Location. Camino Real Zaashila blends the architectural charms of a Mediterranean village with Mexican artistic elements in its setting along scenic Tangolunda Bay in Huatulco, Mexico. A championship 18-hole golf course is located three kilometers from this property. Hotel Features. Six on-site restaurants and bars include Chez Binni, an open-air, fine-dining establishment that prepares Mexican cuisine, seafood dishes and vegetarian selections. Tempting choices at Azul Profudo include seafood bisque with mezcal, and beef tenderloin with Roquefort and chipotle-honey glaze. Beachfront bars offer late hours and scenic settings. This resort provides an area off the lobby that contains two computers with high-speed Internet access. Internet use is complimentary for the first 15 minutes. Fax, photocopying and printing services, plus flexible meeting space, are available. An outdoor pool is sculpted in a series of channel-linked open areas with a beach entry, built-in lounges and a garden island. One end of the pool houses an eight-person spa tub and a toddlers' pool area complete with a playground. Palapas along the beach offer shade and are used as shelters for hair-braiding and open-air massage. The resort's recreational amenities include an illuminated, artificial-grass tennis court. There are no water sports available on the beach, but an independent operator at the resort can arrange watercraft, scuba diving and fishing-boat rentals.

Guestrooms. The Camino Real Zaashila offers 148 spacious guestrooms and suites in two- and three-story buildings. All rooms and suites feature furnished balconies that overlook Tangolunda Bay. Décor includes tan-marble floors and bathrooms, rose-marble vanities, wrought-iron dining sets, rattan reading chairs with footstools, ivory-toned furniture, brightly painted ceilings and pastel fabrics.

Expert Tip. The resort's beach can be accessed by the public only from the ocean. Therefore, the beach area is, for all intents, available to guests only.

Room Types:

Deluxe:   One king bed or two double beds. Bay/ocean-view balcony with two-chair dining set. Two-chair dining set inside along with reading chair/footstool. Marble bathroom with two sinks, shower/tub combination. Ceiling fan as well as air conditioning.

Deluxe with plunge pool:   One king bed or two double beds. Bay/ocean-view balcony with two-chair dining set and private plunge pool. Two-chair dining set inside along with reading chair/footstool. Marble bathroom with two sinks and shower/tub combination. Ceiling fan and air conditioning.

One Bedroom Bay View Suite:   One king bed in bedroom. Two sofa beds in separate living area. Balcony with ocean view. Located in hillside villas. 47 square meters (505 square feet). Rustic Oaxaca-style decor. Cable/satellite TV with premium channels. Minibar and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Iron/ironing board on request. Turndown service. Ceiling fan and air conditioning.

Two Bedroom Bay View Suite:   One king bed in first bedroom and two double beds in second bedroom. Two sofa beds. Balcony with ocean view. Located in hillside villas. 84 square meters (908 square feet). Rustic Oaxaca-style decor. Cable/satellite TV with premium channels. Minibar and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Iron/ironing board on request. Turndown service. Ceiling fan and air conditioning.

Driving Directions: From Bahias de Huatulco International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 22 kilometers.

Exit the airport and turn left onto Highway 200. Follow the signs toward Salina Cruz. Continue to follow signs toward Santa Cruz. Then follow signs toward Tangolunda. The resort is located on the right halfway around Bahia de Tangolunda (Tangolunda Bay).