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Mar de Fondo

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Zicatela Beach

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Located in Emiliano Zapata, Mar de Fondo welcomes guests with its tranquil garden and inviting terrace. Visitors can stay connected with WiFi while enjoying meals at the restaurant or snack bar/deli, and unwind among the comfortable outdoor furniture.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Comfort Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Emiliano Zapata Emiliano Zapata, Santa María Colotepec, OAX, 70934

What's nearby

  • Zicatela Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Zicatela Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Commercial Walkway - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Punta Zicatela - 9 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Carrizalillo Beach - 12 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM-Puerto Escondido Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atarraya - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Il Salento - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Helena Panaderia Artesanal - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪le Croissant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chuchaqui - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Mar de Fondo

Hostel near Zicatela Beach
At Mar de Fondo, you can look forward to a terrace, an art gallery on site, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Mar de Fondo Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Mar de Fondo have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and soap

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mar de Fondo Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Fondo Santa Maria Colotepec
Mar de Fondo Santa María Colotepec
Mar de Fondo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Mar de Fondo pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. A cleaning fee of USD 10 also applies.

How much is parking?

Mar de Fondo doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Mar de Fondo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Mar de Fondo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mar de Fondo located?

Located in Emiliano Zapata, this hostel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Zicatela Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Zicatela Market and Punta Zicatela. Stone Arch of Zicatela and Marinero Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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