Cliffside Pacific hideaway
Thatched-roof palapas cling to the rocky Oaxaca cliffs, opening onto an infinity pool and a private tidal cove.
What it’s good at
Notable
Handcrafted thatched bungalows terraced into coastal cliffs using local timber, stone, and private oceanfront decks.
Notable
Attentive, low-key hospitality with private plunge pools, biodegradable house amenities, and open-air gazebo dining above the Pacific.
Notable
Cliffside open-air massage palapas above crashing waves, morning deck yoga, and sound healing sessions.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
it’s set on a hillside above the coast, between the two beaches, and its elevation offers not just privacy but far-ranging views.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Perched between the beaches of Mazunte and San Agustinillo, the property sits along an unhurried stretch of the Oaxacan coast.
The rooms
Open-air thatched bungalows look out across the Pacific surf, while Master Suites add two-level decks and private plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A curved infinity pool and timber sundeck look out over the Pacific surf from the cliff edge.
The spa and yoga deck
Thatched oceanfront cabins host massages using native botanicals, and outdoor timber decks are set aside for yoga.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Amarte Mar serves fresh Pacific catch and orchard-grown produce beneath a towering thatched palapa overlooking the water.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.