Puerto Escondido
There’s no shortage of inspired accommodations perched on spectacular headlands on the Oaxacan coast, but the Carrizalillo stands out even on this dreamy…
Must-see hotels in Oaxaca Coast
Zipolite
Heven, at the risk of sounding trite, is pretty heavenly: a beautifully designed walled compound arranged around an infinity pool, lush gardens and…
San Agustinillo
Six tastefully designed oceanfront rooms and a breezy open-air restaurant overlook San Agustinillo's most beautiful – and most swimmable – stretch of…
Bahías de Huatulco
On a lovely site looking down on little Playa Violín, along the road between Santa Cruz and Playa La Entrega, Las Palmas is a marvelous discovery for…
Puerto Escondido
Run by an expat Canadian, these magnificent accommodations just back from Zicatela beach are head and shoulders above much of the opposition. The 14…
Mazunte
On a lovely and cleverly landscaped hillside site with great views over Playa Mermejita, Italian-owned Oceanomar has a gorgeous pool and five spacious,…
Mazunte
The best of both worlds can be found high above the lofty headland between Mazunte and San Agustinillo where you get spectacular views of two beaches and…
Bahías de Huatulco
Opened in 2012 and still looking as plush as the day it was born, Secrets is a pretty ravishing offering. For starters, there’s the location, perched…
Puerto Escondido
The big dilemma at One Love is whether to stay in the John Lennon room or the Jim Morrison suite or, if you’re feeling a little more bluesy, the…
Bahías de Huatulco
Surprise! Huatulco's best-loved hotel isn't one of the big all-inclusives but these more humble yet fiercely traditional accommodations near Crucecita's…
Mazunte
This is a place for real relaxation, equipped with a lovely infinity pool in front of an inviting large palapa (thatch-roofed) dining/lounge area. The…
Zipolite
The Alquimista has rustic-boutique thatch-roofed cabañas just off the beach (all with king-sized beds and air-con) and big, bright rooms set back up the…
San Agustinillo
San Agustinillo's classiest accommodations, lovingly designed Casa Aamori stands toward the east end of the beach. The 12 large, attractive rooms, on…
Puerto Escondido
North American–owned Casamar is a luxurious, comfortable and health-conscious vacation retreat. The 17 spacious, air-conditioned rooms are instantly…
San Agustinillo
The seven cabañas here, toward the beach's east end, are large, open to as much breeze as possible, and set under high palapa roofs that look faintly…
Mazunte
Hard-to-find Copal hugs a forested hill behind Playa Mermejita with steps leading up to an arty restaurant, along with a pool that appears as infinite as…
Zipolite
Canadian-owned Casa Sol overlooks little Playa Camarón, a 10-minute walk west of Playa Zipolite, and its three spacious, spotless rooms make perfect…
Puerto Escondido
Bringing some taste to the menu of hotel architecture, the Santa Fe is a neocolonial-style beauty filled with greenery, birdsong, terracotta pots and a…
Puerto Escondido
Popular, well-run Losodeli, located between the bus stations and Rinconada, provides most things a budget traveler needs: clean accommodations with a…
San Agustinillo
The eight beautiful circular rooms and one large apartment here have a fresh, open-air feel thanks to their breezy terraces and wood-slat windows. With…
San Agustinillo
Un Sueño, toward the east end of the beach, has 17 lovely, good-sized rooms sporting touches of art and craft from around the world, and a semi-open-air…
Puerto Escondido
Escapists will love the quiet calm of this remote, adults-only beach getaway 27km west of Puerto Escondido. On offer are 16 minimalist-style thatched-roof…
Zipolite
The hilltop vantage point from Casa Kalmar's blue-tiled infinity pool and lovingly designed ocean-facing rooms imbues a sense of calm, as the hotel's name…
San Agustinillo
A plush bricks-and-mortar affair set above the main road at the village’s western limits, rooms are classy and supermodern, using local wood and stone in…
Mazunte
This well-run B&B near Punta Cometa has just four cabañas, each with its own private garden and terrace. Expect immaculate rooms adorned with Oaxacan…
Puerto Escondido
The 11 no-frills rooms at this hillside Zicatela hotel are big and spotless, with two beds, mosquito screens, breezy balconies and some have kitchens. It…
Puerto Ángel
This rustic-chic hideaway sits in splendid isolation at lovely Playa La Boquilla – a place for really escaping the world. The simple fan-cooled bungalows…
Bahías de Huatulco
Not as monstrous in size as your average all-inclusive, the Binniguenda is a historical monument in Huatulco years. It was the resort’s first hotel when…
Zipolite
Stacked on a steep hillside away from the tourist center, this handsome yoga retreat is an aesthetic joy with six exceptionally well-designed bungalows…
San Agustinillo
The Rancho has all the calling cards of a quintessential Oaxacan yoga resort: quiet clifftop location; comfortable but simple ocean-view cabañas, most…
Mazunte
Arquitecto looks slightly grungy from beach level, but venture inside its rooms and the quality shines through. Its quirk is its camas colgantes (hanging…
Bahías de Huatulco
The Zaashila is rendered in smooth white adobe on a lovingly manicured terraced slope above the ocean, giving it a palpable Greek Islands feel. You’ll…
Puerto Escondido
'Fruit & Veg' might sound like a strange name for a hotel, but this is the surfer-hippie enclave of La Punta where being weird is considered relatively…
Puerto Escondido
The work of art here is not courtesy of Wolfgang Amadeus, instead it's a verdant tropical garden (Jardín Macondo) filled with avant-garde Peruvian…
Mazunte
The words paz y amor (love and peace) greet you at clifftop Balamjuyuc, proof of its hippie credentials. The cabins here are pretty simple, focusing…
Zipolite
Lo Cósmico is old-school Zipolite, a throwback to the days when this place really was undiscovered, except by the odd cosmically minded hippie. Despite…
Bahías de Huatulco
The minimalist rooms might seem a bit pricey for what you get, and the beds could definitely be better, but the hospitality and picture-perfect location…
Puerto Escondido
In contrast to the beach shacks often beloved of surfers, Aqua Luna offers cool, contemporary black-and-white minimalism with a few nods to Mexican style …
Bahías de Huatulco
An interesting new 'concept' hotel with an open reception on a roadside plaza welcoming you to slick, minimalist rooms perched in a large angular…
San Agustinillo
This budget option looks like some frozen relic from San Agustinillo's pre-tourist days and sits 100m up steps opposite Bambú with surf views from its…
