Oaxaca

Oaxaca’s priciest hotel... in the beautifully converted sixteenth-century Ex-Convento de Santa Catalina. — Rough Guide

This chicly renovated adobe and stone hotel is centered around a traditional Oaxacan courtyard with pomegranate trees and a tiled pool. — Condé Nast Traveler

Nestled in a calm residential neighborhood, upscale Casa Bonita is a private residence turned boutique hotel offering just five rooms in European-inspired surrounds. — Oyster

Located in a quiet residential area north of the city center, this luxury getaway was once a hacienda. — DK Eyewitness

Not well known, this small, quiet hotel with a high standard of service sits on a cobbled street just outside the very heart of the city, offering a taste of old-fashioned elegance. — Fodor's

Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa is a three-and-a-half-pearl all-inclusive property with a lovely beachside setting outside of Tangolunda. — Oyster

Tidy, pristine rooms in an old colonial house, each with separate reception area and bathroom. The main draw is the gorgeous, flower-filled courtyard where breakfast is served. — Rough Guide

Perfect for those in search of a little solitude, these private, tile-roofed villas cling to a cliff above the gorgeous beach for which they were named. — Fodor's

You'll be in the heart of the action at this popular hotel offering a mix of rooms, suites, and cabanas arranged around a shaded pool area with hammocks and loungers. — Fodor's

Lower-middle-range, adults-only Hotelito Swiss Oasis lives up to its name as a calm haven from the unlimited surf, dining, and bar scene that beckons a short stroll away. — Oyster

20km outside of Puerto Escondido...the 16 traditional palapa-style lodges comprise cooling thatched roofs made from dried palm leaves and are designed purely with sun, sea and surf in mind. — Wallpaper

This is a small courtyard hotel in a good location. Rooms are medium size and come with either one or two queen-size beds. — Frommer's

Less than 1km...from the zócalo, this lodging, located in a quiet neighborhood, offers good value. ... Most rooms are plain but comfortable. — Frommer's

Delightful Bugambilias has nine rooms decorated with inspired combinations of antiques and folk and contemporary art. — Lonely Planet

Located at the calm northern end of Zicatela, right opposite the beach, upper-middle-range Santa Fe is a Spanish colonial-style hotel that feels like a pretty, private estate-like escape. — Oyster

Imagine staying at the stylish beach home of good friends, and you’ll get a sense of the vibe at this small adults-only hotel near the tidal pools of Agua Blanca. — Fodor's

Everything about this Spanish colonial–style hotel is luxurious—except for the rates. — Fodor's

On a quiet street near Santo Domingo church, this peaceful little B&B is large on hospitality and comforts, including a great breakfast and free Wi-Fi. — Fodor's

Just two blocks from Santo Domingo, this smart, modern hotel retains a traditional feel with folk-art flourishes and comfy rooms, all with a/c... Some are very small, so ask to see a few first. — Rough Guide

With more attention to detail than most hotels in this range, the well-managed Aitana has fine rooms... all grouped around a leafy courtyard... It’s five blocks west of Santo Domingo. — Rough Guide