Just back from Puerto Escondido and the Flor de Maria was perfect, as always. Puerto's a great spot but staying at the Flor is what makes it irresistible, which is why so many of us return year after year after year to savor Joanne's fine food, catch up on the news of staff and other guests and bask in the... More

I just love the pastel colors of this hotel. It makes you so comfortable walking through this Crayola Castle. The rooftop is another favorit haunt of mine. And lets talk about the diningroom and the specails of the day. Always a good mixture to satisfy ones tastes. The way Joanne can fuse flavors with the local fare is incredible. One... More

What a charming hotel, perfect location and warm hosts. We kept Paul and Joanne busy with requests, all of which they tended to graciously. The hotel is not "on the beach" but is a very short walk (and the hotels "on the beach" are actually across a street from it). Beautiful ocean view from the rooftop patio, great food in... More

Like so many others my wife and I were truly happy with our choice of the Flor de Maria. We stayed there for a week but others in the hotel were there literally for months. Although it seems a bit odd to stay that long in a hotel it does show you how comfortable and pleasant the place is. Paul... More

Flor de Maria is close to everything but still quiet and quaint. Beautiful and romantic colonial style building with inner courtyard. Perfectly located halfway between the two restaurant strips (a five minute walk to each) and almost on the beach (a 30 second walk). Full bar and restaurant service. A super nice rooftop terrace, half shaded, half open, with pool... More

Wow, what a great hotel!!! The owners, Paul and Joanne see to your every need. They treat everyone like family. Five of us traveled from Acapulco to Puerto Escondido on a recommendation of a good friend, Rik. We stayed at Flor de Maria a very cute, colonial hotel for 4 days. The rooms were comfortable, clean and spacious each with... More

You will not be disappointed with this small gem of a hotel, in fact, you will not want to leave. It's just a short walk down a cobble-stone street to the Marinero Beach and close to the main road where plenty of taxis, collectivos and busses will take you anywhere you wish to go. There is a rooftop verandah with... More

We stayed 2 nights, and we did not want to leave. This hotel became our home away from home. Paul and Jane made us feel truly at home, so much so that we did not want to return to New Jersey. The rooms are large and clean. The restaurant has a very friendly atmosphere and the sangrias were prepared just... More

We returned again to the Flor de Maria, and as before Joanne and Paul, the hotel's long time owners and their staff of helpful and accommodating folks made our three week stay feel like visiting family without those tensions. Paul's recommendation of a hotel in Mexico City made the stopover on route and returning to the States a pleasant mini-stay.... More