We just returned from an awesome week at Hotel Las Palmas on Playa Blanca in Zihuatanejo. This is by far the most charming B & B /hotel we have ever frequented anywhere in Mexico or the Caribbean! One reason is their staff. They are absolutely wonderful, and go out of their way on a daily basis to make your stay as comfortable and stress-free as possible. In addition to the human staff, there is the 4-legged contingent, consisting of sweet Paloma, assertive Pistola, and quiet Kitty Kitty, who are true fixtures at this place. They certainly made our time at the Hotel Las Palmas more enjoyable and we miss them already!

The food at the hotel is fresh and delicious and fairly low in calories without any compromise in taste. The margaritas are the best we’ve ever had anywhere.

We loved taking long walks on the beach shortly after sunrise and right before sunset. We met a few people from the neighboring condos and houses along the way, but for the most part the area is isolated and perfect for solitude.

The surf, although rough, is great for boogie boarding, and I had a great time indulging in this activity.

My suggestion to those considering a trip to Zihua is to run not walk to the best little hotel that could! Once you go, you’ll want to come back again and again to this little jewel on Mexico’s Pacific coast!

We just returned from an awesome week at Hotel Las Palmas on Playa Blanca in Zihuatanejo. This is by far the most charming B & B /hotel we have ever frequented anywhere in Mexico or the Caribbean! One reason is their staff. They are absolutely wonderful, and go out of their way on a daily basis to make your stay as comfortable and stress-free as possible. In addition to the human staff, there is the 4-legged contingent, consisting of sweet Paloma, assertive Pistola, and quiet Kitty Kitty, who are true fixtures at this place. They certainly made our time at the Hotel Las Palmas more enjoyable and we miss them already!

The food at the hotel is fresh and delicious and fairly low in calories without any compromise in taste. The margaritas are the best we’ve ever had anywhere.

We loved taking long walks on the beach shortly after sunrise and right before sunset. We met a few people from the neighboring condos and houses along the way, but for the most part the area is isolated and perfect for solitude.

The surf, although rough, is great for boogie boarding, and I had a great time indulging in this activity.

My suggestion to those considering a trip to Zihua is to run not walk to the best little hotel that could! Once you go, you’ll want to come back again and again to this little jewel on Mexico’s Pacific coast!

My husband I just returned from 10 days of the best vacation of our lives. From the time we arrived until we departed, we were treated as though we were a wonderful combination of honored guests and old friends. Josefina and Ricardo could not have been more accomodating and helpful. Not only did they meet our every need, they took us into Zihuatanejo on several of their trips - and Josefina even showed us several of her favorite stores. We ate wonderful meals at the hotel - the fish was fresh and well prepared, the corn tortillas were soft and warm, the margaritas were excellent and the wine selection was very good. The best part was that I didn't gain any weight - this place is magic! The hotel is small enough to make it easy to get to know the other guests and also enjoy your privacy. As we fell asleep every night, we calculated how long we could stay there if we liquidated all of our assets. Unfortunately, it would never be long enough in this paradise. We will return!

This was our second stay at Las Palmas. It was all we remembered and more. The staff was wonderful. The food outstanding. The views fantastic. The drinks perfect.
This time we stayed in room #2, which had air conditioning that we didn't even need! February was a great time to be there. There was a wonderful ocean breeze; I was even chilly a couple nights. We had a great porch, and enjoyed coffee there in the morning when Oran brought a pot of fresh coffee and milk per our request at 7:30. We also enjoyed using the IPOD docking station, although we felt a bit silly as the sound from the waves was so soothing.
Showers there are great, albeit cold. The water was not as hot as I would have liked it, but the spa quality soap and shampoo and outdoor experience are outstanding.
We enjoyed our chats with the staff once again. Oran and Jeronomo were around the most and were great. They are great Spanish tutors. They will do whatever they can to make sure you ahve a great trip.
The only disappointment was that one night virtually everyone had the night off. We were given a ride into Ixtapa for dinner but had to take a cab back. When we got back, it was a ghost town! We wanted a drink and ice cream! We couldn't find anyone and ended up getting our own drinks and writing them down for the staff to bill us, but didn't have luck with the anticipated dessert. Of course we understand they need a night off, but it was a disappointment nonetheless since we only had three nights there.
There were two highlights of the trip this time. One was taking the bikes into Barra. It was so much fun! Trying to remember how to ride a bike as an adult was its own adventure, not to mention riding past bulls and dogs and such beautiful scenery. Then we got to Barra and someone recognized our bikes and offered us a boat ride around the lagoon for $5 per person. It was for almost an hour and was great! Definitely a must do.
The other highlight was on our last day. We stood on the beach for over an hour watching whales. Whales splashing and playing in the ocean. It was fantastic. A perfect moment in my life.
I love everything about this hotel. I look forward to many more visits with Josephina, Ricardo, Oran, and Jeronomo.