Facilities

Full-service spa
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Front desk (limited hours)
Full-service spa
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Hotel showing age
Outdated amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.53
The hotel is showing its age and the fixtures and fittings are worn.
Service
10
Staff is really friendly and helpful.
Location
9.5
Great location with a wonderful view from the rooms.
Room Quality
8.54
The hotel is showing its age, including the rooms.
Amenities
9.49
The semi-private beach and romantic restaurant ambiance are notable.
Value for Money
9.02
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.98
Menu has not changed and could use improvement.
Overall Experience
9.53
Beautiful setting, but hotel maintenance needs improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 05:50

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at El Alquimista Yoga & Spa, your gateway to blissful beachside living.

Unwind in Ultimate Comfort
Indulge your senses at our full-service spa, featuring rejuvenating massages and revitalizing facials, ensuring your stay is all about self-care and tranquility.

Culinary Delights Await
Savor delicious meals at El Alquimista, where every dish is a delightful experience, and wind down with your favorite beverage at our welcoming bar/lounge.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, multilingual staff for your convenience, and free parking, making your stay as effortless as it is enjoyable.

Don't miss out on an unforgettable escape; book your stay at El Alquimista Yoga & Spa today!

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: HUX

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 105 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.53
Service: 10
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 9.49
Value for Money: 9.02
Food and Beverage: 8.98
Overall Experience: 9.53
M
Michael
10
Pros:

Zipolite is beautiful. The semi private beach at El Alquimista is

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
V
Victor
10
Pros:

Great location, nice vibe, quietness. Staff is really friendly a d helpfull. Wondefull view from the rooms.

At night the restaurant is full of candles with cozy and romantic touch

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
P
Paul partner
6
Pros:

Fourth time at El Alquimista. The hotel is really showing its age. The recent storms have taken a toll. Instead of investing in the property each year, the property has stayed the same over the past four years. The fixtures and fittings are showing age, the menu hasn’t changed, the loungers are worn. I’m sad to say that my time at El Alquimista is over. On to find a new hotel in the area.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
C
Cory
10
Pros:

Beautiful property. Amazing beach. Great rooms

2025-06-11 via Nuitee
C
Charles partner
10
Pros:

We love El Alquimista! This is probably the most luxurious place to stay in Zipolite and you will not be disappointed. Attention to detail and exceptional service is one of the key points for our recurring stays here. They truly take care of you!

Two of our favorite staff are Louis & Cheely. They take excellent care of you in the restaurant and on the beach! After just day one they knew what we drank and what we liked. They just made life so simple and enjoyable for us. Louis had our umbrella and table waiting every day. With him we truly never needed for ANYTHING! Food here is EXCELLENT!

The grounds here are just beautiful and well maintained! The front desk guys also do a wonderful job and can schedule transportation for you to and from the airport. Nothing like getting off the plane in HUX and having a smiling face holding a card with your name on it!

El Alquimista makes it difficult for you to want to leave the property. The quality of services and food are hard to beat in this small town. The ambience is also just over the top! We loved all the candles at night and the refined vibe!

This is our forever place in Zipolite!

2025-04-20 via Nuitee
L
Lily
10
Pros:

Amazing! Wonderful experience All around. So appreciate the staff!

2025-03-15 via Nuitee
M
Mark Douglas
10
Pros:

Todo bien

2025-02-03 via Nuitee
A
Albert partner
10
Pros:

Best beach location. Excellent service. Large rooms. Restaurant good for lunch and breakfast. Nicest hotel in the area.

2025-01-21 via Nuitee
A
Andy partner
10
Pros:

Nicely maintained property at a prime yet quiet location on the beach. Service was excellent - friendly and reliable.

2024-12-17 via Nuitee
D
David
10
Pros:

A unique property that is outstandingly located and an amazing staff. Definitely recommend.

2024-12-16 via Nuitee
K
Kristen partner
10
Pros:

We arrived late and requested a quiet room, David took great care of us!

2024-11-08 via Nuitee
B
Brian partner
10
Pros:

This place is your secret vacation hideaway, and I would change nothing about it. Be sure to visit Juli and Oli at the restaurant. They are superstars in the perfect setting. Never wanted to leave and am planning my next visit while writing this. Absolutely perfect people! Great job!

2024-11-04 via Nuitee
V
Victor partner
10
Pros:

I enjoyed my stay. It’s a nice getaway. I had few issues, but nothing out of the extraordinary. I specifically dislike the fact that there’s a lot of street dogs around; they walk around you while you’re eating in the restaurant.

2024-10-18 via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey family
8
Pros:

We stayed at three different places in Zipolite. Alquimista was best for food and location. The service was also good. We weren't aware that some of the hotels in Zipolite, while air conditioned, don't have glass windows, just wooden shutters and thatched roofs. In September when we visited, the air conditioner only keeps the room so cool, especially if you want to open the shutters for light. We weren't attracted to Alquimista because it was clothing optional, so we were okay with discovering that only the beach area in front of the hotel (not the hotel itself, like we had read) is clothing optional, although it seems to be okay on some of the hotel-serviced lounge chairs by the beach. Our room was by the hotel's kitchen, so between the crew working late in the night and the crew working breakfast, there was a considerable amount of noise. The view of the ocean from our room and the view from the pool were both obstructed by vegetation that could have been cut back, but we experienced the same issue at another hotel. Alquimista is definitely one of the better stays in the town, and the restaurant serves delicious, fresh food. It's a pleasant laidback cabana experience. Not fancy, but nothing is in the town.

2024-09-21 via Nuitee
R
RAY
8
Pros:

The property is very boutique and located in Zipolito known for nude beach. , bungalow type rooms, reminded me a little of Bora Bora style bungalows. The food is very good at hotel and if you want to try other food option there are local restaurants with in walking distance that offer great food at half the or less the price of hotel. If you want to try a shrimp burrito then go into the town of mazunte and stop in at the Burrito fish local.

2024-09-09 via Nuitee
B
Barry
10
Idyllic
Pros:

Absolutely gorgeous place, couldn’t recommend this place enough. I would recommend the beach side cabins, it’s gorgeous to walk out the door on to the beach, idyllic. I almost didn’t want to review this because I didn’t want more people to know about it so it doesn’t get too busy 😂

2024-09-07 via Nuitee
J
Jose
8
Pros:

The accomodations are superb it needs an infinity pool

2024-09-03 via Nuitee
D
Daniel partner
10
Pros:

Un lugar con una decoración que te sumerge en la vibra de Zipolite. Las habitaciones son cómodas, quizás, solo agregaría una TV para aprovechar algún momento de ocio, particularmente durante la noche. Fuera de eso, las vistas, las amenidades, el cuidado de los detalles hacen de este lugar uno recomendable.

2024-08-12 via Nuitee
N
Nathalie
10
Pros:

We loved our stay at the property. It is beautiful as it is facing the ocean

2024-07-20 via Nuitee
O
Omar partner
10
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful view of the ocean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was great. Definitely going back.

2024-06-17 via Nuitee