This small hotel sits on a hillside with a spectacular view of the Bay of Zihuatanejo. And that view is the high point. It is a small, three-story hotel that opened in 2003 or so. Only about ten rooms.

My wife and I generally are not difficult people, but this was our experience: Only the bedroom is air-conditioned. On arrival, the AC worked, but that night it was only tossing out regular air from the fan. We had a bad night of sleep due to the heat. We told the desk clerk about the problem when we headed out the next morning.

On arriving back at the hotel that afternoon, the AC problem had not been addressed, no cool air at all. We noticed the maid was cleaning the room next to ours, so I told her we would be changing rooms, which we did without mentioning it to the desk clerk.

Later on in the day, we ran into the hotel owner who insisted the AC had been working fine in our previous room. Not so. He was snippy.

About 10 p.m. we used the toilet for the first time in the new room. It did not flush, and it was in a condition in which it very much needed to be flushed. We went downstairs and asked for a standard plunger, which would have solved the problem, I believe. There was none to be found anywhere! So, we asked to be switched back to our initial room next door. At least the toilet was not stopped up. We made this switch at 10:30 in our pyjamas with no help from anybody. At least, the AC had been fixed. Yes, that would be the AC that had been working just fine, according to the owner. He had fixed the non-broken AC.

The next day, we got another deadpan look from the owner. He shows up for a couple of hours in the morning and in the late afternoon.

If you have your own car, the steep and short driveway is a major challenge. It is very difficult to turn around in the driveway once you get to the top.

The hotel sits across the bay from the main plaza and bandstand of Zihuatanejo. On occasion, they crank up the concerts to mega-levels, and it is very audible in your room, late into the night. Bring earplugs. Or dance all night in your pyjamas.

For the money, there are other, far better deals in Zihuatanejo. We would probably have departed after the first sweltering night, but the owner insists on obtaining all the money for the total stay in advance. Did I ask for a refund after the first night? No, I did not. Perhaps I should have, but I have lived in Mexico for years, and know that small Mexican businesses generally balk strenuously at refunds.

I do not recommend this hotel, obviously.

We just stayed at this hotel in Zihua. It is across the bay from all the other hotels, which brings three advantages: being able to look at all the pretty hotels, the sunrise and shady afternoons. This is a small hotel, and the owner, Eduardo, is on site every day. It's pretty basic, but there are suites with kitchens available. There is a also a top floor suite with its own pool. The rooms and shared pool area are kept very clean, and the 4-5 staff are very helpful and you get to know them by name. We talked to many other guests who are repeat vistors. This is a place for those who are not high-maintenance travellers, but appreciate a casual, relaxed place. Note: those with mobility problems should either get here and back by taxi, or sadly, consider another place, as there are many steps and a hill to get down to town. When we return to Zihua, this is our spot!

My wife and I stayed at Villas el Morro and absolutely loved it! We celebrated our wedding anniversary there and Eduardo, Ely, Remauldo and Mirna could not have been amy nicer to us! This place is the best! I am so pleased that Eduardo is doing so well at the Villas. He is a most gracious host and he and his staff definitely go out of their way to please their guests! We will return to the Villas any time we go back to Zihua.

Just returned from a trip to Zihua in 10/2005. Had planned on staying at Villas El Morro for three days - ended up staying the whole week. Nice room, friendly, hard-working and honest staff, great view of the bay and the town, pool in the shade in the evening. Short walk to town down a staircase (no handrail), but not the 170 steps I read elsewhere - maybe 50 steps - possilby a different route? Took a taxi back up the hill for about 30 pesos from the Zocalo - never walked it back. Firm beds - mattress on concrete - but I understand firm is the rule. Very quiet - had the whole place to ourselves for 5 of the 7 nights. Great price, especially in off season.