Cocolia Hotel - only adults

The property does really deliver on the promise of being immersed in the nature of the Oaxaca coast. We woke up every morning to the sound of the waves crashing on the beaches below, and every day we saw pods of dolphins in the sea in front of us. The staff were accommodating and friendly, and took care of our every need. Food and drink prices a bit higher than what you would pay in town but still reasonable. The pool is also great - it's long enough that if you do sport swimming you can get some proper laps in.

Just be aware that you are really in the nature - if you are sound sensitive, the sound of the crickets at night can be quite loud. My partner needed earplugs to sleep comfortably. Also not really a negative, but just to be aware the road leading to the property is quite rugged, so you will probably not want to go back and forth very often if you are staying here.

Cocolia is an absolutely gorgeous property and being surrounded by nature created the perfect sanctuary of peace. During our 7 day stay, the staff and management was incredibly attentive, warmly welcomed us for our morning coffee and the chef prepared outstanding daily specials. We just LOVED everything about out visit. Sid (who manages the property) went over and beyond to ensure that we had an amazing stay. We can’t wait to come back!

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It was beautifully appointed but too few light sockets, lights, shower should open up to the trees and a lot of trimming would help the greatest thing about the place- the views. It was o far up the hill from town unless clients are going just for romance and/or solitude. It had many cool spots for yoga, meditation and exercise and the welcome with Zapotec smile was lovely but felt a tad forced. The staff was wonderful but the clients that were there were when I was were quite cold.

Like and could improve are both up above.

A wonderful private and quiet hotel. A short walk to the beach, although not a swimmers beach. Staff were very friendly and Isidro the manager was amazing. Always there to help and organise any trips. Nothing was too much trouble for him. Excellent service.

Where do I start? This is by far one of those very few special places that you never want to leave. Every single detail felt unique, from the warm welcome to the many common areas, so nicely decorated in authentic Oaxacan style. The views are just breathtaking, you are surrounded by nature, yet the ocean is always there as your compass. The bungalow felt so private and cozy, well thought through and beautifully designed, not to mention that amazing outdoor shower! Going to sleep and waking up to the sound of the crashing waves was truly special. On our last morning, we even spotted a whale from our terrace. If you are looking for a grounding experience, this is definitely the place to unwind and slow down. All the staff is amazing, you can feel the passion they have for the place and soul they put into their work, something we have rarely seen before. The General Manager was so kind and regularly checked in on us, plus he helped us with great recommendations and tour arrangements. We equally loved the food, the chef definitely knows what he is doing. Everything was super tasty, from the pizza (the best we´ve had in Mexico and we live here) and traditional tlayuda to the fish and seafood, and the prices of both food and drinks more than decent. Not last, Mermejita beach is at a 10-minute walk and is one of the wildest and most stunning beaches we´ve ever seen. We cannot wait to return, thank you so much for the warm welcome and hospitality.

There was absolutely nothing to dislike, we had an incredible experience.