With a stay at El arca in Puerto Escondido, you'll be a short 4-minute walk from Zicatela Beach and within 4 minutes by car from Punta Zicatela. .This hostal is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Carrizalillo Beach and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Zicatela Market.
What's nearby
Zicatela Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Punta Zicatela - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Zicatela Market - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Commercial Walkway - 9 min drive - 2.5 miles
Carrizalillo Beach - 13 min drive - 3.9 miles
Getting around
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM-Puerto Escondido Intl.) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Atarraya - 2 min walk
Chicama - 4 min walk
Malagua - 2 min walk
Sommo - 3 min walk
Thai Garden - 3 min walk
About this property
El arca
El arca offers 7 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
15 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Satisfy your appetite at the hostal's 20 coffee shops/cafes. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: MXN 150 to 250 for adults and MXN 100 to 200 for children
20 coffee shops/cafes
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
15 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Family friendly
15 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Daily housekeeping (for a fee)
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Toilet paper
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from February 27 2026 to December 31 2027 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately MXN 150 to 250 for adults, and MXN 100 to 200 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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