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El arca

2.5 star property
Hostal with 15 outdoor swimming pools, a short walk to Zicatela Beach

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Front of property
Front of property
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Terrace/patio
El arca provides 20 coffee shops/cafes and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Basic Single Room, Pool View

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Courtyard View

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Single Room, Pool View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Michoacán, 48, Puerto Escondido, OAX, 70934

What's nearby

  • Zicatela Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Punta Zicatela - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Commercial Walkway - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Puerto Angelito Beach - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Carrizalillo Beach - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM-Puerto Escondido Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atarraya - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chicama - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Salento - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Malagua - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sommo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

El arca

Hostal near Zicatela Beach
El arca provides 20 coffee shops/cafes and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 15 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge) and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at El arca offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and toilet paper

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

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: MXN 150 to 250 for adults and MXN 100 to 200 for children
  • 20 coffee shops/cafes
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 15 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • 15 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately MXN 150 to 250 for adults, and MXN 100 to 200 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does El arca have a pool?

Yes, this property has 15 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is El arca pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. A cleaning fee of MXN 190 also applies.

How much is parking at El arca ?

El arca doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at El arca ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El arca ?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is El arca located?

Situated in Puerto Escondido, this hostal is within 1 mi (2 km) of Zicatela Beach and Zicatela Market. Punta Zicatela and Stone Arch of Zicatela are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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