This beach club was super fun! Located in the heart of Tulum, Mexico. It gave iii points vibes honestly, when you walk in it's as if you're walking into a trippy garden. There's someone doing face jewels as soon as you walk in, not sure how much it was but it looked super pretty. There's a system to get drinks where you reload your wristband with money and they scan it every time you order a drink to deduct each transaction. The only bad thing is that whatever you have left on the bracelet goes to waste because you can't get your money back. Each drink was kinda pricey, between $30-$40. I would suggest pre-gaming before coming or buying a table. The music was good, it was a lot of tiki tiki. There is a beach view from the dance floor. Everyone was very nice, the staff were extremely busy but attended each customer in a timely manner. I ordered an espresso martini, the presentation was great but the taste wasn't as balanced as I preferred. It taste more like tequila rather than coffee. I then switched back to vodka/sodas. I highly recommend you check this spot out for a night of dancing and fun! read more

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We stayed at the Papaya Playa Project, and so obviously this beach bar was part of our daily routine: grab a carajillo each morning from the bar, lay out on the beach and order margs and ceviche from the waitstaff... but the highlight of our stay (other than our friend's wedding), was the full moon dance party they host every full moon. There is no cover for hotel guests. They had live music, artists doing body paint, dancers... If you're staying in Tulum and your hotel or airbnb tragically doesn't have a pool or beach access, consider reservations at Papaya Playa Beach Bar. You can also buy tickets from their website. read more

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Came here on Sunday for brunch and had a pretty good time. The beach club itself is beautiful, you have to spend a minimum to be able to use the beach club amenities. They have a nice pool and day chairs/umbrellas. The food is also pretty tasty here. I ordered the pork tacos and they were yummy. Definitely recommend this beach club for a chill lounge day. read more

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Im mad I didn't write down the name of the food and there is no menu to refer to on here but I came with my friends as pictured. I had an amazing time this at this place great the vibes super chill, food was amazing I had chicken with veggies and salad! I remember the name now it was called grilled chicken couscous I believe lol. But besides the food we just sad in the pool ordered drinks and just hung out and chatted with a few locals who worked there and other tourists. Service is really good and if you need a server they are always walking around. Definitely recommend. read more

Papaya Playa Beach Bar - Pic of my group from that day. No food pics sorry - Beach Bars Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Really lovely beach club in Tulum! Very chill and breezy - my friends and I stayed the whole day. At a 1000 peso / person minimum spend, we were able to secure 3 beach beds (for 6 people). We also ordered some tacos, which was absolutely delicious and fresh! And the cocktails were fantastic, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. The only thing to warn folks about is that there is a good amount of wildlife around (iguanas, raccoons, birds). And they may steal your food, when you're not paying attention. read more

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This is in regards to their beach club.. Made a reservation through openTable for their beach club on a Friday early afternoon. On arrival everything went smoothly- they did temperature check, sanitizing hands and masks upon entrance. When we got there the space was so beautiful, it had a chill cool vibe nothing crazy (compared to Taboo). We had to pay I think $50 minimum to get access to a beach bed, towels and pool- which was reasonable IMO. The service was great, the server was very attentive and always seemed to be around in case we wanted food or drinks. Drinks were around $14ish each for cocktails which were kinda light on the alcohol but tasted so good- recommend getting the grapefruit margarita and the nina Fresca cocktails. For food we got the fish ceviche which was really good too. The space itself was fabulous, the beach beds were comfortable and some of the had shade on top, they also had these cool beach loungers if you wanted to lay out comfortably and tan as well! They do their best to clean the beach but there was still some seaweed (all of Tulum has it). However their pool was really nice to use- a little crowded but refreshing and had a great view! read more

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We went to Papaya for special night event called Moongaze. We chose the option to reserve a table. When you pay for the table that amount you spend goes towards your consumption of drinks and food. If you spend more , then you need to pay the difference and it was not a case for us. The check in for event was flawless. The decorations, lightning and illuminated grounds were amazing. We were given a table and we were introduced to two servers that would be taking care of us. The music started very quickly, i believe there were three DJ`s performing for the whole night. The music was very vibe, techno-Tulum style. There were also few great shows in the middle of that music event. For the food and drinks: The food was great, I mean really, really good. ( We went to Bagatelle day before for lunch and the food was bland, completely out of taste, way overpriced!!). We took Tacos, lamb and tuna Tostadas and we were full and happy. Drinks were also great, just wish the beer selection could include some craft beers like Tulum Lager or Pescadores. The service was top notch, when we ordered drinks and went to dance in the crowd our server even found us there to give us drinks, it was so nice :) We partied almost to the end of the event which was 3am. I am thanking Papaya Club for a great nigh and good vibes we had that night!! We would love to come back in the future :)) P.S. Beware of the taxi service late at night. The will charge you at least twice what would you pay normally but thats Tulum taxis :( We paid $250 MXC from Esmerald Boutiqe in the city for the event 8PM and after 3AM they wanted $600 MXC coming back.UsefulFunnyCool read more

Amazing ambiance. $25 minimum (in August) includes spot to chill, pool, towels and access to the grounds. Minimum spend 100% goes towards food and drink. I love this place and would definitely Go back! The food was really delish! Drinks were great and the juices were amazing! Highly recommend this place!! FYI they check your bag when you come in. No food or drink allowed. No exceptions, not even a sealed bottle of water. read more

We heard that this was the place TO BE on a weekend. It costs $600 pesos for regular admission. About $1800 USD for bottle service. And $100 pesos for each shot or cocktail. You do have to get a drink wristband, and "load" pre-paid money onto the wristband in order to get a drink at the bar. Which was super easy and quick to do. They have one main bar at the top when you enter. And different levels of bottle service tables, and a main DJ stage and dance floor on the bottom where the sand lays next to the ocean. They played a mix of EDM and spanish music, and in my opinion, it was pretty poppin' and I had a good time dancing and meeting new people. read more

I highly recommend this place! They have the best food and drinks in Tulum! If you are looking for a chill beach club come here! Make sure to get Manuel and José for the best service ever! They made us feel very at come and accommodating! Make sure to get the shrimp quesadilla and crab tacos! read more

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I came here for their legendary full moon party and had a blast. When we got there I was surprised by their cover charge, which was about 600 pesos if I remember correctly. You also have to purchase drink tickets then use them at the bar. One ticket will get you a beer, water, etc. Two will get you a proper cocktail. 80 pesos a ticket. Still cheaper than LA prices. There is an option to purchase bottle service as well, but that was pretty pricey. The location is beautiful. Right on the beach with a wonderful breeze. Beautiful people. The cocktails are pretty weak. They're measured ever-so precisely, so you will need to get a few. However, you wouldn't know they're weak by looking at all the drunk people as it got later into the night. Speaking of, the stair situation throughout the place is very hazardous for tipsy people! The steps are so well camouflaged and it's so dark, so be careful! The music is very house/techno. The ambiance is too much to capture in photographs, so just imagine the music, the ocean breeze, beautiful people (for the most part haha), and tropical trees swaying all around you. I would come back for their Saturday night parties. read more

One of the cooler clubs I have ever been to. The vibe is chill and it has the deep house feel to it. The music is different if your used to the clubs in las vegas but once you listen you will be hooked. The club is pretty much integrated into the jungle and is unlike anything I have seen. There a lot of cool areas to hang out and have a good time. It does get crowded but it wasn't overwhelming so don't worry. We had a table overlooking the dance floor which should be the go-to spot if you come. Check out the video... It was awesome! I forgot how much we paid for the table but I don't think it was bad. What was surprising was that the club closes at 3am. Surprising since I thought that the clubs close later here. It was time to go anyway around that time so all good. It is a little off the beaten path from the hotels but only a 5-10 minute taxi cab. This is a much visit when coming. read more

This was the highlight of our trip! We didn't have a reservation but they let us in anyways. We got a beach bed all to ourselves with a $50 min spending. We were right on the beach ordering some delightful drinks and ceviche! It wasn't long before we found the pool and it was all in after that. It seems like mexico only does salt water pools ... Which I love! Perfect spot for IG pictures. Just a lovely vibe at this place. I felt like I was truly on vacation. read more

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This place has potential. I think the staff could definitely use an upgrade. Typical of any busy club or bar, the drink service basically sucks. Totally useless selection of beer. The DJ was not even a DJ and couldn't mix if his life depended on it. He was playing good tracks, but he had no idea what he was doing and THAT was disappointing considering the 500 pesos cover charge. If you can't scrape up enough money to pay a real DJ, don't charge a cover to enter. Plain and simple. The design of this place is unique, but overall it's hyped up to be something amazing, which it is not. It's trendy and the crowd is also trendy. I doubt they care about the music quality as long as they can order some crappy tequila and get drunk. With that said, the beach area is nice and an excellent spot to watch the stars with live music in the background. Maybe I would go again, maybe not. I was on the VIP list and the people at the doors were both dumb and rude - not the treatment I'd expect for a VIP. read more

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This place has huge potential. The architecture is amazing and it's pretty well laid out so everyone can see the dance floor and DJ booth. It's awesome having bathrooms that flush well and take TP. We went on a Saturday for a good tech house DJ, but no one special. However, the price to get in was outrageous. The doorman quoted us 400 pesos to $24. I wanted to walk way because I don't even pay that in Miami, but my friend said screw it and paid for all of us. The drink situation is bizarre. You have to wait in line to buy tickets to buy drinks. There are only two bartenders at the main bar and after each order they hand over the tickets to a girl who keeps track of how many they make. I get that they're trying to avoid comping drinks or stealing money, but for the caliber of club they should hire people that they trust to expedite all of it. Spent so much time waiting for drinks that it really killed the vibe. Drinks are fairly cheap. One ticket is 80 pesos, so a beer is around $4-5. Mixed drinks were two tickets. The crowd was pretty friendly. Typical Tulum. There are a lot of groups of 20 something white girls. The whole dynamic is off, but nothing you can do about that. I would only go for a good DJ or if you're desperate to go out. read more

Main idea: Delicious food, beautiful beachfront, way overpriced. We stopped by after exploring the Tulum Ruins, looking for a beachfront spot to get some food and beers. The food menu prices are steep - over 200 pesos per dish, with many dishes much higher. So we ended up just getting chips and salsa. The salsas are DELICIOUS! And the homemade chips were great as well. The beachfront is beautiful, and the waiters have service down on the beach as well so you can stay stocked on beer. The cheap beers are 35 pesos, which is great; but the cocktails are all 100p or more. I would love to come back again for a smoothie or drinks, but probably not for a meal. read more

Papaya Playa Beach Bar - Beers, chips and salsa on the beach. The salsas are delicious and so many different flavors! - Beach Bars Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Only came for the all night moon party and it was Awesome! Danced all night and had a great time. The drink coupon bit is a little lame. (We had to buy drink coupons when we arrived) first round was 800 coupons, next round was 200 coupons, no consistency with the bar tenders or our drinks. But still we danced and had a great time. read more

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Came here twice - during the day for a $14 drink which was okay. Then returned for a full moon party. The Sat night party was a cover of $600 pesos! It was full of techno - nothing else. Good techno, but no other genre. To get a drink at the bar, you must first buy a drink ticket at one of two windows that aren't even by the bar. Super inconvenient. The party scene was not what I had in mind for Tulum. Especially since I was at a Full Moon beach party the night before at Nomade with a bonfire, a DJ & live drummers. Here, we couldn't even access the beach at all. At some point, I saw people standing on couches and even on the table. And I'm sure these people have money - either to stay here or for table service - so no one is going to tell them to get off. I felt like I was back in Miami or NYC. I tried making my money worth it but then it poured so that was my cue to go. I don't recommend this place unless your a techno-head or have money to blow, then knock yourself out. read more

This place was so awesome!! The food and drinks were incredible and the service is amazing. You can eat and drink right on the beach under cabanas and there's an amazing pool and DJ as well. The energy and environment is off the charts. An absolute must if you're visiting Tulum! read more

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If you're into deep house music for hours on end, overpriced food and drinks, and doin it for the gram... this is totally your scene. I, on the other hand, am not into any of those things. The first thing we did was go to the bathroom, which was really cool, and I thought it would set the stage for the rest of the night. We tried to order tacos, and when I tried to pay, I was informed that I first had to stand in a line to obtain a wristband that I would use to pay for things. Stood in line for approximately 30 minutes to get this wristband. You have to guess how much money you will use, because once it's on the wristband, you won't get it back, so if you put more money on the wristband than you use, you lose the leftover money... just say bye bye to it, and consider it a gift to the papaya playa... 3 small tacos cost 20 USD. They weren't great either. The music was boring. It was packed and took over 20 minutes to get the attention of a bartender to get a drink. I thought maybe it would be cool to go out t the beach, but they close it off, so you can't even do that. Maybe during the day it's different, but I actually hated it the night I went. read more

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Day 1: 5 stars Our first day at the beach club was honestly a great experience. The minimum consumption was 1000 pesos per person but it was well worth it given the quality of food/drink and access to a nice lounging area. The service was great and the few hours we spent there flew by. Cocktails were a bit pricey (250 pesos each) but I don't mind overpaying when it means access to the lounge area and beach. Day 2: -3 stars After our experience the first day we wanted to return two days later. We were stopped at the front by security to open our bags and were told we would have to leave all of our water with him. As someone who drinks a lot of water this is ridiculous because on a hot day I could easily rack up $50 worth of water at their prices. Ridiculous way to gouge people as we had no problems at any other beach club the whole trip. Left promptly and found a nice place near Playa Paraíso instead -- in fact I'm writing this review from there drinking all the water I'd like! What a shame... read more

I stayed here a few years ago so we came by for a light dinner. Food is still good & very pricey,but the beach is full of sea grass with no attempt in cleaning read more

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Huge waste of money. We paid $100 cover each at the door for the nightclub to see a not famous DJ. The $100 is supposed to be $50 for the ticket and the other $50 to spend on food/drink. Drinks cost $20+ on average so it really only covers about 2 drinks total. If you don't spend the entire $50 then you lose it, so we were forced to spend the remainder of our money on a $15 nasty, cold pizza slice and 3 small, dry and mediocre tacos. The other food options were not at all appealing. The DJ was alright and it's a cool venue but not worth the $100 cover. Will not be going back read more

Skip the full moon parties here. Total tourist scam. They were supposed to load money on our wrist bands and they never did and wouldn't reload again since they thought we were lying. Came with a group of about 10 people. We left after 45 minutes. Music was pre recorded with fake djs. read more

Amazing ambiance and service. Can't think of a better place to relax and enjoy a beach day . Lots of areas to chill with food and drink . Music was played by a live DJ but not too loud to ruin the chill vibe . Price was very reasonable especially compared to other places around Tulum Beach . read more

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Though we did not stay in house, we did spend a lengthy amount of time at the Papaya Playa beach club, which was so lovely it quickly became our favorite daytime into early evening spot in Tulum. During both of our visits, we were able to grab a bed on the sand without any struggle, staff were super friendly and explained their (very reasonable) minimum spends for non-hotel guests. Drinks were great - mezcal margarita variations and micheladas (swoon). Food was also delicious - Tuna ceviche, camaron aguachile, fantastic and well presented. A highlight was that there was SUCH good music consistently - loved that the DJ starts early and keeps a good energy flowing throughout the day. Being able to dive into the Caribbean with groovy deep house playing in the distance is a magical feeling (if you're into that kind of thing). Spent several hours enjoying the beach, drinking and eating heavily, and were surprised at how inexpensive our tab ended up being. When I daydream about Tulum it's PPP that I think of! read more

My boyfriend and I went to the beach club 3 times during our trip to Tulum because we loved it so much!! Staff is great (especially Carlos & female host *forgot her name*) Cabanas are comfy, luxe vibe and food was tasty. Cost us about $100 each day but that went towards f&b and let me tell ya, we drank a lot! We're from New York and used to cabanas costing 2k+ in MTK so this was a treat. Super relaxing experience and exactly what we needed all 3 times!! Put it on your list. read more

We stopped here to get a cold smoothie and sit down for a minute after visiting the ruins. The service and food were good. Delicious salsa! The seats we were in were made of concrete so not the most comfortable but beautiful views and relaxing vibes. read more

Manuel and Jose are the best servers at the beach club, you cannot go wrong with them! Great food, drinks and location. They have a pool that is great for those quick dips when you get hot and don't want to jump in the ocean! read more

Imma make this review as real and honest as I can! My girlfriend and I attended "Papaya Playa Project" as a recommendation of a lot of our friends who attended years ago! It's cute beach club with nice food and great music. The ambience is cool with the colourful neon lights and did I mention the music is great?! What's NOT cute however are some of the staff! Rushing you to wrap up your bill so they can prioritize the bottle service. What's ALSO NOT CUTE is paying almost 3,000.00 pesos in food and drinks to be bullied back to the entrance to pay an ADDITIONAL 600 pesos each because their party starts at 9pm. Imagine that? A rum and coke is $15 for bar rail and the staff "Monica" to be exact (or at least her) seemed to be have trained to tell ppl theyre not permitted to order food or drinks at tables a whole 40 minutes before their party starts because they rather cater to ppl who spending 1,000 USD to come to Tulum and act like they do in LA, NYC and Miami as stated in the other review. Cute place with much potential however SUPER commercial and obnoxious. I came all the way from Montreal to document the party with DJ/Producer Lorie and left disappointed. Oh well. 3 stars for the music and ambience. read more

Very pleased with the staff, service, food, front desk.. etc.. had the best time ever here and is so beautiful! read more

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It was hard to leave. First, they have these beach beds under these really cute thatched roofs which provide plenty of shade if you want it. Second, there is no "charge" for these beds if you are not staying at the hotel - there is a 500 peso minimum for 2 people but with 2 snacks and 3 drinks you will easily hit that - and you should because their food is GOOD. Best guac I had on our trip and the drinks were DELICIOUS (and fairly strong). Try the wondermelon - you cannot go wrong w that - it's watermelon basil gin and DA BOMB. Overall, I would not miss a chance to come back here and relax on the beach watching the picturesque tulum waters roll onto the beach. I'll probably try to stay here next time we go! read more

Referring to the full Moon party. Literally a Vegas party on the beach. And no, you can't go into the water. High end party with house music - if that's what you're into then do it. $25 admission that is not worth it if you look for a real beachy party experience. read more

Went there on a Saturday nigth while the facebook page of the bar was saying they had a DJ that didn't need no introduction. They charge 42$ (600 MXN) without any drinks included just to get in as a cover charge. Then a simple shooter is 15$ (200 MXN) and they have this weird way of paying by putting credit on a bracelet via a system that is nowhere near the bar (lol). Drinks are way too expensive for the alcool they put in it. Then the DJ just played the same simple and boring techno beat the whole nigth with no changes - no drops - no creshendo - the whole nigth. We left at 1 AM because it was boring... read more

Review for bar only- The Saturday night spot apparently. We were there from 10-11 and it was pretty tranquil though. The DJ was just starting up. They have lots of seating and bar space and a nice ambiance though. I was kinda bothered by the smell of the kerosene they used to light this big bonfire though. read more

We liked Papaya when first visit. Second time was a shit show, we came back from another public beach which our hotel guy told us we must visit that beach, so we went with a cooler, we dodnt know if theres a restuarant or a bar. then I was hungry and thinking go to Papapa for dinner. When got out the taxi the gurds at the door stop us because we have a cooler with two beers left only. His attitud was awful as if we are sneaking drinks in like some poor teenagers. My husband felt insulted and wants to go else where to spend our money, but I calm him down and hand the cooler to the gurds. This is so stupid and why angry your customers, you can always kick people out if you actually caught then drinking drinks they sneaked in. Or ask them to leave their cooler at the front NICELY. Very bad and very stupid thinking of the managers. Then we went to their full moon party, it's also very disappointed! They made you wait inline for a longtime, I guess to showcase their busy venu? To the jungle of Tulum? Many mosquitos there at night, I was getting eaten live, and we are trying to get pregnant so that's not smart of myself. The Vika virus! The DJ was not very good, we've been travled around the world for nearly two years, and we like techno party every once a while. He built up the music and you'd expect the highest point would come and it never did, we waited and waited, It's like youre itch but you dont know where to scratch it. Some girls and i were sitting at down stair on an old banged up wooden table, i was waiting for husband to get us drinks and enjoy the view, a waiter comes amd says the table is reserved for the owner and his friends - bullshit, all serverbed table had reserved note, they had a round table up high with perfect view, some reasons they wanted an old bench seat at the dark corner, and we have to leave our sits for some assholes. So rude! Unprofessional, uncare for the customers! We had better, so we left disapointed, $25 each person to get in, money isn't the problem but the poor, rude services, and a lousy DJ makes it an unworthy experience. We went again last week, I want to film the view and sunset, and have too much to drink, the bartender was cool, they also have changed the menu, everything is a lot more pricier, and the food is just mediocre. There are many fantastic restaurants in town. I only love the view of papaya and nothing impressed, pleased us. Just got back from Asia, we were in Asia for thirteen months, we've seen it all. Papaya is over rated. read more