I checked into Hotel Tabachin, situated behind the easy-to-find Hotel Sta Fe on Zicatela Beach, planning to stay for a week and ended up staying over a year. I tried several rooms and then my dog and I settled into the "old penthouse" on the third floor with one of the best ocean views across the palm trees. Tabachin's location, near the walking street The Adoquin and all the restaurants and beach walking and surfing on Zicatela beach, was great for me. Being there long term, the best thing about the hotel was the staff, always helpful and supportive in every way, and the hotel owner, Paul Cleaver, who has his own great sense of humor and a personal memory disk full of wonderful stories of old literature, new books, world travel, human psychology, and a host of other topics. About half or two thirds of the hotel guests are repeat visitors, some from many years. A number of guests stay long term, usually a few months. So you get to know the interesting folks who inhabit this place. Rooms have kitchens. Some have great ocean views. Most have good balconies. Service is very good. Breakfast, the only meal usually served, is renowned for its made-to-your-specs detail. The menu is very large...if you can't find the breakfast you want at Tabachin, it doesn't exist. Fascinating mix of guests from all over the world, lively conversation, caring attention by the staff. You can't go wrong for short or long stay.

We stayed in this hotel a couple of times, and we would recommend it to al our friends.

The two large apartments (the old penthouse & the penthouse) are really big rooms with high ceilings AC and ceiling fans. This is a very big plus because it can get very hot in Puerto.

The kitchen and bathroom are basic but clean.
Both apartments have a balcony with a great view of the beach.

The breakfast is excellent and lasts all morning. It is a good place to sit and talk to other travellers and residents. The only downside is that you can’t eat there for lunch or dinner.

Although this is not a budget place, it is a pleasure to stay in the room or “hang” on the balcony, and the excellent breakfast makes its definitely affordable.

great place to stay while visiting puerto escondido. the large studio has plenty of room for your boards and other junk. AC blew cold and strong and the rooms were clean and stocked. the breakfasts were tasty and filling [maybe sometimes too much food]. morning conversations were priceless.

thanks pat!