Agua Azul la Villa

This is a comfortable, casual, friendly and perfectly situated resort. Our balcony had splendid views of the ocean and at night we had lovely views of the stars. It is quiet, peaceful and an inexpensive cab ride away from great restaurants and beaches. The owner is a font of information about local events and activities. We had no plans when we came down here; within a short conversation during our first continental breakfast, we had enough referrals to plan our whole week and eat every meal. It’s a great place to recharge. Huatulco is a place of unspoiled natural beauty and I hesitate to recommend it because I want it to remain beautiful and green and simple. But anyone who is looking to recharge and rejuvenate is well advised to visit here.

This was our second stay at Aqua Azul la Villa, and it did not disappoint. That being said, I understand that most, if not all reviews are subjective, as we're all looking for our perfect oasis. Well, for us, this is the place. Aqua Azul provides the perfect balance, from all the amenities we can think off, the hosts Amy and Frank, to the spectacular views, location, (at least for us), beach chairs, shade umbrellas, and all the little extras that Amy provides. A light breakfast is provided each morning, and Amy was gracious enough to let us have ours a little earlier than the norm so that we could head out on our walk. Thank you! Amy is also a wealth of knowledge when it comes to local restaurants, entertainment, tours, beaches, and so on. If you don't have the What'sAp Ap on your phone it would be a good idea to download so that you do. Most of the taxi drivers and restaurants utilize this app to communicate, as does Amy, which is very helpful. There is also a great bookshelf in the common area where you may, or may not find something to read, if that's your thing. Oh, and lets not forget the access to an incredible beach just a short walk/hike away, maybe 10 minutes, really depends on the individual. The trail down to the beach is a little steep at the start, certainly not a deal breaker given the reward at the bottom. And although some guests found it a little easier than others, that didn't stop Frank from adding a length of rope at the top portion to help out those guests that may otherwise not of ventured down the trail. Thanks Frank. The rooms are perfect for us and provide everything we need, after all most of our time, outside of sleeping, is spend outdoors. Aqua Azul is a little ways out of town, about 7-8k, a relatively short cab ride. Cabs cost approximately 80-85 pesos into La Crucecita, or Santa Cruz areas, and it's best to ask before you get in. The Tangolunda area is closer, approximately 2.5k, you can cab it, or it's a nice walk earlier in the day, or just before sunset if you choose to do so. We walked a lot, pretty much every day, the area is very safe, sidewalk all the way to town, or if you like you can head the other way to La Boccana, another great spot with a couple of restaurants, beach to walk, and some surfing. This is where the Copalita river meets the ocean, lots of birds, and a really nice place to chill. We like the fact that we're not right in town, it can be very busy, and a little noisy at times, but if that's your thing, then go for it. But if you want the perfect blend of relaxation, beach access, quiet nights and stunning views then Aqua Azul is a great choice that won't disappoint. I know we'll be heading back for another visit at some point, and expect it to be no different than the first two adventures at Aqua Azul!

We stayed with Amy at Agua Azul la Villa for one week and absolutely fell in love with it and the area. It was our first time exploring Huatulco and we can't wait to come back. Amy and Agua Azul exceeded our expectations, it is a magical place and Amy makes you feel so at home that at times I felt I was staying at a friend's house. She is so informative, gracious, generous and made our stay incredibly memorable and special. Ask her anything and she will have the answer and because she is bilingual, she can respond in either spanish or english! We are easy going, laid back, down to earth people and this place was a great match for us because Amy has that same vibe. There were so many things we loved about this place and our time there but I will start with the physical setting and the view. We got up early every morning to see the sunrise over the water, every morning was a little different. all gorgeous and the birdsong accompanying it is wonderful. You can view it from your personal terrace or up in the main common room which has open views to the water (everything faces the water as it should!) AA is up on a hill in a residential section called Residencial Conejos which we loved as it was near the ocean, great views of water and the mountains, but quiet, tranquil and away from cars and lots of people. We walked every morning, sometimes on the beach, sometimes towards Tangolunda bay or towards Playa Bocana. There are well maintained wide sidewalks all over the place for walking in any direction including all the way into La Crucecita if you wanted. We loved having breakfast included which was a variety of fruit, granola, yogurt, little pastries and hard boiled eggs. It was a nice time to chat with Amy and some of the other guests who were so friendly. One amenity that we very grateful for was that Amy keeps a fridge in the common room stocked with cold beer, wine, seltzer and soda that guests have access to and take what you want, all on the honor system, and just mark what you take on the white board. She also has koozies to keep your beer cold (so important!). Beers are 30 pesos each, about $1.75 US. She keeps a large water cooler full so you can refill your water pitcher from your room anytime. She also has sunscreen and bug spray you can purchase. Good to note that the beds are very comfy, AC unit in the room works awesome. You have walking access to 2 beaches from Agua Azul that involve a 10 to 15 minute walk on well established trails to get there. Both trails are steep in places and the path down to Playa la Tejoncito at the top is steep enough to have some well placed and sturdy rope for you to hang onto as you negotiate. Amy has walking sticks you can borrow to help on these paths which I highly recommend as well as footwear with some tread. Tejoncito beach is the smaller, more protected beach that you can reliably swim in and is associated with the property Celeste Beach Residence resort which is right on the water's ed