Emporio Mazatlan -- a mid-range beachfront property with a hint of sophistication -- is in the city's Zona Dorada tourist district. The hotel offer more than the expected amenities for a tropical resort in this category, including two heated pools with a mini-water park, hot tubs, and a waterfront restaurant that's open all day. The 133 air-conditioned rooms, which include suites with separate living areas, are bright and have private balconies with ocean views. We did spot a bit of wear as well. It's worth noting that the beach has suffered substantial erosion, and when Oyster visited in mid-2016, it was partially closed. Travelers might want to consider the Ramada Resort Mazatlan next door, which has more restaurants and a more polished vibe for rates that can be similar.
Emporio Mazatlan -- a mid-range beachfront property with a hint of sophistication -- is in the city's Zona Dorada tourist district. The hotel offer more than the expected amenities for a tropical resort in this category, including two heated pools with a mini-water park, hot tubs, and a waterfront restaurant that's open all day. The 133 air-conditioned rooms, which include suites with separate living areas, are bright and have private balconies with ocean views. We did spot a bit of wear as well. It's worth noting that the beach has suffered substantial erosion, and when Oyster visited in mid-2016, it was partially closed. Travelers might want to consider the Ramada Resort Mazatlan next door, which has more restaurants and a more polished vibe for rates that can be similar.
The 125-room Royal Villas Resort offers beachfront lodging in the heart of Mazatlan’s Golden Zone. The list of amenities -- an a la carte Mexican restaurant, a freeform pool, and a lovely perch on Mazatlan’s Playa Gaviotas Beach -- is just long enough to keep most of the hotel's guests satisfied. The style is modern-ish, and reminiscent of any three-pearl hotel found across the United States. The all-suite room categories offer a decent list of features including kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, and balconies with spectacular ocean views. However, the hotel’s relatively small beach and the fact that the gym and spa are closed indefinitely (as of mid-2016) may discourage some travelers. With similar nightly rates, Emporio Mazatlan offers more polished rooms and a large, beautiful pool terrace.
The 125-room Royal Villas Resort offers beachfront lodging in the heart of Mazatlan’s Golden Zone. The list of amenities -- an a la carte Mexican restaurant, a freeform pool, and a lovely perch on Mazatlan’s Playa Gaviotas Beach -- is just long enough to keep most of the hotel's guests satisfied. The style is modern-ish, and reminiscent of any three-pearl hotel found across the United States. The all-suite room categories offer a decent list of features including kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, and balconies with spectacular ocean views. However, the hotel’s relatively small beach and the fact that the gym and spa are closed indefinitely (as of mid-2016) may discourage some travelers. With similar nightly rates, Emporio Mazatlan offers more polished rooms and a large, beautiful pool terrace.
BEST WESTERN Posada Freeman is a budget chain hotel in the heart of Old Mazatlan with a bit more style than many of the properties in the brand's portfolio. The beach is across the street, and the sights throughout the famous historical district are within an easy walk. The 72 rooms are bright and homey, with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs; upgraded rooms add kitchenettes and tiny balconies. The rooftop pool and Sky Lounge restaurant and bar offer some of the best views in the area, and a free breakfast is included in rates. However, the touristy haunts of the Golden Zone are 20 minutes away by car. The three-pearl Olas Altas Inn offers the same amenities, plus a rooftop spa and a central Golden Zone location for less money.
BEST WESTERN Posada Freeman is a budget chain hotel in the heart of Old Mazatlan with a bit more style than many of the properties in the brand's portfolio. The beach is across the street, and the sights throughout the famous historical district are within an easy walk. The 72 rooms are bright and homey, with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs; upgraded rooms add kitchenettes and tiny balconies. The rooftop pool and Sky Lounge restaurant and bar offer some of the best views in the area, and a free breakfast is included in rates. However, the touristy haunts of the Golden Zone are 20 minutes away by car. The three-pearl Olas Altas Inn offers the same amenities, plus a rooftop spa and a central Golden Zone location for less money.
Mision Mazatlan is an unpretentious beachfront hotel just north of the city’s popular Zona Dorada (Golden Zone) tourist district. The entire property -- from the dated rooms to the modest pool to the drab fitness center -- has a budget chain vibe. The atmosphere is unfussy and functional, but largely uninspiring, despite a lively family-friendly vibe during much of the year. The 117 rooms are small, bordering on cramped, with only the most essential amenities like flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and private balconies (with optional water views). The three-and-a-half-pearl Olas Altas Inn offers the same amenities plus a rooftop spa and a prime Golden Zone location for less money.
Mision Mazatlan is an unpretentious beachfront hotel just north of the city’s popular Zona Dorada (Golden Zone) tourist district. The entire property -- from the dated rooms to the modest pool to the drab fitness center -- has a budget chain vibe. The atmosphere is unfussy and functional, but largely uninspiring, despite a lively family-friendly vibe during much of the year. The 117 rooms are small, bordering on cramped, with only the most essential amenities like flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and private balconies (with optional water views). The three-and-a-half-pearl Olas Altas Inn offers the same amenities plus a rooftop spa and a prime Golden Zone location for less money.
Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan is a pleasant all-inclusive resort with an expansive beachfront setting and a family-friendly slant. With three restaurants plus two large pools with hot tubs and a swim-up bar, the hotel ticks all of the boxes that most all-inclusive travelers are seeking. There's also a simple spa, water sports, and shops selling beach gear on-site. Each of the 247 rooms offers a spacious, suite-style layout,with features like kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and sea-view balconies. For a bit more money, Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay (the hotel’s sister property) offers a sprawling, secluded location with more pools, additional dining options, and a stunning spa.
Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan is a pleasant all-inclusive resort with an expansive beachfront setting and a family-friendly slant. With three restaurants plus two large pools with hot tubs and a swim-up bar, the hotel ticks all of the boxes that most all-inclusive travelers are seeking. There's also a simple spa, water sports, and shops selling beach gear on-site. Each of the 247 rooms offers a spacious, suite-style layout,with features like kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and sea-view balconies. For a bit more money, Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay (the hotel’s sister property) offers a sprawling, secluded location with more pools, additional dining options, and a stunning spa.
El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel is one of the most full-featured and family-friendly three-and-a-half-pearl resorts in Mazatlan. Each of the 500 rooms offers modern amenities including flat-screen satellite TVs, air-conditioning, and private balconies, some of which have sea views. The property features an extensive list of common amenities, including a wide beach, three restaurants with alfresco dining and room service, and one of Mazatlan’s largest pool complexes. However, the easily overcrowded beach and lack of free Wi-Fi, a spa, or a gym are surprising in a hotel of this class. El Cid Marina Beach Hotel offers a quieter, more elegant atmosphere with access to all of the same amenities for less money.
El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel is one of the most full-featured and family-friendly three-and-a-half-pearl resorts in Mazatlan. Each of the 500 rooms offers modern amenities including flat-screen satellite TVs, air-conditioning, and private balconies, some of which have sea views. The property features an extensive list of common amenities, including a wide beach, three restaurants with alfresco dining and room service, and one of Mazatlan’s largest pool complexes. However, the easily overcrowded beach and lack of free Wi-Fi, a spa, or a gym are surprising in a hotel of this class. El Cid Marina Beach Hotel offers a quieter, more elegant atmosphere with access to all of the same amenities for less money.
Costa de Oro Beach Hotel offers all the amenities of a typical beachfront resort in a wallet-friendly package. The tradeoff for decent rates, though, are the basic and dated interiors, plus issues like noise and wear. The 230 rooms are simple and straightforward, with air-conditioning, tube style TVs, and private balconies. The large, zero-entry pool and open-air, waterfront restaurant are notable pluses, but the tiny beach, aging nature of the property, and nagging upcharges for Wi-Fi, bottled water, and in-room coffee may dissuade some guests. For a little more money, the three-and-a-half-pearl The Inn at Mazatlan offers the same amenities in a more modern, polished package.
Costa de Oro Beach Hotel offers all the amenities of a typical beachfront resort in a wallet-friendly package. The tradeoff for decent rates, though, are the basic and dated interiors, plus issues like noise and wear. The 230 rooms are simple and straightforward, with air-conditioning, tube style TVs, and private balconies. The large, zero-entry pool and open-air, waterfront restaurant are notable pluses, but the tiny beach, aging nature of the property, and nagging upcharges for Wi-Fi, bottled water, and in-room coffee may dissuade some guests. For a little more money, the three-and-a-half-pearl The Inn at Mazatlan offers the same amenities in a more modern, polished package.
Hotel la Siesta is a down-to-earth hotel in the heart of Old Mazatlan's beachfront tourist district. Each of the 58 rooms is utilitarian and all include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning. The alfresco restaurant, small outdoor pool, and charming garden courtyard all add a good bit of value here, helping to make this a reasonably solid budget option just across from the beach. While it lacks the same historic charm, the pricier City Express Mazatlan offers similar amenities plus a convenient location in the heart of the touristy Golden Zone.
Hotel la Siesta is a down-to-earth hotel in the heart of Old Mazatlan's beachfront tourist district. Each of the 58 rooms is utilitarian and all include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning. The alfresco restaurant, small outdoor pool, and charming garden courtyard all add a good bit of value here, helping to make this a reasonably solid budget option just across from the beach. While it lacks the same historic charm, the pricier City Express Mazatlan offers similar amenities plus a convenient location in the heart of the touristy Golden Zone.
The two-pearl Maria Coral Hotel offers a decent array of features in a humble, compact package. Every common amenity -- from the pool, to the public beach, to the simple all-day restaurant -- is clean and pleasant, but undeniably budget when it comes to style. Most of the 20 rooms feature well-kept, but dated, decor with minimal appointments including air-conditioning, old tube TVs with cable, and tiny, sea-view balconies. The unreliable Wi-Fi and absence of walkable attractions nearby are typical of other hotels in the area. While it lacks a beachfront, Quality Inn Mazatlan offers the same amenities in a similarly priced, more polished package within blocks of the Golden Zone tourist strip.
The two-pearl Maria Coral Hotel offers a decent array of features in a humble, compact package. Every common amenity -- from the pool, to the public beach, to the simple all-day restaurant -- is clean and pleasant, but undeniably budget when it comes to style. Most of the 20 rooms feature well-kept, but dated, decor with minimal appointments including air-conditioning, old tube TVs with cable, and tiny, sea-view balconies. The unreliable Wi-Fi and absence of walkable attractions nearby are typical of other hotels in the area. While it lacks a beachfront, Quality Inn Mazatlan offers the same amenities in a similarly priced, more polished package within blocks of the Golden Zone tourist strip.
City Express Mazatlan is a simple budget hotel that's a 10-minute walk from the restaurants, shops, and beach in Mazatlan's Golden Zone. Each of the 110 rooms is modern enough, but utterly simple, with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and limited bottled water; Superior Rooms feature kitchenettes and separate living areas. Aside from a small pool and free continental breakfast, guests will need to look off-property for any real social or dining opportunities. For a similar nightly rate, Quality Inn Mazatlan offers more amenities, including a rooftop pool deck and a full-service, alfresco restaurant.
City Express Mazatlan is a simple budget hotel that's a 10-minute walk from the restaurants, shops, and beach in Mazatlan's Golden Zone. Each of the 110 rooms is modern enough, but utterly simple, with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and limited bottled water; Superior Rooms feature kitchenettes and separate living areas. Aside from a small pool and free continental breakfast, guests will need to look off-property for any real social or dining opportunities. For a similar nightly rate, Quality Inn Mazatlan offers more amenities, including a rooftop pool deck and a full-service, alfresco restaurant.