Mar de Fondo

Property class: 2

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
You can look forward to a terrace, an art gallery on site, and a garden at Mar de Fondo. The on-site restaurant, Mar de Fondo Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Comfort Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a hanging light fixture, and two wall art pieces.

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Emiliano Zapata, a neighborhood in Puerto Escondido, is home to Mar de Fondo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Puerto Escondido travel guide
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Emiliano Zapata Emiliano Zapata, Santa María Colotepec, OAX, 70934

What's nearby

  • A surfer riding a wave in the ocean.
    Zicatela Beach
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky cliffs, and lush greenery.
    Carrizalillo Beach
    11 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Zicatela Market
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • La Punta Beach
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Punta Zicatela
    8 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Atarraya
    13 min walk
  • Paraiso Escondido
    11 min walk
  • Il Salento
    10 min walk
  • Black Baba
    9 min walk
  • Lava
    10 min walk

About this property

Mar de Fondo

  • Hostel near Zicatela Beach
  • At Mar de Fondo, you can look forward to a terrace, an art gallery on site, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Mar de Fondo Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Water sports equipment and outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Mar de Fondo include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other amenities include:
  • Showers and soap

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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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mar de Fondo Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Water sports equipment

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Mar de Fondo pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. A cleaning fee of USD 10 also applies.

How much is parking?

Mar de Fondo doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Mar de Fondo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Mar de Fondo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mar de Fondo located?

Located in Emiliano Zapata, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Zicatela Beach and La Punta Beach. Zicatela Market and Marinero Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mar de Fondo Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
This was a beautiful stay and alan and the staff were really cool and it was overall an amazing vibe. You can see the beach from the top floor and theres such beautiful common areas that are relaxing and extremely quiet and peaceful. When we return to escondido we will definetly be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, this place wasn’t too bad, especially if you’re just looking for a place to sleep and nothing fancy. The host at the location was pretty nice and helpful although he only knew Spanish, he helped us with our bathroom, luggage and house keeping. Unfortunately, the first room that we booked had a broken toilet and a bunch of ants so we kindly ask a room change which they did accept. Although they were really kind I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this place. If you want to feel comfortable it’s not really a spot for that it’s just good to sleep and not be at. The location is pretty good, but a lot of the descriptions that are placed online are simply not true. They do not have a restaurant, there really is no rooftop terrace view, and unfortunately our beds were a little smelly. They were really kind, but I have to be honest, if this place had a bit more renovation and functionality, I would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen hotel, solo que no hay gente quien te reciba
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esta bueno para viajes rapido , muy barato calidad precio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
buena opción
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio y comodidad.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Si quieres un lugar cerca de la playa no es lo ideal, ya que está bastante alejado y cansado entre el calor y la caminata, más aparte que en los días que nos quedamos no hubo ni un huésped, muy tranquilo y la terraza que está en el piso de la suite es bastante agradable, está un poco escondido el Hostel y las instalaciones están un poco desgastadas, el cuarto muy bonito y limpio, lo único malo es que no salía agua del lavabo y el aire acondicionado no servía muy bien, pero el trato de Mari fue muy buena y amable, al igual que el Barista, puedes llegar a la hora que sea después del check-in, aun que la calle está oscura no es nada insegura respecto a robos, 2 puntos más es que en la avenida saliendo de la calle del hostel pasan unos camiones azules que te llevan directo al centro de puerto escondido por 12 pesos por persona y está a una cuadra de lugares de comida deliciosa y nada costosa.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
todo super limpio
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es bueno que
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pésimo servicio
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy cómoda,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La habitación que nos tocó tenía muy mal olor en el baño, olía mucho a húmedad y demostraba tener poca limpieza, pero lo realmente malo es que las almohadas de la cama apestan horrible a sucio y a humedad, el dormir no es algo ameno por el mal holor del lugar. Honestamente no me sentí a gusto con la habitación a pesar de estar solo una noche.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar muy tranquilo y seguro lo recomiendo mucho👌
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente servicio e instalaciones.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La fácil accesibilidad y la cercanía de las playas
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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