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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful, secluded beach location
Exceptional and friendly staff
Unique, well-designed atmosphere
Yoga classes and calming spaces
Comfortable, well-kept facilities
Cons:
Occasional room issues (wrong room assignment, hot-water outage)
Mixed restaurant quality and perceived high prices
Restaurant staff pressure/turn-and-burn service reported
Perceived poor value for money by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
10
Staff repeatedly described as fantastic and incredibly kind in several reviews; one guest reported poor handling of a room mix-up and some restaurant staff pressure.
Location
10
Consistently praised: beautiful, secluded beach location ideal for tranquility and disconnection.
Room Quality
9
Generally comfortable and well cared for with thoughtful design, but one guest reported receiving the wrong suite and a hot-water outage.
Amenities
9.8
Strong amenities highlighted (secluded beach, yoga classes, thoughtfully designed spaces and atmosphere).
Value for Money
8
Perceived as pricey by at least one guest (mentions ~600/night) and some feel food prices do not match quality.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Mixed feedback: several praise the restaurant as excellent, while one detailed review called the food sub-par, overpriced and noted service rush and limited juice availability.
Overall Experience
9.4
Mostly described as magical, unique and lovely by multiple guests; however a strongly negative stay by one guest lowered the uniformity of the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 05:05

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Retreat

Spa, Yoga, and Serene Pool: Indulge in relaxation with our on-site spa, daily yoga classes, and an exclusive adult-only swimming pool overlooking the pristine beach.

Culinary Delights by the Sea: Delight your palate with our renowned international menu at the restaurant, offering a dining experience with breathtaking ocean views.

Adventure Awaits: Just a short drive from Puerto Angel, guests can partake in thrilling water activities such as surfing, snorkeling, and boat tours for an unforgettable vacation experience.

Book your stay at El Alquimista now for a perfect blend of tranquility, luxury, and adventure!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: HUX

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 559 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9.8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Francisco • extended_group • mx
10
Pros:

Best hotel in town

Cons:

Facilities , the pool

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Adrien • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • couple • es
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Stefano • couple • it
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Juan Camilo • couple • mx
9
Pros:

Excelente comida y servicio del personal

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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J-A F • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Breathtaking view and terrace outside the room. Soothing sounds of the surf 24 hours a day

Cons:

Food at the restaurant was average but expensive for the town

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Mariana • solo_traveller • ar
10
Pros:

El lugar es increíble , Adam muy amable , todo súper bien
Los del restaurante también muy amables

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Enrico • couple • nl
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Sayea • couple • us
2
Bitterly disappointing
Pros:

Location of the property is still beautiful.

Cons:

We stayed here 10 years ago. First off, we didn’t get the room we booked and were told it was our fault because we didn’t specify which suite we wanted. Ens of story. No apology, no we will fix it. The hot water was broken at the suite we got and they were working on it during our first day there. The vibe has completely changed. It used to be a funky, relaxed and beautiful place to stay. Now it’s all about the restaurant, which appears to be frequented by people not staying at the property. The prices are ridiculous for sub-par to bad food. It’s all about the turn and burn so they try and run you off before you’re even done eating. As a guest paying almost 600 a night I expect to be able to sit on a lounger in the evening and enjoy the beach without being harassed by the restaurant staff. They harass you to get moving even in the morning when there’s no one there. They quit serving the only redeeming thing in the menu which is their fresh fruit juices at 1230. Lastly, we are a hetero couple, but noticed that for a gay friendly place, there is an undertone of anger or distaste. We could never put our finger on it, but el Alquimista has completely changed in an awful way. We spent the majority of our time elsewhere and just slept on the property. There are far friendlier places with tasty local food and kind people on the beach.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Alberto • couple • it
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Ken • couple • us
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Alberto • solo_traveller • it
10
Amazing as always at El Alquimista. The staff is fantastic.
Pros:

Service. Position. Beauty of the place.

Cons:

All was good.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
M
Manuel Servando • solo_traveller • mx
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • couple • us
10
Magical place
Pros:

Great location. Super staff. Amazing atmosphere. Something very unique.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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JUAN CARLOS • couple • mx
9
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • us
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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franklyn • couple • us
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • us
10
We absolutely loved our stay, the secluded beach and the excellent restaurant gave us the perfect end to 2 weeks in Mexi
Pros:

Beautiful, tranquil location. Spaces are designed well, fit into the environment with exceptional details. Yoga class was a wonderful experience, excellent instructor in a calming space.

Cons:

The access road is a little tricky to navigate in the rainy season.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Juan Pablo • solo_traveller • co
10
El mejor hotel en Zipolite
Pros:

Sin lugar a dudas, es el mejor o uno de los mejores lugares para hospedarse en Zipolite. Las instalaciones son cómodas, lindas y muy bien cuidadas, con gran atención a cada detalle. El staff es increíblemente amable y de preocupan sinceramente de que te sientas muy a gusto. La ubicación del hotel es en el mejor punto si buscas desconexión y tranquilidad.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee