Manta Raya Hotel - Right On The Beach - Cuatunalco

3-star beachfront hotel on Salchi Beach with only 7 rooms

Amenities

Manta Raya Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with a view of the Pacific Ocean and a terrace with sun loungers and umbrellas. The on-site bar serves drinks, including margaritas, and the restaurant offers a menu that changes nightly with options like fresh fish and vegetarian dishes. Guests can book an on-site massage or use the safety deposit box and fire extinguishers provided throughout the property.

Rooms

Each of the 7 rooms at Manta Raya has a private bathroom, air conditioning, and a seating area; some rooms have a balcony with ocean views. The Luxury Suite features a kitchenette and a top-floor location with a spiral staircase leading to a private terrace. All rooms include a wardrobe and free WiFi, but no TV or coffee maker, encouraging guests to disconnect.

Dining

A continental breakfast with fresh fruit, homemade bread, and tropical jams is included daily at Manta Raya Hotel. The restaurant offers two appetizers and two entrees each night, using local ingredients for dishes such as tuna in green lime cilantro sauce and passion fruit tart. Guests must notify staff by early evening if they plan to eat dinner, as ingredients are prepared fresh each day.

Activities

Guests at Raya Manta can swim, snorkel, or hike directly from the property, and the hotel provides snorkeling gear and board games. The beach at Salchi is usually empty, with a shallow tidal pool that fills with small fish at low tide. Diving, fishing, and cycling are available in the area, and the hotel can arrange private drivers for day trips to Huatulco National Park or Turtle Camp and Museum.

Location

Manta Raya Hotel is on Salchi Beach, 80 meters from the water, and 19 km from Huatulco International Airport. The hotel is a 40-minute taxi ride from Downtown Huatulco/Crucecita and 43 km from Punta Cometa. The last 2 km to the hotel is a bumpy dirt road, and the hotel offers a paid airport shuttle and can arrange currency exchange at the tour desk.

• Rooms: 7 rooms with ocean-view balconies and kitchenette options
• Dining: Nightly changing menu with local seafood and homemade desserts
• Beach: Private-feel white sand beach with tidal pools and few other guests
• Wellness: On-site massage treatments available by appointment
• Activities: Snorkeling, hiking, cycling, and diving directly from hotel
• Entertainment: Board games and movie nights under the main palapa