Service is amazing, all the staff is very kind and friendly. The room was very clean, almost…read morespotless, thought the building as a hole is starting to feel outdated and old. Out of all the restaurants, 3 are very good. Starting at No.1 is Tamarind. Excellent Oaxacan (Mexican) food, excellent vibe, beautiful decor and feels welcoming. No.2 Castaways. Beautiful ocean view, food is good (seafood) and the staff is friendly. No.3 Spice; food is good, teppanyaki is great, staff is very friendly and is fun. The beach is amazing, almost a virgin spot, the sand is a little rough but is such an amazing place. Room service is very good, I highly recommend it. The Spa, Jesus Christ, what an amazing experience, you can't miss it. The best massages I've had. Believe me, it's one of a kind. Down side of this place, some of the restaurants are straight out bad. Cin Cin (Italian) was just awful. Worst Italian food I've had in my life. Marketplace (at lunch time) was also pretty bad. I have to say, this place for breakfast is pretty good. All and all, is a great place I would definitely come back, having in mind what places are good and what are bad.

All great food options. Our favorites were the French restaurant, Oceana, and the castaways. The…read morebreakfast buffet was great.

Best chill place E V E R!…read more Super great staff! Beautiful views, great service! It's a must! Clean hotel, cleanliness is held to a high standard (Guadalupe ) And of course, we gotta recognize the Multiple people that made it all possible. These people were very very attentive: Symi? She's part of the overseeing staff of the restaurants- very top notch , she just really showed personal attention as she took care of the 45 people in our group Luis orozco-- this guy will serenade you, not only is he entertaining but hilarious too! Barcelo should definitely recognize talent and have this guy as host. Betzabe martinez, Eunice-- don't know her last name, Fernando Catalan, Carlos Catalan, Miguel Hernandez best bartender and of course the best chef ever Saul Flores aguirre, what a great chef!!!!!!! Unbelievable cuts and cooking! Also Esau was very helpful with a private event. Thank you to all who contributed to a very enjoyable experience Over all happy with Service, Rooms and Stay. Many other Hotels but Only One Barcelo-Huatulco

First time at this Resort but have been coming to Barceló for years . Everyone is very friendly,…read morethe beach is beautiful . The food is very good and the rooms spacious and comfortable. If you can upgrade to Premium you won't be disappointed.

Stayed here two years ago and will try to get in here in February of 2019 - If they have a room…read moreavailable. Ricardo is an amazing host. The pool is beautiful. The restaurant is very good. 10 to 15 min walk to the beach and restaurants. Extremely clean and well maintained. Absolutely no complaints.

This was a really nice place ,hospitality was amazing, and I'm definitely staying again…read more I highly recommend the villa had its own small pool in our room. The food at the lounge was very good. Staff is very friendly. I would rate this place with 5 star.

Clean and welcoming. Quaint without being too uncomfortable. Larger pool than expected for the…read morehotel size and good food options in the restaurant. Laundry service for a reasonable fee. WiFi didn't work reliably and I did see a few roaches (understandable being tropics and urban) but the facilities were very clean.

My brother and I recently stayed at Hotel Villablanca on the way to what was to be a boogie…read moreboarding adventure in Punta Conejo. As the boogie boarding didn't quite work out for us, we headed back to Huatulco and extended our stay at the hotel. Our observation was that this is a popular tourist destination for people from Mexico City and other points in the country; indeed, I'm guessing we were the only guests from the U.S.A. We did meet a very gregarious Canadian expat (and hotel local) who gave us some pointers about what to see and visit while there. The staff was busy - but never so much so that they didn't have a moment to at least say "¡Buenos dias!" if not engage in some conversation. The young women at the front desk seemed to get a real kick out of hearing us stumble through our limited Spanish (mine more than my brother's), but we were able to break through the communication barrier and lightly converse with them. The pool in the center courtyard was a refreshing amenity, as the heat and humidity were stifling during our stay . As I was swimming one afternoon, a very large iguana lumbered along the deck on his way to a large tree poolside, home - as I would see - to his family. Up he went... it was fun watching him and his family members move around on the branches high above ground. Would that I could remember the names of all the employees who made our stay so pleasant... a couple do come to mind: Tomaso, who greeted us with a warm smile at breakfast each morning as she took our food orders. She is to be commended for her work ethic! Tomaso was there morning, noon & night, working hard and making sure the guests each felt that they were the most important people she was attending to. And... Alejandro Serrano. What an AMAZING excursiones host you have in Mr. Serrano! My brother & I talked to him about going to see the waterfalls, and he set up a day trip that was absolutely the highlight of our visit! Couldn't have been planned any better either, as it was just a couple days before our departure. Alex drove us up into the montañas, where we stopped about halfway up to have a coffee and quesadillas. Through his numerous trips to the falls, he has gotten to know the locals well, and introduced us to the proprietors of this roadside establishment; they in turn greeted my brother and me as though we were longtime friends. Hugs all around when we departed for the falls... and what an adventure lay ahead! Not only did Alex drive us to the destination, he enjoyed jumping into the water, swimming, and wading in the waterfalls right along with us. While most hotels book your adventure for you and off you go, Alejandro made sure we felt just as "at home" as the locals who were also there enjoying the cool water offered by the Copalita River. Thank you, sir, for the perfect "coda" to our stay in Mexico.

This full day tour begins with your personal guide and owner operator Enrique, arriving to pick you…read moreup at a designated time at your hotel. Depending on your group size, he will arrive either in his comfortable air conditioned car or a larger mini-bus. Enrique Pinacho is the owner of Huatulco Tours Enrique and was raised in beautiful Oaxaca, Mexico. He worked in the United States as a heavy equipment operator for several years where he became fluent in English. He is married to a local school teacher and has one young child. He is passionate about his country and this region of Mexico where he lives, and has established himself as a very successful tour operator and guide in the State of Oaxaca, Mexico. He has different tours depending on your interests: Cascadas Las Brisas - waterfall tour where you can swim and play in the mountain springs. Coffee Plantations - exceptional, organic Oaxaca coffee from small villages. Cascadas Magicas De Copaliticca (Magic Falls) - more fun in the water Snorkel - wonderful, easy to swim places along the coast Fishing - go for the big catch of the day. Tour of La Crucecita - Shopping for Oaxacan rugs, Mezcal, tlayudas, chapulines and mole You can find his facebook page at "Huatulco Tours Enrique"

I took my son on a 2.5-3 hour tour for humpback whale watching. The company is located in front of…read morethe second restaurant at San Augustanillo beach, and if you ask for Efren, the owner--everyone seems to know who he is. Was really beautiful and scenic, we learned about the area and the history of the turtles and the culture within the Playa San Augustanillo community. We saw many dolphins, humpback whales and so many turtles on our tour. We were also able to swim in a beautiful very clear area of the ocean 1/2 mile to 1 mile off shore as well as going snorkeling in an area right off the beach. Seeing puffer fish and other amazing fish. The owner is a very bright hearted person who speaks English so you will be very satisfied with the communication and he is an honest businessman. This is a small fishing community so you will not find huge commercial tour companies, this is an excellent option for anyone looking for whale watching, dolphins and turtles. We even got to swim with the turtles and saw a little baby turtle up close in its natural habitat. Really excellent excursion!

This was a fun surprise on our vacation. The park was much larger than we thought and had more to…read moresee than the website seemed to imply. I believe we spent a little over 2 hours total with our private tour. There are many structures including a main temple and a ball court. There is also a path through preserved forested area up the hillside looking over where the river meets the ocean. Definitely worth the hike up there, especially since gusts of wind greet you. I suggest going early in the morning to beat the heat and rush. We did a tour with Mario who was wonderful and very knowledgeable. The site is run by INAH. It was $6 (US) per person to get in and a tour guide was extra. Non-Spanish speakers: the museum only has wording in Spanish. The signs on the campus have both English and Spanish but I still suggest a guide for more information.

Come to Copalita for the nice walking trails, not for the opportunity to see ancient ruins up…read moreclose. I've been to several of these parks in Mexico, and this is the first time the ruins have been roped off and only visible from a distance. Some of them were active dig sites, so it was understandable that visitors couldn't walk up to them, but others made no sense. There was good information at each site, and stone had been laid on the trails, making them easily walkable. Also: we saw a troop of coati mundis! It was a serious highlight. They are so cute!

This was an amazing side trip. My wife and I were staying in zipotle and I wanted to get some…read morecoffee to bring home. Little did I know how great this small adventure into the world of coffee would be. Do not hesitate. We started off with some fresh coffee empanadas and bananas from nearby trees. We soon went on a tour of the coffee plants and then the coffee operation. The view alone is stunning. The people are more then awesome. After the tour we were surprised by a great home cooked meal. This finca is 4th generation and the pride in what they do is heavy in every aspect. We purchased some fresh roasted whole beans to take home. Everytime I brew it I literally smile.