Xquenda Huatulco Spa

The location worked really well for us, and Bladu' Yú restaurant is about a 5-minute walk away. I loved how the spacious rooms and patio felt more like someone's home than a hotel. Everything was very clean, with a lovely artisanal look. There’s no ocean view, but the view behind the place is nice.

The pool was pleasant, but with just 4 chairs and no other place to sit, there wasn’t much room to relax. Breakfast was very basic, and the service felt less attentive than at nearby hotels. They asked my boyfriend to move his car, and the way they spoke to him wasn’t very nice. If you want a nice hotel and don’t need much service, this should be fine.

There’s a nice beach just a few steps away, and the hotel looks beautiful. The rooms were fairly clean, there was security at night, and it’s reasonably close to Huatulco’s main areas, including downtown if you have a car. Still, we couldn’t sleep on 2 of our 3 nights because parties at a nearby nightclub or event center went on until 3AM. Our room was small but nice, though the bathroom had only a shower curtain for privacy, which made using the toilet really uncomfortable. The pool area stays open until 9pm, but it was dark and poorly lit, and the water looked a bit murky. They also kept one of the 4-5 parking spaces for their own car even when it wasn’t there, so when spaces ran out, we had to park on the street. The owner lady came across as dry and sometimes rude, and didn’t make us feel welcome. I’m not sure if she dislikes people, but that manner felt odd in a touristy spot in Mexico. It would’ve been helpful to have water and ice available for guests late at night without needing to ask the owners. No one offered to help with our luggage, or was there to do so, which is standard in Mexico.

My mum and I went to the spa for her birthday, and both of us had the best massages we’ve ever had. The service was five star, and the spa itself is gorgeous. We also asked to see the rooms, and they were just as beautiful and well-maintained. I’d recommend this place to anyone :)