Casa Pan de Miel, Cerrada del Museo de la Tortuga s/n, Mazunte 70946, Mexico

A true gem - Review of Casa Pan de Miel, Mazunte, Mexico ...
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This beautiful small stylish and intimate boutique hotel is perched high above the San Augustinillo Beach with spectacular views of the ocean from every outlook. Anne, the owner and her staff have created a relaxed atmosphere whist seeing to their guests every need in the most friendly, efficient and unobtrusive way possible. After navigating the steep driveway in an old rental car, we arrived at Pan de Miel to be greeted warmly by Haliva, who offered us a drink before explaining how the hotel works ( guests have open access to the kitchen where there is hot and cold water on tap, tea, coffee as well as a fully stocked drinks fridge with a good selection of beer and very good wine) If one wants to help oneself all they ask of you is to write it down on your invoice block. I loved that aspect of the hotel, as one could get service if wanted, as well as feel at home and help oneself. 
Sipping our delicious cold beers on the terrace looking out to sea I almost immediately felt the stress of our journey being replaced by a tranquility which did not leave me throughout our stay. I had been unwell and Anne immediately brought me some homeopathic pills . My only moment of stress was the sudden realisation that I had forgotten my Kindle in a hotel in Acapulco. My stress was quickly alleviated when Marianna called the hotel and helped with arrangements for me to get it back and Anne offered me a book in English to read. The staff were also very knowledgeable about local restaurants and all that the area had to offer and helped with reservations etc.
We stayed in a large,tastefully decorated room with a huge bed, fan and air conditioning. The bathroom was spacious, the shower powerful and the locally made organic soaps, shampoo and conditioner provided on a daily basis lovely to use. From our room and balcony we could see both the sunrise and the sunset-- spectacular. The balcony felt totally private and was large enough to have a hammock, two deck chairs and a table. A fridge and microwave was also provided.
The terrace of the hotel which leads onto the beautiful infinity pool is spacious and comfortable. I spent hours in the pool, gazing out at the sea crashing onto the rocks, looking at the flocks of Pelican and other birds fly by. There was great excitement when some whales were spotted and all the guests bonded around looking out for more whales and sharing the binoculars which suddenly appeared from one of the staff. Breakfast, which was served at a large communal table overlooking the infinity pool and the sea,consisted of various homemade breads, delicious jams, thick rich yogurt and lots of tasty local tropical fruit which kept on being replenished. The papaya and mango were so delicious that I ate more than my fair share. One could also order different kinds of egg and I have never had such perfectly fried eggs on a consistent basis before. The expresso menu was extensive which is unusual to find in Mexican hotels. Pan de Miel seemed also to attract an interesting group of like minded guests, so having breakfast or lunch around the communal table gave one the chance, if one wanted, to meet interesting people and share recommendations and travel tips.
As all nine of the rooms in the hotel were occupied I wondered whether there would be a problem, as it seemed as if there might not be enough sun loungers around the pool. Lo and behold, the minute more sun loungers were needed, more appeared. The service was so good that one didn't have to ask for certain things. As the need was seen, whatever was needed was provided. 
A beautiful place in a spectacular part of Mexico which was made even more special due to the friendly,helpful and professional service from Anne and all the staff. Pan de Miel offers 5* service without the stuffiness and formality of many 5* hotels. We spent five blissful days there and we will definitely return. Thank you for making the last week of our holiday so special and we hope to be back soon.

Room Tip: All the guests seemed pleased with their rooms so hard to say as it depends on the individual needs.