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The best hotels in Oaxaca State

Las Bugambilias

Oaxaca City

A characterful family-run bed and breakfast in arty Oaxaca. The three buildings are uniquely decorated with bright colours, Mexican art and plenty of charm. With large comfortable rooms and a rooftop terrace overlooking the city. Yummy communal breakfast adds to the family vibes.

  • Value chic - Fantastic value for money from this characterful and charming spot, full of quirky Mexican art and family vibes.
  • Eco break - Eco-tourism hotel, members of ConservAgua, a program that promotes the sustainable use of natural resources.
  • Cooking classes - Chef Pilar Cabrera runs the nextdoor Casa de los Sabores Cooking School, learn to master Mexicos inventive and exciting cuisine.
  • Sights nearby - Check out the famous Zapotec sites at nearby Monte Albán, Mitla and Yagul, the Cabreras will happily arrange tours.
from £71 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Casa Oaxaca

Oaxaca City

This Colonial manor turned boutique hotel is only five minutes from the action and offers a courtyard pool, a restaurant and bar. Cool comfortable rooms are adorned with local art. Enjoy the nouvelle Mexican cuisine surrounded by contemporary art works. A truly remarkable experience.

  • Foodies - Chef Alejandro Ruíz has crafted two spectacular nouvelle Mexican cuisine restaurants around organic, fresh & local ingrediants.
  • Local exploring - Oaxaca is famed as Mexicos artistic centre, learn more on one of the hotels tours of local artisan studios.
  • Cooking classes - For a totally unique experience join the market tour and cooking class with one of Casa Oaxaca’s chefs- unbeatable!
  • Sights nearby - Explore the beautiful cloisters of former monastery Santo Domingo de Guzmán.
from £130 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Hotel Azul

Oaxaca City

A historic building set around a picturesque courtyard. Bedrooms are simply styled with tiled floors, contemporary art and light wooden furniture. A chic terrace bar is the ideal place to enjoy an evening tipple and the restaurant serves up classic Mexican fare. The perfect base for city exploring.

  • Local exploring - Well located as a jump off to exploring the city and its surrounds.
  • Sights nearby - Visit the ancient capital of the Zapotecs, Monte Alban.
  • Full of character
  • Traditional
from £106 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel El Callejón Boutique

Oaxaca City (Col. Xochimilco)

Original adobe walls rub up against contemporary architecture in this boutique hotel, nestled in Oaxaca's historic centre. Guest suites champion both period pieces and modern furniture, with a soft palette dictated by the adobe exterior. Sliding doors lead to a shady private terrace; a chic retreat.

  • Local exploring - With a handy, central location, close to the city's major attractions, this hotel makes a great base for local exploring
  • Romantic Break - Couples love the relaxed environment at this boutique bolt-hole; have drinks on the terrace to start a romantic evening
  • City Style - Located in a part-heritage, part-contemporary property in Oaxaca, this hotel has a chic city charm
  • Great walks - Explore the historic centre of Oaxaca on foot with a long walk; visit Oaxaca's pretty botanical gardens on the way
from £113 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Villas Carrizalillo

Puerto Escondido (Oaxaca)

A collections of villas boasting an enviable coastal position in Mexico's surf hub. Traditionally styled throughout find white washed walls, wooden furniture, thatched roofs and terraces to take in the sea views. Spend evenings dining on gourmet Mexican dishes and sipping cocktails. Beach chic.

  • Beach Life - Situated overlooking the sea and with easy access to some of Mexico's finest surf spots.
  • Surfing - Learn to surf on the gentle waves of Carrizalillo and watch the pros at Playa Zicatela.
  • Sailing - Take a boat tour and search for turtles and dolphins.
  • Diving - Find numerous scuba diving schools.
from £114 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Monte Uzulu

A boutique hotel set in a green and secluded spot in the quiet village of San Agustinillo. Beautifully styled rooms feature polished cement, local artefacts, plenty of light, and terraces. Enjoy a very good seasonal Oaxacan restaurant and a well-crafted choice of local activities. An ideal hideaway.

  • Romantic Break - Adult-only and intimate with rooms that open out onto nature and boast enormous bathtubs — the perfect setting for romance
  • Foodies - The hotel's restaurant serves classic Oaxacan dishes using seasonal produce and is very good
  • Surfing - The hotel organises surf lessons for all abilities
  • Secluded setting
from £131 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Cocolia Hotel

A secluded eco-boutique hotel set in a lush tropical forest overlooking the ocean. Rooms that are open on one side are sleek and contemporary with natural materials beautifully contrasting with polished concrete. Healthy Mexican cuisine, wellness, and an infinity pool complete the picture.

  • Boutique - Private bungalows designed with sharp lines and open-sair spaces sit perfectly amongst the greenery — a stylish hideaway
  • Eco - Well thought out design, a rain harvesting system, and 100% solar energy give this very good eco credentials
  • Romantic Break - Secluded and very romantic — enjoy open-air rooms, four-poster beds, and days spent at the beach
  • Great walks - There are a wide range of walking trails to explore straight from the property
from £142 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hacienda Los Laureles

Oaxaca City

A small five-star hotel set in an upscale neighbourhood in historic Oaxaca. The traditional hacienda keeps much of its original charm with exposed beams, antiques, and a pretty verandah. Spacious tropical gardens have a pool, plus there's a spa and a regional restaurant. An authentic getaway.

  • Hideaway - Set within capacious tropical gardens within an upscale and quiet neighbourhood in Oaxaca — this is the perfect respite
  • 5* Luxury - A small five-star stay with elegant interiors, standout service, and traditional luxuries like a Temazcal steam bath
  • Historic - An early 1800's hacienda with typical wrap-around verandah, exposed beams, and thick walls
  • Spa - The Petit Spa offers Aromatherapy, various types of massages, and Relaxation and Reflexology
from £147 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Casa Carmen Morelos

Oaxaca City (Centro)

This unique art hotel is nestled in Soledad, the beating heart of Oaxaca. Designed in collaboration with local artist Amador Montes, the hotel offers a view of Mexico from his unique perspective. Guestrooms feature original artwork and bright textiles, a homely Mexican pied-à-terre.

  • City Style - Conceived in partnership with a local artist and set in the heart of the city, this hotel has reams of Oaxacan charm
  • Local exploring - Set just a few minutes' walk from Oaxaca's main square, this hotel is perfectly placed for local exploring
  • Romantic Break - The cosy, home-away-from-home feel of this hotel makes it an ideal choice for a romantic city break
  • Sights nearby - Visit the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de La Asunción, Oaxaca's historic cathedral located close to this hotel
from £162 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Terrestre

Puerto Escondido (Puerto Escondido)

A sleek design hotel run by Mexico's coolest hoteliers, Grupo Habita. The Brutalist-inspired structure has 14 two-storey villas with minimalist design, fab views, enormous terraces, outdoor showers, and plunge pools. There's Mexican fine dining and a small spa. A grown-up hideaway.

  • Romantic Break - Luxurious suites offer couples complete privacy and benefit from oversized bathtubs, outdoor showers, and plunge pools
  • Architectural - The Brutalist-inspired building is designed in such a way that it allows guests to experience the surrounding nature
  • Eco - Sustainable in both construction and operation — it is self-sufficiently solar-powered and entirely off the grid
  • Restaurant - Terrestre’s restaurant offers a selection of both Mexican and Mediterranean dishes made from local produce
from £276 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Escondido

Puerto Escondido

A quiet coastal hideaway near Mexico's surf mecca, Puerto Escondido. Palm-thatched cabanas have contemporary interiors with sliding wooden shutters, minimalist furniture, & Aztec patterned floors. With an Olympic sized pool, Oaxacan restaurant, and a quiet stretch of beach, this is barefoot luxury.

  • Surfing - Set near Mexico's surf mecca, Puerto Escondido, there are opportunities for all levels here from beginner to expert
  • Beach Life - Whether you want to surf or just enjoy the quiet stretch of white sands, this is a beach haven
  • Hideaway - With just 16 cabanas placed on an empty stretch of beach this is the perfect coastal hideaway
  • Restaurant - Oaxacan dishes are served in the hotel's restaurant
from £355 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Casa Silencio

Oaxaca City (Xaaga)

A unique boutique hotel designed as a space to experience all things mezcal. Designed by a renowned architect, the space is eco yet luxurious with all-natural materials and a moody-sexy aesthetic. There are legendary mezcal tastings, tours of the distillery, and fabulous regional cuisine.

  • Eco break - The property is self-sustaining and uses natural building techniques such as rammed earth and reclaimed wood
  • Unusual - The hotel has been crafted as a unique space for a deeper discovery of mezcal and mezcal production
  • Boutique - With very well thought through design, this six room boutique hotel attends to guests' every whim
  • Foodies - Contemporary versions of classic Oaxacan dishes are served in the indoor / outdoor restaurant
from £790 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees