El Guayacan

4.0 star property

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Design House | Living area
Studio, Beach View | View from room
Studio, Beach View | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Outdoor pool
Design House | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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9 C. Bugambilias, Santa Maria Tonameca, OAX, 70947
  • Place, Camarones Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Zipolite Walkway
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Amor Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huatulco, Oaxaca (HUX-Bahías de Huatulco Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Design House

  • Beach view
  • 16 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

El Guayacan

This guesthouse features an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
El Guayacan offers 5 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at El Guayacan , you're just a quick walk from Playa Shambhala. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a car charging station, a terrace and a water dispenser
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Playa Shambhala and 7 minutes on foot from Shambala Massages
As a guest of El Guayacan , you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. El Guayacan also features a garden and a water dispenser. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Santa María Tonameca guest house.


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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at El Guayacan

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 10:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

El Guayacan Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, HOLLYWOOD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s hard to fully capture how special my stay at El Guayacan was. It was magical, restorative, fun, and truly beautiful. Communication before arrival was seamless, with helpful guidance on getting from the airport to Zipolite and everything I needed to feel prepared. Ricardo welcomed me warmly, showed me around the property, and made sure I felt at home from the start. He’s attentive, kind, and genuinely cares about the guest experience. The casitas are thoughtfully designed, quiet AC, a very comfortable bed, honor bar, beach essentials, and a stunning bathroom with an outdoor shower that became a highlight, especially under the starry night sky. The balcony views over Playa Zipolite are simply breathtaking. The owners, Martti and Fridtjof, are exceptional hosts they are warm, present, and dedicated to making every guest’s stay memorable. What stood out most to me (beyond the incredible hospitality) was the pool area: a beautiful lap pool with a relaxed lounge setting that naturally brings people together. Traveling solo, I especially appreciated how easy it was to connect with others and form a sense of community. The location is perfect, slightly up the hill for peace and privacy, yet just minutes from the beach, restaurants, cafés, and evening spots. Thank you to everyone at El Guyacan for such a memorable week. I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most amazing hotel I had been . Prestine accommodation and excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luis Erick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026