Vivo Resorts Puerto Escondido: Location, Rooms, Pools and What to Know Before You Book

Vivo Resorts Puerto Escondido: Location, Rooms, Pools and What to Know Before You Book

Vivo Resorts Puerto Escondido is a beachfront resort complex on Playa Palmarito, west of the town centre, built for guests who want pools, space and a quiet beach rather than the surf-town buzz of Zicatela. Booking sites describe a mix of apartments, suites and penthouses, three outdoor pools and a spa, but they disagree on details such as room counts. This guide sticks to what is consistent, and tells you what to confirm with the hotel before you pay.

Summary of third-party booking listings, not an official fact sheet. Room counts, prices and shuttle schedules change: confirm directly with the resort.

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Where Vivo Resorts is: Playa Palmarito, not Zicatela

The first thing to know is geography. The resort sits on Playa Palmarito, the long, wild beach beyond Bacocho, so you are well outside the walkable part of town. Our guide to Playa Palmarito covers the beach itself: strong shore break, almost no buildings and very few facilities. That is a plus if you want empty sunsets, and a drawback if you want to stroll to dinner.

To see how this stretch compares with the beaches nearer town, read our comparison of Puerto Escondido's beaches. For background on the area, Wikipedia's Puerto Escondido entry is a good overview.

Rooms, pools and facilities: what to expect

Across booking sites, the room types run from standard and queen rooms to ocean-view apartments and penthouses, with family-sized units that sleep up to ten. Listings mention a spa, a restaurant with room service, free parking and three outdoor pools, one with a slide for children. Because the ocean at Palmarito is not for swimming, the pools are where most guests actually cool off, so check which pool your room faces.

• Confirm the room count and type: sources quote 44 or 48 rooms, so ask what is currently in service.
• Ask about kitchen gear: some units list a fridge, microwave and dishwasher, handy for families.
• Read recent reviews: ratings vary a lot between sites and years, so judge by the last few months.
• Check the shuttle: one listing quotes a small per-person fare, but schedules change.

Who Vivo Resorts suits (and who should stay elsewhere)

It suits families and groups who want apartment-style space, pools and a car or taxi budget, and anyone after a quiet base away from the crowds. If you want to walk to restaurants, surf schools and nightlife, Zicatela or La Punta are better bases. Compare neighbourhoods on this where-to-stay guide on our sister site, or see our best hotels with a pool in Puerto Escondido for options closer to the action.

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Getting to Vivo Resorts and around Puerto Escondido

From the airport, a taxi or a pre-booked transfer is the simplest route; if you land late, read our guide to arriving at night at Puerto Escondido airport. Once there, plan your rides: taxis pass less often on the west side, so agree a return time or arrange a driver for the evening. Our private transfers page covers the airport run and trips to Zicatela.

Day trips are easy from the west side. The best-loved is the night-time lagoon: see our guide to the glowing beach in Oaxaca, or browse our adventures and tours for surf lessons, turtle releases and boat trips.

Vivo Resorts Puerto Escondido: frequently asked questions

Staying west of town works best when you plan your days out in advance: start with our tours and let someone else handle the driving.

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