Best Western Posada Chahue is a straightforward, well-reviewed hotel in the Chahué area of Huatulco, between the marina and the centre of La Crucecita. Rooms include standard doubles with one or two beds, some with canal views, and a range of suites, some with kitchenettes and sofa beds that sleep up to six or seven, which makes it unusually practical for families and small groups. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a separate children's pool with a poolside bar, a playground and arcade, a garden and an on-site Mexican restaurant, Meson La Posada, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free wifi, air conditioning, ceiling fans and free self-parking are standard. Guests rate it highly, scoring it around 8.8 out of 10 from several hundred reviews, with the strongest marks for staff, service and cleanliness. It is pet friendly for a nightly fee. As a simple hotel rather than a resort, it works best for guests who plan to spend their days out exploring and their evenings in town.
Location and getting around
The hotel is about a ten-minute walk from Chahué Beach and Chahué Bay, and roughly a fifteen-minute walk from the marina and the Zócalo in La Crucecita. Santa Cruz Bay is about twelve minutes on foot. That makes it one of the few places where you can walk to restaurants, supermarkets and the beach without a taxi, although many people still ride in the heat. The airport is around a twenty minute drive, and an area shuttle is offered.
Rooms and facilities
Standard rooms sleep two to four, while the suites add kitchenettes and sofa beds, handy if you want to prepare breakfast or travel with children. Bathrooms have showers and free toiletries, and rooms have coffee makers and safes. There are laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, spa services such as massage and a coworking space for visitors who need to work. Check-in is from three in the afternoon until midnight and check-out is at noon.
Who it suits and good to know: independent travellers, couples and families on a budget will like the value and the location. A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge, so check your rate and compare with cafes and bakeries in La Crucecita. The hotel is not on the beach, so plan to walk or take a short taxi to the sand.
Because it is a smaller property, it has fewer entertainment options than the large resorts, but the garden, pool and playground suit a relaxed stay. Ask for a canal-view room if you want a quieter outlook, and confirm pet rules before you bring an animal. Book early for the winter holidays, when the best-value rooms go first.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Children's pool and poolside bar
- ✓Suites with kitchenettes
- ✓On-site Mexican restaurant
- ✓Playground and arcade
- ✓Free wifi
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Pet friendly for a fee
Good questions
Can I walk to the beach and La Crucecita?+
Chahué Beach is about ten minutes on foot and the Zócalo roughly fifteen, so most visitors can walk, though taxis are easy in the heat.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge, so check your rate plan. Cafes and bakeries in La Crucecita are an alternative.
Are there rooms for families?+
Yes. Some suites have kitchenettes and sofa beds and sleep up to six or seven, and there is a children's pool, playground and arcade.
