Cabañas el gigante

Hotels
5.7 (35 reviews)
SAN JOSE DEL PACIFICO, KILOMETRO 133 SAN JOSE DEL PACIFICO, 70861 OAXACA, Oax. , San Jose del Pacifico , mx

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Terrace
Pets allowed
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Covered parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Good views
Cons:
Dirty room
Lack of service
Poor amenities
Room deterioration

Categories

Cleanliness
2.88
Dirty with no towels or toilet paper, indicating poor cleanliness.
Service
7.35
Standard service quality; issues with getting keys and information.
Location
8.89
Good location and good views as stated in the reviews.
Room Quality
3.84
Significantly deteriorated room quality, lacks maintenance.
Amenities
4.87
Lack of basic amenities such as hot water and clean bedding.
Value for Money
5.83
Poor value for money due to service and room issues.
Food and Beverage
6.58
Not mentioned; assumed standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
5.35
Overall experience negatively impacted by multiple issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 07:09

Property Description

Escape to Cabañas el gigante, your serene retreat in San Jose del Pacifico.

Unwind on the Terrace: Enjoy breathtaking views and fresh mountain air from our inviting terrace.

Convenient 24-Hour Service: Our friendly front desk staff is always available to assist you, ensuring a seamless stay.

Stay Connected: With complimentary WiFi throughout the property, you can easily share your travel adventures with loved ones.

Indulge in comfort and tranquility at Cabañas el gigante. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host

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

Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 35 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.88
Service: 7.35
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 3.84
Amenities: 4.87
Value for Money: 5.83
Food and Beverage: 6.58
Overall Experience: 5.35
L
Lizbeth couple us
10
We were only there for a night. There is an amazing restaurant next door. We had no issues with parking. I highly recomm
Pros:

Great location! The owner was very kind and polite. It was a great value for the place and the view.

Cons:

Not handicapped accessible, but great great location :)

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Eliezer couple mx
1
Nunca jamás se hospeden ahí
Cons:

No había nadie en la recepción, tuvimos que acudir a un restaurante que estaba a la par a qué nos dieran información y pudieran localizar al encargado de dar las habitaciones (nunca nos dieron llaves y no había luz)

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Tristan solo_traveller us
3
Cold cold cold and cold.
Pros:

Bed is comfortable and the room came with towels, soap, and toilet paper.

Cons:

There is NO HEAT IN THE ROOM. Such a cold night, and not just a little cold that you can ignore. At such high altitude (7,500'), the temperature drops dramatically at night. No space heater and no internal heating system in the room. The neighbors kept a dog chained up overnight outside of their restaraunt and it had a terrible whine and wimper all through the night, and the dog was maybe 30' from the bathroom window.

The hot water did not work and combined with the frigid room temperature, did not entice me to take a cold shower in the morning.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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STEPHANIE solo_traveller in
6
Get what you pay for
Pros:

Amazing views, nice host who sourced me some hongos.

Cons:

Like other reviews you get what you pay for. A decent walk from town and not the cleanest room/sheets etc or bathroom, no toilet seat.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Iván couple mx
1
2025-10-02 via Nuitee
Álvaro couple us
1
Horrible, lots to improve
Pros:

Good location, good views
Buena localizacion, buenas vistas

Cons:

It was dirty, no towels, no toilet paper, not hot water, you couldnt lock the door, two thin nasty pillows

Sucio, sin toallas, sin papel se baño, sin agua caliente, la puerta no se puede cerrar con llave, dos almohadas finas y sucias

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
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Violeta solo_traveller mx
4
Pros:

Solo la vista

Cons:

Demasiado deteriorado, no había nadie para recibirme, se fue la luz, le falta mucho mantenimiento

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
I
Iribarren couple mx
10
2025-08-08 via Nuitee
D
Dominguez couple mx
1
2025-08-01 via Nuitee
M
Miguel young couple mx
2
Very poor
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything, dirty, smelly,

2025-04-19 via Nuitee
R
Renee with friends ie
10
Exceptional
2025-02-17 via Nuitee
T
Tali solo traveller il
1
Stay away from this place
Pros:

The room was horrible! No proper toilet sit, no way to flush the water in the toilet. Bed sheets were dirty. Just a very bad experience.

Cons:

There was nothing i liked in this hotel

2025-01-03 via Nuitee
C
Carino family with young children us
9
Wonderful stay, thank you so much for the hospitality 😊
Pros:

Excellent experience, so helpful with information about activities and main attractions points of town.

Cons:

Nothing everything was perfect

2024-12-17 via Nuitee
P
Parker solo traveller mx
1
Bad
2024-12-07 via Nuitee
J
Jorn solo traveller be
1
Bad
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

It was not at all like in the pictures. Dirty, smelly and unhygienic. No reception staff, all doors unlocked.

2024-10-25 via Nuitee
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Eduardo young couple us
8
Very good
Pros:

Far from town .limited parking.

Cons:

The limited parking.

2024-09-09 via Nuitee
K
Kelli solo traveller mx
9
Superb
Pros:

It was clean and good wifi

Cons:

The door had no lock and no key.

2024-08-19 via Nuitee
M
Mario group mx
8
Great value
Pros:

Excellent view

Cons:

Some spiders on the bed and under. Not very warm water.

2024-04-23 via Nuitee
H
Hannes solo traveller de
10
Great location and lovely host, much needed private space and a spectacular view to behold.
Pros:

Pretty much everything, the condition of the cabin was excellent and the terrace plus the view were gorgeous. The owner and his family are great people and let you feel respected and safe.

Cons:

The neighbours‘ dog was very aggressive and threatening, unfortunately.

2024-03-12 via Nuitee
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Adrian solo traveller ca
3
Go somewhere else
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

Well the room smelled like cat pee. No towel to shower and the real great one was he told me there is no key to lock the door don't worry its OK he said lol. So I'm supposed to leave my passport and drone in the room and just hope it's OK??? The sheets didn't smell clean either. No bueno

2024-03-12 via Nuitee