Mar de Fondo

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Zicatela Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Terrace/patio
Classic Double Room
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Classic Double Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
The price is AU$40
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Family Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Emiliano Zapata Emiliano Zapata, Santa María Colotepec, OAX, 70934

What's nearby

  • Zicatela Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Punta Zicatela - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Commercial Walkway - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Carrizalillo Beach - 14 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Puerto Angelito Beach - 15 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM-Puerto Escondido Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smoke Shack - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Puerto Escondido - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Alaburger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Amarisa - Pasteles, Pan y Café - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Punta Vida - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Mar de Fondo

When you stay at Mar de Fondo, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Zicatela Beach and Carrizalillo Beach. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby snorkelling. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay for free

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Services

  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property only accepts cash.

Also known as

Fondo Santa Maria Colotepec
Mar de Fondo Santa María Colotepec
Mar de Fondo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Mar de Fondo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mar de Fondo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Mar de Fondo?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Mar de Fondo?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Mar de Fondo.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mar de Fondo?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Mar de Fondo and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as horse riding and snorkelling. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Mar de Fondo?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Mar de Fondo like?
Mar de Fondo is in Emiliano Zapata, a short 15-minute walk from Zicatela Beach.

Mar de Fondo Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

RICARDO, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Solo female traveler chicana
Loved being so close to la punta without being right in the noise of it. All the coolest hippie spots within a short walk and about 15 minutes to La Punta playa. First of all the microbús from Oaxaca Zicatela stop is so close so that was nice at night to just walk up no taxi or camión required. Check in was so easy they asked when I would arrive and were waiting for me since there’s no reception desk. But whenever I messaged through the app they responded right away. AC felt great. Wifi worked too, I just didn’t use the kitchen to cook because it was dirty—my only complaint (but could’ve been the other guests being cochino)— it was nice to have a fridge though. Place has a super mellow vibe def nothing fancy. I would stay here again most definitely 🙌
Suzanne, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good value for money in Puerto Escondido
A lovely quiet guesthouse just the otherside of main road from La Punta area and the beach. Just off the road for collectivos to different areas of the town and the bus station. Our room was a good size, very clean, places to put bags, a table and ensuite with toilet and shower with hot water (rare on a budget for Puerto Escondido). Our room also had a/c which was great and also rare for there. There was a lovely terrace to chill out on with a bit of a sea view. The kitchen was ok but outside, quite dusty and pans looked very old. Also the water to clean things with smelt off. Managed to use the fridge and coffee maker though. No drinking water available at all although clearly used to be. The host was communicative when I used his WhatsApp number and we were met with a younger guy to check in. He spoke no English and our Spanish is bad but we got there with Google translate. For the price it was quiet, big room, AC, hot shower and good location- very good value for money.
Alexandra, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

There is no front desk. When we arrived we noticed our room had no window, just a small opening in the bathroom. We spoke to the man in charge of cleaning who gave us the contact of the owner. We spoke over phone and he agreed to find a way to fit us in a room with windows. We slept the first night there and woke up at 7:30am with loud noises from the construction just next to our room. We proceeded to cancel with help from Expedia and we were hoping to be reimbursed for the next nights. We spoke to the owner over phone and agreed to continue through them. At the end he refused to follow through with the cancellation and kept the money. We found another place. When we called back he said that he had been waiting with an option and that Expedia wouldn't let him cancel. Getting money back for nights you didn't spend is quite standard for hotels and hostels alike. The place is rustic, not in a romantic way. The kitchen outside had no running water and many insects, plus trash from other guests laid there. The room was simply correct but not even charging less for no windows seems rapacious. For the price you can definitely find better.
Bárbara, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

La fácil accesibilidad y la cercanía de las playas
juan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value for money
Great place, the price for the room is very very good ! The people there are also very cool. The hotel is close to La Punta, and to the main road to Puerto center.
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review