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Ennea

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Ennea, Punta Zicatela
A Serene Oasis Where Ocean, Jungle, and Soulful Design Meet


Where Nature Sets the Rhythm

Just 300 meters from the sands of Punta Zicatela, Ennea offers more than accommodation—it offers immersion. Framed by the Pacific Ocean and an ecological reserve, this boutique retreat channels the coast’s energy and stillness into a harmonious whole. Here, slowing down is the true luxury, with design that celebrates simplicity and a philosophy that reconnects guests to nature and self.


Design in Dialogue with the Landscape

Built from Tzalam wood and natural materials, Ennea unfolds as a series of intimate pavilions arranged around a lush, vibrant pool. Its nine rooms—including two treehouse-like suites—embrace an aesthetic of tropical modernism: warm tones, woven textiles, and woods like Macuil and Parota create interiors that feel both tactile and timeless. No televisions, no distractions—just elemental design attuned to its environment. The arrival lobby sets the tone: a soaring double-height space where a helicoidal staircase spirals skyward, balanced by a sculptural concrete bridge that feels both bold and serene.


Spaces for Connection and Pause

Atop the pavilions, Enna, the palapa-roofed restaurant, celebrates Oaxacan cuisine with a contemporary edge. Seasonal seafood, regional produce, and inventive flavors anchor meals in both tradition and innovation. The spa mirrors this ethos—offering treatments grounded in natural ingredients and designed for quiet renewal. Throughout the property, design encourages both gathering and solitude: courtyards, shaded terraces, and quiet corners foster reflection as much as conversation.


Luxury Through Simplicity

Ennea’s philosophy is clear: luxury here is not excess, but experience. Stone, exposed concrete, and tropical woods create an architectural language that is grounded, elegant, and restorative. Every detail is curated to let the landscape lead—from the textures of the materials to the rhythm of the pool’s reflections.


DNA Hotels Verdict

Ennea is Punta Zicatela distilled into design: soulful, natural, and deeply serene. By blending tropical modernism with ecological mindfulness, it offers a retreat where the ocean and jungle set the pace, and where true luxury is found in reconnection. For travelers seeking balance and beauty, Ennea is a sanctuary worth lingering in.

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