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Mar de Fondo

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$33
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June

Explore the area

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Emiliano Zapata Emiliano Zapata, Santa María Colotepec, OAX, 70934
  • Place, Zicatela Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Zicatela Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, La Punta Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM-Puerto Escondido Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Double or Twin Room

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Puerto Escondido

At Mar de Fondo you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Zicatela Beach and La Punta Beach. 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. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Emiliano Zapata hostel include Punta Zicatela and Carrizalillo Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Zicatela Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 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
  • Carrizalillo Beach - 11 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Salento - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Paraiso Escondido - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Black Baba - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Atico Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sandala Café - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Mar de Fondo

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
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Mar de Fondo offers 6 accommodations. 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.

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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 transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

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 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

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
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 27 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mar de Fondo on 28 Jun 2026 start from NZ$33, 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 11-minute walk from Zicatela Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find water sports equipment and motor boats.

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 20 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified 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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jayden

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Bárbara

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

10/10 Excellent

jeemy

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

10/10 Excellent

HOMERO

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

2/10 Terrible

Lucia

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

8/10 Good

Liszet

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

4/10 Poor

Jared

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

8/10 Good

Ana Paulina

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

10/10 Excellent

Héctor Hugo

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

2/10 Terrible

Marian

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

10/10 Excellent

juan

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

10/10 Excellent

RICARDO

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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