El Alquimista Yoga & Spa

Location: Camino a Shambala S/N, San Pedro Pochutla, OAX, 70902, San Pedro Pochutla, MX

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & 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
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Free self parking
• Pool sun loungers
• Beach towels
• Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
• Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
• Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Rooms Available

• Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  1 King Bed

  249-sq-foot room, furnished patio with garden views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower

  Practical - Safe and window screens

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Window screens

• Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  1 King Bed

  320-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower

  Practical - Safe and window screens

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Window screens

• Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Beachside

  1 Queen Bed

  258-sq-foot room with a furnished balcony

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower

  Practical - Safe and window screens

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Window screens

• Standard Cabin

  1 Queen Bed

  258-sq-foot room, furnished patio with garden views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower

  Practical - Safe and window screens

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Window screens

• Superior Studio Suite

  1 King Bed

  323-sq-foot room, balcony with ocean views

  
  

  Relax - Private pool

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower

  Practical - Safe and window screens

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Private pool
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Window screens

• Basic Cabin, 1 Bedroom

  1 King Bed

  249-sq-foot room with a furnished balcony

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower

  Practical - Safe and window screens

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Window screens

• Superior Room

  1 King Bed

  323 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower

  Practical - Safe and window screens

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Window screens

Guest Reviews

• Alvin (9/5): Fantastisch Zipolite - Het personeel, de service en de locatie
• Victor (9/5): One of the best places to stay in Zipo! - Luxurious accommodations at the far end of the beach. Super staff from front desk to housekeeping to restaurant servers. Beautiful secluded pool area. Room was quite dark but spacious. Quite a walk from hotel to Playa Del Amor.
• JORGE MARCOS (10/5): -
• JACQUES (10/5): Petit paradis pour les amoureux de la nature et l’océan - C’est un petit paradis avec accès sur la plage de zipolite , à l’océan . Vous pouvez rejoindre la grande plage de zipolite par l’hôtel , c’est très appréciable. Un peu de moustique le soir mais rien d’insurmontable . L’hôtel est équipé d’une piscine en plus . Notre logement était top avec un grand lit super confortable. Le nettoyage de la chambre était fait tous les jours et super bien fait ( merci ) . Personnel super sympa . On peut chiller sur les coussins toute la journée , le service est impeccable et comme nous sommes adeptes du nudisme , il n’y a pas de voyeurisme . Quelques marchands ambulants passent et n’insiste pas si vous n’avez pas besoin. Vous pouvez faire du yoga mais nous n’avons pas eu le temps . Petit déjeuner au top avec les jus de fruits etc… Restaurant sympa pour manger le soir à la bougie en bord de l’océan . Cuisine correcte mais pas Exceptionnelle vu le prix ( pizza pepperoni bof bof la pâte ), heureusement il y a plein de bars et autres sympa à découvrir aussi …
• Jorge (10/5): -
• Dieter (8/5): -
• david (10/5): -
• Oscar (8/5): -
• Manuel (10/5): Es perfecto para unas vacaciones en pareja o con amigos, un oasis en Zipolite. - El hotel es un oasis, no tienes que salir nunca si no necesitas. Las habitaciones son cómodas, está perfectamente ubicado, tiene una playa casi privada y un restaurante con servicio de lujo. Creo que lo único que podría elevar la experiencia es tener la posibilidad de hacer más oscura la habitación, si no se desea que entre la luz natural todo el tiempo a la habitación. Unos antifaces podrían hacer la diferencia para los que prefieren mayor oscuridad.
• Olivier (9/5): - Great location, great environment and beach bar. Suite was quite large The mattress was pretty stiff. Expect some anta in the room.
• Or Shmuel (9/5): -
• Henri (10/5): Stylish, Gorgeous and Relaxing - The El Alquimista is just gorgeous. A spectacular setting right on the beach with a great restaurant and cocktail bar. Our room was very special above the restaurant which is right on the beach. We looked over the crashing waves and could also see all the way down Zipolite Beach. Meals at the restaurant were absolutely delicious with a modern interpretation of Mexican food as well as other international cuisines.
• Brian (9/5): -
• Jane (10/5): -
• Dorothy (10/5): We really enjoyed our stay and will return. The staff is incredible! - The property location is wonderful you’re steps away from town and fantastic restaurants but it feels very private and secluded. The water pressure is hit or miss as was the hot water.
• Ramírez (7/5): Lindo hotel . No tan buena experiencia como esperaba . - El personal de aseo , la gente del restaurante son muy muy buenos . Nada que decir . El lugar físico que tiene el hotel es privilegiado y le sacan mucho provecho porque realmente se está en un lugar hermoso . El restaurante es muy bueno y son muy cordiales y rápidos para atender . Se cortó el agua de todo el hotel por un día entero por un cambio de una estructura de la máquina de aguas ( eso nos dijeron ) y no avisaron ( teniendo mi teléfono y además el chat de booking) . Lamentablemente eso nos tuvo sin baño ni ducha por un día entero . Yo estaba enfermo y necesitaba el baño , fue una pésima experiencia . Por otro lado , AL LADO de nuestra pieza se pusieron a hacer una construcción en nuestro último día , la verdad que es que yo pagué por ir a descansar , no para tener una sierra sonando al lado mío . Tuvimos que salir de la pieza si o sí . El lavamanos tenía una filtración de agua que llegaba a la cama y mojaba la cortina que cubría la cama como mosquitero . Había mucho olor a humedad . La luz del wc estaba mala y no prendía siempre . Considero que por lo que se paga , que es bastante con respecto a otros hoteles del lugar, me dejó una mala experiencia . Si no fuera por el lugar , el personal y el restaurante ( que me ayudaron en el día que me sentía mal y no teníamos agua ) le pondría peor nota .
• Flockhart (9/5): -
• Angel (10/5): -
• Alexander (7/5): Nice rooms with good food - Great vibe and location The service definitely needs some improvement
• Jorge (8/5): Inolvidable - Todo Que no incluía un simple desayuno
• David (10/5): Indescriptible - Sencillamente excelente!!! Es un espacio perfecto, la atención de todo el staff es gentil y la comida es deliciosa
• Erin (7/5): -
• D (9/5): -
• Nicholas (4/5): Overpriced - The location on the cove at the beach was great! The beach staff were generally friendly. The rooms were sparse. Without decor or much furniture. I realize the vibe is rustic but this is nowhere near the luxury pice tag. The room had a musty smell. Over our 5 days stay we didn’t realize it but the air conditioning leaked and ended up soaking our luggage and clothes. Reception seemed very uninterested in helping.
• Villanueva (10/5): -
• Jesse (10/5): -
• Kevin (10/5): -
• Daniel (10/5): -
• Blankenhagen (10/5): - Everything !! Like paradise Nothing
• gerhard (10/5): -
• Ivan (5/5): Overly attentive staff (good if thats what you like), rooms need stricter quality control for price - Location was poetic and hotel staff cared greatly about a dislocated knee injury that I had just sustained the night before I checked in. They were attentive to my needs and cared about customer experience, so for that I am thankful. I came to Zipolite hoping to be able to enjoy some tranquil anonymity, so the overly attentive staff stressed me out a bit. However, I fully acknowledge that this is a somewhat good problem to have. My first hotel room at Alquimista (the suite), while impressive at a general level, one of the pillow cases had cigarette burn marks, and one of the 'clean' towels had questionable stains that led me to use my own towel instead. The room locking system is reduced to padlocks that can easily be picked, so this is something to take in mind if you care greatly for your security. The second room I stayed at had the shower head suspended from the ceiling with a makeshift string contraption (see photo) and came off the wall with a simple nudge. I had to waste time during my stay to deal with reporting this issue, and because they refused (politely) to move me to another room, I had to wait around for maintenance to enter the room to do plumbing. Overall I lost at least 2 hours of the time that I paid for because of this issue. For the price that I paid for the hotel, these issues are unacceptable and it would be nice to be compensated for loss of use value. Hope this review helps.
• Brennan (10/5): Another fantastic stay at El Alquimista - This was our second time staying at the property and it absolutely lived up to our expectations. The food is always delicious and the location is the best in town.
• Joey B (10/5): -
• Brian (9/5): - Such a Charming hotel, the staff was super friendly, wonderful restaurant on site also.
• Eric (9/5): -
• Alberto (9/5): -
• Eduardo (9/5): Wonderful - Excellent Food, beach and staff. A bit pricier than other restaurants but excellent quality. Drinks also a bit overpriced. Perfect beach, very popular very diverse. Toilet door left little privacy and it was made of sticks and did not latch. No blackout curtains. The sun was in my face as soon as it came up. Bring eye covers so that the sun won't disturb your sleep. My bed frame was very squeeky room 27.
• ugo (9/5): - The food at the restaurant was delicious and the staff great. Beautiful beach and short walking distance to village center. Playa del Amor only about 2 km away Better to get a room with an ocean view
• Randall (10/5): -
• Bruce (10/5): Memorable. I will return. - This is a remarkable beach hotel built with simple but spacious rooms, a lovely pool area surrounded with birdsong, a great yoga studio, and an attentive and friendly staff. The restaurant is right on the beach and you can stay as long as you like with comfortable spots for reading and writing. The garden-like setting, the beach access, and the staff make this a sure beat if you want an authentic Mexican travel experience. The restaurant is quite good; however, it would be nice to see more regional cuisine and inventive cocktails. The Mexican dishes on the menu are by the far the best.
• Schneidewind (10/5): -
• John (10/5): - Resturant was fantastic. Delicious and healthy food, served right on the beach
• Graeme (8/5): -
• Jorg (8/5): -
• Riccardo (8/5): - Location, staff and vibe are 10/10!!
• Jasper (10/5): -
• Michael (10/5): - Beautiful resort! It is located directly on the prettiest part of the beach, and we loved waking up every morning to see the sunrise and the waves. A casual but elevated experience. We definitely will stay there again the next time we are in Zipolite! There are a ton of scams that come after you make your booking. The property warns you about this, but does not seem to be doing enough to stop it.
• Ryan (6/5): -
• Laura (9/5): Em geral foi increivel - A suíte foi perfeita O quarto individual estava muito obscuro
• STEPHEN (10/5): The best beach hotel on the planet Earth! - The staff and customer service is what truly separates this hotel from any of the others on the beach. The staff, Julianna especially, is just a gem. But, everybody you encounter at this hotel are wonderful and exceptional. Seems like there should be more beach lounge cushions. But, guess what? All you have to do is ask, and they will bring you more, and set you up like a bowling pin with a table and umbrella. Customer service from front desk, restaurant and beach area is just stellar! Not a darn thing.
• John (9/5): -
• Brian (7/5): -
• steven (8/5): El Alquimista is a gorgeous hotel with loud Pulsating music every day. - Room is beautiful. Beach is gorgeous. Pool is an amazing sanctuary of quiet beauty. Restaurant food was delicious. Staff couldn't be nicer or more helpful. They could use three times the number of Beach Beds. ALL the reviews I read said ask for a room away from the restaurant if you want any hope of a late afternoon nap or going to sleep early. Unfortunately, my beautiful room was right in the path of the Loud Pulsating music that was playing at the restaurant at both 5 pm and 10 pm.
• Nicholas (10/5): -
• Yuhki (10/5): -
• Robert (7/5): - Beachfront, food, vibe.
• Martin (9/5): -
• Reyes (10/5): Here's a suggestion for your review: --- "I had an amazing stay at the Alquimista Hotel in Zipolite! The atmo - Everything N/A
• Michael (9/5): A beautiful place to stay - clean and comfortable with a nice staff. - The property was clean and comfortable. The staff was also very nice. The junior suite is a very nice room and we loved the plunge pool! Robes would be a nice plus. Also a few more lounge chairs at the beach would be great. We camped out two days next door where we had to buy food and drinks ($300peso min per person) to find a comfy spot to sit.
• William (10/5): Amazing stay at this beautiful place - Stunning rustic hotel build into the hill and rolling out onto the beach Nothing
• Martha (10/5): -
• john (10/5): - I've stayed here many times. It is located at the best part of the beach ...magical. Great vibe everything was great
• David (10/5): Had a fantastic and relaxing time - Location,rooms, bed, restaurant, Food, staff. Food and drinks are a bit expensive.
• Anna (6/5): - Die Anlage selbst ist schön und gepflegt, auch der Strand! Das Personal war sehr freundlich und bemüht. Unser Zimmer war sehr minimalistisch ausgestattet, das Bett und die Kissen hart und die Stühle am Balkon leider absolut unbequem. Obwohl die Handtücher jeden Tag gewechselt wurden, waren sie JEDEN TAG (7 Nächte) dreckig, gelblich verfärbt mit Löchern und hatten zum Teil undefinierbare Flecken- ekelig! Auch die Bettwäsche war oft an Stellen gelblich verfärbt, fleckig und hat komisch gerochen. Die Preise im Lokal am Strand waren im Vergleich zu anderen Lokalen vor Ort, welche ebenfalls schönes Ambiente hatten, überteuert und die Qualität war nicht dem Preis entsprechend! Am Strand und Pool gibt es wenig Liegen - besonders die Liegen am Strand sind auch des öfteren von externen Gästen benutzt worden, sodass es an manchen Tagen gar keinen Platz am Strand gab! Alles in allem könnte man für diesen Preis mehr Komfort und definitiv mehr Qualität erwarten.
• Peter (9/5): A fantastic hotel in a beautiful location - Location on beach. Very understated style. Felt like you were living on the beach but with all the facilities Loved it all
• Maria Kristina Rustad (10/5): Paradis på jord, men dyrt. - Helt fantastisk vakkert sted, kanskje det fineste stedet i Zipolite. Rommet er nydelig og litt skjermet fra stranda med trær. Hele området er nydelig, bassenget, stiene, restauranten på stranda. Stranda er romantisk lyst opp med stearinlys på kveldstid. Alt er kjempedyrt og ingenting er inkludert.
• Gilbert von Moos (10/5): Perfect stay in Zipolite - Great location, right on the most beautiful beach in Zipolite
• Irma Marcela (10/5): - La vista, las instalaciones, la comida, el trato, en realidad todo 10/10
• CLAUDIO ANTONIO (5/5): -
• Liliana (10/5): -
• Kraig (8/5): Fantastic location on Zipolite beach, good food, traditional Mexican buildings - The hotel is at a great location, right on Zipolite beach. We loved getting out of bed, opening our doors and walking right onto the sand. There is a very good restaurant on property that's right on the beach with a huge selection of food options. The staff are friendly and accommodating and keep an eye on the chaise lounges at the beach and also on what's going on in the water (there can be big waves). The staff were helpful at arranging discounted airport transfers. When we were there, the yoga program had one class a day with a great teacher (Maila) who taught a blend of iyengar + hatha styles. While not expensive by U.S. standards, it's expensive for Zipolite, e.g. cocktails/food 2x-5x vs places nearby. The room met our expectations but online descriptions are confusing and still not sure we got the room type we reserved. Not all rooms have both air conditioning and screens; know in general in Zipolite that you might get mosquito bites without repellent.
• Michael (10/5): -
• Andres (10/5): - Excelente atención y trato del personal.
• Alan (9/5): Great place - needs a few tweaks - There’s a lot to like about this property - the location is absolutely excellent on an amazing and very beautiful beach, the staff are truly exceptional and the food / drinks at the beachside restaurant are great - I wouldn’t hesitate to come back For me the downside was definitely the room - i booked a king suite - it wasn’t cheap and overall it felt a little tired and dark - on arrival the mosquito net was covered in lizard sh*t which was a shame as the cleaner did an amazing job in every other respect - the net was changed no problem but how does that even happen ? First impressions are really important and it wasn’t the best beginning to my stay New mosquito nets , new towels and better lighting are needed and housekeeping should make sure the nets are washed at least weekly
• Patrick (9/5): Bon service attentionné. - La gentillesse du personnel et la qualité de la nourriture. La climatisation n’est pas efficace considérant les persiennes dans les fenêtres. Bruit des compresseurs.
• Chagoya Rendon (10/5): -
• Jee (10/5): -
• Bruce (10/5): -
• Felix (10/5): -
• jorge (10/5): Paraiso - La playa, la comida, la atención, todo Nada
• Irene (8/5): - La ubicación es perfecta junto a la playa, el restaurante es buenísimo y por la noche crean un ambiente de ensueño con todas las velas. La alberca es ideal para descansar después de un dia de playa. Todo está muy bien integrado en el paisaje y tiene un aire muy natural . Mi habitación no tenía ventanas, solo puertas de madera que no permitían entrar la luz. La iluminación interior es mala, a penas se ve. Faltan pechas para poner la ropa y todo tiene un aire ya antiguo, una renovación no le vendría mal.
• Cianna (9/5): Beautiful, comfortable stay with unbeatable beach access - just come ready for nature. - The direct beach access was unbeatable; clean, relaxed, and even had friendly beach dogs that hung out with us daily. Service was prompt, food at the restaurant was consistently good, and the staff made the stay feel safe and cared for. The cleaning lady deserves special credit; she went above and beyond every day, and the beds were incredibly comfortable. Wi-Fi in the rooms was unreliable, so I had to work from the restaurant most of the time. The suite felt smaller than it looked in photos, and we had a few bugs sneak in - understandable given the location but still worth noting.
• Anja (10/5): Träumchen - Richtig schön am Ende der Bucht gelegen ---
• Eyad (9/5): - Everything
• Luis (10/5): -
• Ricardo (10/5): Estancia romántica en pareja fantástica - La atención de todo el personal es increíble, todos se preocupan porque estes cómodo y pasándola bien. Todas las instalaciones son muy agradables la habitación es muy cómoda y limpia. Todas las instalaciones del hotel estan en muy buen estado y decoradas con buen gusto todo el tiempo estas en contacto con la naturaleza, me encantó.
• Alan (9/5): -
• Hannah (9/5): -
• Eric (9/5): -
• Jesus (9/5): -
• Yaquelin (10/5): -
• Stephan (10/5): Little Paradies - We loved everything: barefoot feeling & location (direct on the beach with own little beach at the west end of Zipolite beach), food (variety and taste), friendly staff, modern equipped and clean room etc. ... we wish we had more time on our roundtrip to stay. nothing
• GeorginA (9/5): - La ubicación y el personal muy amable Todo bien
• Austin (10/5): A perfect, magical stay in Zipolite! Must book! - Serene, beautiful, and everything you need to be comfortable in Zipolite. Especially loved the onsite restaurant, one of the best in the area. And Alquimista’s private beach is so beautiful. The room itself was spacious and super clean. A/C was a game changer as well. There were times the hot water wouldn’t come through the shower, but wasn’t a huge deal for us personally.
• Quincy (10/5): -
• Michael (10/5): - Zipolite is beautiful. The semi private beach at El Alquimista is
• Yael (10/5): Perfect - Beautiful resort, quiet, clean, relaxing Nothing
• Patricia (10/5): Séjour de rêve ! - Se sentir au bout du monde dans une élégance de prestations et de gentillesse. C'est pour nous la quintessence du luxe. Rien
• Liora (10/5): Great stay! Really recommend it ☺️ - The location is perfect, the staff are super nice and friendly, the restaurant is great.
• Alejandro (9/5): -

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