Must-see hotels in Central Pacific Coast

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

An exuberant thatched roof covers this enticing complex of deconstructed houses with indoor/outdoor living rooms and kitchens, and wonderful bedrooms with…

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…

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…

Contemporary boutique hotel on a pedestrian street just off Plaza Machado, set around a striking columnar courtyard with spiral staircase. Spacious rooms…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…