Top 10 Hotels Near Principal Beach in Zihuatanejo for 2026

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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the sea, a wooden lounge chair, and a patterned table.

A swimming pool with a view of a sunset over a coastal landscape, a flag, and a lounge chair.

A multi-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, potted plants, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A coastal area with boats, a dock, and a building with a red roof.

1. Casa Arcoiris Zihuatanejo

2 km from Principal Beach

Jenri

P3,358

P4,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hammock between wicker chairs on a tiled patio with a brick wall and a thatched roof overhead.

A covered outdoor seating area with a thatched roof, a wooden bench, and a television.

A view of a coastal area with a terraced garden, potted plants, and buildings with red-tiled roofs.

A swimming pool with a blue tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and a thatched-roof building.

2. Ensueño De Fuga

Playa La Ropa, 1.4 km from Principal Beach

mauricio

P6,927

P8,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A balcony with two wooden chairs and a small table, overlooking a coastal view with a distant island and a sailboat.

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the sea.

A beachside resort with palm trees, thatched umbrellas, and lounge chairs.

A building entrance with a sign reading "AURA DELMAR."

3. Hotel Aura del Mar

Playa la Madera, 0.7 km from Principal Beach

Jose Quintana

P7,266

P8,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A resort with a swimming pool, thatched-roof structures, and lounge chairs.

A spacious living area with a thatched roof, a hammock, a wooden sofa with orange cushions, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A coastal resort with beachfront villas, rocky outcrops, and a mountainous backdrop.

A room with a thatched roof, a hammock, and a pool.

4. Villa Carolina Boutique Hotel

Playa La Ropa, 1.5 km from Principal Beach

Gilberto

P11,683

P14,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A seaside terrace with two sun loungers, a large umbrella, and a view of the sea and hills.

A villa with a wooden door, palm trees, and a stone pathway.

A poolside area with a wooden bar, seating, and a view of a pool and greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

5. Villa de la Roca

Playa La Ropa, 1 km from Principal Beach

Dale

P10,546

P12,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV displaying a streaming service interface, a sofa, two beds, a small round table, and a ceiling-mounted air conditioner.

A modern building with a pool area, including lounge chairs and a bar.

6. Espacio Diez Hotel Boutique

Zihuatanejo Centro, 0.8 km from Principal Beach

Darren

P3,185

P3,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A pool area with lounge chairs, a view of the beach, and thatched umbrellas.

A hot tub with a view of the sea and palm trees.

A beach with palm trees, thatched umbrellas, and wooden lounge chairs.

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the beach and palm trees.

7. Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt

Playa La Ropa, 1.5 km from Principal Beach

Kate

P9,600

P13,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a wooden door.

A modern building with a covered outdoor seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with large trees and various plants.

A staircase with a stone wall, bamboo railing, and hanging decorative lights.

8. Solez Zihuatanejo

Playa La Ropa, 1.1 km from Principal Beach

lori

P5,771

P6,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a bar area.

A compact hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a bed with a headboard.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a small sink, and two wall-mounted lights.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a potted plant, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

9. Zihua Mia Hotel Boutique

Zihuatanejo Centro, 0.7 km from Principal Beach

Adolfo

P3,481

P4,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A beach with clear skies and calm waters.

A tropical garden with a stone staircase leading to a building.

A room with a bed, a wooden chair, a table, and a thatched-roof outdoor area.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a building with a thatched roof.

10. La Villa Luz Adults Only

Playa La Ropa, 1.4 km from Principal Beach

Shauna

P8,465

P11,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A beach with wooden lounge chairs and thatched umbrellas, a wooden fence, and a view of the sea.

A resort with a pool, beach, and ocean views.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a green cabinet, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A reception area with a curved counter, framed certificates on the wall, and a large window offering a view of the city.

11. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Zihuatanejo

Playa La Ropa, 1 km from Principal Beach

Yvonne

P7,274

P10,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a desk with a phone.

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a wooden console table with a mirror, a vase with flowers, and a bench.

A balcony with a bed, a view of the city, and a green curtain.

A woman standing on a balcony overlooking a street with a building, a parked car, and a motorcycle.

12. Hotel Casa Arena

Zihuatanejo Centro, 0.2 km from Principal Beach

Allison

P2,564

P3,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An infinity pool with a view of a lake and mountains, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A balcony with a hot tub, chairs, a table, and a potted plant.

A coastal area with a marina, a white boat docked, and a sign for PEMEX.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the sea.

13. Villa del Pescador

0.4 km from Principal Beach

Jonathan

P5,045

P6,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched-roof structure.

A multi-story building with a balcony, potted plants, and a sign indicating room number 101.

A hotel room with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a bed, and a painting on the wall.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

14. Hotel Bonito By ARANS

Playa La Ropa, 2.1 km from Principal Beach

José Antonio

P2,544

P3,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A poolside area with lounge chairs and thatched umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees, with the ocean in the background.

An outdoor dining area with thatched umbrellas, wicker chairs, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A hotel entrance with a well-lit facade, palm trees, and a fountain.

A beach with palm trees, a clear sky, and a calm sea.

15. Hotel Villa Mexicana

Playa La Ropa, 1.3 km from Principal Beach

Elida

P7,130

P8,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a mountainous backdrop.

A kitchen with a window, a sink, and wooden cabinets.

An outdoor dining area with a table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden chairs.

16. Real de la Palma

Playa Las Gatas, 2.1 km from Principal Beach

Joseph

P5,688

P6,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a body of water and hills.

A large, multi-story building with arched windows and a courtyard.

A room with a view of the sea and mountains, featuring a concrete floor, potted plants, and a wooden railing.

A seaside terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the beach and ocean.

17. Hotel Irma

Playa la Madera, 0.8 km from Principal Beach

randy

P6,257

P7,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A infinity pool with a waterfall feature, clear blue water, and a view of the sea with boats.

A neatly made bed with pillows and a towel, a small table with a chair, and a view of the sea through a doorway.

A kitchen with a gas stove, a blender, and a coffee maker.

An outdoor dining area with a view of the sea, featuring a round table, wicker chairs, and hanging lanterns.

18. Arena Suites

Playa la Madera, 0.6 km from Principal Beach

"This was a terrible place. I don't recommend it at all especially if travelling with minors. The hotel failed to communicate that they were cleaning the pool with chemicals. There was no sign or notice. We took our children for a early swim when all the sudden our kids started coughing. We got out immediately and the children ended up having a horrible reaction to the pool chemicals. We had to call a doctor due to the rashes. It was a terrible experience for us. Also, the hotel online...

Ana

P5,311

P6,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A beach with palm trees, a sailboat, and beach umbrellas.

A two-story building with large windows and a balcony.

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a cityscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a view of buildings and greenery.

19. Fabuloso Hotel Las Vegas

Zihuatanejo Centro, 0.8 km from Principal Beach

aldo

P2,640

P3,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A balcony with two wicker chairs and a glass table, overlooking a body of water with a boat and distant hills during sunset.

A beach with boats, a forested hill, and a red-roofed building.

A nighttime view of a calm lake with boats, a sandy beach, and a hill in the background.

A multi-story building with balconies and a wooden structure in the foreground.

20. Casa Arecas

Playa Las Gatas, 1.9 km from Principal Beach

Andrey

P5,782

P6,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Principal Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Arcoiris Zihuatanejo	10.0 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
Ensueño De Fuga	9.8 Exceptional 80 reviews	View
Hotel Aura del Mar	9.6 Exceptional 554 reviews	View
Villa Carolina Boutique Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Villa de la Roca	9.8 Exceptional 38 reviews	View

Top Principal Beach Hotel Reviews

Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"Todo perfecto, la pasamos increíble. Servicio y limpieza."

Las Brisas Ixtapa

10/10 Excellent

"Podrían mejorar la comida!!"

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Zihuatanejo

8/10 Good

"The rooms are nice but if you have a mobility issue be careful there’s a lot of stairs. They do have a shuttle that can take up all the way to top but there’s still a lot of stairs to take to the actual room. The beach near by is beautiful and we were in in all day long didn’t go to the pool at all."

Catalina Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Very Relaxing place, food very good"

OYO Hotel La Playa

10/10 Excellent

"Super clean. Close to many excellent restaurants"

Hotel Casa de la Palma Bed and Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast personel should explain what Breakfast is included and what is not, sometimes charge for everything sometimes not . Is just confusing."

Hotel Casa Arena

10/10 Excellent

"I like everything about this hotel"

casa adriana zihuatanejo

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed this place. The owner was very helpful and the cleaning stuff very friendly. I love the fact that we could cook our own breakfast and enjoy the wonderful scenery of Zihuatanejo."

Hotel Adelita, Zihuatanejo

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and veey friendly"

Other attractions near Principal Beach

Zihuatanejo Pier

9.2/10 (57 reviews)

Zihuatanejo Pier is just one of the places to see in Zihuatanejo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Fisherman's Walk

8.8/10 (234 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Zihuatanejo with a trip to Fisherman's Walk. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Playa Contramar

8.2/10 (76 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Playa Contramar might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Zihuatanejo. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Archaeological Museum of the Great Coast

8.4/10 (187 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Archaeological Museum of the Great Coast during your trip to Zihuatanejo. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Municipal Market

8.6/10 (722 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Municipal Market during your trip to Zihuatanejo. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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La Madera Beach

8.8/10 (762 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, La Madera Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Zihuatanejo.

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Contramar Beach

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Contramar Beach during your travels in Zihuatanejo? While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Kioto Plaza

8.4/10 (252 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Zihuatanejo with a trip to Kioto Plaza. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Principal Beach?

Principal Beach is located in Zihuatanejo. Travelers like this welcoming area for its beaches and shopping. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 249 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Principal Beach?

Adjacent to Principal Beach, Zihuatanejo Centro is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Hilton Grand Vacations Club Zihuatanejo and Hotel Irma.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Principal Beach?

Expedia has 249 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Principal Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Principal Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Principal Beach.

What can I see and do near Principal Beach?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at La Madera Beach, La Ropa Beach, and Las Gatas Beach. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Magic World Aquapark, Magic World Aquatic Park, and Delfiniti. At Zihuatanejo Bay, El Palmar Beach, and Larga Beach, you can surround yourself with nature.

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Our top choices for Principal Beach hotels

1. Casa Arcoiris Zihuatanejo

2. Ensueño De Fuga

3. Hotel Aura del Mar

4. Villa Carolina Boutique Hotel

5. Villa de la Roca

6. Espacio Diez Hotel Boutique

7. Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt

8. Solez Zihuatanejo

9. Zihua Mia Hotel Boutique

10. La Villa Luz Adults Only

11. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Zihuatanejo

12. Hotel Casa Arena

13. Villa del Pescador

14. Hotel Bonito By ARANS

15. Hotel Villa Mexicana

16. Real de la Palma

17. Hotel Irma

18. Arena Suites

19. Fabuloso Hotel Las Vegas

20. Casa Arecas

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Top Principal Beach Hotel Reviews

Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt

Las Brisas Ixtapa

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Zihuatanejo

Catalina Beach Resort

OYO Hotel La Playa

Hotel Casa de la Palma Bed and Breakfast

Hotel Casa Arena

casa adriana zihuatanejo

Hotel Adelita, Zihuatanejo

Other attractions near Principal Beach

Zihuatanejo Pier

Fisherman's Walk

Playa Contramar

Archaeological Museum of the Great Coast

Municipal Market

La Madera Beach

Contramar Beach

Kioto Plaza

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