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.
The massive Hotel Playa Mazatlan is a three-pearl all-inclusive resort with tons of amenities in the heart of Mazatlan's Golden Zone. With six pools, three full restaurants, a massive beach, a theater, and a beautiful, man-made lagoon, it's unlikely most visitors will want for more. The 404 rooms include a wide range of features -- flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and private balconies are standard, while upgraded categories have kitchenettes, minibars, and sea views. However, the poor Wi-Fi, a lackluster spa/fitness center, plain decor, and a too-lively vibe do detract from the atmosphere a bit. For a bit more money, El Cid Marina Beach Hotel has a more relaxed upmarket style with many of the same amenities.
The massive Hotel Playa Mazatlan is a three-pearl all-inclusive resort with tons of amenities in the heart of Mazatlan's Golden Zone. With six pools, three full restaurants, a massive beach, a theater, and a beautiful, man-made lagoon, it's unlikely most visitors will want for more. The 404 rooms include a wide range of features -- flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and private balconies are standard, while upgraded categories have kitchenettes, minibars, and sea views. However, the poor Wi-Fi, a lackluster spa/fitness center, plain decor, and a too-lively vibe do detract from the atmosphere a bit. For a bit more money, El Cid Marina Beach Hotel has a more relaxed upmarket style with many of the same amenities.
Coupled with its neighboring sister property (El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel), El Cid El Moro Beach Hotel is one of the largest, most full-featured beachfront resorts in Mazatlan. With a wide, soft-sand beach, a huge freeform pool, two alfresco restaurants, and an on-site grocery store, guests have access to almost everything they need without ever venturing off-property. The 390 rooms are simple, but sharper than many in the region, and they feature kitchenettes, flat-screen satellite TVs, and private balconies (with optional sea views) are all provided. The lack of free Wi-Fi, a spa, and a gym, plus an overcrowded beach and sometimes loud vibe, are likely to turn off some guests. For a bit more money, the four-pearl Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay offers the same amenities and more sophisticated rooms.
Coupled with its neighboring sister property (El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel), El Cid El Moro Beach Hotel is one of the largest, most full-featured beachfront resorts in Mazatlan. With a wide, soft-sand beach, a huge freeform pool, two alfresco restaurants, and an on-site grocery store, guests have access to almost everything they need without ever venturing off-property. The 390 rooms are simple, but sharper than many in the region, and they feature kitchenettes, flat-screen satellite TVs, and private balconies (with optional sea views) are all provided. The lack of free Wi-Fi, a spa, and a gym, plus an overcrowded beach and sometimes loud vibe, are likely to turn off some guests. For a bit more money, the four-pearl Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay offers the same amenities and more sophisticated rooms.