To start off we chose this hotel for guests from the US and Mexico for our wedding in Huatulco. My husband and I chose this hotel after looking at many in the area (both large resorts and small hotels). We liked this property for several reasons: Incomparable views from the rooms, from the very large and ample balconies, from the restaurant and from the large terrace on the first level. Room offerings: there are suites, villas (more like 2 bedroom apartment or condo) and basic rooms. All were clean and with the standard amenities. Pool: while not resort size definitely more than adequate and there is also a kiddy pool. Restaurant: basic with good breakfast and snacks in the afternoon. Price: Very accesible for everyone in our group. Things to consider when booking is that the hotel is situated on the side of hill....thus allowing for the incredible views....but if you have problems with stairs be sure to ask for a room closer to ground level. There is access to the water from a rocky area just below the hotel and there is a small beach within walking distance. In my opinion Huatulco is best seen from many beaches, there are many to choose from. Cab rides to the nearby beaches, shops and restaurants are very cheap and cabs are at the hotel within 5 minutes. This hotel by design is more for relaxing and a great place for a small group get together. Because we had most of the hotel booked over the weekend we really felt very well taken care of by the staff. They all went out of their way to take care of our guests and we will definitely be returning soon! We did not have our wedding or any activities at the hotel...not because we didn't want to but because the hotel prefers to keep the environment low key out of respect for all of the guests. I can appreciate that. Other note, if traveling with a group the hotel does not have phones in the rooms.....so if you like the luxury of calling from room to room rathering than possibley climbing stairs if your rooms are apart be sure to bring your cell or a set of walkie talkies:) We are already planning are next trip to the hotel.

Don't feel too singled out San Francisco member! We booked a large block of rooms at this hotel that were abruptly canceled 2 weeks prior to our trip. Putting the best light on it, the management there decided that they weren't able to give adequate attention to our group. Better to know now rather than later. This may be a perfectly lovely place for individual travelers to stay, but can't add much to that discussion! It will be nice to see some comments from people who have actually stayed there recently.

Grounds are beautiful and views overlooking the ocean are awesome...but when my partner and I and another male couple were asked to leave because "...you have to understand that we do not want you here..", well, the tranquility of the hotel was clouded like the dark clouds that gloomed over the pacific, in the distance.

We love the Huatulco area and have made many trips to it from Midwest, USA, since 1998. We have stayed in resorts, hotels, and B&Bs, sometimes living in two or three different places during our two week or more stays. Hotel Villas Coral is our favorite oceanside place in Huatulco. In February of 2005 we invited my brother and his family and future son-in-law's family to join us at the Villas Coral. We not only enjoyed each other's company in a totally relaxed atmosphere but also meet other people from our state that knew family and friends. We enjoyed the well maintained hotel, great pool, and nearby beach. The staff was courteous and helpful at all times. The facility was run in an informal and relaxed manner. Perhaps the only problem was that some of our rooms got assigned to other family members, like my brother ;-( but we stayed friends and just walked thru the adjoining room door and enjoyed the room anyway! Eating breakfast one morning, our spouses were thrilled to see whales from the dining room. While the B&B faces a rocky but interesting bay on the ocean side, it has a small, quiet bay, nice for snorkelling on the entrance side. The pictures I have attached do not do justice to the well maintained and peaceful setting. Definitely not a place to party but to enjoy guests from USA, Canada, and Mexico. The B&B is operated by a father and daughter who speak perfect English so language is not a problem. However, the most startling event was the flower decorations on our beds made by staff on Valentine's Day!

Stephen (Silversard) and Patricia