Affordable Hotels in Tulum (2026)

The Hotel Guru
Tulum
Affordable Hotels in Tulum

Travelling to Tulum on a budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style or comfort. This idyllic Mexican destination offers a handful of affordable hotels that cater to different tastes and preferences, from boutique hotels set in serene leafy surrounds to laid-back beachside properties. Enjoy minimalist designs, rustic-chic aesthetics, and vibrant atmospheres without breaking the bank.

For a boutique

Xscape Tulum is a charming small hotel, well-located in Tulum itself. Rooms and apartments have a boho-chic feel with natural materials, driftwood sculptures, and dreamcatchers, while the best have kitchenettes and private hot tubs. There's also a large pool and a casual courtyard restaurant. Well-priced and very friendly.

For a beachfront stay

Villa Las Estrellas is a relaxed stay on an unspoiled white sandy beach. Guestrooms are made up of traditional, thatched cabins with exposed beams and rustic-style furniture. Colourful Mexican textiles add an injection of local art and craft. Relax with a massage on the seafront after dinner. A cosy beach break.

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Written by Katie Harris

Affordable Hotels in Tulum

Villa Las Estrellas

Tulum (Boca Paila Km 8)

Relax on unspoiled, white sand beaches at this Tulum hotel. Guestrooms are made up of traditional, thatched cabins with exposed beams and rustic-style furniture. Colourful Mexican textiles add an injection of local art and craft. Relax with a massage on the seafront after dinner; a cosy beach break.

Local exploring - With easy access to the best beaches, bars and restaurants, this hotel is perfectly placed for local exploring
Romantic Break - Couples love the charming private cabins at this seafront bolt-hole; book a luxury suite for ocean views
Beach Life - Set on the seafront in Tulum, this hotel is perfect for a relaxing beach break
Sights nearby - Visit the Tulum Archeological Site to see Mayan ruins; the site incorporates a clifftop castle and the Templo de las Pinturas

from £66 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Xscape Tulum

Tulum

A charming small hotel well located in Tulum itself. Rooms and apartments have a boho-chic feel with natural materials, driftwood sculptures, and dreamcatchers. The best have kitchenettes and private hot tubs. There's a large pool and a casual courtyard restaurant. Well priced and very friendly.

Value chic - With boho-chic design, an enormous pool, and massages available — you are getting a lot for your money here
Local exploring - Well positioned to access Tulum’s collection of cool bars, organic restaurants and chic boutiques
Sights nearby - Just three miles from the famed Mayan ruins at the Zona Arqueológica de Tulum
Restaurant - A courtyard restaurant serves laidback Mexican and international fare

from £54 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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