Casa Kalmar

Excelente para descansar y lograr desconectarse. Muy buena ubicación y la amabilidad del staff increíble.

Amazing view over the ocean. Nice small hotel where Silvia makes us feel at home. Mexican breakfast cooked in the moment every morning. We even got a room upgrade for free.

That I couldn’t stay longer.

Amazing views, very quiet, very friendly staff, amazing breakfast, great pool, spacious rooms

Nothing we didn’t like

Everything. Great room. Utterly amazing view. Beautiful and relaxed pool area. Silvia and the team were amazing.

La vista es hermosa, el servicio maravilloso.

Nos hubiera gustado un servicio más amable, pero en general fue Muy bueno.

J'ai adoré l'hotel, la vue de la piscine est incroyable. Le personnel adorable. La chambre agréable.

Hotel un peu trop isolé et loin du centre à pied (il faut monter une série de marches) + le fait qu'il n'y avait pas de bar ou service de restauration sur place.

View is better than pictures suggest and room very well designed. Balcony great and infinity pool high quality and great. Coffee and snack area on outside veranda also great.

There was nothing bad. Some may not like the walk but it's only 10 mins and nice to be out of town.

Very open and welcoming. Outside terrace , dining area and infinity pool amazing, along with the view. Warm staff. Very welcoming

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Breakfast was awesome! The views were incredible and so was the pool, the place had a good community vibe. Property and rooms were clean

Room had little room for luggage or shelves/drawers to put things away. The climb up from town is tough.

View, comfort, small size, friendly staff

Wir hatten ein sensationelles, exklusives Zimmer mit paradiesischer Aussicht über die Bucht und riesiger Terrasse. Die Lage des Hotels ist wirklich toll. Etwas über Zipolite, aber über ein Treppchen in 10min ist man am Strand oder im Zentrum. Dieses ist übrigens auch beleuchtet in der Nacht. Es herrschte eine sehr familiäre, freundliche Atmosphäre die - wie wir finden - sehr gut nach Zipolite passt. Das Frühstück war auch super und der Hotel-Infinity-Pool eignet sich wunderbar für einen Morning-Swim oder bei nem Cocktail in den Sonnenuntergang zu loungen.

the location. Silvia attention to details and warmth. the room

there was nothing do dislike

The view, bed and breakfast was great.

Cleaning in areas such as the pool and railings would have been nice to see. The railings had bird droppings on and the infinity pool needed attention, as round the edges where you hang onto, it was black needs scrubbing.

The location was perfect and the house itself dreamy.

It took a while to arrive to Zepolite by foot. You need to do some stairs walking, which can be tiring.

Wow! The views are amazing, the infinity pool is so serene and relaxing. Sometimes if you’re lucky you can see whales in the distance. All the staff at Casa KalMar are friendly, welcoming and treat you like family. Silvia is a wonderful host, who on Christmas morning was dancing around playing Christmas songs and making sure everyone was looked after. The rooms are great. The pets are lovely! The breakfast every morning was amazing, fresh fruit (sometimes homegrown), yogurt, granola, and then a hot plate that varied every day. I would 100% go back. Great location, just a short walk down the steps to the beach.

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Great views

Geweldig terras met mooi zwembad en prachtig uitzicht! Iedere ochtend heerlijk lokaal ontbijt, iedere dag anders, altijd lekker! De eigenaren uit USA waren ook aanwezig bij ontbijt of avond. Beperkt aantal kamers, lekker rustig. Silvia heel vriendelijke gastvrouw

Je moet flink wat trappen de berg op om de accommodatie vanuit het dorp lopend te bereiken. Na zonsondergang lastig vanwege slechte (deels kapotte) verlichting langs het jungle-pad

The view is increíble, the team always friendly and helpful, we like small hotels so this one was perfect

Located up the mountain, which results in a incredible view but you have to walk few minutes to the beach

Super friendly staff, with an amazing pool with views. Small size (only 6 rooms) made it perfect to enjoy the facilities and common areas. Breakfast was made at the moment and it was delicious and very generous. Access to.the beach is a few steps away, but not longer than 10 minutes, as well as some of the main places to eat/drink in the area.

Las instalaciones, la alberca y el desayuno.

Que está a 45 minutos a pie de la playa del amor.

beautiful tranquil place with amazing views. Lovely breakfast and staff. Highly recommend

Stunning views. We liked the size of the hotel, not too big or small. Breakfast on the veranda was lovely. We took advantage of the pool and the surrounding area for some incredible stargazing. The room was comfortable, A/C was great at night. Bathroom was beautiful. There was a lot to like! We had a motorcycle which made getting back and forth to the beach/town really easy.

Great view, nice breakfast and attentive reception

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Great breakfast, excellent pool and lovely atmosphere!

The infinity pool, the staff, the location

The room was in the small side

Incredible view with very nice pool. Staff is super friendly and helpful (e.g. organizing cabs). Good big breakfast and easy access to Zipolite beach (via stairs). Would definitely recommend.

Peaceful, immaculate, luxurious without being stuffy. The infinity pool was divine!

Loved this hotel. Wish we could have stayed longer. Staff was great. Very attentive, and at the same time gave us lots of privacy. Breakfast was terrific. Amazing views and great pool. We loved they had some pets on site as we missed our fur babies at home. Easy to get to the other towns, but we had a small car to get around (they have a few parking spots). They can arrange a taxi if you don't want to walk.

I didn't have any issues personally, but could see how some people might not like the occasional bug in the shower. The hotel is not trying to poison the environment, so you might see a few here and there. This is part of nature. We stayed during low season, and didn't hear any construction others have complained about.

Incredible view! Conveniece of honour bar!

Shower, little pressure, little hot water! Difficulty accessing beach! 5 flights of stairs! Worth the view but OMG!

Beautiful place, amazing ocean views, comfortable room, delicious (and large) breakfast, friendly and helpful staff

I can’t imagine staying anywhere else in Zipolite. Its close enough to the chaos where you can access it in a short 10 minute walk but also far enough where you can unplug if needed.

This beautiful small hotel has everything you need for a relaxing stay. It was our first time in Mexico and we couldn’t have picked a better place to visit the Oaxaca coast for the first time. Everything is to a very high standard, from the rooms to the pool area to the delicious breakfasts, the staff are incredibly friendly. The view is epic and it is a short walk down in to town.

Amazing view, great breakfast included, very helpful staff, quiet and peaceful

No hairdryer

Excelente vista al mar!

Stunning location overlooking Zipolite beach. Short walk down to beach and town. Rooms were very comfortable and staff were super friendly. Breakfast was included and very tasty - fresh fruit, juice and daily Mexican breakfast or choice of eggs

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Great view, great pool. Breakfast was made in the kitchen every morning.

Everything was great! Both the location and the staff were amazing. The breakfast was delicious and the views were spectacular. We had the upper room, where it's like a little apartment- with a kitchen, 2 rooms, and big showers. We enjoyed the fact it was off the main beach, but take into consideration it is a 5-7 min walk up the hill, for us it was definitely worth it!

The fact you had to walk 200 stairs, but as said, the views are definitely worth it

Lovely view perched atop a hill with a continual breeze during the day, great pool, yummy breakfast, really enjoyed the top floor suite. Sylvia is an excellent host. Out of the fray. Accessible to remote beaches further south of Puerto Angel.

Zipolite was a little more clubby / beach party vibes than we were expecting, although it was quite quiet midweek when we visited in late April. Casa Kalmar is set apart from the main beach though so we appreciated being farther from club vibes and didn't mind the walk up the stairs at all. Kalmar was a lovely retreat with a great breeze and wide views, but for the quiet couple we are, we would probably choose less of a party vibe beach if we had to do it again. The cost of the suite seemed a bit high to us compared to some other lodging during our trip.

A beautiful spot with incredible views. Charming and beautiful with just the right amount of attention. A real feeling of being at home with attentive and lovely host Silvia. We loved it for one night. Paired back and very comfortable. Close to the beach and everything you need.

A slight walk up from the beach but makes you appreciate the breakfast even more.

Great location with amazing views. Close enough to the action, but far enough for peace and quiet.

Limited hot water

The property is pristine, situated on top of a cliff overlooking the ocean, the design of this hotel reminded me of a beautiful place I stayed in Greece. It's got major Mediterranean vibes. Our room was poolside and it was quiet, peaceful, we woke up to the sound of waves in the mornings. Casa Kalmar is super small yet you never see much of the people who are staying here, it is so private and you feel like you have the entire villa to yourself.

There isn't anything I would not change

unbeatable view, felt remote and private yet very accessible, lovely breakfast made to order every morning, cute rooms, and again, that VIEW. One of the more special stays I've ever had.

Very nice staff Great facilities Beautiful views

Access to town center via multiple stairs - this should be called out Limited breakfast options A little pricey for the area

nice breakfast, incredible location, clean and stylish rooms, wonderfully relaxing atmosphere.

the shower wasnt great and the coffee was mediocre. but both of those things could be easily overlooked.

Amazing property with incredible views. It’s not right on the beach and there are some stairs that take a little bit of energy to get back up, but the view and cooling breeze is totally worth it!! The rooms are so comfortable, no problems with the AC, wifi, hot water, or water pressure. And the staff was soo nice! The included breakfast is amazing. And I loved the snacks and alcohol that you can take on the honor system :)

It is a beautiful property and the staff is very helpful and tried hard to ensure your stay was enjoyable. If I was to improve something, it would be the option of additional meals.

There was constant construction taking place and a manager was yelling for staff throughout the day. The noise was not conducive to relaxing.

The entire staff was very hospitable but I really want to thank Chawndra in particular who made the stay so special! Her warmth, kindness and attentiveness made us feel so welcome every second of the stay :) The property is the perfect blend of relaxing and calming with proximity to the hussle and bussle of the nearby Zipolite main section. The secluded stairway to town also has incredible scenic views so it’s a beautiful stroll into city!

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Beautiful space. Stunning views. The pool! Amazing breakfast. Silvia and the staff were delightful. Everything was incredible.

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Chandra was the perfect host! She made us feel very welcome and was really attentive. The pool and views were so special. Also, breakfast was the best we had in Mexico and the honesty bar was a lovely touch.

The kitchen staff weren’t very friendly - any question felt like an imposition (albeit Chandra always made up for this). Housekeeping standards also need to be improved- although our bed was made each day, our towels were only changed once in a 4 night stay (on our request). Hand towels and toilet paper were not replenished at all. We felt a bin in the room (other than for toilet paper) and a hairdryer were missing. It would also be good for bottled still water to be available to buy. These would all be easy fixes which is why we mention :)

Nice people and magnificent view !

Beautiful place, the views and pool are incredible. Walk down to the beach was fine, took about 7-8 mins and they give you really clear instructions when you check in. I was fortunate enough to not have to climb back up but I can imagine it's quite the work out (might also be a little daunting at night if solo travelling). Everyone was super friendly and attentive. The breakfast was good, both cold and hot options provided. Rooms were cute and bathrooms spacious, I didn't have any issues with hot water like some other reviews.

No biggie for me but the WiFi wasn't always stable.

The staff. The manager Silvia, Estef and the rest of the team. super friendly and helpful. The beautiful pool and views. the generous breakfasts.

it is a wee way away from everything and up a lot of stairs. But quieter than staying next to some other hotels

Wow this place was paradise! I stayed here for 5 nights in the Surf suite (I don't regret the splurge!) and it was amazing having a private balcony with an ocean view and waking up to the sound of waves. The room was great and well equipped with a nice big bathroom. The infinity pool was breathtaking and nothing quite like taking a dip at sunset or under the stars (the pics don't do it justice). Staff were very helpful and were able to arrange taxis to and from Huatulco airport (1 hour ride). It's about 10 min walk from town, but it was worth being a little bit out of the center to enjoy the tranquility of the place which is its beauty. At night the path to the hotel is lit and is safe (there are others walking the same way), but I'd still recommend making sure you have enough battery on your phone for extra light. Zipolite as a destination was great and very laid back with some great dining options. You can easily get around on the trucks for 10-15 pesos so no real need to hire taxis unless returning later. Personal favorites were Pizzeria La Fenice, Clandestino, Gota Gorda and it's little coffee shop, Xhuba, Señora Juana, La Providencia, Mau Mao, and in Mazunte La Sombrila and the very cute Icaro Cafe. Don't miss watching the sunset at Punta Cometa and checking out Playa Mermejitas in Mazunte.

Nothing too major, but one day the room didn't get made up.

beautiful view, large room, attention to every detail, quick check in, pool with a view, quick walk to the beach, positive relaxed atmosphere

I liked everything - walk to the beach might be a bit intense for those with limited mobility

- Breathtaking location, quiet and comfortable - Small scale and adults only - Enjoyed laying pool-side in shaded areas - Kitchen and fridge can be used for personal items, great coffee at own convenience

- Very minor but we would appreciate more variation in breakfast (maybe offer two options: continental and Mexican)

Breakfast was unreal! The best breakfast we had our whole trip. Also, the location was fantastic - out of the hustle and bustle of Zipolite, but not too far either. You just have to be comfortable walking up a lot of stairs!

The ONLY thing that we didn't like about our stay was the shower. The water pressure was non-existent and the shower could not get warm/hot. We asked a staff member to help fix it, but nothing changed. If they are able to fix this - Kalmar would be one of my favourite hotels in the world! We were only there for 2 nights so the lack of shower didn't bother me too much, if we were there for longer I would have been very frustrated.

The entire staff were excellent. The great service started from the moment we engaged with Casa Kalmar to book the room. The setup of the hotel is super smart with the honor system of the mini bar. We loved hearing of Silvia’s efforts towards the environment and community. And … the breakfasts were just perfect and super yummy. The community table for breakfast helped to engage with fellow guests each day.

I really can’t think of a thing.

Rooms were clean, comfortable, and had ac. View was incredible (especially from infinity pool looking out over ocean). Breakfast was plentiful and very good. Staff was very friendly.

The 200 steps from beach to hotel took some getting used too, but that is why the views were so good. You will only get about 45 seconds to 1 minute of hot water in the shower, but this is not unusual in this region of Mexico.

Unbeatable view, tranquil and serene. Best place to unwind and relax. Different little surprises for breakfast every day.

Maybe a bit expensive for the rooms. Hot water is a bit of an issue. But that won’t keep us from coming again

A wonderful stay at Casa Kal Mar! This property is absolutely lovely. The staff members are welcoming and attentive. Every morning we looked forward to the wonderful breakfast and coffee/tea overlooking the pool and the ocean. It is a small property which we loved. We stayed in the Surf Suite and the views were incredible. The sunrise is absolutely breathtaking and the property is so peaceful. Every afternoon we would come back and take a swim in the pool. We are already planning a trip back for the future.

This was a wonderful place to land in Zipolite! we loved our stay. it was very clean, breakfast was delicious, the bed was very comfortable, the views were spectacular, there are 3 common areas to sit and relax, the pool was perfect, the staff was fantastic- even the 2 kitties and dog Yul were a treat to have around. We hope word doesn’t get out so we can book again.

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beautiful view, great pool, nice staff.

room very small. no hot water and low water pressure. far from town.

very comfortable and staff was so pleasant and helpful.

a bit of a walk to the beach although the water views were amazing

beautiful vista, well taken care of, excellent breakfast, lots of lounge space

i wish the hot water in the shower was more reliable

Everything was amazing. Truly one of the nicest, most well-kept and relaxing places we have stayed in in this price range. Our room (one of the suites) was spacious and very clean. The pool area (with the view!) is amazing. Big thank you to Silvia and her team!

Amazing view and staff.

Great place. Really relaxed with only a few rooms, best people working there, especially Silvia is very supportive and great. Stunning pool and view!

if one thing, the pool side rooms are not huge. bathroom is great and we only slept there anyway.