Location. The beachfront Hotel Emporio Ixtapa rises above Playa El Palmar in Ixtapa, Mexico. The Dolphinarium and the Aquatic Park are located two blocks away while downtown Zihuatanejo is five kilometers from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Gourmet seafood dishes are prepared at El Arrecife that welcomes dinner guests. El Ancla offers an array of snacks and sandwiches and maintains breakfast, lunch and dinner hours. Poolside beverages and light fare is served at Los Caracoles. A business center features rental computers with Internet access and offers fax, photocopying and printing services. Function space accommodates corporate or social agendas. Recreational options include two lighted tennis courts and an outdoor pool with a shallow children's section. A spa tub provides soothing relaxation while the on-site fitness center contains cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, a sauna and a steam bath. Additional property amenities include child-care services, on-site shops and laundry facilities. This hotel also offers children's supervised activities and play areas.

Guestrooms. This 11-story hotel features 173 guestrooms and suites, many with ocean and/or mountain views. All accommodations feature seaside décor with warm-toned color schemes and tile floors. Guestroom amenities include satellite television, safe-deposit boxes, telephones, fully stocked minibars and bathrooms with showers, only. Select rooms include coffeemakers, bathtubs and showers. Junior suites offer separate living and bedroom areas.

Expert Tip. Playa la Ropa is considered one of Zihuatanejo's best beaches, and is lined with seafood restaurants and shops. Located three kilometers from the hotel, guests can parasail, water ski, snorkel and rent water-sports equipment.

Room Types:

Standard Ocean View:   One king or two double beds. Ocean view. Cable/satellite TV. Clock radio. Minibar. Coffeemaker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board (available on request). In-room safe. Air conditioning.

Standard Mountain View:   One king or two double beds. Mountain view. Cable/satellite TV. Clock radio. Minibar. Coffeemaker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board (available on request). In-room safe. Air conditioning.

Junior suite:   One king or two double beds with separate sitting area. Cable/satellite TV. Clock radio. Minibar. Coffeemaker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board (available on request). In-room safe. Air conditioning.

Standard room:   One king or two double beds. Cable/satellite TV. Clock radio. Minibar. Coffeemaker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board (available on request). In-room safe. Air conditioning.

Driving Directions:
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 9.6 kilometers.