The Waves Tulum

4.0 star property

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment Private plunge Pool | Terrace/patio
4 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Poolside bar
Deluxe Studio With Private Plunge Pool | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Exercise/lap pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Avenida Kukulkan, Region 1, Mz. 32, Lt. 1, La Veleta, Tulum, QROO, 77760
  • Tulum National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tulum Mayan Ruins
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Playa Paraiso
    ‪70 min drive‬
  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio With Large Balcony

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

Deluxe Penthouse Studio Rooftop Pool

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

Deluxe Penthouse Apartment With Rooftop Pool

  • 121 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Studio With Private Plunge Pool

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Large Penthouse Apartment Rooftop Pool

  • 143 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Signature Studio Private Plunge Pool

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Studio With Balcony

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment Private plunge Pool

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

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About this property

The Waves Tulum

Hotel with 4 outdoor swimming pools, near Tulum National Park
4 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a fitness centre are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a sauna, massage/treatment rooms and a children's pool. Change of towels is available on request
The Waves Tulum offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature down duvets. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Tulum hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include printers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

The on-site 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.
The breakfast at The Waves Tulum gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Tulum National Park. Free WiFi in public areas, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 4 outdoor pools or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, body scrubs or Swedish massages at the spa
  • Services include a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Tulum National Park and 7 minutes from Tulum Mayan Ruins
  • Dogs welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
The Waves Tulum offers its guests a full-service spa, 4 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 hot tubs along with a sauna and a fitness centre. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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)
  • 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

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 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately USD 17 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 429 out of 800 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 800 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 800 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 800 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 800 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

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

10/10 Excellent

felix, loganville

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

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was not open, the plunge pool was not cleaned and was low on water, there was hardly any water from the shower making it impossible to wash my hair. We stayed 3 nights and originally booked 7. Would not return.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David Silva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean and quiet, good attention and service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

William

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The property itself was fine but the area around the facility was difficult to navigate because the poor condition of roads (poorly or unpaved) potholes, terrible signage. I will not be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anaisa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was nothing it looked liked on the pictures I booked Expedia should definitely do research before allowing people to book hotels. There were no amenities at this hotel bar restaurant all closed. Roads were very bad it’s in a very dirty neighborhood. As far as breakfast not worth it at all. I saw a roach in my room. Plunge pool, and all the other pools were very dirty looked like it had not been cleaned for days. During check in I was told the guy that takes the Expedia booking was unavailable and would need to wait till he came back or I had to keep calling on WhatsApp to see when he would be back. Worst hotel false advertising all around …
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britnee

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Athena Alexandria

Travelled with partner
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

Krystal

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property definitely didn’t have everything it said internet was horrible and the lights went out a few times
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

shalom, Brooklyn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property managed by 2 different company that are fighting between of them , so there are many problems that affect who stays there. Very disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maribel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Alexis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Waves is a beautiful resort - clean with great amenities and wonderful staff. We especially enjoyed the pool and the spa area... I had one of the best massages of my life! Regarding our room, it was clean and well kept, and we really enjoyed the tub on our balcony. The shower was great too. Our biggest issue was with with the toilet seat that wouldn't stay on. Also more towels would've been appreciated. Wifi throughout the facility was quite spotty for us. Overall, a great stay - 4/5!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

NEREYDA, LEES SUMMIT

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliene Baioni

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Destiney Jewel Tamara, Brooklyn

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is of no help property needs better up keeping and surrounding area for this property is horrible they also need to fix the road coming into the hotel absolutely terrible the restaurants and spa are never open. Breakfast is horrible and u have to wait hours! Would not recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing stay
We stayed at The Waves recently and unfortunately had a mixed experience. While the hotel is relatively new (3 years old), it already shows signs of needing significant maintenance. Several issues detracted from our stay: missing amenities in the room (chairs, pool towels, bathmat, hand towels); a lack of cleanliness in the bathroom (dirty sink and faucet); and malfunctioning elevators. The pool area also showed signs of neglect, with broken sun loungers and a hanging, broken light fixture over the pool/balcony of our room. The hotel's location is quite far from the city center, making it inconvenient to walk, and the access road is difficult to navigate by car. Furthermore, services were limited during the off-season. Overall, while the hotel has potential, significant improvements are needed in cleanliness, maintenance, and amenities to justify the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sophia Jasmine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inconsistency between workers. Filthy rooms. Restaurant not welcome to guest. Horrible experience overall.