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The Waves Tulum

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Tulum Mayan Ruins

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Kukulkan, Region 1, Mz. 32, Lt. 1, La Veleta, Tulum, QROO, 77760
  • Dos Aguas Park
    11 min walk
  • Hospital de Tulum
    11 min walk
  • Tulum National Park
    4 min drive
  • Tulum, Quintana Roo (TUY)
    13 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Studio With Large Balcony | View from room

Deluxe Studio With Large Balcony

  • 62 sq m
  • 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

  • 81 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Penthouse Apartment With Rooftop Pool | Living area

Deluxe Penthouse Apartment With Rooftop Pool

  • 121 sq m
  • 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

  • 50 sq m
  • 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

  • 143 sq m
  • 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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Studio With Balcony

Signature Studio With Balcony

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment Private plunge Pool | Living area

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment Private plunge Pool

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

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The price is CA $371
per night
CA $456 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan
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About the area

Tulum

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.You'll find Dos Aguas Park and Hospital de Tulum within a 15-minute walk of this Tulum hotel. Hunab Lifestyle Center and Tulum National Park are also within 2 miles (3 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
  • ‪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

4-star spa hotel near Tulum Mayan Ruins
The Waves Tulum offers its guests a full-service spa, 4 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 spa tubs along with a sauna and a fitness center. 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
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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

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

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 spa tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike parking
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • 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 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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

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

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

The Waves Tulum Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 775 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 775 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 775 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 775 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 775 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

10/10 Excellent

susmita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I cannot tell you guys about how much I recommend this place and how I have no words to describe The wonderful time I had at this hotel I loved every single moment of 5 days i stayed at this hotel. The staff from front desk to bars to resturant, housekeeping were is so nice and so willing to help, even though we had language barrier. The front desk person specially were so helpful, they are so quick to answer all your questions and so quick to help with whatever you it.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

David, freeport

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

2/10 Terrible

Crystaly

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the WORST EVER experience!!!!!!! When we arrived, there was NO ELECTRICITY. The guests were in an uproar and the hotel employees (who hardly spoke english) cancelled everyone's reservations. Everyone had to run around Tulum at night, looking for a new stay. However, the hotel guranteed a full refund for the 3 nights. I GOT NOTHING!!! I spoke to several representatives from Expedia and they stated that they could not contact the manager. I went back to the manager and she promised a refund. Again I contacted expedia and still, I did not get compensation for my 3 nights and 4 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherriann, Fort Lauderdale

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

2/10 Terrible

Kania

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a terrible experience we had ! This hotel will extort you for everything you have. First off, we booked The penthouse toom because it comes to the kitchen so that we could hire a chef for my birthday, and cook for me… Well, after the chef started cooking, they told us we had to pay an extra $100 usd or They were gonna call the cops on us… which is crazy. The manger is a terrible person and if I had known I would have never ever booked here. She is disrespectful and money hungry. Along with the other lady that’s a manger . I will continue writing reviews about this place on every platform as people need to know what they are getting into. I did see on tik tok that people were saying the cleaning staff was taking stuff out their room, but here I go being Naïve and booked it anyways . So this is an honest review . They were mad our chef came to the room because their chef is not getting paid for the service but the food they have here is nasty and there is never anyone in the kitchen making food. The second issue was that fact they charge people for any stains on the bed ? Lol especially makeup , granite I have not been wearing make up or anything and we had to wait 3 days just to get clean , half fresh sheets .. which still has stains and they said it’s oxidation.. they brought us up dirty sheets that looked like they washed already but the blue stains didn’t come out and they said it was us, mind you we were never even in the room all . Never again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rafael, Bayamon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gustó mucho pero creo que tiene potencial de crecer un poco más! La comida del restaurante tenía un sabor exquisito!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good property. But entrance to lodging is far from the street and there is not easily accessible to main road. Wifi did not work in room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The street was full of holes
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LILIANA LEON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Half the facility were out of order. The taps leaked and room was very mouldy. Walls and linens were dirty.Pools were lovely. Gym was great. The grounds were very beautiful. The staff was young and not helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam, Lehigh Acres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cruz

Travelled with partner
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

STEVEN

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s giving abandoned and very poor upkeep!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Shelley Lynn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful but appeared neglected. Many of the balcony pools were green. There was a small cement trench circling the garden - the water was also green. Chair on our balcony was rotting and had metal sticking through. Bathroom sink and faucet had a sticky substance I had to wash off before we could use. Kitchen faucet as well. Kitchen counter sticky and cloth came away black. One hand towel and two bath towels, no face cloth. We bought dish soap so we could clean the area. No dining options nearby and taxis very expensive. We are happy to walk generally but it wasn’t really an area it was safe to walk in the dark. We checked out 3 nights early.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am writing to address the issues my husband and I encountered during our recent two-week stay at a property we booked for a vacation. The property did not meet our expectations as it lacked several promised amenities, appeared to be under renovation, and some areas seemed to be in disrepair. We did not receive the promised daily breakfast, the restaurant area appeared condemned, and the spa was under some renovations. Our initial room had a strong, unpleasant odor, and the second room we were given had issues with cleanliness. Several advertised amenities were not accessible, and we had internet connectivity issues. Attempts to request a refund and relocate were challenging due to unreliable internet and service in the area. In addition, the directions to the property were inadequate, and the route to the location was disconcerting, particularly after dark. In summary, our experience fell well short of expectations, and we hope these concerns can be addressed. I would like for Expedia to reach out to me by my email or phone number on file. Thank you.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tianna Hall

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We don’t even bother checking in. The facility was run down, dirty, smelly, the pictures were inaccurate, pools were dirty, bar was closed permanently let alone the swim up bar advertised. There were barking dogs everywhere and the restaurant was only opened occasionally and with a limited menu. This is not at ALL what was advertised and we were certainly not going to stay somewhere that we felt unsafe and dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keyonta

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
My first time staying was ok, this second time around not so good. I booked a room and my cousin booked a penthouse room. Check in was late an hr or so, that was fine. My cousin got to her room 2 hrs later and the AC leaked. We just wanted towels for the leak but they insisted she change rooms. She wanted the same style room instead she was given a different style with no view. She also found a dirty pad in the shower. She asked what could be done and they said a free day but never actually gave her the free day voucher
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jackeline, Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dav O

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property unkept, bathroom shower had green stuff all over it. It was cheap so you pay for what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024