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El Alquimista Yoga & Spa

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa

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Just steps from Zipolite Beach, El Alquimista offers a peaceful retreat with its Shanti spa, international restaurant, and outdoor pool. Guests relax in the garden with free in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff ensures a restorative seaside escape.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is S$265
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Cabin, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony view

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Beachside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Camino a Shambala S/N, San Pedro Pochutla, OAX, 70902

What's nearby

  • Playa Shambhala - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Camarones Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zipolite Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Zipolite Walkway - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Amor Beach - 8 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Huatulco, Oaxaca (HUX-Bahías de Huatulco Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maquil - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Postres del Sur - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Choza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sabor A Mar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mezcaleria Gota Gorda - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Alquimista Yoga & Spa

Hotel near Zipolite Beach
A terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at El Alquimista Yoga & Spa. Treat yourself to a facial, a massage or a manicure/pedicure at Shanti, the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, El Alquimista, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Multilingual staff, beach towels and a front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at El Alquimista Yoga & Spa feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Alquimista

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

El Alquimista Yoga Hotel San Pedro Pochutla
El Alquimista Hotel
El Alquimista Hotel Zipolite
El Alquimista Zipolite
Cabanas El Alquimista Hotel Oaxaca
El Alquimista Yoga Hotel Zipolite
El Alquimista Yoga San Pedro Pochutla
El Alquimista Yoga Zipolite
Alquimista Yoga Pedro Pochutl
El Alquimista Yoga & Spa Hotel
El Alquimista Yoga & Spa San Pedro Pochutla
El Alquimista Yoga & Spa Hotel San Pedro Pochutla

Frequently asked questions

Does El Alquimista Yoga & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at El Alquimista Yoga & Spa?

As of 16 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Alquimista Yoga & Spa on 18 Nov, 2025 start from S$265.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is El Alquimista Yoga & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Alquimista Yoga & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Alquimista Yoga & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at El Alquimista Yoga & Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is El Alquimista Yoga & Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this San Pedro Pochutla hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Playa Shambhala and Zipolite Beach. Camarones Beach and Shambala Massages are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

El Alquimista Yoga & Spa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 395 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 395 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 395 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 395 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 395 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every part of this hotel is amazing. The staff is wonderful, the food and drinks are great, and you can’t beat the perfect secluded location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our stay at the property. It is beautiful as it is facing the ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

jose

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

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful view of the ocean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was great. Definitely going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. It’s a nice getaway. I had few issues, but nothing out of the extraordinary. I specifically dislike the fact that there’s a lot of street dogs around; they walk around you while you’re eating in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valsin

5 Stars Deserved

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Robert jay

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

8/10 Good

VINCENT

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.

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at three different places in Zipolite. Alquimista was best for food and location. The service was also good. We weren't aware that some of the hotels in Zipolite, while air conditioned, don't have glass windows, just wooden shutters and thatched roofs. In September when we visited, the air conditioner only keeps the room so cool, especially if you want to open the shutters for light. We weren't attracted to Alquimista because it was clothing optional, so we were okay with discovering that only the beach area in front of the hotel (not the hotel itself, like we had read) is clothing optional, although it seems to be okay on some of the hotel-serviced lounge chairs by the beach. Our room was by the hotel's kitchen, so between the crew working late in the night and the crew working breakfast, there was a considerable amount of noise. The view of the ocean from our room and the view from the pool were both obstructed by vegetation that could have been cut back, but we experienced the same issue at another hotel. Alquimista is definitely one of the better stays in the town, and the restaurant serves delicious, fresh food. It's a pleasant laidback cabana experience. Not fancy, but nothing is in the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel tranquilo, con estacionamiento, habitaciones limpias y cómodas. Restaurante con excelentes alimentos y bebidas!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, nice vibe, quietness. Staff is really friendly a d helpfull. Wondefull view from the rooms. At night the restaurant is full of candles with cozy and romantic touch
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fourth time at El Alquimista. The hotel is really showing its age. The recent storms have taken a toll. Instead of investing in the property each year, the property has stayed the same over the past four years. The fixtures and fittings are showing age, the menu hasn’t changed, the loungers are worn. I’m sad to say that my time at El Alquimista is over. On to find a new hotel in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesús alberto

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lugar fantastico
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marco

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Premessa: all’arrivo mi hanno addebitato sulla carta di credito un importo significativamente maggiore di quello della prenotazione. Alle mie rimostranze hanno risposto che la differenza sarebbe stata trattata come un “credito” per i servizi dell’hotel. Al primo tentativo di utilizzo presso il ristorante questo “credito” non risultava. Al check-out solo dopo una sgradevole discussione hanno accettato l’utilizzo parziale del “credito” iniziale senza rendermi la differenza. Tutto molto sgradevole. Detto questo unico aspetto apprezzabile è risultato il ristorante sulla spiaggia, molto valido. Il resto dell’hotel onestamente molto “basic”. La mia King Bed “Suite” aveva vista sui tetti delle capanne delle sistemazioni vicine, nessun armadio e nessuna TV. Rapporto qualità/prezzo pessima, specialmente tenuto conto della bassa stagione. Mai più.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pablo Horacio

Liked: Staff & service
Los camastros pocos y en mal estado, el hotel ya vio pasar sus mejores días, perros dentro del hotel y en el área del restaurante pidiendo comida, el excremento de los perros en la arena de la playa, hacen sus necesidades frente a la gente
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mente y cuerpo en paz

Excelente lugar para disfrutar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Las habitaciones están muy lindas. La ubicación le da privacidad y aísla el ruido de los hoteles de a lado y la comida del restaurante es muy buena. No hubo algo que no me gustara
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Increíble lugar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Amazing beach. Great rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love El Alquimista! This is probably the most luxurious place to stay in Zipolite and you will not be disappointed. Attention to detail and exceptional service is one of the key points for our recurring stays here. They truly take care of you! Two of our favorite staff are Louis & Cheely. They take excellent care of you in the restaurant and on the beach! After just day one they knew what we drank and what we liked. They just made life so simple and enjoyable for us. Louis had our umbrella and table waiting every day. With him we truly never needed for ANYTHING! Food here is EXCELLENT! The grounds here are just beautiful and well maintained! The front desk guys also do a wonderful job and can schedule transportation for you to and from the airport. Nothing like getting off the plane in HUX and having a smiling face holding a card with your name on it! El Alquimista makes it difficult for you to want to leave the property. The quality of services and food are hard to beat in this small town. The ambience is also just over the top! We loved all the candles at night and the refined vibe! This is our forever place in Zipolite!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Wonderful experience All around. So appreciate the staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex Ramsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Maravilloso lugar mágico

Me encantó desde la alberca hasta lo cómodo de las almohadas. Sin duda regresaré
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025