Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo's Best 5 Star Luxury Resorts

Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo's Best Luxury Resort:

Emporio Ixtapa Hotel

The Emporio Ixtapa greets guests in a spacious lobby with gleaming marble floors and abundant potted tropical plants under a dome inspired by the architecture of Colonial Mexico.

This peaceful setting, with its traditional timber and leather fittings, is ideal for couples or families in search of a private place to relax and enjoy the sea.

The hotel is strategically located in the heart of Palmar Bay, five minutes from the Marina Golf Club and the Palma Real, 15 minutes from the airport and just five minutes from the picturesque village of Zihuatanejo.

The contemporary Mexican architectural style of the hotel offers guests extraordinary views of the Pacific Ocean or the mountains from any point on its eleven floors.

The hotel offers 219 comfortable rooms and suites furnished in a contemporary style, with high quality bed linen and:

• Air conditioning and climate control
• Telephone with voicemail
• Wireless Internet
• Electronic safe deposit box
• Coffeemaker
• Minibar
• Room service
• Laundry and dry-cleaning service
• Non-smoking rooms

• Condimento Restaurant.- Enjoy our variety of exquisite Mexican and International dishes for lunch and dinner along with a hearty buffet offering specialties recommended by the chef.
  
  The hygiene and care with which we prepare our food is guaranteed by the H Distinction, certification awarded to Emporio Hotels by the Ministry of Tourism.
  
   
• Snack & Pool Bar.- At the edge of the pool you can enjoy a delicious meal and a wide variety of snacks accompanied by your favorite drink while you peacefully soak up the sun.
  
   
• Arrecife Restaurant.- The ideal spot to enjoy a magnificent gourmet supper under the stars, whether on the terrace or, if you prefer, inside the restaurant. A magical night in a formal style facing the sea. (Reservation required).
  
   
• Sunset Grill Restaurant.- A “surf ‘n’ turf” buffet adjoining the beach with exquisite fish, seafood and steak options to choose from before sending them off to the grill. There is also a delicious salad bar and desserts table to be enjoyed while you watch the sun set.
  
   
• Lobby Bar.- The sunset is even more enchanting when accompanied by a variety of cocktails and live music offered in the Lobby Bar from 18:00 to 23:00 hrs.

Las Brisas Ixtapa

Las Brisas Ixtapa, accessed via a private hilltop entrance, stands along secluded Villahermosa Beach, and is within walking distance of shops, restaurants and entertainment in Ixtapa. Zihuatanejo, known for its music festivals, is located five kilometers (three miles) from this property.

Mexican and International cuisine is served at Bellavista Restaurant, while El Mexican Restaurant is known for its wood-beamed décor and banyan tree-shaded courtyard seating. Portofino transports diners from the Mexican Riviera to the Italian Riviera with mood lighting, hand-painted scenes of Italian countryside and fine Italian cuisine.

The resort offers recreation at four lighted tennis courts, and guests can swim or play volleyball at the beach or in the main pool. In all, this resort offers four separate pools. Children can splash in their own pool, romp at the playground or participate in supervised beach and pool activities. An on-site salon offers beauty services, massages, and luxurious body treatments while the fitness center provides use of free weights and exercise equipment.

The resort's tiered design allows all 416 rooms to have direct-ocean views from expansive private terraces. Each terrace is the same size as the room and features a table, two chairs and a hammock. Brightly room décor is accented by fresh flowers on guest arrival. Rooms on the Brisas Beach Club floor include complimentary continental breakfasts, daily happy hours and floor concierge services. Children are not allowed on Brisas Beach Club floors.

Expert Tip. Guests receive discounts passes to the Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed Palma Real Golf Course and Robert von Hagge-designed Marina Ixtapa Golf Course, both located near the hotel. The hotel's concierge can set up tee times and provide additional information.

Nh Krystal Istapa Hotel

NH Krystal Ixtapa is located in one of the best beaches in the heart of the Ixtapa's hotel district. Its modern architecture offers spacious and open areas to take advantage of the swimming pool and its surroundings.

The hotel also has excellent onsite water sports facilities and preferred green fees at a golf course located just 5 minutes away.

The Nh Krystal Ixtapa Hotel is convenient to everything Ixtapa has to offer, and is only 27 km (16 miles) away from Ixtapa International Airport. Whether on business or holiday, each of the 225 rooms at this 5-star property are designed help guests relax in comfort and style.

Every room in the hotel offers guests Air Conditioning, Hair Dryer, Mini Bar, Coffee/Tea Maker. Massage, Golf Course (on site), Gym/Fitness Facilities, Steamroom are on-site for guests' enjoyment.

Everything the hotel does is centered around the guest' experience, ensuring comfort and relaxation. When you're ready to book a room at Nh Krystal Ixtapa Hotel, please enter your travel dates into the secure online booking form and click.

Melia Azul Hotel Ixtapa

Meliá Azul Ixtapa is one of the finest resorts in Sol Meliá's Mexico Collection. This resort is nestled between a deep green hillside and the beautiful Pacific Ocean.

Many guestrooms enjoy fantastic ocean views with impressive rock formations jutting out of the bay. Take a romantic stroll on the pier leading out to the Oyster Bar restaurant, constructed on solid stilts on the ocean.

The kids will love the on-site water park with small waterslides and fountains, and adults can enjoy one of Mexico's most famous golf destinations.

The more adventurous can sign up for one of many eco-tours offered by local guides.

We are also proud to announce the completion of our new tower with 138 luxury ocean view rooms, and the largest Convention Center in the Mexican Pacific with a capacity for over 2,300 people, now part of Meliá Azul Ixtapa.

The Flintstones have found the perfect place for their holidays: they are staying with your family in one of our first theme hotels! Brontoburger, offers dining for our youngest guests with special theme china and tablecloths, the Yabba-Dabba-Doo bazaar, as well as gardens and swimming pools recreate the type of vacation Fred, Wilma, Barney and Betty would have enjoyed. Let yourself be surprised!