Casa Mauna Boutique Hotel

We had a wonderful honeymoon at Casa Mauna. From the very stylishly furnished suites, the great view of the Pacific, the relaxed atmosphere by the pool, the great food and the very friendly staff, everything was just perfect! We would love to come back!

This is a lovely boutique hotel and the service is great. We thought our driver was lost, but the dusty road eventually led to this gorgeous complex. Be forewarned: There are many steps down to the check-in office. I would wait to confirm my room number before bringing my luggage down and having to lug it back up to my assigned room. The fact that the restaurant is vegan was a comforting surprise. I recommend their green juice — I had two!

Juan and his Hotel staff are just the type of people you want to be around. They are welcoming, genuine and delicate. The Hotel has just what you need for a perfect 5-day stay. Rooms are funcional and decorated with style. The Beach is literally a few minutes walking and is breathtaking. The Restaurant is fully plant-based with an increíble taste and variety. Fully recommend for those able to appreciate the tranquility and unspoiledness of this beautiful piece of our Mexican coast.

We enjoyed our five nights in Salchi. Great beach and surroundings. But it was not complete enjoyment at Casa Mauna. We arrived after that fabulous mountain drive from Oaxaca rather tired. What we did not realise was the number of steps from the parking to the bar to collect the key and then up to the apartment. We had quite a bit of stuff to take down so I asked the man at the bar if there was help. He just said that the gardner had gone and did not offer to help. Great start. A little later I found that I had bought a tin of ground coffee with no opener; no tin opener in the apartment so down to the bar to request one. The reaction was 'we don't use tinned food for anything'. Well that is great but not exactly helpful. He eventually agreed to open it with a knife but begrudgingly (why can't you do it in your apartment....because the knives aren't adequate)!! Ewen appeared and promised a tin opener the next day; none appeared and we spent the stay trying to avoid the jagged edges when we made our own coffee. We have neither compliments or complaints on the restaurant food. One day no hot water as there was a boiler problem. OK. Next day it was that the gas ran out. All fixed through messaging, but two out of five mornings no hot water. However the worst issue was the noise. I do not consider the apartments to be sound proofed. The downstairs one had shouting children until late, and you could hear continual footsteps from the upstairs one. Ewen did kindly let us move apartments for the last two nights. Yes, the view from the top floor apartment is beautiful, Salchi is delightful. The cleaning staff were very good and pleasant to talk to, but some of the other staff members not so.

We visited Casa Mauna twice during a recent stay on the Oaxaca coast. This place is truly amazing. It's designed with such attention to detail...modern yet embracing the gorgeous surroundings. The staff is attentive, the food is delicious, and the owner clearly cares deeply about ensuring a phenomenal experience for guests. This is a place to go if you love authentic experiences and people. One of the most beautiful hotel spaces I've been to. Thanks for a great visit!