My boyfriend and I recently stayed at Papaya Playa in Tulum. We paid $30 for a private, concrete floor bungalow with shared bath/shower (note: in order to make a reservation online, Papaya Playa requires full payment in advance). The room was spartan, with just a double bed, mosquito net, small table, and chair. There are no electrical outlets in the room, and light is only provided by a dim bare light bulb for a few hours each night (bring a flashlight if you plan on staying here). Bathrooms were fairly clean, though there were some issues with backed up toilets when we first arrived. The open air showers were clean and huge with hot water. The location is fantastic and makes up for a lot of the problems - we were able to just sit up in bed and see the beach and ocean! The beach was clean and nearly completely deserted, however there was some construction being done at the hotel restaurant that was somewhat loud and disruptive. All in all, we felt the price was fair for what we got, although I think we would probably stay somewhere else on a return visit. NOTE: We heard reports from other travellers that they tend to add charges to your bill if you charge things to your room. Be careful and inspect your bills closely at checkout!!
- Papaya Playa Cancun
- Papaya Playa Hotel Cancun
