Top Hotels in Puerto Escondido
Top Restaurants in Puerto Escondido
The 10 best hotels in Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Looking for a tropical Mexican fishing village with relaxing beaches, oceanfront seafood bars and restaurants, unspoiled reefs for diving and snorkeling, and waves suitable for championship surfing? Puerto Escondido has all that plus the Laguna de Manialtepec mangrove lagoon for tours combining kayaking, boating, bird-watching, and swimming in phosphorescent waters. Regularly scheduled airline service links Mexico City and Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM).
Rent an umbrella at the town beach, Playa Principal, which parallels the Avenida Perez Gasga hotel and restaurant row. Stop in one of the hotels near the beach for a drink or take the family horseback riding. A small freshwater lagoon at the mouth of the river, Rio Rigadillo, marks the border with Playa Marinero, which has waves suitable for beginning surfers. The whole family will enjoy the mile-long shoreline walkway known as Andador Escénico, which leads across the rocks to El Faro lighthouse and the Sueño Posible scenic overlook.
Beyond the lighthouse, Playa Principal transitions into Playa Manzanillo, a swimmable beach with clear waters extending towards Puerto Angelito. Rent a boogie board or equipment to snorkel the coral and rocks. If Playa Manzanillo gets too crowded on a holiday weekend, catch one of the water taxis linking Puerto Escondido’s seven beaches. Hire a skiff to take the family sightseeing or dolphin and sea turtle viewing. Fish for trophy sailfish or catch a dinner of yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi (dorado), grouper, roosterfish, mackerel, or snapper.
Watch the experts surf the 6-15 foot swells and hollow tubes of Playa Zicatela. International competitions in August and November draw the pros to demonstrate their prowess on the Mexican Pipeline.
Snorkel or surf the clear shallow waters beneath the high cliffs surrounding Playa Carrizalillo. High red cliffs, housing, and hotels surround riptide-plagued Playa Bacocho, which is good for long romantic beach walks and sunsets. For more adventure, dive Pressure Point’s tectonic plate fault lines or Punta Colarada’s volcanic overhangs, ledges, and lava rock swimthroughs. If you are lucky you will see lobsters, stingrays, moray and snowflake eels, barracudas, yellow tangs, parrotfish, and puffers.
Restaurants in Puerto Escondido
1. Vivo Resorts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 372 reviews
Experience World-class Service at Vivo Resorts This luxurious property offers fully equipped, luxurious residences located on a long stretch of pristine beach, just a 15-minute drive from Puerto Escondido. It has two infinity-edge pools with a swim-up bar and views of the ocean. Each modern suite at this property boasts breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and comes equipped with air conditioning, a kitchen and a satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The property's Ernesto's restaurant is open everyday and offers open-air dinners by the swimming pool. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, you can explore Laguna Manialtepec, 5 km away, or Carrizalillo Beach which is 14 km from the property. Vivo Resorts also offers an airport shuttle service with an extra cost and free on-site parking.
Best place to stay is here
Reviewed By Tacos SDefinitely clean. Not overcrowded. You enjoy all the resort with no crowds. Staff is friendly. Rooms are excellent. It is far from downtown, but we enjoyed taxi traveling and talking to the driver as they always recommend places to visit and activities to do.
2. Casa de Olas
Overall Ratings
5 based on 88 reviews
Situated on a gently sloping hill by the sea, Casa de Olas Boutique Hotel is an elegant and playful destination accommodation located in the world famous surfing town of Puerto Escondido, in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. Hidden in the heart of La Punta Zicatela, a marvellously mellow beach-side neighbourhood,
Beautiful hotel in La Punta, Puerto Escondido
Reviewed By SophiaekkieI stayed here for 2 weeks whilst taking part in a yoga teacher training. I would highly reccomend this hotel for the following reasons: 1. The staff - they are incredibly kind and hardworking, really going above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic stay. 2. The location - the hotel is located very near the centre of the La Punta area, with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to choose from. 3. The hotel itself - the facilities such as the rooms (especially in the newer part of the hotel) fitness studio, pool and restaurant were all well maintained and great to use. Overall, I really couldn’t fault my experience here. The hotel is beautiful but what really makes it are the wonderful, kind staff who made it feel like a home away from home.
3. Villas Carrizalillo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 229 reviews
Villas Carrizalillo is a small boutique resort hotel in Puerto Escondido consisting of 12 uniquely designed units. The property is situated under a small palm grove atop a cliff side, overlooking one of the most scenic bays in the area. All Villas come equipped with air conditioning, kitchenettes, wireless internet, personal safes, and private outdoor areas. Other property amenities include a swimming pool, library/lounge and Restaurant/bar Espadín.
Best hotel in Puerto Escondido
Reviewed By WCOttavLoved that the hotel had private access to one of the best beaches in PE, Playa Carrizalillo and that it's a short walk to the Rinconada, with a great variety of restaurants and the walk to Plaza Zicatella is easy, too. The location is great. The food is even better - during our stay we were able to sample breakfast, lunch and dinner and each experience was fantastic, fresh food prepared in innovative ways. The staff was very helpful, arranging excursions for us and keeping in touch via text. I researched the rooms extensively before booking because my husband and I enjoy having a glass of wine at the end of the day on a patio or balcony. We were in Villa Terrazza, which has a large, expansive covered deck with a table and hammocks overlooking the beach. I understand that rooms don't matter for a lot of people, especially if you're going to be out and about, but at this property, some villas are better than others, depending on what you like and who you're traveling with. I think Terraza might be the most private, Puebla's entrance is right across from the entrance to Terraza. Venecia might be the least, with a patio that looks out to the garden area. Villas Escondido is the floor under Terraza. Overall, our trip to PE was made more memorable because of the enjoyment we experienced staying at Villa Carrizalillo.
4. Bungalows Zicatela
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
We are a small and friendly hotel right on zicatela beach, so you will be able to ride the best wave of your life or even relaxing walks on the beach and beautiful sunsets. We're sticklers for ensuring your stay in puerto is the best it can be, so our rooms are spacious and comfortable, we have 4 types of rooms; standard rooms with fan and all the basics to rest. The standard room with A/C. The Plus room with A/C and terrace with sea view. The Bungalow with a small kitchenette.
Hostel
Reviewed By liyddcPros Very friendly and helpful staff Good location if you like Zicatela Decent breakfast Cons Noise - Difficult to sleep as the room was literally shaking from the booming music opposite. In fairness we were kindly moved rooms on request to the one furthest away from the front which helped. Woke up at 7am sharp to the continual sound of a hammer tap and power tools. This went on all morning until we left. General cleanliness -towel had a brown smear on it and the flush in the toilet didn't work at all. Rather than a hotel, its more like a hostel. Very expensive for what it is as its really just a very basic room.
5. Posada Real Puerto Escondido
Overall Ratings
4 based on 363 reviews
Posada Real Puerto Escondido beach hotel in Oaxaca, Mexico, is an oasis of tropical tranquility in the quaint fishing village of Puerto Escondido. Guests at Posada Real Puerto Escondido hotel enjoy private beach club access, swimming pools, exotic gardens, two full-service restaurants, and air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary Internet access and garden or ocean views.
Beautiful but everything is scarce
Reviewed By Martin DFirst: the grounds are gorgeous. The building is clean and well-maintained, and the beach club is very pretty and on an uncrowded beach. Rooms are cramped but pleasant and very clean. But an "all-inclusive" resort should make you feel at ease amongst its abundance. And Posada Real utterly fails at this, introducing scarcity to make routine tasks stressful. The food: it's Ok quality. I'm not picky but it's tasty and appropriately Mexican. The drinks taste good. But there's a complex schedule of what food and drinks are available where, and we had a way of always finding ourselves in the wrong place for what we wanted, and in some cases with no food at all. For example, at 5:30pm no food can be had at the beach club! There are three bars at the hotel but at most one is open at any time. Inevitably, there are long lines for food and drink and that serves to ration your access. Towels: there is a towel accounting system. But to get and return towels you're often using the front desk, which is understaffed and usually dealing with a complicated check-in. At the beach club towel people disappear at inopportune times. Again, long lines for a very simple task. Shade: In the middle of the day there is no shade to be had at any of the pools or on the beach. At the beach club, there are some umbrellas but those are claimed early. I learned to show up a couple of hours before my family to await an umbrella to be free. Staff said there were no extras. Just buying 10 or so more umbrellas would greatly improve the experience. Or just build some shade! Internet: It's 2022 and wifi doesn't work in the rooms at all. In the lobbies, it works maybe 60% of the time. Staff were indifferent to my complaints. Bandwidth is terrible: to download a movie for the plane took a couple of hours sitting in the lobby.
6. Punta Zicatela Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Una combinación entre arquitectura moderna y calidez, único en su tipo a pie de Playa Zicatela, en la vibrante Punta Zicatela donde la vida nocturna, las puestas de sol, las excelente opciones culinarias y el ambiente cosmopolita fluyen día a día. Nuestras amplias habitaciones con Balcón y hamaca permiten disfrutar de las mejores puestas de sol desde la habitación. Equipadas con cafetera, frigobar, TV y Aire acondicionado, lo necesario para disfrutar de Puerto Escondido en otro nivel de servicio. La sonrisa y amabilidad de nuestro personal le espera.
Beautiful place with a killer view!
Reviewed By Psydog-Excellence in customer service -Quiet and nice for solo travel or family -Room properly conditioned for quality sleep and rest( blackout curtains, AC, mini fridge, balcony) -Amazing view of Playa Zicatela - Clean premises, killer staff! -Hotel is pretty comfortable and modern.
7. Hotel Aldea del Bazar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 162 reviews
Be Welcome to our wonderful Hotel, which provides not only rest, but the entire travel experience. Enjoy our green gardens, spa, international restaurant, semi-Olympic pool and all the services that we offer. We are a company dedicated to providing hosting services with high quality standards. Our goal is to make our guests feel the comfort and warmth of your home in our beautiful facilities with arabezco style. It distinguishes us sobriety in decoration, comfort and good service. At Hotel Bazar village you will find an atmosphere of rest and harmony.
DISCRIMINATORY AND VIOLANT ENVIRONMENT
Reviewed By joselW231BZI called a business friend to meet her at the hotel Aldea Bazar reception, in Puerto Escondido. I was there with my two minor girls. My friend arrived and I took her to a table wick a few feet from the reception desk. The manager who refused to give me her name, out of the blue, stopped and yelled at my friend telling her that she had to pay $200 to seat at that table. She told her that she was very old and dirty and that she was calling the police on her if my friend did not remove herself from the premises. I was shocked. My two little girls started to cry because the manager was yelling like nuts. I gently asked my friend to leave and the manager refused to apologize or talk about it.
8. Villa Mozart y Macondo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 259 reviews
The Villa Mozart is a small and peaceful hotel comprising two apartments, four ground floor studios and two bungalows, each with its own unique and artistic touch. The apartments and the bungalows have good cooking facilities. The hotel, only two minutes from the Pacific Ocean, has a beautiful tropical garden, very appropriately named Macondo. There are many good quality places to eat just seconds away from the hotel. The Villa Mozart offers wireless access to internet.
Great Spot in PE
Reviewed By R1370LPmikeaSet in a beautiful jungle-like garden, which allows for nice privacy during the morning cafe hours. There is a lot of love and attention to detail put in by the owner and staff, with artistic touches everywhere. Our room was very clean, the bed was comfortable, and we had a beautiful outdoor kitchenette which came in very handy and had almost everything we needed. The only reason I dont give 5 stars here is because we found it hard to get good sleep. Our room had open-air (screened) windows to allow the cool air in at night (no AC) which was great, but it also meant we could hear any sound happening on the grounds. In particular there are workers watering plants, talking etc at 4AM, and then cafe getting ready to open from like 6:30/7AM on. All totally understandable but we could not close our windows to block it out. So that would be my only complaint. Wi-Fi was barely usable, but honestly youre in PE, you dont need it ! Generally it was very quiet and peaceful. Its in a great location to the beaches and restaurants/cafes/shops. Every day it was a pleasure to stroll through the garden on the way to our room.
9. Hotel Santa Fe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 329 reviews
Unique architecture, a gathering space and elegance invite you to relax and renew your spirit. With the best food in Puerto Escondido, mostly organic and homemade.
Nice place, but....
Reviewed By 529jeffmWe reserved a room with a king bed for 3 nights -- for a special birthday. When we arrived we were given a room with 2 twin beds. The manager kept telling me I was wrong about the reservation even though I showed it to her. Internet was not working in the room and the manager kept shrugging her shoulders
10. Hotel Paraiso Escondido
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 212 reviews
The most unique hotel in Puerto Escondido, just like being in an old Mexican Hacienda. Colorful, peaceful, excellent location, great service, staff and view to the bay. Paraiso Escondido is really your best bet for a great vacation!
Week long stay in Puerto Escondido
Reviewed By TheMayor27Great place to stay in Puerto Escondido!! The staff here is great, Federico will make you a great breakfast and Cecilia and Guillermo are excellent hosts. They will make sure you have a great time! The hotel is very nicely located between the important beaches. It is only a short walk anywhere in the town. The hotel itself has A/C and a beautiful pool if you don't feel like going anywhere. The views are also incredible from the top floor suites! Highly recommend! Muchas gracias!!
