Otro Oaxaca
Brutalist-meets-artisanal. Exposed concrete, endemic green limestone floors, suede, resin, and metal throughout. Every piece of furniture was handcrafted by local Oaxacan artisans. The vibe is intentionally local — quiet rooms that contrast with genuinely buzzing communal spaces. This is not a resort; it's a city base for people who want to move through a place like they belong there.
Book the Town House if budget allows — four stories, private plunge pool on the top terrace, and views that justify the splurge
Why It Matters
Grupo Habita co-founders Carlos Couturier and Moisés Micha are the defining force behind design-forward boutique hotels in Latin America. Otro Oaxaca is their most architecturally considered property yet — João Boto Caeiro of RootStudio drew the floor plan from Zapotec geometry and used nothing that couldn't be sourced locally. It's also a Member of Design Hotels and bookable through Marriott Bonvoy.
Grupo Habita's fourth property in Oaxaca sits directly across from the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán on pedestrian-only Calle Alcalá. Behind an unassuming historic façade is a raw, contemporary compound — cross-shaped walkways referencing the nearby Zapotec ruins of Mitla, brick and limestone pulled straight from Santo Domingo's palette, reclaimed railroad-tie wood lining the entrance corridor. Sixteen rooms, two food and drink outlets, an underground spa called Otro Mundo, and a 30-foot rooftop pool with arguably the best view in Oaxaca City.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Deluxe
28sqm room that adds a statement concrete bathtub to the Superior's setup. Panoramic window and the same courtyard-facing orientation. The concrete tub makes evening soaks an event in themselves.
King · 28 sqm
Junior Suite
42sqm suite with a 3-meter bench, separate work desk, sitting area, and either a courtyard or pool view depending on the specific unit. Significantly more breathing room than the standard categories, with the same local-artisan material palette throughout.
King · 42 sqmSuperior
The entry-level room at 21sqm — compact but thoughtfully designed. King bed, a small table with two stools, and a view into the hotel's interior courtyard. Concrete interiors with resin-walled bathroom and bespoke resin sinks. No wasted space.
King · 21 sqmTown House
The top tier at 80sqm across four levels. Ground floor: living room with kitchenette and bar. Second level: spacious bathroom with concrete tub and separate rain shower. Third floor: the king bedroom. Fourth floor: private terrace with plunge pool and wooden lounge furniture, open-sky views. Earth tones and natural materials with pops of yellow on cushions and planters. The Michelin Guide specifically calls it out as the property's headline accommodation.
King · 80 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A shared table for up to 24 guests on the rooftop, where Chef Saúl Carranza's team cooks directly over an open charcoal grill. The menu centers on locally sourced Oaxacan products. This is a communal, social experience — not a private dinner.
A 30-foot pool running down the center of the rooftop terrace, directly facing Santo Domingo church. Endemic green limestone floors, brick walls, lounge chairs and day-beds. Sunsets here reflect off the stone facade of the Ex Convento de Santo Domingo — genuinely one of the best pools-with-a-view in Mexico.
Located beside the main ground-floor patio, The Búnker is a hybrid room for co-working, reading, or meetings during the day — and flips to a venue for film screenings, live music performances, and local cultural events in the evenings. Open to guests and locals alike.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Hybrid co-working, reading, and meeting room adjacent to the main patio. Also used for cultural events.
Continental breakfast included for all hotel guests each morning.
Non-toxic, organic Copal-based bath products in all rooms — consistent with the hotel's sustainability positioning.
Bookable through Marriott Bonvoy as a Design Hotels member property. Points earning and redemption available.
Pets accepted on request. Surcharge applies. Maximum 2 pets per room, max weight 15kg each. Mr & Mrs Smith cites a $50/night per pet charge.
Non-toxic cleaning products throughout. Organic Copal toiletries. Guests can opt to reuse linens and towels. 100% locally sourced materials and team.
No electric vehicle charging stations on property.
The hotel does not have on-site parking. The hotel sits on a pedestrian street; guests should arrange parking nearby.
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