Puerto Vallarta
A slightly pricier option than the other hostels in town, but the comfort level and ocean views at this hillside setup make it worthwhile. Ground-level…
Must-see hotels in Central Pacific Coast
Sayulita
This newcomer off the main beat is run by travelers who know what other budget travelers want. The result? Comfortable beds (and all rooms and dorms are…
Zihuatanejo
Well kept and spacious, with unbeatable views and beach access, these bungalows are simple but likable. Most have thatched terraces with hammocks, room…
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…
Puerto Vallarta
It's all about the sweet views at this jungle-backed hillside setup. Cheerful units range from studios to spacious three-bedroom apartments, all with full…
Sayulita
An exuberant thatched roof covers this enticing complex of deconstructed houses with indoor/outdoor living rooms and kitchens, and wonderful bedrooms with…
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…
Manzanillo
This serendipitous find is set on a wild rocky point where you're lulled to sleep by the wind rustling in the coconut palms and waves lapping at your…
Mazatlán
Contemporary boutique hotel on a pedestrian street just off Plaza Machado, set around a striking columnar courtyard with spiral staircase. Spacious rooms…
Central Pacific Coast
Surfers seeking some creature comforts during the time spent out of the sea: look no further. This hilltop duplex guesthouse has it all: pool with a view,…
Central Pacific Coast
This peaceful haven offers eight large apartments and two smaller doubles; angle for one of the larger upstairs units (sleeping up to five) with full…
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…
Acapulco
High up in the hills, this spruced-up 1950s resort once hosted the likes of Sophia Loren and Morgan Freeman. You too can stay in one of the individual…
Acapulco
Occupying the same price band as a whole swath of Acapulco hotels, but about 40 years newer than most of them, this likable place a block back from the…
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…
Central Pacific Coast
Just a minute's walk from the beach, Casa Norma offers three tidy rooms with full kitchens; two of the accommodations sport large balconies affording…
Central Pacific Coast
This pleasant hotel down by the boat docks offers clean rooms with quality beds and antique furnishings; they surround a central pool area adorned with…
Acapulco
This tucked-away retreat has a view so good that the enormous lounge and dining room, complete with baby grand piano, is wholly open-sided: what a…
Central Pacific Coast
If the frantic pace of Acapulco feels overwhelming, head to this laid-back spot in Barra Vieja, where life moves at a small-town pace. Ask for one of the…
Refugio de Sol & Hostal San Pancho
Central Pacific Coast
Kitted out with travelers' needs in mind, this guesthouse-hostel is set around its surf shop near the highway. It offers simple yet charming rooms and…
Central Pacific Coast
The domain of the rich and famous – foreign and domestic – this is one of the central Pacific coast's most upmarket resorts. Set on 100 jungled hectares…
Central Pacific Coast
A hidden, jungle-like retreat located 8km west of the highway junction. Six colorful rooms and one bungalow are tastefully decorated with handmade…
Central Pacific Coast
Jaw-dropping views across the Riviera Nayarit combine with contemporary-bohemian decor to make the trip up the hill to this place worth it (a car is a…
Mazatlán
This waterfront boutique hotel dazzles guests with huge walk-in closets and showers, ultra-comfy king-size beds, wi-fi music players, flat-screen TVs,…
Troncones
With welcoming caretakers and a very laid-back atmosphere, this B&B is a super place to stay. If available, grab one of the amazing upstairs suites, which…
Central Pacific Coast
The accommodating and friendly Real has it all for surfers on a tight budget, including affordable camping sites, reasonably priced rooms, an onsite…
Puerto Vallarta
Sophisticated design and luxurious flourishes define this popular hotel catering to both gays and lesbians. Each room is uniquely decorated, with…
Mazatlán
Inside this 1840s ex-Carmelite school, 20 high-ceilinged, fan-cooled, individually decorated suites surround a lovely, creeper-covered courtyard with…
Manzanillo
This cliffside hotel has awe-inspiring views and huge, spacious and bright rooms on tiered floors that cascade to a pretty bayside swimming pool. Units…
Puerto Vallarta
There's old-world elegance in the lobby, plenty of stone-and-brick arches, and a pretty interior courtyard at this adults-only hotel. Rooms sport antique…
Zihuatanejo
This sprawling place straddles the hillside between Playa Madera and downtown. The nicest ocean-facing bungalows have two rooms; many cheerful, yellow…
Central Pacific Coast
Family-run and plastered with autographed photos of famous surfers, Paco’s offers simple but comfy rooms, each with a different theme lovingly painted by…
Sayulita
Just a block from the beach, this colorful, thatch-roofed hostel is a chilled-out and sociable place without being a full-on crush-a-beer-can-against-your…
San Patricio-Melaque
Clustered around a courtyard bursting with greenery, this hotel with an attractive beachside pool area offers air-conditioned rooms or bungalows (with…
Central Pacific Coast
This bright pink house overlooking the north end of the beach enjoys privileged views over the bay and offers three individually styled rooms, a large…
San Patricio-Melaque
On a large property with a kid-pleasing pool, temascal steam bath.and well-manicured gardens flanked by tall palms, this family-friendly setup offers…
Manzanillo
One block from Manzanillo’s waterfront plaza, this characterful 1940s hotel is reminiscent of a colonial hacienda, with tiled outdoor hallways, heavy…
Sayulita
The owners of this sweet small hotel near the plaza have opted for an Arabian Nights theme and run with it a few miles. Decor fuses North Africa and…
Central Pacific Coast
Near the estuary mouth, within view of the harbor, is this meticulously maintained three-star resort. The grounds are lovely and guests get a free one…
Central Pacific Coast
The fan-cooled cabañas (cabins) here have comfy beds, hammocks, kitchens and private bathrooms. There’s also an adjacent six-room hotel with modern…
