Situated on a corner in a quiet residential neighborhood, the tall white buildings of the three-pearl Gamma de Fiesta Inn Plaza are easily seen from the main road through Ixtapa. All 153 rooms are spacious and simply decorated, and many come with balconies or spacious terraces. The hotel has nearly every amenity a traveler might expect: a massive pool terrace, swim-up bar, and 24-hour reception desk. The casual restaurant serves a buffet of both Mexican and international dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a few a la carte menu items. One major downside is that it's a 10-minute walk to Playa el Palmar. For those looking to be closer to the beach, the Park Royal Ixtapa is a great choice with similar amenities but with a higher price tag.
Situated on a corner in a quiet residential neighborhood, the tall white buildings of the three-pearl Gamma de Fiesta Inn Plaza are easily seen from the main road through Ixtapa. All 153 rooms are spacious and simply decorated, and many come with balconies or spacious terraces. The hotel has nearly every amenity a traveler might expect: a massive pool terrace, swim-up bar, and 24-hour reception desk. The casual restaurant serves a buffet of both Mexican and international dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a few a la carte menu items. One major downside is that it's a 10-minute walk to Playa el Palmar. For those looking to be closer to the beach, the Park Royal Ixtapa is a great choice with similar amenities but with a higher price tag.
Perched on a hill with stunning ocean views, the upscale and all-inclusive Club Med Pacific Ixtapa has a privileged location that's beachfront to the white sands of Playa Quieta. All of the 516 vibrant rooms at the hotel are spacious and modern with strong air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges. With a kids’ club with its own restaurant, multiple pools, and plenty of activities like trapeze, tennis, and evening shows -- this is an ideal place for families. There are a few wellness options that appeal to couples, like a moderately sized fitness center, quiet pool, and relaxing spa. Overall, this is a family place. Travelers looking for something quieter should check rates at Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa where all rooms have private dip pools.
Perched on a hill with stunning ocean views, the upscale and all-inclusive Club Med Pacific Ixtapa has a privileged location that's beachfront to the white sands of Playa Quieta. All of the 516 vibrant rooms at the hotel are spacious and modern with strong air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges. With a kids’ club with its own restaurant, multiple pools, and plenty of activities like trapeze, tennis, and evening shows -- this is an ideal place for families. There are a few wellness options that appeal to couples, like a moderately sized fitness center, quiet pool, and relaxing spa. Overall, this is a family place. Travelers looking for something quieter should check rates at Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa where all rooms have private dip pools.
Located on a beautiful hillside in Ixtapa’s bustling tourist district, Pacifica Resort Ixtapa offers stunning Pacific Ocean views. With five large pools, seven full restaurants, and sprawling, extravagant grounds, it’s near the top of Ixtapa’s list of upscale beachfront resorts. The 222 mostly modern suites offer massive floor plans and the long list of standard amenities in many rooms includes a full kitchen, a glass rainfall shower, spacious living and dining areas, and a private balcony (many with ocean views). For a more luxurious alternative, the nearby Las Brisas Hotel Collection Ixtapa offers similar amenities in a Mayan Pyramid-themed resort.
Located on a beautiful hillside in Ixtapa’s bustling tourist district, Pacifica Resort Ixtapa offers stunning Pacific Ocean views. With five large pools, seven full restaurants, and sprawling, extravagant grounds, it’s near the top of Ixtapa’s list of upscale beachfront resorts. The 222 mostly modern suites offer massive floor plans and the long list of standard amenities in many rooms includes a full kitchen, a glass rainfall shower, spacious living and dining areas, and a private balcony (many with ocean views). For a more luxurious alternative, the nearby Las Brisas Hotel Collection Ixtapa offers similar amenities in a Mayan Pyramid-themed resort.
Located in Ixtapa’s bustling oceanfront tourist district, the upscale Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa is an all-inclusive resort that offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. With a large pool, five restaurants, a sprawling beach, and a fine spa, there's plenty here to keep guests occupied, and the town's main tourist area is only five minutes away on foot. The bright and modern rooms are spacious and include minibars and private balconies with partial or full sea views. A dedicated kiddy area, a supervised kids’ club, and a long list of water-sports and land-based activities all provide plenty to keep children occupied as well. Families may also want to consider the Azul Ixtapa Beach Resort & Conference Center, which has better kids' pool and lower rates.
Located in Ixtapa’s bustling oceanfront tourist district, the upscale Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa is an all-inclusive resort that offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. With a large pool, five restaurants, a sprawling beach, and a fine spa, there's plenty here to keep guests occupied, and the town's main tourist area is only five minutes away on foot. The bright and modern rooms are spacious and include minibars and private balconies with partial or full sea views. A dedicated kiddy area, a supervised kids’ club, and a long list of water-sports and land-based activities all provide plenty to keep children occupied as well. Families may also want to consider the Azul Ixtapa Beach Resort & Conference Center, which has better kids' pool and lower rates.
Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa is a three-and-a-half-pearl all-inclusive hotel in the heart of Ixtapa’s resort-heavy tourist district. There is a long list of amenities here, including a large, curved pool, three restaurants, and a wide, clean, soft-sand beach. The hotel also has a nice kids' club with video game systems and toys for those traveling with little ones, but unfortunately food at the buffets receives mixed reviews. The 420 rooms are bright and simple, with modern furnishings but a dated color palette. Features in all rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies, many of which have ocean views. It might be worth checking rates at the nearby Pacifica Resort Ixtapa for a similarly appointed alternative with more upmarket polish.
Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa is a three-and-a-half-pearl all-inclusive hotel in the heart of Ixtapa’s resort-heavy tourist district. There is a long list of amenities here, including a large, curved pool, three restaurants, and a wide, clean, soft-sand beach. The hotel also has a nice kids' club with video game systems and toys for those traveling with little ones, but unfortunately food at the buffets receives mixed reviews. The 420 rooms are bright and simple, with modern furnishings but a dated color palette. Features in all rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies, many of which have ocean views. It might be worth checking rates at the nearby Pacifica Resort Ixtapa for a similarly appointed alternative with more upmarket polish.
The upscale, 59-room Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa is an inviting hotel with a chic and sophisticated Mexican style. The hotel features many of the amenities travelers look for on vacation: two infinity pools, a full spa, and ocean views, plus luxe touches like a personal assistant and free treats by the pool. Drinks and food are available from the patio restaurant, pool service, tapas bar, and seafood grill. Each of the rooms are tastefully decorated with Mexican-style art and have private dip pools, balconies, and stunning ocean views. Unfortunately, the hotel’s location on the edge of Ixtapa means that the closest beach (Playa el Palmar) is an eight-minute drive. For those looking for direct beach access and an adult-only pool, try Viceroy Zihuatanejo.
The upscale, 59-room Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa is an inviting hotel with a chic and sophisticated Mexican style. The hotel features many of the amenities travelers look for on vacation: two infinity pools, a full spa, and ocean views, plus luxe touches like a personal assistant and free treats by the pool. Drinks and food are available from the patio restaurant, pool service, tapas bar, and seafood grill. Each of the rooms are tastefully decorated with Mexican-style art and have private dip pools, balconies, and stunning ocean views. Unfortunately, the hotel’s location on the edge of Ixtapa means that the closest beach (Playa el Palmar) is an eight-minute drive. For those looking for direct beach access and an adult-only pool, try Viceroy Zihuatanejo.
Along with three large pools, a lovely, soft sand beach, kids’ activities, and up-market a la carte restaurants, Hotel Barcelo Ixtapa Beach Resort fulfills the basic requirements for a family-friendly all-inclusive getaway. However, the three-and-a-half-pearl hotel’s aging decor, tiny spa, and per-stay a la carte dining limits may be a deal-breaker for some. Most of the 398 rooms are typical of other nearby Ixtapa resorts -- pleasant, though dated, with expected amenities such as minibars, flat-screen TV, and private balconies with beautiful sea or mountain views. For a more luxurious, family-friendly alternative, check rates at the adjacent Azul Ixtapa.
Along with three large pools, a lovely, soft sand beach, kids’ activities, and up-market a la carte restaurants, Hotel Barcelo Ixtapa Beach Resort fulfills the basic requirements for a family-friendly all-inclusive getaway. However, the three-and-a-half-pearl hotel’s aging decor, tiny spa, and per-stay a la carte dining limits may be a deal-breaker for some. Most of the 398 rooms are typical of other nearby Ixtapa resorts -- pleasant, though dated, with expected amenities such as minibars, flat-screen TV, and private balconies with beautiful sea or mountain views. For a more luxurious, family-friendly alternative, check rates at the adjacent Azul Ixtapa.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Puerta del Mar is an inviting Ixtapa hotel with Colonial Mexican decor and relaxed family-friendly ambience. All 45 guest rooms are one- or two-bedroom suites with separated living rooms and spacious private terraces with lounge chairs. The spacious suites also feature full kitchens, dining tables, and TVs. The hotel is an ideal choice for couples and families, with two pools (one with a slide), an open-air restaurant, and two casual bars. The gated hotel has beautifully manicured soccer fields and grounds with lovely tropical flowers. The biggest downside is that it's a 15-minute walk to Playa el Palmar. For those looking to be closer to the beach, consider the Park Royal Hotel. It has similar amenities and a lively vibe -- but at a higher price.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Puerta del Mar is an inviting Ixtapa hotel with Colonial Mexican decor and relaxed family-friendly ambience. All 45 guest rooms are one- or two-bedroom suites with separated living rooms and spacious private terraces with lounge chairs. The spacious suites also feature full kitchens, dining tables, and TVs. The hotel is an ideal choice for couples and families, with two pools (one with a slide), an open-air restaurant, and two casual bars. The gated hotel has beautifully manicured soccer fields and grounds with lovely tropical flowers. The biggest downside is that it's a 15-minute walk to Playa el Palmar. For those looking to be closer to the beach, consider the Park Royal Hotel. It has similar amenities and a lively vibe -- but at a higher price.
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.