Teresa

I found Hostal Teresa to be a wonderful place to stay. The owners live on-site and are attentive to guests' needs but not intrusive. The rooms are cleaned daily, as are the common areas. Small but private and comfortable rooms with their own baths - it's obvious that this place is a labor of love. ||||There is a central area with couches where guests actually sit and talk, and the feeling is like being in a family atmosphere. Very friendly and amenable. Omar, a somewhat grandfatherly figure, would offer a free cafe, beer, or water, and would sit and chat while you relaxed, always asked if you needed anything, how you were, etc.||||Zipolite has a lot of impersonal, loud, and dirty hostels with lots of drinking, seemingly run by teenagers in many cases. It also has many high end, fancy places that charge a lot of money and are impersonal. Hostel Teresa is on the contrary located in a quiet part of the town, and the atmosphere is serene and modest.||||I often stay at budget hostels in Mexico, and this was one of the most pleasant of my experiences. Highly recommended!

First of all, I want to say that the couple who run Hostal Teresa, who live on-site, are delightful. They were warm, welcoming and even switched me to a better room at the same price as the one I booked and was not satisfied with.||||Overall, however, I am surprised by the positive reviews of this hostel. I found it to be run-down and grimy. Built out of concrete blocks, the tiny rooms lack natural light and sort of feel like jail cells. There is a small seating area in the "lobby" to hang out in, but since there aren't any mosquito nets or screens it's not a tempting proposition to sit there and get bit by mosquitos. Even after being moved to a better room because the one I had booked (based on these reviews) was so depressing, I cut my visit short from two planned nights to one and left a day early.||||Again, the owners could not be nicer but I think this place could benefit from a deep cleaning and some updated touches such as mosquito netting and a more comfortable common area.

I arrived late afternoon after a stomach-churning bus ride from Oaxaca City. I just wanted to collapse onto my bed. The owner greeted me with polite, apologetic reserve. There was a mix up with the booking and the room was not available. As it was New Year's Eve it would be hard to find alternative accommodation. The owner offered me his room. It was only for one night (as I had pre-booked the rest of my lodging in Zipolite at another establishment). I took it. How kind was that? We chatted and I found him to be a wealth of information. His English is good and he is a fellow fan of the Beatles. My stay was certainly enhanced by the friendliness and consideration of my hosts. The price is decent too. Not luxurious by any means, but perfectly fine for a few days. This place is well located, close to the beach, but tucked back and away from the hustle of the main street. If you don't require a sea view yet want a bargain, this hostel could be the place for you. They have a small restaurant on the beach, but breakfasts are not included.

I don't think I've started at a dirtier place in my life. This place is rough. Like really really rough. It seems like it's cheap so it might be worth it but you will loose your money when you realize you can't stay here. So dirty. Bugs crawling on me at night. The water out of the shower smells so bad. This one ain't it

We've had plenty of intentions of writing reviews for a lot of places from our month in Mexico, but this place actually made us sit down and do it for once. Hostal Teresa is clean, nicely located and couple friendly compared to other places in Zipolite. What makes the difference is the hosts. You are not seen as paying costumers, you are truly guests here. They care about your well being and your future travels. Genuine advice is always nearby and it's not given on commision. We really felt at home. ||Highly recommendable. Regards Sidsel and Oscar from Denmark

I stayed for 2 days, one night during a short trip to Zipolite. Omar & his wife were so lovely and welcoming and completely looked after me during my stay. The accommodation is basic, but it's not dorms!! You get your own room and private bathroom, and it's literally across the road from the quiet section of the beach. Bargain for Zipolite. It is a nudist beach though - which I didn't realise, so don't be shocked by all the nakedness you'll see!

The owners are very helpful. The room is simple, with a fan and private bathroom. Quiet at night, away of party bars. Cards are accepted, not the norm in the hamlet.

Good hostel Just right next to the beach. The woman at the reception is incredibly helpful and really nice It s not a party hostel or it doesn't have a particular vibe but it s a good cheap place to stay quiet in zipolite