This review is long over do. In March-06, my now husband and I were married at Hotel Las Palmas. The experience was incredible from start to finish. My girlfriends and I arrived first and were greeted by an amazing staff with incredible Margaritas! The hotel itself is so unique and quaint . The grounds are beautiful and you feel as if you have the entire beach to yourself-There was
not any on lookers during our beautiful beach ceremony with the exception of our guests and a few Dolphins!The food at the hotel was fabulous and fresh. We also spent a few days at the Amuleto which was very special , however, there was no comparison to the staff at Hotel Las Palmas-we truly missed them. Shari and Scott-thank you again for making the experience memorable-You guys rocked!
We all were dog lovers-Pistola and Paloma-kisses and belly rubs to you-You 2 made are stay special. We hope to be back again.



Thanks for everthing,
Shane and Lora
Chicago,Il

Oh where to start....
There are so many good things to say about Hotel Las Palmas.
First it is truly a slice of Paradise.
We only had a short stay here and were so sorry when we had to leave to another much more expensive hotel in Zihuatanejo. We know now that we wouldn't even look at another hotel. This is the best! The most amazing thing about Hotel Las Palmas is how you walk through the entry feeling like a stranger and leave feeling like you have left old frineds behind. That is exactly what it is like, you are staying at a good friends beautiful beachfront estate. The grounds are so amazing and the beach is wonderful for long romantic walks. Our room was so comfortable, quiet and private we really could not have asked for more. As for the food, a great breakfast every morning (Which is included) and very good dinners too. We do also recommend the Chile Rellenos, Outstanding!!
We had dinner in town also but we think there really is no need to leave as the food was just as good if not better at the Hotel.
And finally we can't end this review without saying how wonderful the Owners Shari and Scott and there amazing staff are.
From the forever smiling faces of the staff and there unending great service to the great laughs with Shari. The hospitality was outstanding!
Thank you all for a wonderful vacation!!!!

We loved this hotel. It is a very good value and we would definitely return. We paid $225 per night including taxes.

The best things? A beautiful, long, deserted beach that is clean, clean, clean. Lovely rooms, artfully designed to include everything you need and nothing more. Great service from a wonderful staff that treats you like family. Good food at reasonable prices. A beautiful pool when the ocean is too rough for you.

We stayed in this hotel for 3 nights after spending half a week inland visiting some of the colonial cities. It was a perfect way to slow down and relax before going back to work.

This hotel is not for everyone, however. If you need nightlife, a variety of restaurants, or have to be close to shopping, this isn't the place for you. It's about a twenty minute (200 peso) cab ride to the center of Zihua. With only 6 rooms, it is a quiet place where people come to get away from the hustle and bustle of life.

This hotel is not for people who are not pet lovers. We are dog owners and we adored the two dogs and cats that live on the premises. The posts below that refer to the dogs as being a problem are from people who need to stay somewhere else. I certainly heard the dogs barking once in awhile, but never thought it was "stressful." The sound of the surf or the blender was probably louder than the dogs, but I wouldn't think of either of them as being problematic! That said, the animals are allowed on the chairs and chaise lounges and they will beg politely (but from a distance) at dinner time. So, if this bothers you then you need to find another place to stay. The staff does a good job of keeping dog/cat hair off the furniture, but they don't shoo them off. The animals at this hotel are part of this hotel's culture and I don't think it will change. We liked it. Obviously others won't.

The only other thing I'd mention is that the hotel does not recommend swimming at the beach and most people did not. The surf is a little rough and they say there are rip tides. We both swam in the ocean every day and agree that it is only for those who feel comfortable diving under frequent, large waves. We never saw evidence of a rip tide, but the staff says the bad condtions are more frequent in the rainy season.

After 14 months of planning our wedding, Hotel Las Palmas was the perfect spot to unwind and celebrate our marriage. We arrived on Monday, 11/13/06 and stayed through Friday. I can't say anything original about the staff, Sherrie, Pistolo, etc. because everyone else has had the same wonderful experience. What I can add is that we were stressed and tense when we arrived and after just one evening (and several margaritas) we were able to sit and do nothing. Think about how hard that is to do in your real life!

Drinks and snacks appeared at a moment's notice, towels were laid out by the pool, the rooms were cleaned beautifuly just in time for our afternoon siestas. We made friends with the other two couples at the hotel and we shared meals, drinks, and puppy time with them almost every day.

On Friday, we moved into Zihua to a much larger, fancier hotel. It was lovely, but when we come back we'll be going back to Las Palmas. It truly feels like you're staying at a friend's house who just happens to have a full time kitchen and staff. It's a totally sweet deal, particularly if you don't like huge resorts with people everywhere. This is a venue for relaxation-and if you are looking for excitement and nightlife, keep looking. The hotel has six rooms and is THE only place on the whole beach. There are no other hotels anywhere on this beach-not parasailing or jetskis. Choose this hotel if you want to wake up and eat a pheomenal breakfast, go for a long walk on the beach (you won't run into a single soul!) then plop yourself in a lounge chair by the pool for the rest of the day--Oron will bring you margaritas as long as you can take them! We had a wonderful honeymoon and I highly advise you to choose Las Palmas for your next truly relaxing vacation.