On a quiet hillside overlooking Zihuatanejo Bay, the two-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Catalina Beach Resort is a simple and laid-back option on the edge of Zihuatanejo. All 45 rooms here are spacious and simple, and include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and air-conditioning. Most also feature balconies and ocean views, though interiors are a bit tired and Wi-Fi isn't great. The resort has a few dining and drinking options, including a beachfront bar and casual open-air restaurant with sweeping views of Zihuatanejo Bay. With a moderately sized pool terrace and private beach club, expect to see families and couples. Travelers looking for another laid-back alternative might consider Villas Mexicana, which offers similar amenities and nicer rooms at a consistently similar price tag.
On a quiet hillside overlooking Zihuatanejo Bay, the two-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Catalina Beach Resort is a simple and laid-back option on the edge of Zihuatanejo. All 45 rooms here are spacious and simple, and include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and air-conditioning. Most also feature balconies and ocean views, though interiors are a bit tired and Wi-Fi isn't great. The resort has a few dining and drinking options, including a beachfront bar and casual open-air restaurant with sweeping views of Zihuatanejo Bay. With a moderately sized pool terrace and private beach club, expect to see families and couples. Travelers looking for another laid-back alternative might consider Villas Mexicana, which offers similar amenities and nicer rooms at a consistently similar price tag.
The Thompson Zihuatanejo (formerly a Viceroy property) is a distinct departure from the area’s ubiquitous budget and backpacker-friendly hotels. The small, luxury property is arguably at the very top of Zihuatanejo’s hotel offerings. Two a la carte beachfront restaurants, three beautiful pools, and a rustic-chic, Moroccan-inspired spa top its list of notable features. Each of the 47 rooms likewise features an extensive list of standard amenities -- including spacious floor plans, minibars, and private terraces, some of which have plunge pools. While there are a handful of restaurants nearby, the lack of additional attractions within walking distance may be the property’s only drawback. No hotel in the area offers a comparable level of luxury, though the Azul Ixtapa Grand Spa & Convention Center is a four-pearl, beachfront, all-inclusive alternative in neighboring Ixtapa.
The Thompson Zihuatanejo (formerly a Viceroy property) is a distinct departure from the area’s ubiquitous budget and backpacker-friendly hotels. The small, luxury property is arguably at the very top of Zihuatanejo’s hotel offerings. Two a la carte beachfront restaurants, three beautiful pools, and a rustic-chic, Moroccan-inspired spa top its list of notable features. Each of the 47 rooms likewise features an extensive list of standard amenities -- including spacious floor plans, minibars, and private terraces, some of which have plunge pools. While there are a handful of restaurants nearby, the lack of additional attractions within walking distance may be the property’s only drawback. No hotel in the area offers a comparable level of luxury, though the Azul Ixtapa Grand Spa & Convention Center is a four-pearl, beachfront, all-inclusive alternative in neighboring Ixtapa.