We had a lovely stay at the Zoa in July 2026.
Positives: wonderful views, our room was spotless, and we had fantastic service from staff who were friendly and always happy to facilitate requests, including making reservations for dinner at local venues and organising transport and arranging for World Cup games to be screened. Special thanks to Jose, Marco and Salomon.
Negatives: in a 5 star hotel it would be good to have a selection of wines available by the glass. Bottles of wine were good...
We had a lovely stay at the Zoa in July 2026.
Positives: wonderful views, our room was spotless, and we had fantastic service from staff who were friendly and always happy to facilitate requests, including making reservations for dinner at local venues and organising transport and arranging for World Cup games to be screened. Special thanks to Jose, Marco and Salomon.
Negatives: in a 5 star hotel it would be good to have a selection of wines available by the glass. Bottles of wine were good...
Manta Ray is a wonderful hotel off the beaten track. The hotel has wonderful rooms with Seaview, the restaurant is excellent with an international cuisine. The owner and chef happily tries to accommodate specific wishes. The beach is right there, nice sand, water is warm. Also good swimming pool. The waives are relatively high and break close to the beach. No phone cover but excellent wifi. A number of other restaurants are nearby. The only thing I found negative was that this hotel does...
Manta Ray is a wonderful hotel off the beaten track. The hotel has wonderful rooms with Seaview, the restaurant is excellent with an international cuisine. The owner and chef happily tries to accommodate specific wishes. The beach is right there, nice sand, water is warm. Also good swimming pool. The waives are relatively high and break close to the beach. No phone cover but excellent wifi. A number of other restaurants are nearby. The only thing I found negative was that this hotel does...
Tobias
Reviewed February 24, 2024Reviewed February 24, 2024
I really think Descalzo is the best value for money you will find in Zipolyte. It’s a beautiful, family run hotel in a fantastic location half way along Zipolyte beach. The rooms are spacious and sensitively designed. Beds are superb and showers are strong. The upstairs rooms don’t have air con but they have a better view of the sea. Downstairs rooms are a little smarter with air con and a bathtub but have less of the treehouse feel to them. I love both.
I really think Descalzo is the best value for money you will find in Zipolyte. It’s a beautiful, family run hotel in a fantastic location half way along Zipolyte beach. The rooms are spacious and sensitively designed. Beds are superb and showers are strong. The upstairs rooms don’t have air con but they have a better view of the sea. Downstairs rooms are a little smarter with air con and a bathtub but have less of the treehouse feel to them. I love both.
This was dreamy! Perfect place to relax. Small, friendly hotel. They gave us a bottom floor room instead of the first floor which was wonderful as we could walk out to the pool on our doorstep. The team couldn’t have been kinder or more helpful. Food at the restaurant was good and can take in the room or by the pool if you prefer. Short walk into town along the beach or via the road. Lots of great places to eat and relax. Will be back!
This was dreamy! Perfect place to relax. Small, friendly hotel. They gave us a bottom floor room instead of the first floor which was wonderful as we could walk out to the pool on our doorstep. The team couldn’t have been kinder or more helpful. Food at the restaurant was good and can take in the room or by the pool if you prefer. Short walk into town along the beach or via the road. Lots of great places to eat and relax. Will be back!
Lovely room, spacious and super comfortable however this was my worst night in Mexico due to a dog that kept barking all night long, I barely slept due to that. When I tried to call reception at 3 am to see if something could be done, nobody answered. It is also in the middle of a construction site, works are happening during the daytime (3 buildings were being built a few meters away) The price was way too high for the services provided, and the area itself offers nothing (no shops, no...
Lovely room, spacious and super comfortable however this was my worst night in Mexico due to a dog that kept barking all night long, I barely slept due to that. When I tried to call reception at 3 am to see if something could be done, nobody answered. It is also in the middle of a construction site, works are happening during the daytime (3 buildings were being built a few meters away) The price was way too high for the services provided, and the area itself offers nothing (no shops, no...
Julie
Reviewed February 27, 2023Reviewed February 27, 2023
Such a beautiful place.
The owner is very friendly and has great managing and hospitality skills.
The food is all plant based which is fantastic and the free breakfast is amazing, healthy and filling.
There is a beach nearby.
Would happily stay again- we stayed for 5 days but could have stayed 2 weeks.
Perfect end to our honeymoon.
Such a beautiful place.
The owner is very friendly and has great managing and hospitality skills.
The food is all plant based which is fantastic and the free breakfast is amazing, healthy and filling.
There is a beach nearby.
Would happily stay again- we stayed for 5 days but could have stayed 2 weeks.
Perfect end to our honeymoon.
Everything is excellent. The staff are so attentive and happy. We loved it so much we stayed an extra night. We are planning our next trip around the hotels availability.
Everything is excellent. The staff are so attentive and happy. We loved it so much we stayed an extra night. We are planning our next trip around the hotels availability.
Searching for romantic hotels in Santa María Huatulco?
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When is the best time of year for a romantic getaway to Santa María Huatulco?
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What is there to do in Santa María Huatulco?
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What’s the best way to get to Santa María Huatulco and around town during my romantic getaway?
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