick another property. It’s become more in an economical price for a reason now but there’s plenty to choose from around the area that’s better staffed and have more to offer to ensure your stay will be amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Akeisha

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Andres, kenneth city

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service

8/10 Good

Willis Charles

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

4/10 Poor

Lakeisha, Bakersfield

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jose Antonio

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Las habitaciones están nice,pero el hotel tiene las piscinas sucias,pintura descuidada no hay bar no hay restaurante todo lo tienes que hacer afuera y el taxi es costoso y todo queda lejos para ir caminando.no hay actividades en fin,yo no volveria a quedarme....el hotel tiene potencial para ser buenisimo pero alguién tiene que desear ponerlo a funcionar y ahora mismo no es el caso...la llave del cuarto hay que programarla todos los dias y el agua caliente se gasta en un baño........yo le doy 2 ☆ en general
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amber Shaheedah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this hotel last in 2023 and twice before that. The hotel has gone from a 5 to a -1. No one is keeping the grounds kept. Pool is nasty, bathroom is nasty, has stains on the walls. I didn’t even stay here this last booking. We walked into the room and walked right out and stayed somewhere else! Expedia is trying to contact them for my refund. The pictures need to be updated to what the hotel looks like NOW! No pool bar and I wldnt even put a dirty shirt into that pool. Staff told me that property management companies are fighting over the property and that one company does not care how the property looks because it still gets bookings by misleading customers with these pictures. DO NOT STAY HERE.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Virginie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very nice, well-decorated but poorly equipped (e.g. kitchen without saucepans or salad bowls). The jacuzzi and pool are not heated. The access road is full of holes and borders a shantytown. Stray dogs can bark in the middle of the night, before you hear the neighboring rooster crow. Despite this, we had a very good stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Giordano

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

Terrible Service and Breakfast

Terrible breakfast. It says 'Continental Breakfast' but the service is poor. Limited options which is delivered at your room (fruit run out on the second day). The housekeeping service is poor and they did not change/renew used towels.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024