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Mar de Fondo

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Zicatela Beach

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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Staircase
Classic Double Room
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$44
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Emiliano Zapata Emiliano Zapata, Santa María Colotepec, OAX, 70934
  • Zicatela Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Punta Zicatela
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marinero Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM-Puerto Escondido Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Economy Double or Twin Room

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Family Double Room

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

Puerto Escondido

At Mar de Fondo you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Zicatela Beach and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Punta Zicatela. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Mar de Fondo Restaurant, is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Emiliano Zapata hostel include Carrizalillo Beach and Puerto Angelito Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Zicatela Beach - 15 min walk
  • Punta Zicatela - 6 min drive
  • Commercial Walkway - 6 min drive
  • Carrizalillo Beach - 9 min drive
  • Puerto Angelito Beach - 9 min drive

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

Hostel with a restaurant, near Zicatela Beach
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Mar de Fondo also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Puerto Escondido hostel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Mar de Fondo offers 6 accommodations with air conditioning. This Puerto Escondido hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mar de Fondo Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from USD 5 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No on-site parking is available. This property only accepts cash.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mar de Fondo?

Mar de Fondo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mar de Fondo?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mar de Fondo on 11 Mar 2025 start from NZ$44.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Mar de Fondo?

Yep, Mar de Fondo is a short 15-minute walk from Zicatela Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Does Mar de Fondo serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mar de Fondo?

No, Mar de Fondo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mar de Fondo?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Mar de Fondo's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mar de Fondo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Mar de Fondo Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 11 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RICARDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 🙌
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No me gustó que no me hicieron reenbolso el lugar con muchos moscos, instalaciones exteriores no buena caljdad
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bárbara

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

juan

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La fácil accesibilidad y la cercanía de las playas
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024