With a stay at The Waves Tulum in Tulum, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Tulum National Park and 7 minutes from Tulum Mayan Ruins. .This spa hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Tulum Beach and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Xel-Há Park.
What's nearby
Tulum National Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Tulum Mayan Ruins - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
Tulum Beach - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
Las Palmas Public Beach - 52 min drive - 5.9 km
Playa Paraiso - 70 min drive - 6.8 km
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
Hotel with 4 outdoor swimming pools, near Tulum National Park
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 spa 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 swimming pools, 2 spa tubs, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, 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. 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.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
On-site 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 hot tubs
Bike rentals
Bike parking
Children's pool
Designer shops
Fitness centre
Full-service spa
Sauna
Steam room
Family friendly
4 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Pool toys
Conveniences
Lift
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Pool sunloungers
Spa
3 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Detox wraps
Facials
Hydrotherapy
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Massage - prenatal
Massage - sports
Massage - Swedish
Massage/treatment rooms
Outdoor treatment areas
Reflexology
Turkish bath/hammam
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Step-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
At least 80% of food locally sourced
Designated smoking areas
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Renovated entire property – October 2022
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
42-inch smart TV
Digital channels
Streaming services
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 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
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 Hotel
THE WAVES TULUM Tulum
THE WAVES TULUM Hotel Tulum
The Waves Tulum Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tianna Hall
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Keyonta
Travelled with family
20 Aug 2024
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
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
Do not book with this place any positive reviews were wrong it was dangerous and super dirty and they did not refund the money for a stay that was booked for 4 days after the first night I had a just very spooky feeling about the place it had potential to be a great spot but the rooms and pools were super dirty broken elevator since April and I just had a feeling of uneasiness it’s hard to explain I did not feel safe what so ever my gf felt the same do not stay here!
Dirty sheets, dirty floors, dirty jacuzzi, etc. The staff was young and oblivious to what the patrons/rooms needs were. We had to ask for clean sheets, toilet paper, and room service, and they seemed bothered when asked. FYI, this hotel is built in the middle of the Tulum slums displacing the already struggling population. 0/10 stars would NOT Recommend!
The room was perfect and super clean. The amenities are lacking though and during my stay we meet a few people that thought the same. There is a pool bar just no staff working it and at the time we were there at least 15 people were at the pool. They are missing revenue by not proving this service they have promoted. The cenote is not to swim in just to see it but the light was not functioning the day went. We walked to the restaurant to order food and drinks to take to the pool area waited 10 minutes and an employee called the chef he never showed up. So overall they need to work on the amenities other than that the room was amazing.
Very cute property that’s out the way but also has things right within reach. The staff were so nice and accommodating. I LOVED my room. It also very quiet and relaxing for the most part. I traveled solo and still very safe