Stay at Posada San Cristóbal, a laid-back beachfront hotel in Playa Zipolite with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, restaurant, and easy beach access.
Guests highlight the hotel's relaxing beachside location, spacious and clean rooms, and welcoming staff. While the atmosphere suits those seeking calm and scenic ocean views, some note practical limitations to consider during their stay.
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Posada San Cristóbal is a laid-back beachfront hotel located on Playa Zipolite, known for its long sandy beach popular with surfers and visitors seeking a relaxed atmosphere. The property offers simple rooms and cabins, some with kitchens, all air-conditioned and cleaned daily. Guests appreciate the spacious accommodations and beach views, with many noting the comfortable furnishings and Mexican-style tiled floors.
The hotel features an open-air restaurant serving breakfast and other meals, including seafood specialties, with credit card payments accepted. While there is no liquor license on-site, the peaceful and family-friendly environment suits guests looking for a quiet stay without on-site alcohol service. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and parking is provided. Beach access is a key highlight, alongside shaded lounging areas with hammocks for relaxation.
Situated close to several notable beaches including Playa San Agustinillo and Playa Mazunte, the location offers easy access to local eateries, shops, and town attractions. The Mexican Turtle Center nearby adds an educational element for visitors interested in local wildlife. Two international airports, Puerto Escondido and Bahias De Huatulco, are reachable within roughly an hour and a half by car.
Guest feedback highlights the friendly and attentive staff, dependable housekeeping, and overall good value. Reviewers note minor limitations such as the absence of a pool, airport shuttle, and fitness facilities, as well as no television in rooms. Temperatures in rooms can vary given the lack of screens and limited air circulation, so guests open to a modest and straightforward beach experience tend to find Posada San Cristóbal suitable.
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They have all types of rooms.. from normal rooms to more luxurious ones.. nicely reinforced and cleaned every day.. great service good atmosphere on the sea and in front of the sea there is a beach as you leave the room.. the restaurant is good .. and the staff of the hotel is great.. Suitable for both families and couples and individuals
Nicely appointed rooms with courteous and attentive staff. Balcony looks out to the beach for amazing sunrise and sunset views. Comfortable shaded sitting area with hammocks and lounges where lunch and snacks are served. Dependable wifi and housekeeping.
We stayed in this hotel for about a week, its a really cute hotel with huge rooms and huge beds aswell. Its right on the beach and you can hang out in their Restaurant, which is a super chill place to enjoy the beach, they also have super good breakfast here and excelent aqua frescas. You also have a small supermercado right across and you are literally 1 min away from the towncenter with a lot of restaurants and vendors. A wash saloon is also not even 1 min away. The rooms are super clean and also get cleaned everyday. The have very pretty furniture and a mexicsn sytle tile floor. The shower was amazing as well. The hotel staff where super nice and where always able to help us out.
Food took a long time to prepare. But we were in no rush sitting by the beach looking out towards the ocean. The chilaquiles and huevos motuleños were very good! We also had a few cappuccinos to go along. The best part is, they take credit cards which was a life saver as we were running low on cash.
Awesome beachfront property...very safe. Delicious seafood etc. We'll be back. This is a Christian hotel so no alcohol which is fine...it keeps the riff raff away and you can bring your own.
Hotel has no liquor license so plan to have a cocktail elsewhere. Only cold water is available in the shower. Don't drink the water. No screens on the doors and no AC means warm sleeping unless you chance leaving your door open. No TV so bring books.
Amidst the flaunting fauna of hipsters and posers, arguably the best value on the beach for those of us who have gotten over themselves. Well equipped and skillfully managed family business with decades of well-deserved success. Secure parking, nice rooms with good amenities.
The best place to stay in Zipolite. We did a long term rental in a room with a kitchenette and could not have asked for more. That staff is so friendly and accommodating. I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Zipolite. The garden is beautiful right on the beach with plenty of seating and hammocks in shade and sun. Such a clean and well taken care of property.
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