Where to Stay

If the port of Acapulco de Juárez, in the state of Guerrero, is one of the favorite places among royalty and celebrities, imagine the variety in terms of entertainment the city has to offer its visitors! Since the early 1960s, Acapulco has been a favorite tourist destination among both Mexicans and foreigners. The tourist boom brought hotel investors to the bay to transform the area entirely, providing a wide range of services and prices.

Acapulco has one of the best hotel infrastructures, with something for everyone, whatever your budget. The road known as Ruta del Sol, crosses the mountains into Mexico City. The journey between the two cities is only three and half hours, and has made Acapulco a favorite weekend destination among Mexico City's inhabitants. For this very reason, Acapulco continues to grow and improve in order to provide all its visitors with everything they might need, want or enjoy. Acalpulco continues to grow as a top Mexican destination, without spoiling, needless to say, the natural beauty of the Mexican Sierra Maestra.

Punta Diamante

The list of luxury hotels is lead by the Acapulco Princess, which includes a top Golf Course as part of the services it offers. The Hotel Camino Real, located in the Puerto Marques, far away from the busy streets of the center in a very exclusive area, is a real experience for its guests. Hotel Las Brisas and Hotel Mayan Palace are two other good options for guests staying in near the Punta Diamante.

Golden Zone (Zona Dorada)

For those who are after luxury and comfort, the best options are Hotel Elcano, Fiesta Americana, Hyatt Regency and Park Royal. All of these offer first class services, bilingual staff, and are very near the most "chic" beaches in the bay. Other first class hotels include in the area include the Continental Emporio Acapulco, Crowne Plaza, Hotel El Presidente and Maris.

There is yet another option in terms of accommodation: what are known as hoteles económicos, and rightly so, are often compared to places in Waikiki in Hawaii. These hotels offer basic services and facilities, but are perfect for those who only want somewhere to sleep and some hot water. Some of these economical hotels include the Auto Hotel Ritz, near the Papagayo amusement park and Fiesta Inn.

For those of you who are just happy with somewhere clean to sleep and hot water, the "standard" hotels offer basic services at very reasonable prices, whatever your budget. So don't miss out on coming to Acapulco; if you are on a tight budget, stay at the Hotel Acapulco Malibú, or Hotel Tortuga located on the Costera Miguel Alemán, at the center of all the fun and on one of the best beaches; Bali Hai is another excellent option.

Traditional Zone (Zona Tradicional)

Another option is simply to stay in what are known as First Class hotels, like Hotel Boca Chica, very close to the Beaches of Caleta and Caletilla, one of the most traditional beaches for decades. Near the Papagayo Park, in the shopping area, is the Hotel Parador del Sol, the Pierre Marques, and Playa Suites Acapulco, among many others.

If you are looking for one of the hoteles económicos in Acapulco, try the Hotel Majestic. Situated on a beach which you are bound to have seen in more than one film, it is famous for being one of the most popular destinations during Easter and for New Year's Eve reveleries.