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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Zihuatanejo

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Zihuatanejo

If it's your first trip to Zihuatanejo, Mexico for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Zihuatanejo. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Zihuatanejo. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Zihuatanejo for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Zihuatanejo beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Zihuatanejo for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Villa del Pescador

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Zihuatanejo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
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Located at De la Noria 7, Villa del Pescador has great rooms from $83 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, city views, a hot tub, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
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  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Villa Hotel Puerta del Mar

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Villa Hotel Puerta del Mar which has nice rooms starting at $99. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Paseo De Las Gaviotas y Agua de Correa. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, a hot tub, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6 km from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Thompson Zihuatanejo

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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We found Thompson Zihuatanejo to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $183. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Carretera Escenica , Playa la Ropa, 40895 Zihuatanejo, Gro. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, child care, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.5 km from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
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La Casa Que Canta

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $373 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Zihuatanejo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $373, La Casa Que Canta, at Camino Escencio a Playa la Ropa provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, golf, a spa, laundry facilities, and a tour desk. It's located just 0.2 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
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Las Brisas Ixtapa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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Las Brisas Ixtapa has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $111 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Playa Vista Hermosa, Po Box 97. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, a spa, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 5.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Kids' club
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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Zihuatanejo Mexico

4-star Resort with prices starting at $177 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Zihuatanejo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Hilton Grand Vacations Club Zihuatanejo Mexico is 9.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $177, and it's located at Camino Escenico Playa La Ropa. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, a spa, and a child pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Canto del Mar Hotel - Zihuatanejo - Suites con Cocina

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A cool place is Canto del Mar Hotel - Zihuatanejo - Suites con Cocina because it has great rooms that start at $92. It has an outdoor pool, room service, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at And. 3 Playa La Madera. Only 0.7 km from the city center, travelers will especially love bicycle rental, family rooms, a tour desk, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this convenient hotel. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Villas Mercedes

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $62 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Zihuatanejo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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Villas Mercedes offers an outdoor pool, room service, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $62 (before taxes). It's located at Adelita 59 Col.la Madera and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, city views, a hot tub, laundry facilities, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.8 km from the city center. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
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Villas El Morro

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at Avenida el Morro, Lote 4, Villas El Morro has great rooms from $59 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find city views, a hot tub, a child pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.1 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Fabuloso Hotel Las Vegas

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $49 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is Fabuloso Hotel Las Vegas which has nice rooms starting at $49. Offering an outdoor pool, city views, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 17 Paseo Del Palmar Centro. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers air-conditioning and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 1.1 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Family rooms
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, and Troncones.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Zihuatanejo, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Zihuatanejo, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Zihuatanejo, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Zihuatanejo, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Zihuatanejo, Best Hotels for One Week in Zihuatanejo, Best Hotels for One Night in Zihuatanejo, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Zihuatanejo, or Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Zihuatanejo.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Zihuatanejo?

Zihuatanejo Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$110

After analyzing 23 first time trip hotels in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $110. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Zihuatanejo.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $278
  • 4-star hotels: $138
  • 3-star hotels: $83
  • 2-star hotels: $65


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