Villas Carrizalillo occupies a clifftop position above Playa Carrizalillo in Puerto Escondido on the Oaxaca coast, roughly five minutes by taxi from the airport, the town center, and Zicatela Beach. The property consists of a small collection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom villas built along the cliff edge, each with its own terrace framing views over the bay, and a private stairway leads directly down to the sheltered cove of Playa Carrizalillo below, one of the calmer swimming beaches on this stretch of coast. The architecture favors open, breezy layouts with palapa-style roofs and natural materials over air-conditioned enclosure, in keeping with the low-rise character of the surrounding clifftop neighborhood. An on-site restaurant serves meals with ocean views from its own terrace, and a tour desk arranges surf lessons, boat trips, and excursions to nearby lagoons and beaches. There is a pool on site in addition to the beach access below. The scale is intentionally small and villa-based rather than a conventional hotel block, suited to couples and small groups seeking a quiet, view-driven stay within easy reach of Puerto Escondido's surf and restaurant scene.
Room types
- studio villa
- one-bedroom villa
- two-bedroom villa
Amenities
- clifftop setting above Playa Carrizalillo
- restaurant
- ocean-view terraces
- free WiFi
- on-site tour desk
Location
Camino Carrizalillo s/n, 71980 Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
15.8535, -97.0745 View on map
Highlights
- Clifftop villas with private stairway down to Playa Carrizalillo cove
- Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom villa options, each with an ocean-view terrace
- On-site restaurant and pool overlooking the bay
- Five minutes by taxi from the airport, downtown, and Zicatela Beach
Tips for visiting
- Book a two-bedroom villa well ahead for the December to March high season, when the property fills quickly
- Use the private stairway to Playa Carrizalillo early in the day before beach chairs and shade fill up
- The tour desk can arrange boat trips to nearby lagoons, which are hard to book independently
- Villas are not air-conditioned in most units, so request a unit with strong cross-ventilation if visiting in the hotter months
- Bring proper footwear for the stairway down to the beach, as it is steep in places
When to visit
The dry season from November to April brings calmer seas at Playa Carrizalillo and the most reliable weather for the clifftop terraces.
Accessibility
The property sits on a clifftop with a steep private stairway to the beach and uneven terrain between villas, making it difficult for wheelchair users or travelers with limited mobility.
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Frequently asked questions
How do guests reach the beach from Villas Carrizalillo?
A private stairway leads directly from the property down the cliff to Playa Carrizalillo, a sheltered cove popular for swimming.
How far is the property from Puerto Escondido airport?
The villas are about five minutes by taxi from the airport, as well as from downtown Puerto Escondido and Zicatela Beach.
Is there a restaurant on site?
Yes, an on-site restaurant serves meals with ocean views from its own terrace overlooking the bay.