Castillo de Arena, Punta Zicatela
A Courtyard Sanctuary by the Pacific
Where Nature Shapes Design
Just two blocks from the waves of Puerto Escondido’s Punta Zicatela, Castillo de Arena is a boutique retreat defined by calm. Three brick towers, each three stories high, encircle a central courtyard where two preserved trees stand as living monuments to the architects’ respect for nature. The result is a sanctuary where architecture and environment coexist in quiet harmony.
Minimalist Rooms with Coastal Character
The hotel’s ten guestrooms distill coastal living into minimalist elegance. Local materials and handcrafted textiles ground the interiors in place, while pared-back furnishings let texture, light, and shadow do the talking. Each space invites rest and reflection—luxury expressed not through excess, but through clarity and restraint.
The Courtyard as Heart
At the center, reclaimed stone paving and soothing water features anchor the courtyard in serenity. The sound of running water softens the air, while sunlight dances across surfaces in constant dialogue with the environment. A shimmering mosaic-tiled pool reflects the sky and foliage, creating patterns that shift and evolve throughout the day—an ever-changing canvas of light and water.
Community and Connection
Though the retreat is intimate, Castillo de Arena extends its welcome through Los Zanates, a charming café-bar that doubles as a social hub for both guests and locals. Over coffee or cocktails, conversations flow easily in this laid-back corner, complementing the hotel’s atmosphere of relaxed community.
DNA Hotels Verdict
Castillo de Arena is Puerto Escondido pared to its essence: tranquil, thoughtful, and beautifully attuned to its setting. By combining minimalist design, sensitive architecture, and an embrace of nature, it offers travelers more than a coastal stay—it delivers an immersion into the rhythms of Zicatela itself.
