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Reviews of El Alquimista Yoga & Spa

3 out of 5
El Alquimista Yoga & Spa
Camino a Shambala S/N, San Pedro Pochutla, OAX

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 313 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

cristobal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
there is no Air conditioning in the rooms and can get hot inside
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent hotel… the best option for zipolite beach… the restaurant is very nice and delicious… recomendation: ask for rooms with Air Conditioning..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was skeptical if the price was worth it, and the place exceeded all my expectations. Stop searching and BOOK NOW.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
special place that is worth the splurge. We had a suite close to the water that was super private yet close to the beach,pool & restaurant. The location is perfect as it’s close enough to walk anywhere but this end of Zipolite Beach is definitely quieter. The staff could not have been more friendly & attentive to any of our questions or requests. Our only issue was the pool was so chlorinated that ourselves & other guests we talked to didn’t really use it which was a shame as the setting was really nice & chill.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

VINCENT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice. Staff was good but service was very slow at reception and at the restaurant. Prices are too high for what you get. Also had poor communication with front desk. They ask you to use WhatsApp and EVENTUALLY reply. Bad experience upon departure. One person help three groups!! THEN Our taxi was negotiated at one price with the front desk and the driver later asked for much more!!! Consumer BEWARE.

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding choice for a quality hotel in Zipolite
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was simple, but perfect, facing the sunrise, yet still protected from the direct rays of the sun by the beautiful vegetation on the hotel property. We will be back here in 2024.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise
Excellent location, Nice views , friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

PABLO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded our expectations. The view from our room was spectacular. Food and drinks from restaurant are good. Staff are respectful and nice. Has a lot of amenities to offer. If renting a car, there is free parking and they have ample spots. If taking a taxi, front desk can also arrange it for you. Nicely designed hotel. Would really recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is by far the nicest place in zipolite by far. I have been there several times the restaurant is fantastic. And they open early. However they need to modernize some Areas. My first room was unacceptable and they provided another
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Israel, Chula Vista

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
one word - Paradise. Beautiful and cozy place, perfect to relax and enjoy life

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Great friendly staff. good restaurant. changed our room to one with A/C with great view and terrace at not extra charge. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, very clean,safe, beautiful ambiance. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Zipolite is such a special place and El Alchemista is a lovely hotel situated on the most beautiful area of the beach. The rooms are very comfortable with solid A/C. The staff are very kind and hospitable in every facet. As for the restaurant, the food and seafood are exceptionally fresh. Every item I tried was ok, but the tuna tostado, ceviche and guacamole are very delicious. The restaurant waiters and the stunning front row view of the rocks and crashing waves made the experience truly special. Would absolutely stay again. Gracias para un viaje hermoso!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unbeatable location, right at the end of Zipolite beach with amazing rock formations. Restaurant was the highlight - excellent food and service and stunning views. Yoga studio and instructors were top notch. Room was a bit dated but generously sized and comfortable with outdoor shower.

10/10 Excellent

Eyal

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Flawless. An incredible well run establishment. Spectacular
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilya

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert jay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Patio garden area needed attention, had not been cleaned up
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valsin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valsin

5 Stars Deserved
5 Star quality for all aspects.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach breakfast watching waves
An all fresh, tasty breakfast on the beach watching the waves, with very attentive service, a nice comfortable room, mosquito netting, Yucatan honey amenities so exotic, a hammock on the terraza, warm shower, just paradise! Dinner is very high end as well and lets you enjoy an epic sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian Ernest

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been here many times and I always leave wanting to stay more time. Always a great service from everyone at Alquimista

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
I originally booked a double room but found it dark, so I upgraded to the Grand Suite. It was a good call. The view was beyond gorgeous. The staff is exceptional. They do everything with a smile, and no request is too small. One note, this place is not for anyone with mobility issues. There are many stairs and very steep inclines. The restaurant is exceptional. It's more expensive than most places in Zipolite but still a bargain for the quality. The location is ideal. Everything is within a 15-minute walk.
Sunrise from room P3.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED the people!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall I had a great experience at El Alquimista. The room was clean and had plenty of ventilation, the restaurant was good, drinks were strong, and it was still very affordable! Situated on the west side of the beach, you can walk to Playa del Amor in about 15/20 minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property was very comfortable and staff was very friendly, Specially front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Dor izac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was hit by a hurricane a few weeks before we arrived. We were assured by the receptionist that it was okay and everything was supposed to be fine, But upon arrival to our room the AC did not work (until a specialist came the next day), The shower was lukewarm at best and there was no WIFI. The room that i paid for was destroyed by the hurricane so we got another room that was nice but had no mosquito net so we slept with a bunch of bugs in bed. And when i told about my experience to the receptionist she said that she can't compensate me so she just gave us a discount at the hotel restaurant which is extremely pricy and the food is ok at best and just plain bland most of the time. An experience that leaves a lot to be desired which is a shame because the hotel itself and the rooms are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Sergio

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the best place in Zipolite
There were a lot of insects in the room all the time. No hot water and no phone to call the front desk. A little walk in to order to ask for any service. No swimming beach at all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Patricio

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service and a special destination, highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

jose arturo

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael, Glendale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect beach destination
Perfect relaxing calm setting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect balance of value and comfort
Excellent private location at the end of the beach, but still accessible to town. Very clean rooms. Sea view is worth the price with room for couples to spread out. Very low key clothing optional beach. Excellent service from all staff. My only suggestion for improvement is to add more beach umbrellas. There are only 8 for the entire property. We ended up buying one in town and bringing it to the beach every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022