Zihuatanejo

Travel Guide

Beautiful beach walk
The Paseo del Pescador follows the  beach and is a beautiful stroll from near Prinicpal to La Madera beach.  Beautiful at night.
Beautiful beach walk
The Paseo del Pescador follows the  beach and is a beautiful stroll from near Prinicpal to La Madera beach.  Beautiful at night.
A room with a view. Sunrise in Zihua. #blue
Such a cool vibe walking down all the side streets here.  All the locals smiling and enjoying the Easter festivities.
Sunset overlooking the bay.  I came here hoping to find the sunset overlooking the ocean.   NOPE - this was it.  

The place for that sunset is Ixtapa.  This place would have been better to explore during the day.  Still worth the visit.  Good vibe

Where to stay in Zihuatanejo

The beautiful beach of Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, Mexico

Playa La Ropa

While visiting Playa La Ropa, you might make a stop by sights like La Ropa Beach and Zihuatanejo Bay.

Playa La Ropa
Zihuatanejo, Mexico - July 18, 2023: Playa La Madera with straw covered circular open-wall huts to offer shade in front of green forested hills under blue cloudscape. Boats and houses

Playa la Madera

4.5/5(85 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Playa la Madera. A stop by La Madera Beach or Zihuatanejo Bay might round out your trip.

Playa la Madera
Las Gatas Beach Zihuatanejo, Gro.

Playa Las Gatas

While visiting Playa Las Gatas, you might make a stop by sights like Las Gatas Beach and Zihuatanejo Bay.

Playa Las Gatas
Playa La Ropa Zihuatanejo

Zihuatanejo Centro

4/5(14 area reviews)

Unique features of Zihuatanejo Centro include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by La Madera Beach or Zihuatanejo Bay while you're exploring the area.

Zihuatanejo Centro
A surfer walking on a beach in Rincon de Guayabitos, Mexico

La Palapa

If you're spending some time in La Palapa, La Madera Beach and La Ropa Beach are top sights worth seeing.

La Palapa
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Cerro del Vigia

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Though Cerro del Vigia might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Las Gatas Beach and Zihuatanejo Bay.

Cerro del Vigia
Hotel Villa Mexicana

Hotel Villa Mexicana

3 out of 5
Playa La Ropa s/n Zihuatanejo GRO
The price is ¥41,217 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
¥41,217
¥49,543 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (964 reviews)
Room was clean, A/C worked cold and quiet, pools were great, can’t beat beachfront location, excellent walking beach. Great selection of food all day, staff very pleasant. Water dispensers were very handy since there is no fridge in rooms. Love the old world Mexican vibe and decor. Not the newest ...

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Hotel Villa Mexicana
Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt

Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt

5 out of 5
Playa La Ropa S/N Zihuatanejo GRO
The price is ¥40,915 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
¥40,915
¥56,463 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (628 reviews)
The entire Thompson Hotel was excellent. The entire Hotel seems to have been upgraded. We've been staying at the hotel before it was the Thompson and it has never been as nice as it is now. Great management, great staff A wonderful establisment.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt
Catalina Beach Resort

Catalina Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Playa De La Ropa S/N Zihuatanejo GRO
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (416 reviews)
We had a fabulous vacation. Thank you to all the staff who treated us like family.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Catalina Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marea Beachfront Villas

Marea Beachfront Villas

4 out of 5
Carretera a Playa Blanca Lote 28 Zihuatanejo GRO
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (209 reviews)
Lovely unit, and amazing staff! When we messaged in advance and i mentioned family with mobility issues, they moved us to a lovely first floor unit, right on the beach. Did options were limited, but very good, and the staff went out of their way to accommodate requests. Absolutely lovely stay!

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Marea Beachfront Villas
Solez Zihuatanejo

Solez Zihuatanejo

3 out of 5
Carretera Escénica a las Gatas. Zihuatanejo GRO
Stay at this aparthotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (139 reviews)
Room was clean with extra touches and staff super friendly and helpful. The breakfast options were excellent. Area around felt safe and close to the shopping and combi station witch was nice to catch a quick ride into playa del ropa for a few hours of beach time ab

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Solez Zihuatanejo
casa adriana zihuatanejo

casa adriana zihuatanejo

2 out of 5
Eva Samano de López Mateos, la madera Zihuatanejo GRO
Stay at this apartment in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and air conditioning. Popular attractions La Ropa Beach and La Madera Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
Great view and patio. Will be back!

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

casa adriana zihuatanejo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Zihuatanejo

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
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5/5 - Excellent

DAVID

We love the fishing! View of the ocean! Walking everywhere! Lots of taxis and friendly people. Fresh cooked seafood! Best combinations for a small seaport but big enough with a lot to do.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

No need for rental car, as resort is close to the airport and taxis and buses are plentiful and cheap.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love it!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I love zih and will be back, we stay in ixtapa but love to visit zih for a couple of days here and there,

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We loved the laid back environment and older crowd.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We had a wonderful time !! Everything was perfect

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