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    Club Med Ixtapa

    3.1 (34 reviews)

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    Thermostat in the room that hasn't seen a wipe in a decade, I suppose
    Alex B.

    This is a review from March, 2022 - after they were closed for a year for "renovations". Long story short - the food appears to be safe to eat, that's the only good thing to say that comes to mind. Here is a slightly longer version, but I won't bore you with too many complaints: - Rooms are beat up. Really beat into a pulp - see pictures. - Rooms are dirty. Every surface was smudged and dirty. - Everything that could be broken was broken. AC barely ran. Little fridge was off and rattled like a tractor when we tried it. Cracks everywhere. - Food was lame, so was the bar. That's the right way to describe it - not bad, not unsafe - just terribly pathetic. - Main restaurant had ridiculous lines inside next to food stations. Usually, there were only a couple of okay things to eat and herds of people lined up to get those. I'm okay with 5-7 people ahead of me in a buffet... but not 30!!! I ended up munching on random things that I could get without waiting. - I also ended up "cooking" my own food using random ingredients from the buffet. I could make a decent Pico De Gallo or even a faux-Egg Benedict by scrounging bits and pieces. - WiFi and internet service was in an insult... literally. If you imagine a service that would be spotty, slow, and random in the most annoying way imaginable - this was way worse. - Shuttle from the airport was stifling hot and packed with people like sardines - Grounds are beat. Landscape is dying. Lots of dead, dry grass. - The list keeps going, but you must see the theme by now We stayed at a lot of all-inclusive resorts, and came back from Barcelo in Cancun not too long ago, so we have lots of references for how a good or at least an okay all-inclusive should look like. This isn't that... not even close. From what I have heard, this place was very nice... emphasis on *was*

    Wendy K.

    Please note that this review is from Sept 29th - Oct 5th, 2019. I took notes daily so that I could get around to writing this lengthy review. For those that don't enjoy reading Yelp novels, here is a quick overview. This location rates more of a 3.5 than a 3, but not quite good enough for a 4-star. The absolute best part about this resort is the staff. They do their best, sometimes going above and beyond, to help you have a wonderful time. My complaints are with the rooms, the weather and the adult activities in the rain. CONS ~ The pool was drained and gutted the 3nd day we were here. No one ever told us that we wouldn't be able to use the pool during our stay. This was planned construction, not a last-minute accident or emergency. I do water aerobics twice a week to keep my blood circulating and not having the pool was unacceptable. They do offer a Quiet Pool for adults only, but it was only 2.5" deep. ~ Our first room had a leak outside our bathroom and in the area we would get dressed. At first it seemed ok, since it wasn't in a living area, but then the bathroom started flooding because of the toilet. We called the next day and they sent someone out to fix it. Temporarily it seemed ok, but then I had to demand another room because the ceiling was bubbling up and there wasn't a dry spot on the floor. Eventually we got a new room. Perhaps this was a mistake. Every night after the move, we were bitten in our sleep. Hindsight says that the leak was WAY better than the bites. Our three cans of bug spray didn't do the trick ~ The ocean is closed? What's that you say? We opted to come here during this season, so we expect that the weather may not always be great. We figure that most children are in school during this time. Ok, back to the ocean being closed. We are sailors. Well, I like to sail and she actually is a sailor. So I decided that since they offered sailing lessons, this would be a good time to learn so that I could sail her boat one day. We were turned away the morning and afternoon session on Monday. One of the gentlemen told us that the ocean was closed so we couldn't go out. Ok, so tell us that Club Med won't let us go out because of the weather, not that the ocean was closed. The ocean is a vast body of water that can not be closed. However, I later learned what the gentleman meant by that. Club Med follows the guidelines of the government and if they feel it isn't safe, then we can't go out from Club Med shore. Plenty other boaters were out, but they were not from Club Med. ~Bites at dinner. On Thursday they have "White Dinner", which is out on the lawn. The concept is lovely, but the execution, not so much. Earlier in the day, we asked Danny, Restaurant Assistant Manager, if they had sprayed the lawn (only because we had gotten bit so much on Wednesday, the first night in our new room). She stated that they had and that they always do. We were hopeful. Unfortunately whatever they use isn't strong enough to deter the insects. The table that we were scheduled to be seated at had too many bugs on the table before we ever sat down. I apologized to the people already at the table, but said I couldn't make it through a meal here. One of the guests showed me a huge bandage she had received from someone at Club Med to cover her bites. She had several bandages. OUCH! So we were seated at another table and the bugs hadn't made it to the table, but they were on the seat and/or bottom of the table cloth. There was a guy who stood there whacking the bugs around me. I felt uncomfortable having him stand there and do that for me, but more importantly, I was too concerned that I would be bit all over the place again. Neither of us finished our meal as we wanted to go wash away the bugs. By the way, dessert would have been out of the question as bugs were making their way to the chafing dishes. ~Daytime adult activities were limited. Day one we were just getting settled in for the afternoon. Day two was storming and by Day three we wanted some Club Med adult activities not affected by the rain. I opted to grab a book and she solved her Sudokus. The teens seem to have the most activities as they have their own room with backgammon and things like that. Maybe the adults should be allowed to join during stormy weather PROS ~The staff is phenomenal. They are what make this place enjoyable. -Manu & Daniel - awesome bartenders -Flavia & Juan - phenomenal, attentive waitress and waiter. Juan even helped us with a few Spanish words and sentences -Clara,Sailing instructor who played pingpong with Cheri since no other guests would play -Louis, Sailing Manager dined with us a couple of evenings -Ivan, Sports Manager & Resident Comedian, who also dined with us one evening before his performance in Frida-Hector, Friendly Receptionist-Alex, Spa Manager who always had a smile on his face-Wendy, Lighting Technician-Sophia, GM-Andrea, Boutique and Anna, Tennis Instructor

    Christophe S.

    We had such a good time there as a family of 3. The resort looks really nice, the buffet food is amazing every day, the staff is very polite, and the activities are a lot of fun. I personally did kayak, trapeze, pickleball, walk on the long beach, swimming in the ocean with big waves, archery, ping pong, and many more are available. The vibes are awesome and you do not get bored. The shows by the staff are so much fun and they invite people to dance every night, which is fun to watch too. The only issues we had were very minor. The resort reopened in december 2021 and the staff is not entirely trained (one did not know how to make latte and other one did not know how to make margarita; no big deal). Also the room felt like it was closed for a long time, most likely during the pandemic: we just left the window open day and night. Did I mention the iguanas on the property? Those are fun to watch. Make sure to catch the sunset over the Pacific every day, it's amazing.

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    My child had an amazing time at the 11-13 teens club. She said Ariel was amazing and wanted to go back every day!

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    Enrique is the best bartender, he made great drinks, Pepu and Tomas also made good drinks.

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    Capella Ixtapa - Romantic dinner setup and live musician

    Capella Ixtapa

    4.9(11 reviews)
    1.1 km
    $$$

    Ever since watching the ending scene of "Shawshank Redemption", where Andy Dufresne escapes to…read moreZihuatanejo, it's been on my "places to visit" list. Even though I later found out the beach shown in the movie is actually not even in Mexico. None the less, I still wanted to see this town people kept referring to as "paradise". So after looking at a few different hotels I landed on Capella. And, just a short 3 hour flight from LAX to ZIH and a 25 minute cab ride from the airport, I arrived at Capella Ixtapa. Usually pictures tend to look a lot better than the real thing with all the photo retouching but with Capella the pictures online do not even come close to truly capturing this hotel's beauty and the scenery it has to offer. As soon as you arrive the hotel staff is outside expecting your arrival and ready to greet you with warmth and smiles. They are BIG on customer service here and you can see it the minute you arrive. Upon walking just 10 steps toward the main lobby your mouth will literally drop as you hear the sounds of crashing waves and you take in the gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean. I honestly took 5-10 minutes just to absorb it all... it's that beautiful. And, the hotel is a beauty all in itself. With only 8 years since it was built, it still feels very new, clean and definitely 5-star worthy. All the rooms at this hotel are very private and come with their own in-room, infinity pool! The rooms here are nothing short of amazing and all include an ocean view. They also feature a nice patio area with some comfy chairs to lay out on and sip on some of their thirst quenching Jalapeño Margaritas. I particularly love that the rooms have 2 huge glass doors so your view of the ocean is never blocked even when in the room. Nothing like waking up every morning to an amazing ocean view and the bathroom also has an ocean view! Every day at around 5pm, the hotel staff drops off some guac and chips with a couple of Coronitas in a mini ice bucket! Cool little treat! There are a couple of restaurants on the premises, a bar and 2 large infinity pools. The restaurants here serve up some very good dishes and everything I tried from the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus was very tasty, fresh and well presented.They have a daily event that starts around 6pm every evening where they bring in all the fresh catch of the day including shrimp, fish and lobster. You pick out what you want and they prepare it for you to your liking. Good stuff and it doesn't get any fresher than that! The bar offers a full variety of mouth-watering concoctions of which I highly recommend the Jalapeño Margarita. I think I ordered about 45 of them during my 5 night stay, including a pitcher which is not on the menu but they will make for you upon request. Capella also offers a Romantic Dinner which includes a 4 course dinner for 2 with a private table set up on their wedding deck overlooking the ocean. This package also includes a very romantic setup including candles, rose pedals and live saxophone musician! The dinner is private so it's literally just the 2 of you with your own table, waiter and musician who plays everything so i requested some Frank Sinatra of course! Capella even allowed me to alter the menu to my liking and all this for only $350! The food is delicious and the experience was well worth every cent or in this case, peso. I HIGHLY RECOMMEMD you do this if your budget allows. As far as location, Capella is just down the street (walking distance) to Playa Linda where you can take a ferry to Ixtapa Island and do some swimming, snorkeling, shopping, sun tanning, eating and a little drinking. The hotel offers it's guests complimentary bikes that you can ride down there if you prefer. In that same area there's a lagoon where you can find some large crocs, turtles iguanas and various other creatures. Just a 10 minute cab ride in the opposite direction from the hotel you have Avenida 5 de Mayo which is a cool little area packed with stores, restaurants and bars. There's plenty to do and if you need any help planning activities just talk to Connie Ochoa who is the Activities Supervisor and is there to help guests plan their ultimate Ixtapa experience. She's truly a huge help and super friendly. She's also bilingual so if you're not brushed up on your Español, no problema! Also, if you need to exchange money, you can do that at the hotel's front desk. Their rates are comparable with that of the nearby banks. So... next time you're thinking of heading South of the border for a little R&R, consider Ixtapa. And, if you're wanting to have an unforgettable and memorable experience, definitely stay at Capella. I honestly think I'll be making this a ritual yearly trip after this experience... see you soon Capella Ixtapa!

    I have to praise the customer service at capellaixtapa, last night is asked what soups they were…read moreserving, My husband mentioned a Spanish meatball soup that was my favorite. 10 mins later the chef, Jesus Ordones, visited my table & asked if I preferred a white or tomato based soup. I said, I trust you! Can I share that this soup exceeded all expectations and has made the #hiddengem a new annual visit for the Friedmans! #capellaixtapa

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    Capella Ixtapa - Room patio & pool

    Room patio & pool

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    Caesar Salad from Las Rocas

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    Pacifica Grand - Road way to get to reception area

    Pacifica Grand

    4.8(6 reviews)
    11.4 km

    My family comes here every often during the summer. It's a hidden gem. It's a membership resort…read morewhere families can buy time share or you can rent on Expedia. The weather in Ixtapa is humid, but I love it. They have van transportation to take you to the beach area, room and dining areas. They also have the Gandolas that take you up and down and give you a beautiful view. The walk can be a walk, I wouldn't recommend it for individuals who need extra walking support, have injuries, or disabled. The hills are very steep. GREAT EXERCISE before you sit to have a delicious meal... but highly recommend the transportation options for those who can't make the walk. They do have meal options... I get the unlimited. Totally worth the extra buck! Unlimited food and drinks by the beach area ( does not include room service or exclusive menus) do inquire about the food options at reception. They will give you a wrist band for the duration of your stay. There is a huge variety of food!! So if Mexican food isn't your preference... which I will add is absolutely delicious.. they have other optional menus. Other than the main beach and pool sides down by the buffet area... there are also hidden pools throughout the whole resort ( dining May not near by) but you can bring personal snacks. The employees are very friendly and very humble!! Very informative... don't be afraid to ask. They can help and answer questions.

    Amazing resort. So wonderful. I did the all-inclusive. Definitely worth it. So many different…read morepools, I swam in 7 of them while I was there. The beach is so warm. They have little bungalows you can reserve for free! A waiter brought me a new drink ever ten minutes! So helpful! Fun pool games for kids. And water aerobics, Zumba, and bike riding! Watch them feed the crocodiles. Enjoy the gondola rides up and down the mountain. Exciting shows every night! So so good!! Great for a family!!! Napoleon was amazing! He was our concierge. So helpful! Thank you Napoleon! We even walked to downtown Ixtapa. Very safe! Lovely little beach town.

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    Pacifica Grand - Room with kitchen and indoor pool

    Room with kitchen and indoor pool

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    Azul Ixtapa Grand - This is how your breakfast lunch and dinner looks

    Azul Ixtapa Grand

    3.1(15 reviews)
    0.8 km
    $$$

    Food was bland. Rooms were hot as well as the rest of the hotel. Maintenance is poor. Front desk…read morestole 100usd from us.

    This resort is amazing. Our check was quick, personable and even offered my son a wheelchair due to…read morehis injury. All of the rooms are ocean front which makes for an amazing view for sunrise and sunsets. There are about four pools (one adults only), several hot tubs, nice work out room, mini golf and other activities. The infinity pool though was our go to every day, the view is beautiful and it is also connected to the small beach area. The infinity pool though has a lot of kids which is strange since there is a bar area under the waterfall that is adults only. My suggestion would be to make this pool adults only. This pool also provides a nice lunch section which offers plentiful fresh options (burgers, hot dogs, tacos, fruit and veggie options). The bar staff is attentive and more attentive if you provide a nice tip and will ensure your drink is always refreshed. By the pool, there is Zumba, water sports and pool volleyball as well as other activities. The resort offers three specialty restaurants (i.e. Asian, Italian and Mexican) in addition to the buffet. We tried the Mexican and the Asian restaurants. The Mexican restaurant offers nice ambiance and view of the oceanfront but the menu options need changing. I was looking for a little more authentic options outside of the regular buffet options. The Asian restaurant did not offer any view (it was located more indoor) but it made up for it with the menu and food options, very good! The breakfast buffet offered plentiful breakfast and brunch options and an omelette/egg station. However, the young guy at the omelette station was slow..on several days they had to provide him additional support as the line was long. The hostess and serving staff were very attentive and friendly. The grounds of the resort were always kept up and people tending to them to ensure they were clean. his resort is located some distance from the hotel strip which makes for a little more coziness. We spent 400 pesos upon arrival from airport and 300 pesos on the return to the airport. Cabs are readily available by the concierge shall you want to leave resort. Let me get to our room, can I say amazing!! Yes, it offered a huge living area with its own bathroom right at the foyer entrance, large sectional seating, flat screen television and connecting balcony to the master suite. The master suite offered another flat screen television with English speaking channels, huge whirlpool jet tub, a sauna that could four to six people, enclosed toilet and huge rain shower and a huge balcony that faced the ocean. There were plenty of mirrors, closet and bins for your items and stuff. The bed was very comfortable with lots of pillows and comfortable blankets. They provided us a rollaway bed (at no charge) because my son wanted to sleep in the living area for his own privacy. They offer shows several nights of the week but we chose to go to the lounge in the evening after dinner to hear the DJ/Band. They lounge has fools ball table, pool table and lots of comfy seating to talk and play card and/or board games. Don't miss out on visiting this resort. You will definitely enjoy yourself and have plenty to do without leaving!

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    Azul Ixtapa Grand - And don't even displace a towel because it's 500 pesos

    And don't even displace a towel because it's 500 pesos

    Azul Ixtapa Grand - They advertise live music every night, but it's pretty much karaoke every night

    They advertise live music every night, but it's pretty much karaoke every night

    Azul Ixtapa Grand - Do all the rules and regulations that you don't find out till you check in

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    Do all the rules and regulations that you don't find out till you check in

    Thompson Zihuatanejo

    Thompson Zihuatanejo

    3.9(24 reviews)
    10.1 km

    We usually spend our vacation in Ixtapa as it is a very chill and the beach by the Pacifica resort…read moreis beautiful. On this trip we decided to spend a few days in the neighboring town of Zihua. We spent 3 wonderful days/nights at the Thompson. As others have mentioned this a beautiful location in Playa Ropa and service is 5-star. When you arrive, there is a welcome drink awaiting you. The front desk worked with us to secure a beachfront suite with a large deck and a plunge pool. Our room was spacious and decorated very tastefully. We loved the artwork. There is Comp coffee and water. On our second day, there were 6 additional bottles of water! We returned from the beach on day 2 to find a very personal note from the staff and a dessert. There are cabanas on the beach with drink and food service. The beach area also has an adult pool that is perfect for watching the surf, having a Marghie, and socializing with the other guests. Hao is their beachside restaurant and bar. There is another, more upscale restaurant on the property. It is so relaxing here, having an early morning breakfast or dinner and listening to the surf just steps away. We enjoyed the Paella theme night. The grilled octopus App was off the charts delicious. It was grilled and seasoned to perfection. The paella portion was very generous with seafood, clams, and chorizo. What a wonderful evening dining under the stars, a pleasant breeze, and the surf just steps away! We walked the beach multiple times a day, and there is a small market area where you can purchase souvenirs, beer, and sundries. If you feel adventurous check out Le Parla and La Pirata. Perla is a great beachside bar with good drinks and a seafood ceviche that easily satisfies 2 hungry vacationers. The Pirate provides some great local flavor. If you want to explore dinner off property, make a reservation at the "House that Sees" resort Casa Rumi. There is a Michelin-star restaurant overlooking the bay. As expected, the service and dinner was 9 stars, and the 3-course dinner will not blow up your budget. We are already planning our visit for next year!

    I usually stay in Ixtapa, but know here in Houston, Tx they recently opened up a Thompson hotel and…read morewhen I found out that there was one in Zihuatanejo, I was especially excited. I just did a day pass where you can reserve a cabana at the pool area that affords you credits for food and drinks and is very proximal to the bar / restaurant, HAO. The whole hotel, grounds, cabana's and beach are stupendous. I'm sure similar to many great beach locations and this place is nothing short of spectacular. The beach cabana's are between the beach and the bar area where your closer to the water and get the same service for drinks and food. Wonderful and quite relaxing. The beach itself is clean, sand is white, water is free from any and all debris and grass and quite expansive. Jumping into the water is especially refreshing and great for tanning yourself. At nigh time you can dine in the sandy court area or on the deck at the Hao. I found the food options are all very good and drinks especially. I would encourage during the day you get a coconut with rum and coconut water. Oh, I almost forgot this location has awesome sunsets. The hotel is a close cab ride to the town / city of Zihuatanejo where you can walk around and check out the places here or other nice restaurants nearby. I didn't stay here overnight but the pricing isn't cheap but worth the price if you can stay a couple of nights, which I plan on doing the next visit back in town. Overall a memorable experience which I look forward to doing again.

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    Thompson Zihuatanejo - Downtown Zohar at night.

    Downtown Zohar at night.

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    The man, the myth, the legend Francisco The Great.

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    Pacifica Grand Resorts

    Pacifica Grand Resorts

    4.0(7 reviews)
    0.3 km
    $$$$

    This is a great location to just unplug and relax and that's just what we did…read more Service here is 5-star. Every staff member that we interacted with was more than helpful and went out of their way to assist you. Since the property is built on a hill overlooking a beautiful beach you will get your steps in each day. There is a gondola that will whisk you to and from the beach. We walked a lot and our route to our building took us past several pools. Nothing like going for a swim to break up your hike! The beach is beautiful and you can walk about 5 miles end-to-end. There is ample seating shade and sun and it's easy to get lost in your book or have a quick snooze listening to the waves. The food at the beach is OK not great. Now the cocktails are very good and the service is wonderful. It's easy to get 2 or three margies deep before 2 PM. Also, the prices are beyond reasonable. There is an open-air beachside restaurant if you need a break from the beach. We only did their breakfast buffet once and it was off the charts. There were the usual gringo breakfast selections but there were also several Mexican stations. My huevos divorciados were cooked perfectly over easy and the salsa roja and salsa verde gave me a nice little morning kick. Sunsets are beautiful as you would expect and we were lucky enough to see whales one evening. The accommodations are OK the rooms could use an update and it took us a few days to figure out how to get consistent hot water for our showers. Our room had a large bedroom, 2 baths, a kitchen, and a spacious living room. Being up high on the hill we got wonderful breezes and we left our windows open each night and fell asleep listening to the waves and woke up to chirping birds. Our deck overlooked the beach and it was perfect for morning coffee and nightly cocktails. There is a coffee shop onsite and a minimart. We needed "supplies" and I was pleasantly surprised at the mini-mart prices. This is a great location and if you don't want to deal with hiking every day then there are plenty of other lodging options right on the beach. Yup, we are already planning our return next year!

    This is the best resort I have EVER been to! So we came in…read morehere, and we went down to the buffet, which was incredible. Now we walk in the room, and there is a pool in the room! It's also very big, too. We did the turtle hatch, and it was very fun. Some of the nicest people l've ever met in my entire life! I will recommend!

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    Hotel Barcelo

    Hotel Barcelo

    2.3(16 reviews)
    4.7 km
    $$

    This place is definitely NOT a 5 star resort. It's a decent place to stay, the entertainment is ok…read moreand like the rest of the people have said, their food is nothing special. They have the option to upgrade to the "premium" category and dine at their specialty restaurants every night, but not even those are worth the extra price. All their activities are on the tv schedule, there's no way to access them on their app or their website, so you will likely miss 90% of that. We stayed at a "family villa" and the room was very outdated. There was also a big storm and there's no way to go from there to the main building without getting soaked. We called a couple of times to ask for umbrellas but never receive them. I would suggest to book regular connecting rooms in the main building if you are traveling with children. On the positive side, I did really enjoy their room service, the menu and the food was much better than anywhere else. Their spa was small but beautiful, we had massages with Lilibet and Yolanda and they were absolutely fantastic!

    1. Hotel is very dated 2. Villas for family are smaller…read morethan regular room . Just get two rooms 3. Restaurants bookings are daily at 9 am. If not in line before 830 you will be eating buffet. We ate dinner elsewhere $$$ 4. Mexican smoking laws are ignored here.. cigarette smoking and butts are everywhere and their smoking section is right outside the buffet eating area with doors wide open so smoke is sucked into the hotel. Smells like a casino at the beach and just about everywhere 5. Margaritas are horrible. Just drink your fave alcohol on rocks. Beer is limited to Coronas .... 99. Screaming amplified poolside guy

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    Azul Ixtapa

    Azul Ixtapa

    2.0(8 reviews)
    0.8 km
    $$$

    Came here for a wedding and have not been pleased at all. The food options are horrible, the buffet…read morehas themed nights, one of which was french. Not exactly what I expect in Mexico. The beach itself is not great, you need to pay an extra fee to take a boat to another beach. They will nickel and dime you for EVERYTHING. We had a friend come join us for the afternoon, we had to pay a full night even though they wouldn't let him stay in my room, which had an extra bed because it needs to be approved by the hotel "coordinator". For dinner they just recycle the lunch leftovers and call them tacos now. Not to mention most of the rooms and hallways smell like sewage. The beer is warm, and piña coladas are liquid. The staff is pretty rude and arrogant.

    UPDATE: STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!!!! They will nickle and dime you for everything(ie: wifi=$10/day and…read moreit's super slow) They actually suggested I go to the hotel next door and use they're cyber cafe which is slightly more but actually usable from a businessman s perspective. Original review: Must've waited over an hour just to check into a room here. No line whatsoever, employees are just really slow at the process. Day one of 7 and already off to a stellar start. They will not guarantee the saftey of any items left out of the safe. Safe is TINY. If you have more than a single camera and small laptop you're outta luck. They did offer to keep my valuables downstairs somewhere near the lobby area. Yeah right , like I'm gonna leave all my camera equipment outside of my room near a public place that thousands of people walk by daily. Great idea! It's really not tho, in case my sarcasm didn't translate well. Room smelled terrible upon check in, no offer of switching rooms. Still waiting for them to come spray something. Update: came, sprayed, still smells like sh*t. Update: phone staff is very rude when I called to complain. He kept speaking over me while I was trying to explain why I was so upset, making me much more upset than I already was. Apparently waiting is something they like to make you do here if you're an American. Thanks for a terrible experience and it's only just begun. I can only imagine the nightmares that await me. DO NOT STAY HERE

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    Club Med Ixtapa - resorts - Updated August 2026

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