Must-see hotels in Zihuatanejo

  • Solana Boutique B&B

    Zihuatanejo

    High above the bay in a secluded location, this welcoming B&B affords grand sea views. Six individually designed studios peek out amid lush gardens and…

  • Hotel Tentaciones

    Zihuatanejo

    This adults-only retreat blends earthy tones with marble and thatch, and there's plenty of natural light flooding the understated, luxurious rooms…

  • Hotel Villas El Morro

    Zihuatanejo

    It's all about the views at El Morro, which sits high upon a hilltop on the bay's less visited west end. Rooms are terrific value; a M$200 upgrade gets…

  • Aura del Mar

    Zihuatanejo

    A cliff-hugging red adobe complex perched above Playa Madera, Aura del Mar is ideal for romancing your sweetie. The spacious rooms and grounds are…

  • Amuleto

    Zihuatanejo

    Designed by hotshot architect Enrique Zozaya, Amuleto sits high in the hills above Playa La Ropa, and consists of five individually styled suites in…

  • Arena Suites

    Zihuatanejo

    Well kept and spacious, with unbeatable views and beach access, these bungalows are simple but likable. Most have thatched terraces with hammocks, room…

  • La Casa Que Canta

    Zihuatanejo

    The 'house that sings' is perched atop cliffs between Playas Madera and La Ropa. The thatched-roof hotel features bold, striking use of interior space and…

  • La Villa Luz

    Zihuatanejo

    This genuinely romantic retreat climbs the hill just above Playa La Ropa (warning: plenty of stairs). The seven suites are all sweet and characterful with…

  • Casa de la Palma

    Zihuatanejo

    In a busy market area with several boisterous dive bars nearby, this spotless and surprisingly comfy budget hotel offers a glimpse of Zihua's non-touristy…

  • Bungalows Vepao

    Zihuatanejo

    Quite a bargain for the super location right on Playa La Ropa, these cute 'bungalows' offer plenty of space, an inviting pool and all the beach time you…

  • Bungalows La Madera

    Zihuatanejo

    This sprawling place straddles the hillside between Playa Madera and downtown. The nicest ocean-facing bungalows have two rooms; many cheerful, yellow…

  • La Quinta de Don Andres

    Zihuatanejo

    This burnt-orange fauxdobe complex of modern rooms offers terracotta floors, air-con and small balconies overlooking the pool and the sea below. All rooms…

  • Posada Citlali

    Zihuatanejo

    Providing decent budget digs in the town center, this older, pleasant family-owned posada (inn) has simple, cozy and clean tiled rooms with queen beds and…

  • Hostal ZihuAzul

    Zihuatanejo

    About as central as it gets, on a quiet little pedestrian street, this is the closest Zihua has to a hostel. Branching off the plant-festooned lobby, the…

  • Villas Naomi

    Zihuatanejo

    Dominated by a lovely old ceiba tree, Villas Naomi is a haven near Playa Madera. Its bougainvillea-clad, whitewashed abodes have built-in shelving and…

  • Villa Casa Luna

    Zihuatanejo

    Within this verdant walled compound at the southern end of Playa La Ropa is a grand villa with multiple bedrooms and a gorgeously tiled designer kitchen…

  • Mi Casita

    Zihuatanejo

    This humble and welcoming family-run place perches on the hillside between Playas Madera and La Ropa. The six rooms vary – some have artistic paint jobs,…

  • Hotel Villas Mercedes

    Zihuatanejo

    Nestled in the pleasant barrio behind Playa Madera, this cheerful cheapie offers remarkably good value for clean, comfortable rooms surrounding a mosaic…

  • Villa Mexicana

    Zihuatanejo

    Its chain-hotel sterility won’t inspire much enthusiasm, but you can’t argue with the choice location right on Playa La Ropa. It's decked out in orange…

  • Hotel Irma

    Zihuatanejo

    Like a reliable relative, Irma attracts regulars back year after year for its family-like atmosphere and smart, professional service. Located just above…

  • Hostel Rincón del Viajero

    Zihuatanejo

    This warehouse-turned-garden across the bridge from the center houses a friendly, original but basic hostel run by local artist and surfer Malinalli…

  • Hotel Ávila

    Zihuatanejo

    Set just off the plaza and the main beach beyond, these older, sizable rooms have air-con and there's a small pool, but while the price is fair and the…

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