Ofelia´s Inn — Hotel in Oaxaca

We loved this place! Arriving you know you have found that hidden get away spot. When we walked in and saw the beautiful Mosaic Tile head board, and spacious room surrounded by palm trees, my wife actually cried at how wonderful it looked. The rooms are big, with more than enough room for your stuff. Bathrooms are lined with colorful authentic Mexican tiles, and roomy counter space. You also have your own patio area with tables and chairs, and lounge chairs. We had a cold bottle of white wine waiting for us, so we enjoyed that as we watched the crashing waves. The pool is very nice and it's not huge resort big, but big enough to swim some laps. The pool patio area is a nice place to hang out and meet other guest, or just have your time to sleep or read. All of the staff are very nice and every day you walk into to your A/C room all clean with fresh towels and bed sheets. I got a bit of a stomach bug and did not feel good, and the kind cook made me chicken soup (not on the menu) and even brought it to me with some mint tea. They have Ice Cold beer as well and they will run you a room tab so you don't need to carry around cash. Now, here is what to prepare for, not bad marks, just be ready. It is about a 15-20 minute walk to the town of Mazunte, and you have an up hill climb both ways. You can call a taxi, but they don't always come, and it's about 80-100 pesos one way. Call Carlos Ortez, he's the man! They have his number. Bring your beach umbrella. If you want to lay out, and have a shaded area you'll need to have your own. Not a swimming beach! Waves can be very rough, but seem to calm down just a little late in the afternoon. The beach area fills up with a crowd as people come to watch the sunset. And yes, people practice the nudiest way of life on the beach, but not at the hotel. Dinner menu is limited. Mostly seafood, and one chicken dish. I think some Carne Asada, beef tacos, or even a nice hamburger would give more reason to stay for dinner. Hek, a pizza oven would be fantastic. Mazunte is a different kind of town. If you are looking for the sleepy little Mexican town, this is not it. In town we felt like we were in a European Hippie commune. When you say "Buenos Dias" you usually get a blank stare or sometimes not even that. Most restaurant establishments are nice and friendly. We did notice that most were closed on Monday. We loved Casa Ofelia, not perfect, but a kind and beautiful place. Sit down with Racheal, who manages the Hotel and ask her of the history as it is a...

Save for a few major but fixable flaws, this is the nicest hotel in the price range that I found in the area. Beautiful room, great view, nice pool, quiet beach -- if generally too rough to swim in during our January stay. However, one can't help but pity the servers who must endure 16 hours a day of instrumental muzak, generally the same 1 or 2 CDs over and over and over, many with sad languid tracks (which may explain why the place was always empty). When I complained to management I was told videographers were filming therefore copyright issues prevented them from playing regular music. During our two-week stay we did not see one videographer. When I tried to open the curtains on day one they fell off the wall and were not repaired. The rubberized mattress cover made for very sweaty sleeping so I removed it and stuffed it under the uncomfortable couch. Also, the staff consistently changed the rules on what was "included" for breakfast. One day we were told only a few items on the menu were available, other days everything was available, then again certain restrictions were communicated--to the point where I began to dread the morning interactions. The food was decent, but the lunch/dinner menu got old after a few days. Sitting by the pool, the servers ignore you so you have to get up when you want another drink. When we inquired about an extension of our stay, only the smallest room was available (we had the best room prior) yet we were quoted the same price because of the upcoming nudist festival in Zipolita. When I said that was too much they lowered the price significantly. We chose...

I love Casa Ofelia. I was initially staying at a busier hotel near Rinconcito, but found it too noisy. So I came to Casa Ofelia and lucky for me they had a room available. This place changed my whole trip! It’s right on Playa Mermejita, which is a very quiet and beautiful beach. The atmosphere is calm and tranquil, which was exactly what I wanted. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with AC and patios. The pool area is beautiful as is the patio.

The place is quiet because it’s a little farther from town, about a 10-15 minute walk over the hill. I didn’t mind this at all and found it to be worth it for the secluded atmosphere. You’re also close to Punta Cometa.

What sets this place apart, besides the location, is the staff. Raquel manages Casa Ofelia and went out of her way to help myself and other guests with anything we needed, from taxis to tours to restaurant reservations. She knows everyone in town and will give you tips for anything you want to do. She worked with the kitchen staff to make me vegan meals that were delicious. She pays attention to little details, like having some vegan ice cream on hand, or a special green juice from town, etc. Obviously she speaks both English and Spanish fluently so can accommodate any guest.

I spent most of my time lounging on the patio with an unobstructed view of the beach. I would come back to Casa Ofelia in...