Zihuatanejo Hotel Guide. Hotels in Playa la Madera, Zihuatanejo, Mexico

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Our top choices for Playa la Madera hotels

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Hotel Irma

Hotel Irma

Hotel Irma
3.0 star property
Playa la Madera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"The restaurant was great. Food and service was excellent! Pools were great with beautiful views. Walkable to downtown."
United States
Danny Miles
The price is €188
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Irma
Suite (Bahia) | Balcony
Hotel Aura del Mar

Hotel Aura del Mar

Hotel Aura del Mar
3.5 star property
Playa la Madera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (526)
"Wonderful stay, friendly staff and amenities!"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is €328
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Aura del Mar
Terrace/patio
Casa Sun and Moon

Casa Sun and Moon

Casa Sun and Moon
3.0 star property
Playa la Madera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (196)
"old property but well maintained, very clean, beautiful grounds and view of Zihuatenajo Bay Very friendly and accommodating staff, would stay again"
Canada
Donald
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Casa Sun and Moon
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Hotel Zihua Caracol

Hotel Zihua Caracol

Hotel Zihua Caracol
3.0 star property
Playa la Madera
7.4 out of 10, Good, (229)
"Excellent staff. They really make an effort to make you more comfortable. They changed our curtains to black out shades for us. "
Canada
Sharon
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Zihua Caracol
Outdoor pool
Arena Suites

Arena Suites

Arena Suites
3.0 star property
Playa la Madera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (113)
"Room was clean, great pool, excellent location superb on site restaurant, staff where friendly and helpful."
Canada
Antony
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Arena Suites
Sun deck
Casa Cerca del Mar

Casa Cerca del Mar

Casa Cerca del Mar
3.0 star property
Playa la Madera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (9)
"Excellent location. Very quiet. Very roomy."
Canada
Andrea
The price is €285
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Casa Cerca del Mar
Reception
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Zihuatanejo

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Zihuatanejo

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Zihuatanejo
4.0 star property
Playa La Ropa, 0.6 km from Playa la Madera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (626)
"Great location - super friendly and accommodating staff, very well maintained, great be Ka d tons of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel!"
Canada
Gerard
The price is €443
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Zihuatanejo
Aerial view
Las Brisas Ixtapa

Las Brisas Ixtapa

Las Brisas Ixtapa
4.0 star property
4.7 km from Playa la Madera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1569)
"The room and view where beautiful. House keeping was on point and staff was attentive and polite."
United States
David
The price is €194
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Las Brisas Ixtapa
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
Hotel Villa Mexicana

Hotel Villa Mexicana

Hotel Villa Mexicana
3.0 star property
Playa La Ropa, 0.9 km from Playa la Madera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (952)
"Staff are amazing, no frills but very clean and we had all we needed, beautiful location, a great place to stay!"
Canada
Cari Lynn
The price is €217
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Villa Mexicana
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, aromatherapy
Hotel Azul Ixtapa Grand Resort Spa and Convention Center

Hotel Azul Ixtapa Grand Resort Spa and Convention Center

Hotel Azul Ixtapa Grand Resort Spa and Convention Center
4.5 star property
10.5 km from Playa la Madera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Amazing stay exceptional service it was just perfect !!! Mater suite chef kiss just perfect!! "
United States
FLOR
The price is €316
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
Hotel Azul Ixtapa Grand Resort Spa and Convention Center
Family Room
Hotel Casa de la Palma Bed and Breakfast

Hotel Casa de la Palma Bed and Breakfast

Hotel Casa de la Palma Bed and Breakfast
2.5 star property
Zihuatanejo Centro, 0.6 km from Playa la Madera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (302)
"Loved the property. Very clean and staff very kind. Breakfast served with a smile and cooked to order from menu. Free breakfast can never be wrong with fresh fruit and coffee!🍊🥭☕️"
United States
Wendy
The price is €50
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Casa de la Palma Bed and Breakfast
Outdoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Catalina Beach Resort

Catalina Beach Resort

Catalina Beach Resort
3.0 star property
Playa La Ropa, 0.7 km from Playa la Madera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (397)
"Lovely location and staff.,extremely hard beds I think the matress is there since it opened in the 1950s! "
Canada
Christine
Catalina Beach Resort
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt

Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt

Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt
5.0 star property
Playa La Ropa, 1.1 km from Playa la Madera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (626)
"Everything from the customer service, location, views, and hotel itself, was perfect. "
United States
Myriam
The price is €250
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Hotel Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort Convention Center

Hotel Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort Convention Center

Hotel Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort Convention Center
3.5 star property
10.4 km from Playa la Madera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (994)
"Clean and spacious room, nice staff, family friendly. "
Canada
Jana
The price is €273
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
Hotel Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort Convention Center
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Villa de la Roca

Villa de la Roca

Villa de la Roca
3.5 star property
Playa La Ropa, 0.6 km from Playa la Madera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (30)
"Clean room, incredible breakfast, breath taking views, and everything we wanted in a vacation location. Its in a perfect spot to be right next to the beach and a short walk to town. The staff were amazing at keeping the place incredibly clean as well as making delicious breakfast every morning. We hope to stay here again in the future."
United States
Bailee
Villa de la Roca
2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa All-Inclusive by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa All-Inclusive by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa All-Inclusive by IHG
3.5 star property
5.5 km from Playa la Madera
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Some great staff, beautiful location Fun Zumba!"
Canada
Thomas Irvin
The price is €234
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa All-Inclusive by IHG
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 8 PM, pool loungers
Krystal Ixtapa All Inclusive

Krystal Ixtapa All Inclusive

Krystal Ixtapa All Inclusive
3.0 star property
6.2 km from Playa la Madera
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1005)
"The concierge team was very helpful and gentle."
United States
Yesenia
The price is €229
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Krystal Ixtapa All Inclusive
Exclusive Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Beach/ocean view
Ensueño De Fuga

Ensueño De Fuga

Ensueño De Fuga
3.0 star property
Playa La Ropa, 1 km from Playa la Madera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (48)
"Clean, excellent and friendly staff, best breakfast, beautiful view and close to beach "
United States
David
Ensueño De Fuga
2 outdoor pools
La Casa Que Canta

La Casa Que Canta

La Casa Que Canta
5.0 star property
Playa La Ropa, 0.5 km from Playa la Madera
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (249)
"Amazing place with the best staff. Our stay was the stuff of dreams. I literally had tears in my eyes when we left. Love you Casa Que Canta. "
United States
Craig
The price is €737
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
La Casa Que Canta
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Villa El Ensueño by La Casa Que Canta

Villa El Ensueño by La Casa Que Canta

Villa El Ensueño by La Casa Que Canta
4.0 star property
Playa La Ropa, 0.6 km from Playa la Madera
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
Villa El Ensueño by La Casa Que Canta
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Where to stay in Playa la Madera

Find the best Playa la Madera areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Playa La Ropa

If you're spending some time in Playa La Ropa, La Ropa Beach and Zihuatanejo Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Playa Las Gatas

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

Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo showing a city and street scenes

Zihuatanejo Centro

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.

La Palapa

While visiting La Palapa, you might make a stop by sights like La Madera Beach and La Ropa Beach.

Cerro del Vigia

While Cerro del Vigia may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Las Gatas Beach and Zihuatanejo Bay.

Top Playa la Madera Hotel Reviews

Casa Sun and Moon

Casa Sun and Moon

10/10 Excellent
"Gerardo Moreno, the manager and Adela Ramos the receptionist are always super kind, friendly and helpful. I've been staying at Hotel Caracol and Sun and Moon for years. It's always a pleasure to come back and see familiar faces. Keep up the great work. Highly recommended! "
Juan 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Casa Sun and Moon

Frequently asked questions

What is Playa la Madera like?
Playa la Madera is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Make sure that you visit La Madera Beach and Zihuatanejo Bay as part of your Playa la Madera travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Playa la Madera?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Aura del Mar is the highest ranked property in Playa la Madera. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Zihuatanejo Bay, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other favourite options in the area include Hotel Irma and Hotel Zihua Caracol.
How many hotels are there in the Playa la Madera area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Zihuatanejo, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 55 Playa la Madera hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Playa la Madera, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Playa la Madera.
What are the top things to see and do in Playa la Madera?
Dip your toes in the water at La Madera Beach or Principal Beach while you're in Playa la Madera. A visit to Zihuatanejo Bay is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Playa la Madera include Kioto Plaza, Archaeological Museum of the Great Coast and Municipal Market. While you're out sightseeing, Fisherman's Walk and La Ropa Beach are a couple of additional sights to visit in Zihuatanejo.

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