Elements Tulum Boutique Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Elements Tulum Boutique Hotel is a strong pick if you want a quiet, central town base with a pool for under €50 a night. It suits budget-minded couples and drivers, less so anyone who expects flawless housekeeping.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Think of this as a town hotel, not a beach resort. It suits travellers who want to walk to shops, restaurants and public transport stops, then return to a calm street and an outdoor pool. Guests describe the area as central but quiet, a useful combination for a town base.
Staff get warm reviews for local tips and help with bookings, so it works well if you plan to arrange outings on the spot. Skip it if housekeeping standards are a deal breaker for you. Some guests mention stained linens, dusty surfaces and rooms that were missed by cleaning.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits in Tulum City Centre, on Calle Sol Oriente between Avenida Coba and Calle Escorpion. The location score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests say shops, restaurants and public transport stops are within walking distance.
Our data has no verified distances to specific sights, beaches or ruins. Do not assume any of them are walkable. Check a map for your own plans, and budget for taxis or public transport if you want to reach places outside the town centre. Free parking is listed, which helps if you rent a car.
What guests say
The score is 8.8 out of 10 from 625 guest reviews, a joint third place among 7 eligible properties in our sample. That is a solid result with enough reviews to trust the trend.
Praise focuses on two things. First, the location: central, quiet and practical. Second, the staff, described as friendly and welcoming, with helpful recommendations and support for bookings.
The weak spot is cleanliness. Rooms are generally tidy, but some reviews report stained linens, dust and missed housekeeping. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed.
Price and how it compares with our other Tulum picks
The reference price was €48.97 per night, about €98 for two nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) for 2 adults in one room, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
That rate was 53% below the sample median of €104.98. For it you get a 4-star property that lists an outdoor pool, free parking, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. No restaurant is listed, and breakfast details are not confirmed.
Our Budget pick, Sunday Hotel Naala, Downtown Tulum, was only slightly cheaper at €46.24 a night but scores lower at 8.1. Our Luxury pick, The Yellow Nest Tulum, is a 5-star at €118.33 with a score of 8.9, barely above this one. On these numbers, Elements gives you most of the score of the luxury option for well under half the price.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible hotels in Tulum. Elements was picked as Best Value because it balances a high guest score, a healthy number of reviews and a low reference price. It is not the cheapest hotel in the sample, but the gap to the Budget pick is under €3 a night and the score gap is 0.7 points.
Before you book
Breakfast is not confirmed, so check whether your rate includes it or plan to eat out. Confirm cancellation terms, which have not been assessed. Ask about pool hours and parking availability for your dates. If cleanliness matters a lot to you, read the latest reviews and raise any problem with the front desk early in your stay.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Elements Tulum Boutique Hotel near the beach?
Not confirmed. Our data only places it in Tulum City Centre and gives no verified distance to any beach. Check a map and expect to need transport.
Does it have a pool?
Yes, an outdoor swimming pool is listed by the property. Opening times are not confirmed.
Is breakfast available?
Breakfast details are not confirmed and no restaurant is listed. Ask the hotel or check your rate before booking.
Is parking free?
Free parking is listed. Check availability for your dates, especially in high season.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price was €48.97 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates, as rates change.