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Hotel Descalzo

2.5 star property
Adults-only hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Exterior
On the beach, beach massages
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Travelers find Hotel Descalzo's tranquil garden a peaceful retreat after a beach day. Attentive staff offer massages on the sand and rejuvenating spa services. Guests enjoy delicious meals at the restaurant, refreshing drinks at the bar, and stay connected with free WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Bathtub

Deluxe Room, Bathtub | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, Bathtub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Las Palmas S/N, Zipolite, San Pedro Pochutla, OAX, 70904

What's nearby

  • Zipolite Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Amor Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Puerto Angel Beach - 14 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • San Agustinillo Beach - 15 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Mazunte Beach - 21 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Bahias de Huatulco Intl. Airport (HUX) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cooperativa Parrilla - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nue-La Maxima Cafeteria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Natasha Posadas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sal y pimienta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Demetria - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Descalzo

Hotel near Zipolite Beach
At Hotel Descalzo, you can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. With amenities like a beachfront location and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Descalzo feature comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/closets and heated floors
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Hotel Descalzo Zipolite
Hotel Descalzo San Pedro Pochutla
Descalzo San Pedro Pochutla
Hotel Hotel Descalzo San Pedro Pochutla
San Pedro Pochutla Hotel Descalzo Hotel
Descalzo
Hotel Hotel Descalzo
Descalzo San Pedro Pochutla
Hotel Descalzo Hotel
Hotel Descalzo San Pedro Pochutla
Hotel Descalzo Hotel San Pedro Pochutla

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Descalzo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Hotel Descalzo pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Descalzo?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Descalzo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Hotel Descalzo located?

Nestled on the beach, this San Pedro Pochutla hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Zipolite Walkway and Zipolite Beach. Playa Shambhala and Amor Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Descalzo Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 126 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just back to an excellent beach breakfast restaurant (gula gula) But back to bar (la Máxima) with loud music until 1 or 2 am Over all. EXCELLENT location, great staff!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay! Staff are extremely helpful. Would definitely return, only request would be to have a mini fridge in the rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent 3 days here, staff were great. Being able to be very close to everything was just fantastic. I will definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Hotel & Excellent service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful bungalows set back within a jungle of palms. The staff are wonderful and the beach bar & grill superb.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel situated by the beach. It's quite, clean and well designed. It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beautiful Mexican sun. The only difficulty is the WIFI which never works. You thus really relax...
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raúl Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar ideal para descansar y relajarse; pocos camastros y palapas en la playa, en temporada alta debe ser imposible alcanzar alguno. El personal, lo MEJOR del Hotel, atentos desde antes de la llegada y durante toda la estancia. Sin duda una gran elección.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Genial!

Todo genial! Nos encanta
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Enmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
En general bien, nada extraordinario
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robb

Third time staying at the hotel, it won’t be our last. It was however our first time in an upper room. It was beautiful, but we prefer the lower rooms. While it was not an issue, the stairs creeks were not the most comfortable when using them - especially for a bigger person.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dicen que uno seule regresar a donde fué feliz y ahi regresaré.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy amable el personal , excelente servicio , un lugar lindo para relajarse , todo cerca , la playa , la alberca limpia y el personal te hace reserva si lo pides en algún restaurante , de Hecho los dos restaurantes de ellos los mariscos están deliciosos
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Splendid!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente para relajarse

El lugar esta muy bien cuidado dentro una zona de palmeras y plantas tropicales. Esta a pasos de la playa. Lo unico que no funciona muy bien es el WiFi y la red de datos del pueblo no es muy buena tampoco
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente servicio
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar con una ubicación justo en el corazón de Zipolite, las cabañas son muy bonitas y cómodas, el personal fue muy amable y servicial, siempre al pendiente de nuestras necesidades, el ruido de la zona es inevitable ya que frente al hotel hay un bar concurrido, sin embargo, resolvimos con tapones para dormir. Sin duda regresaría!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelentente servicio
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE GUILLERMO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Es un lugar para relajarse y descansar muy cerca del mar
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena atención!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time at Descalzo! Will definitely go back next time in Zipolite. Beautiful facilities. Reception staff could communicate/coordinate better amongst themselves - one person tells you one thing and another tells you they have no idea what their colleague promised. Only comment is that the food at the bar and restaurants associated to the hotel are pricey compared to options nearby and service wasn't always great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente servicio y buena ubicación

El servicio es extraordinario seguimiento a la llegada y todo el tiempo pendientes de nosotros y cualquier requerimiento resuelto a la brevedad, excelente la atención de Pedro que destaca por su cordialidad, puntos de mejora la presión y el agua caliente y el mantenimiento de la alberca, pero es algo complicado en Zipolite, el lugar destaca a pesar de esos detalles
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

¡Nos la pasamos genial!

Excelente estancia, el hotel super con abundante vegetación, todo excelente, muy buen servicio e instalaciones.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is amazing, the rooms are clean, very well done and quite comfortable. The staff is very friendly an so helpful. The only issue is the tranquility of the area...weekends are awfully noisy. On Friday and Saturday, there was loud electronic music until 5 am!!! Even with ear plugs, it was too much. I would think twice about going back for a weekend unless you want to party till 5 am.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

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