Hotel Maya Tulipanes Palenque
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.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a central 4-star base with a pool area guests love, at a price a little under the local median. Budget for meals elsewhere, since guests find on-site dining and breakfast expensive.
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Hotel Maya Tulipanes Palenque is a 4-star hotel and our Best Value choice in Palenque. It suits travellers arriving by bus, couples who want a pool to come back to after a day of sightseeing, and families, since family rooms are listed.
It is a weaker fit if you want to eat every meal at the hotel without thinking about cost. Guests say room rates are reasonable but on-site dining and breakfast are pricey. If you plan to walk to the ruins, read the next section first.
Location and getting around
The address is Cañada # 6, Col. La Cañada. The location score is 9.3 out of 10. Guests describe a central setting near the ADO bus station and restaurants.
Guests also say it is near the archaeological site. Our data puts the Temple of the Inscriptions about 6.8 km away, roughly 85 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi to reach it.
Parking is not listed in our data. If you are driving, ask the hotel whether parking is available and whether it costs extra.
What guests say
The score is 8.8 out of 10 from 592 reviews, joint second of 8 eligible properties in our sample.
The pool gets specific praise: guests describe it as clean, surrounded by vegetation, with jacuzzis and hydromassage areas. Location is the other strong point, mainly for the short trip from the ADO bus station and the choice of restaurants nearby.
On the downside, guests see the rooms as fair value, but feel that on-site dining and breakfast prices are high.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
The reference price was €75.15 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. That is about €150 for the two nights. The sample median was €80.76, so it sat 7% below the middle of the market. These are not live prices, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Hotel Maya Rue, was €42.55 a night with an 8.2 score and 3 stars. Our Luxury pick, Hotel Mundo Maya Palenque, was €116.84 with a 9.2 score and 5 stars. Maya Tulipanes sits in between: about €33 more than Maya Rue for a fourth star, a higher score and the pool, and about €42 less than Mundo Maya.
Listed facilities include a spa, a pool, a restaurant, a terrace, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and family rooms.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Palenque. The Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and price; it is not simply the cheapest option. A score of 8.8 from 592 reviews at a below-median price put Maya Tulipanes ahead on that balance.
Before you book
Breakfast details are not confirmed in our data, and guests say it is expensive, so check whether your rate includes it before you compare totals. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed.
Confirm spa and pool opening times for your dates, and ask about transport to the archaeological site, since it is not a walk.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Can I walk from Hotel Maya Tulipanes Palenque to the ruins?
It is not practical. The Temple of the Inscriptions is about 6.8 km away, roughly 85 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate, so take public transport or a taxi.
Is the hotel close to the ADO bus station?
Guests say it is near the ADO bus station and restaurants. The location score is 9.3 out of 10.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes. Guests describe a clean pool surrounded by vegetation, with jacuzzis and hydromassage areas. Check opening times for your stay.
Is breakfast included?
This is not confirmed in our data. Guests find breakfast and on-site dining expensive, so check your rate carefully.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €75.15 per night for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.