Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Massage services
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful views
Cons:
Dirty hotel
Poor food quality
Neglected pool

Categories

Cleanliness
4.98
The hotel is quite dirty and neglected. The pool is full of algae and dirt.
Service
8.96
Standard service quality for this hotel tier.
Location
8.5
The views are very nice.
Room Quality
8.45
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.48
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.94
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
5.99
Food quality was poor.
Overall Experience
7.47
Mixed feelings based on cleanliness and food quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-27 14:40

Property Description

Location and Proximity to Beaches
Hotel El Copal is situated steps away from the stunning Mermejita Beach in the Oaxaca Riviera and a short drive from popular beach towns like Mazunte and Zipolite.

Charming Eco-friendly Accommodations
Embrace sustainable living with our wooden-furnished rooms equipped with modern amenities like a terrace, fan, and private bathroom.

Mexican Cuisine with a Vegan Twist
Indulge in authentic Mexican flavors with a twist! Our onsite restaurant offers delicious meals, including vegetarian options for our guests to enjoy.

To experience the beauty of Oaxaca Riviera's pristine beaches and eco-friendly hospitality, book your stay at Hotel El Copal today.

Important information:

A deposit via bank wire is required to secure your reservation. Hotel El Copal will contact you with instructions after booking.

Some rooms have an ecologic dry toilet.Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 28 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.98
Service: 8.96
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 7.94
Food and Beverage: 5.99
Overall Experience: 7.47
family_with_children mx
3
No lo recomiendo
Pros:

Las vistas son muy bonitas

Cons:

El hotel está bastante sucio y descuidado. La alberca llena de algas y suciedad. Los alimentos de mala calidad.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
S
Shannon young couple gb
10
Very tranquil- staff are really cool overall great ;)
Pros:

The views and the vibe

Cons:

No complaint! Everything super good :)

2025-02-25 via Nuitee
R
Ruiz-navarro family with young children us
6
Go prepare to experience nature and leave behind the expectation of comforts. It pays off
Pros:

The natural beauty of the place is so inviting and the food at their restaurant is very, very good.
On their website they should notify that the bathrooms for each room are outside letrins BUT people are wlecome to use the restaurant's fully equipped W.C.

Cons:

The main lobby area is due for an update. The furniture is worn out and it could be a more inviting space to hang out.

The pool needs cleaning, not sure if they have a system in place.

2025-02-24 via Nuitee
T
Thomas young couple us
10
Exceptional
2025-02-10 via Nuitee
H
Heather group us
9
Wonderful
Pros:

The Cabanas are lovely. Larger than I expected. The outdoor showers are beautiful. The water is lukewarm but it is hot outside so it's quite refreshing. From the balcony there is a small view of the sea, but it's a lovely vibe because you are Under The Canopy of the trees, listening to the birds and the waves crashing. The fan surprisingly keeps you cool at night when you are sleeping. Very friendly and lovely staff. The food and drinks are great. The pool is very relaxing.

2025-01-27 via Nuitee
J
Jessica solo traveller gb
7
Good
Pros:

Right by the beach

Cons:

Outdoor compost loos and cold shower.

2024-11-24 via Nuitee
E
Eneyda young couple us
10
Amazing
Pros:

It’s a beautiful property. We enjoy the service the amenities.

Cons:

So many steps up. But beautiful

2024-05-18 via Nuitee
E
Ed young couple mx
5
Facilities definatelly don’t look like in the pictures
Pros:

The view from the pool and the food!

Cons:

The pool is really dirty but a lot, facilities are old they don’t give maintenance and don’t look like in the pictures at all.
Consider that there is no A/C in the rooms and the toiles are “dry ones” not like a normal, out of the room and some of them far from this one.

2024-05-07 via Nuitee
H
Hunjan with friends gb
10
The best trip ever
Pros:

Unique and truly Mexican
Family vibes
Best views and privacy
Jungle energies

Cons:

Not much

2024-03-20 via Nuitee
I
Isabella young couple gb
10
Beautiful special place
Pros:

Amazing location, beautiful!

Cons:

The food could have been better!

2023-11-28 via Nuitee
B
Belén young couple es
1
Bad
2023-11-08 via Nuitee
A
Alejandro young couple mx
10
Exceptional
2023-08-03 via Nuitee
K
Kristina young couple us
4
Altogether it was disappointing for the price paid.
Pros:

Great location right by playa Mermejita close to a very nice beach bar! Great view!

Cons:

The place is overall dusty. The outside shower smelled like pee. Also the pool water didn’t seem clean and the float had some green algae stains.

2023-04-15 via Nuitee
E
Emily young couple us
8
Very good
2023-04-14 via Nuitee
F
Fergus young couple gb
7
Amazing views and relaxing spot with simple accommodation
Pros:

Amazing spot on the edge of a beautiful beach. Great view of the sunset from the room and from the restaurant / bar. Very good breakfast and fun cocktails!

Cons:

The room is very rustic which was fine and fitted the ‘beach shack’ vibe (toilet was outside and was a compost loo etc), but it was a bit of a surprise for a 4 star hotel. Check in was a bit messy (hard to find reception), and pool was a little dirty.

2023-04-11 via Nuitee
K
Kent young couple ca
8
Rustic romanitic beautiful place.
Pros:

Lovely sunsets and pool. Great staff. Food was a bit hit and miss.

Cons:

The beach is not good for swimming and beach drops off to deep water in a short distance.
Communication after booking was non-existent.

2023-04-03 via Nuitee
E
Eunice young couple us
10
Exceptional
2023-03-15 via Nuitee
M
Mats family with young children se
8
Very good
Pros:

The location and the restaurant are fantastic

2023-03-05 via Nuitee
T
Tracey solo traveller ca
7
If you can score one of the upper bungalows with a terrace, you'll have a wonderful stay.
Pros:

The view from the pool and dining area was incredible, though not overly comfortable as far as being a place to relax and read a book. You won't find lounge chairs by the pool, only a couple of wooden benches and two chairs.

Cons:

I was travelling solo and for some reason they gave me a room that had two floors, two bathrooms, 3 double beds and a kingsize bed. My room was in the back by the road and although it had a small outside seating area, the area had no view and just some rickety benches to sit on -- lots of leaves and bugs fall on you while you're sitting out there--not a big deal at all but for the price I was disappointed. And then there was the school, which was great to see as I'm a teacher; however, I was also on vacation and it was quite noisy. Definitely no afternoon naps. I requested a different room but they said they were unable to accommodate.

2023-03-04 via Nuitee
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Wade young couple um
9
Superb
2023-02-18 via Nuitee