Central Pacific Coast
Two kilometers north of the church in the town center, this beachside retreat has romantic cabin-style rooms. There's artful use of wood throughout,…
Must-see hotels in Central Pacific Coast
Puerto Vallarta
Clothing is optional at this gay retreat in a beautiful hacienda-style mansion in the characterful streets high above the malecón (beach promenade), where…
Central Pacific Coast
On the strip, and with a more Mexican feel than most of Punta de Mita, this open-plan space behind a beachfront restaurant offers rather appealing modern…
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…
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…
Central Pacific Coast
This centrally located hotel is right on the beach – your room will be just a hop, skip and plunge from the water – and has a good restaurant-bar (open…
Mazatlán
This large resort – the first built in the Zona Dorada – attracts a mix of couples and families. Splurge an extra US$30 on rooms with ocean views; all…
Barra de Potosí
You'll pretty much have the beach to yourself at this quiet getaway 1km north of town. Choose between fan-cooled one-bedroom suites with quality beds, or…
Puerto Vallarta
The little rooftop dorm here has both beds and bunks, and makes a compact central hideaway for up to eight guests. The family that runs it are helpful and…
Manzanillo
Guests can rest easy at this well-run hostel in a quiet residential area about a block from Playa Azul. Opt to stay in a nine-bed mixed dorm or one of…
Mazatlán
The most atmospheric of the string of low-budget spots in the Zona Dorada, this two-story place offers dated but comfortable seafront apartments, set in…
Troncones
Conveniently located in the center of town and reasonably priced by Troncones' standards (especially during low season), rooms here are fairly…
Mazatlán
Liberally covered in scribbled messages from happy past guests, this downtown hostel has a breezy, colorful common area and a wonderful rooftop terrace,…
San Patricio-Melaque
This property is functional rather than stylish, but has a good pool and is neat and very well maintained. Rooms have queen- or king-sized beds, tile…
Acapulco
This Polynesian-themed motel in the heart of Bahía de Acapulco, across the street from the beach, is ideal for the Zona Dorada exploration, has secure…
Central Pacific Coast
Up on a hilltop with an outdoor pool overlooking the cove, this hotel serves as a comfortable and affordable option, though a small military outpost…
Puerto Vallarta
Two blocks from Playa de los Muertos pier, some of the rooms at this three-story gay hotel could be aired out better, but are set around a pleasant…
Mazatlán
Just 100m from the beach and five blocks from the bus station, this convenient budget hotel has clean air-conditioned rooms with tile floors and larger…
Sayulita
About 500m from the town square, this family-run hotel provides 10 simple yet colorful rooms varying in size from compact digs with air-con to larger…
Central Pacific Coast
With just three rooms, this small hotel makes a quiet base for exploring the coast and nearby islands. There's no wi-fi, but who needs the internet when…
Central Pacific Coast
Right on the beach in the center of town, this campsite lacks shade and has basic facilities that cost a few pesos extra, but has 24-hour security and a…
Ixtapa
This relatively small hotel is a welcome sight in the land of ginormous resorts. The rooftop pool provides a nice view of Ixtapa. Accommodations vary from…
Central Pacific Coast
There's a handy general store, a surf shop with board rental, and some sweet, simple digs here, including a cabin for up to five people. Expect super…
Acapulco
It's always nice to see a bit of originality, and the octagonal rooms here fit the bill. Compact and rather charming, they sport a small balcony, surround…
Central Pacific Coast
A clean and convenient stopover whether you're just dropping in for the night or staying around for a few days. The motel-style Villa is near some of the…
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,…
Central Pacific Coast
On a quiet side of town, this place rests easy with just four modern rooms and bungalows. The largest bungalow is fresh and feels like a small apartment…
Central Pacific Coast
A fine midrange deal in a town where hotel rates have soared in recent years. Comfy ground-level rooms with air-con and dark-wood furnishings overlook a…
El Caracol Bungalows & Trailer Park
Central Pacific Coast
On the quiet beach of Lo de Marcos, about 10km north of San Francisco, El Caracol has roomy bungalows with kitchenettes and a small circular pool…
Central Pacific Coast
This friendly cheapie on the main street probably won't make your social media posts, but for all the right reasons: simple tiled rooms look out over the…
Central Pacific Coast
For longer stays with a bit more autonomy, Chacala Villas offers a variety of rental housing with full kitchens in and around Chacala, including the…
Central Pacific Coast
Two spacious apartments with tasteful architectural and design touches sit pretty on a quiet side of town. The accommodations, run by a kind woman named…
Zihuatanejo
Nestled in the pleasant barrio behind Playa Madera, this cheerful cheapie offers remarkably good value for clean, comfortable rooms surrounding a mosaic…
San Patricio-Melaque
At the town's entrance and about five blocks from the beach, this well-run hotel exudes tranquility with its remarkably quiet pool area and rooftop…
Central Pacific Coast
Neat air-conditioned rooms around an appealing pool make this a worthwhile retreat from the sometimes oppressive midday humidity of San Blas. Staff are…
Central Pacific Coast
The most modern of San Blas' budget offerings. Tidy rooms with air-con, sofa and satellite TV surround a colorful lobby with an enticing blue-tiled pool…
Central Pacific Coast
A quiet hacienda-style hotel with comfortable rooms surrounding a lovely pool and garden. The hotel can arrange tours to a series of nearby waterfalls and…
Troncones
This yoga and spa resort is an impressive seaside setup, with nine thatched bungalows decorated with lovely objets d'art, including some marvelous pieces…
Central Pacific Coast
Welcoming and popular with surfers but rather unkempt at last visit, this beachside spot offers spartan rooms in thatched multilevel wooden cabañas …
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…
