Huatulco Villa was lucky enough to have a comprehensive tour of the Bahias de Huatulco region to get introduced to some of the areas greatest villa rental finds and best Huatulco villa deals! After completing our tour, we wanted to offer our readers some insight into the villa that best suits your unique travel interests and needs. Depending on what you’re trying to get out of your Huatulco vacation - there is always a villa that fits the bill. Here is our take on the best of the best that Huatulco has to offer!! For more information on renting one of these awesome Huatulco villas, you can visit the My Huatulco Vacation Website or contact them directly by email: My Huatulco Vacation or phone 877.778.7986

You can click on any of the headings below to view details on one of the top ten “Best of the Best” Huatulco villa rentals.

1. Best Value Small Villa
2. Best Value Large Villa
3. Best Couples Retreat Villa
4. Best Golf Getaway Villa
5. Best “Off the Beaten Path” Villa
6. Best Family Villa
7. Best Surfing Villa
8. Best Wedding Destination Villa
9. Best Corporate Retreat Villa
10. Best Villa Architecture

1.) Best Value Villa (Small)

Playa de Violin Region - (1 bedroom condo for couple or family of 4)

This villa offers all the luxury of a five star resort for less money and no crowds! Included in your one-bedroom condo is a full kitchen, dining area that seats four, sitting area, a beautiful bedroom, 2 full bathrooms and a private balcony off the bedroom. In addition this condo offers a shared rooftop terrace - one per two condos. The terrace overlooks an incredible ocean view and the breathtaking grounds of this spectacular property.

Never would you find this luxury and privacy at a resort in this price range. And…if you’re factoring in the cost of food and drinks - make sure you’re doing proper calculations! Food prep is available and grounds’ staff are able and willing to stock your condo with any groceries you want to put on the list. There is an incredible shared infinity pool and cool-air jetted pool. Beside the pool area is a palapa covered lounge area with tables, chairs and a bar. Although this is shared, it’s only between the 6 one-bedroom condos…not exactly the makings of a ‘crowd’.

2.) Best Value Villa (Large)

Conejos Region (5 bedroom villa starting at $1800/wk for large family/group max. 13)

This villa is of equally great value if you’re looking for a larger sized accommodation! Sleeping up to 13 people, this grand Huatulco villa offers spectacular views of both Tangolunda Bay and Conejos Bay. Pulling up to the villa when you arrive, you’ll immediately be impressed by this villa’s beautiful curb appeal. Walking through the private gates, you’ll pass by a couple of trickling fountains and into the first of two living rooms. On the main floor, you’ll find the first bedroom and bathroom along with a dining area, full kitchen and large terrace which overlooks the private pool and outdoor bar. Going upstairs, you’ll come across the second living room - off of which you’ll find the other four bedrooms. Included on this floor are another two full bathrooms. Sitting in the living area on this floor, you can retract all the windows to have an unobstructed view of the bays around you while experiencing the sea breezes and sound of the waves below. Walking up another story, you’ll open the doors to a rooftop terrace complete with two hammocks and tropical views - the perfect backdrop to a relaxing siesta. This property also includes full-time staff.

3.) Best Couples Retreat Villa

Santa Cruz Region (Luxury 4 bedroom villa max 7 people)

The owners of this villa rented once and loved it so much they bought it - it’s not hard to understand why!!! The second we walked through the doors of this villa it whispered peace, privacy and luxury!

This is probably our ultimate favorite Huatulco villa out of the entire tour…but if we had to say what it is best suited for…we’d say it’s perfect for a couples retreat! With three beautiful bedrooms on the upper level, each with its own master ensuite, it offers all the privacy of a resort but with the added bonus of an incredible shared living/dining space as well as a private pool. On the main level, you’ll find an open concept layout with a living room and kitchen - that opens up to the terrace overlooking the pool. There is also a formal dining area that seats 8 on the main level.

By the pool, there is an outer building complete with bathroom and single bedroom - if you want to bring an extra person along! This villa also shares a second pool with this exclusive gated community as well as a communal outdoor bar and sitting area. The views of the Santa Cruz marina are spectacular from the shared pool area!

4.) Best Golf Getaway Villa

Tangolunda Campo de Golf (3 suite villa max 10 people)

Well…this is certainly a villa that will leave a long-lasting impression on anyone lucky enough to spend time in it! Overall, the feel of the property offers European luxury plus the balmy Mexican climate. Backing onto one of Mexico’s most revered golf courses (Huatulco Campo de Golf) - if you’re a golf lover who is looking for a tropical getaway - this is it! Close enough to the ocean that you can actually hear the waves hitting the shores from the veranda - you are well positioned for the best of both worlds. This villa offers a main house (which has one of the bedroom suites) and two guest houses in the back - each with its own one-bedroom suite set-up.

The private lap pool out back is perfect for cooling off or getting a little exercise to balance out all the cervezas! The architectural detail will just blow you away…you just have to experience it for yourself to take it all in. You can let your senses truly soak up all the elements: see the beauty of the location; smell the tropical flora all around you; listen to the sound of the waves in the distance; feel all the natural wood throughout the villa; and taste the icy cold Corona while chilling out in one of the hammocks beside the pool. If that sounds like the experience you’re looking for with the backdoor access to the golf course - you’re all set with this awesome find! Check out a review of the famous Campo de Golf Tangolunda course here.

5.) Best “Off the Beaten Path” Villa

Salchi Region (3 bedroom villa max 6 people)

You have to be ready to venture “off the beaten path” to journey to this destination! Most importantly, you must prepared for the thirty minute off-road drive involved in getting there…but…if you’re up for that, you’re ready for Salchi! After coming along the dirt road complete with bumps, donkeys, chickens, goats, mango trees, corn fields, etc…the scene will eventually open up to a hidden paradise! Salchi is a small but ever growing community of currently about 40 private villas! The rental we have profiled in Salchi is one of the only villas with a private swimming pool and is a gem amongst its undeveloped surroundings.

You will enjoy a week (or more) free of all crowds. There are no restaurants close by, no bars to hang out at, no towns to walk around in…it is a place to enjoy a week of secluded peace and quiet in the beauty of Huatulco’s natural paradise.

The home itself has three large bedrooms that all offer comfortable living space for three couples, each with its own full ensuite bath. The beauty extends upwards as when you walk upstairs and are graced both by a beautiful open-air patio that overlooks the breathtaking ocean and beach below. On the main floor of this villa - the details don’t stop…the kitchen offers lots of space for great meal preparation and the very unique natural wood dining table offers the perfect setting to enjoy the meal. If you want seclusion with luxury accommodations - look no further. Here’s a shot of the Salchi beach.

6.) Best Family Villa

Chahue Region (4 bedroom villa max 14 people)

The reason this villa stuck out for us was the fact that it is built specifically for family rentals! It is beautiful and luxurious yet…it’s kid proof!!! The 4 bedrooms are all exquisite and have their own bathrooms…and there is a special room complete with three single beds - set up to accommodate 3 children! The best part is that the kids bedroom is on a different level from the sitting area - which makes it easier to enjoy the late nights as parents without worrying about noise! Also a must for a good family vacation is a private pool…and a rooftop patio complete with lots of seating and a BBQ grill! This home also has full time staff who can, for a very minimal fee, be hired to do meal prep for you and your family (or families). If you prefer to cook for yourselves, you will love the open concept HUGE kitchen complete with high-end appliances…not exactly a hardship to cook when you’re feeling the sea breezes while looking out over the ocean and marina! So, in summary, kid proofed, beautiful, private pool, lots of space, rooftop patio…it’s family-style tropical extravagance!!

7.) Best Surfing Villa

La Bocana Region (4 bedroom beachfront luxury villa max 8 people)

Combine a beach that is home to some great breaks along with one of the only beachfront villas in the Bahias de Huatulco region and you have the makings of a great high-end surf getaway! The first surfing competition was held in Huatulco along this very stretch in May 2003 - and just like that Huatulco surfing was born as a new surf destination! From here there is 120 miles of surfing-rich coastline (between Huatulco and Salina Cruz) for surfers to enjoy. Now about the villa - which is ultimately the best part!! After an exhausting day of surfing…you can chill out and enjoy first class private service/staff and five start luxury and amenities! One of the things we liked best about this ultra deluxe surf villa is the fact that the bedroom suites are designed to offer the privacy of hotel rooms - each with its own full bathroom, safe, TV among other amenities. The greatest part is that if you don’t have enough people in your group to fill this villa - you can rent out the suites individually just to fit your group. Now for the rest of the bell and whistles that win this villa a five-star rating…airport transport, concierge service, infinity pool, rooftop Jacuzzi, daily breakfast, nightly turndown service, high-speed wireless internet, among other details. All in all a great location for surfing and probably the sweetest beachfront villa you’ll find in a 200 mile radius! Find out more about Huatulco surf here.

8.) Best Wedding Destination Villa

Playa de Violin Region (18 luxury suite complex max 50 people)

Where to begin…ok, our decision to list a Huatulco wedding villa came from our experience of attending a Mexican resort wedding last year. Although it was great to be away with all our friends and watch the beachfront ceremony…the crowds of strangers all around us took away from the privacy of the moment. When we arrived at this unbelievable complex we were in disbelief at how incredibly perfect it would be for a destination wedding…SERIOUSLY! So, picture this - starting at $15,000 a week for a group of villas and condos that can accommodate up to 50 people…that offers accommodations nicer than ANY hotel or resort you will find in the Huatulco region. And that’s just the beginning…the private and gated complex has a total of 4 pools and one cool-air Jacuzzi. Beside the central pool, there’s a palapa covered area complete with a shared bar, tables and chairs, and a perfect open space to turn up the tunes and dance till dawn!

Best of all - your group would be the only people there if you booked out the whole place so…you can party as mildly or wildly as you wish…it’s all up to you. In addition to all these amazing details - you also have a team of staff at your disposal for meal prep, drink service, etc - all for only an extra $10/person/day + the cost of booze and groceries (which they will gladly stock for you).

And honestly, that’s just the beginning…there is honestly just too much to write about. We highly suggest getting in touch with the booking company via email: My Huatulco Vacation for all the details on the whole event planning side and the wedding hoopla. So - you can either battle the crowds at the resorts and have a turn-key wedding ceremony or create a week that your guests will consider themselves lucky to have been invited to participate in and definitely one they will never forget!!

9.) Best Corporate Retreat Villa

Santa Cruz Region (9 bedroom group/corporate retreat max 36 people)

This villa says both functionality and vacation-retreat. The rooms are all set-up in a very apartment-like fashion - offering three bedrooms per unit. Each of the three units has its own kitchenette, living room and balcony. Although this villa could most certainly be used for family vacations, it’s on-site meeting/board room makes it ideal to enjoy the surroundings while getting work done (if that’s what the occasion calls for). If the corporate retreat isn’t about work and is more about play…even better! This villa offers an amazing and private infinity pool with a swim-up bar included.

The whole pool area is really set-up to cater to a crowd. In addition to the bar, there is also a full open-air kitchen that can either be used by guests or staffed with a cook/server to accommodate your needs. There is an outdoor shower by the pool as well as male/female restrooms behind the pool area that offer the convenience of not having to walk back to your room to use the facilities. In addition, this villa offers private ocean-front access complete with sea-kayaks for guest use. Overall, this is a highly recommended setting for a group or corporate function with an incredible common area that you don’t have to share with anyone other than those in your own party…a far cry from a resort experience (both in privacy and cost).

10.) Best Villa Architecture

Arrocito Region (3 bedroom villa max 6 people)

The chill vibe of this ultra modern cliff-top, ocean-view villa is a perfect starting point for a great Huatulco vacation. You walk through the seamless glass doors that lead into a gorgeous entryway. From there, you can either go downstairs to the two lower level bedrooms or explore the incredible main floor open air kitchen, living room and pool all overlooking the Pacific Ocean vistas! One of the most unique architectural features of this villa is the “bridge-like” walkway that takes you from the foyer into the kitchen. At the end of the walkway, there’s a door that revolves from a centre-point creating a really unique entry-way into a true chef’s kitchen. It is absolutely breathtaking! The one upper bedroom also has stunning views - without even getting out of bed. It was designed in a way that absolutely encapsulates the opportunities to showcase beautiful views and takes advantage of the open-air living opportunities that Huatulco has to offer. In addition to its very unique architectural style it is most definitely an incredible vacation home that is the perfect setting for a wonderful tropical getaway!

Hope you all enjoyed the list of the top 10 Huatulco villa rentals! If you would like some more information on renting one of these awesome Huatulco villas, check out the website: www.myhuatulcovaction.com or phone them at: 877.778.7986 (from the US or Canada).