Ixtapa Palace Resort
★★★★Includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 5
Check current rates for these datesBest for resort routines, not for walking out into Zihuatanejo.
Includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
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In Ixtapa
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Rate for Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 5
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Best for resort routines, not for walking out into Zihuatanejo.
Ixtapa is a different holiday: larger resorts, broad avenues and El Palmar's ocean-facing beach instead of Zihuatanejo's working bay. Boulevard Paseo Ixtapa provides the practical spine, with restaurants and shops across from the beachfront properties. The cycling route toward Playa Linda gives active travelers a reason to choose it.
El Palmar's surf can be forceful; follow beach flags and lifeguard advice rather than assuming easy swimming. Vista Hermosa is more self-contained, so expect taxis for exploring beyond your accommodation. Choose this base for a resort-led family break; skip it if spontaneous town dinners and everyday street life are central to the trip.
Boulevard Paseo Ixtapa, central stretch. Stay along the central boulevard for El Palmar beach days with shopping plazas and independent restaurants close by.
Hotels here: Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa All Inclusive, Emporio Ixtapa - with Optional All Inclusive, Park Royal Beach Ixtapa - All Inclusive, Tesoro Ixtapa All Inclusive, Fontan Ixtapa Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Paseo Playa Hermosa. The hillside side of Ixtapa suits a more self-contained holiday; choose the boulevard instead for spontaneous restaurant walks.
Hotels here: Las Brisas Ixtapa
Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $221 a night.
Emporio Ixtapa is cheaper than most here and already provides beachfront access, pools and nearby dining. Paying more for Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa buys an all-inclusive family routine with children's activities; Park Royal Beach Ixtapa adds a children's water park and kids' club, not consistently better upkeep. Those premiums aren't worthwhile if you'll eat out and skip organized activities.
Typical rates with Axel here run from $126 a night at Emporio Ixtapa - with Optional All Inclusive to $269 at Park Royal Beach Ixtapa - All Inclusive (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.
An established 4-star hillside beach resort with optional all-inclusive plans
8.1/10
Come for the ocean terraces and beach, not polished luxury or standout buffets.
Rate for Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 5

a mid-range, family-focused beachfront all-inclusive
8.1/10
A strong family beach pick, with friendly staff but uneven food and room upkeep.
Rate for Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 5

A mid-range beachfront resort with optional all-inclusive plans
8.0/10
A strong beachfront value if you can accept dated rooms and lively evenings.

a mid-range, family-focused beachfront all-inclusive
7.5/10
A good family beachfront base, held back by repetitive food and uneven maintenance.
Rate for Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 5

a modest, family-focused beachfront all-inclusive
7.4/10
A good beachfront family option if you can accept dated rooms and uneven dining.
Rate for Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 5

A simple, family-focused beachfront all-inclusive
7.0/10
Good for active family beach breaks, less convincing for comfort and quiet.
Rate for Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 5
Hotels in Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa, Zihuatanejo from $214 a night (3★) and $118 (4★) next weekend, Nov 13–15, 2026, for 2 adults in 1 room; Thanksgiving (Nov 24–29) from $128 a night; prices checked Nov 1, 2026.
Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa, Zihuatanejo hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.
USD totals for the stay shown · 2 adults · 1 room. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms. Each price opens that hotel's check-in page; choose the checkout in the column heading. “From” is the lowest saved total among the hotels shown in that tier. — means no saved rate for that stay; it does not mean sold out.
| Hotel / area | Nov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · Thanksgiving | Nov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4★ from | $235 | $356 | $638 | $296 |
| 3★ from | $428 | $267 | $822 | $367 |
| 4★ Las Brisas Ixtapa · Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa | $235 | $356 | $638 | $296 |
| 3★ Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa All Inclusive · Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa | $495.50 | $588 | $1,455 | $702 |
| 3★ Emporio Ixtapa - with Optional All Inclusive · Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa | $428 | $267 | $822 | $367 |
| 3★ Park Royal Beach Ixtapa - All Inclusive · Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa | — | $620 | $1,295 | $604 |
| 3★ Fontan Ixtapa Beach Resort - All Inclusive · Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa | $630 | $618 | $1,375 | $602 |
| Hotel / area | Dec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · Midweek | Dec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4★ from | $208 | $235 | $253 | $236 |
| 3★ from | $222 | $312 | $280 | $516 |
| 4★ Las Brisas Ixtapa · Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa | $208 | $235 | $253 | $236 |
| 3★ Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa All Inclusive · Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa | $429 | $563 | $485 | $516 |
| 3★ Emporio Ixtapa - with Optional All Inclusive · Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa | $222 | $312 | $280 | — |
| 3★ Park Royal Beach Ixtapa - All Inclusive · Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa | $384 | $607 | $664 | $628 |
| 3★ Fontan Ixtapa Beach Resort - All Inclusive · Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa | $493 | $614 | $567 | $704 |
| Hotel / area | Jan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · Midweek | Jan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekend | Jan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 29–31, 2027 · 2 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4★ from | — | $302 | $310 | $275 | $398 | $276 | $312 |
| 3★ from | $904 | $230 | $234 | $218 | $324 | $227 | $235 |
| 4★ Las Brisas Ixtapa · Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa | — | $302 | $310 | $275 | $398 | $276 | $312 |
| 3★ Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa All Inclusive · Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa | $904 | $472 | $539 | $428 | $638 | $428 | $509 |
| 3★ Emporio Ixtapa - with Optional All Inclusive · Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa | — | $230 | $234 | $218 | $324 | $227 | $235 |
| 3★ Park Royal Beach Ixtapa - All Inclusive · Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa | — | $390 | $482 | — | — | — | — |
| 3★ Fontan Ixtapa Beach Resort - All Inclusive · Ixtapa — El Palmar y Vista Hermosa | — | $592 | $636 | $629 | $916 | $625 | $629 |
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Best for resort routines, not for walking out into Zihuatanejo. Ranks third because resort recreation cannot offset weaker town access, fewer nearby options and less local character, despite better value than La Ropa.
Ixtapa is a different holiday: larger resorts, broad avenues and El Palmar's ocean-facing beach instead of Zihuatanejo's working bay. Boulevard Paseo Ixtapa provides the practical spine, with restaurants and shops across from the beachfront properties. The cycling route toward Playa Linda gives active travelers a reason to choose it.
El Palmar's surf can be forceful; follow beach flags and lifeguard advice rather than assuming easy swimming. Vista Hermosa is more self-contained, so expect taxis for exploring beyond your accommodation. Choose this base for a resort-led family break; skip it if spontaneous town dinners and everyday street life are central to the trip.
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Emporio Ixtapa is cheaper than most here and already provides beachfront access, pools and nearby dining. Paying more for Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa buys an all-inclusive family routine with children's activities; Park Royal Beach Ixtapa adds a children's water park and kids' club, not consistently better upkeep. Those premiums aren't worthwhile if you'll eat out and skip organized activities. Typical rates with Axel here run from $126 a night at Emporio Ixtapa - with Optional All Inclusive to $269 at Park Royal Beach Ixtapa - All Inclusive (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.
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| Hotel | Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Saving | Check current rates |
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| Ixtapa Palace Resort · 4-star | Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult | $135 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Hotel Ixzi Plus · 3-star | Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult | $225 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Las Brisas Ixtapa · 4-star · in Ixtapa, not Zihuatanejo | Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult | $254 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Fontan Ixtapa Beach Resort - All Inclusive · 3-star · in Ixtapa, not Zihuatanejo | Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult | $313 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Park Royal Beach Ixtapa - All Inclusive · 3-star, Park Royal Hotels & Resorts · in Ixtapa, not Zihuatanejo | Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult | $324 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa All Inclusive · 3-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts · in Ixtapa, not Zihuatanejo | Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult | $328 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Tesoro Ixtapa All Inclusive · 3-star · in Ixtapa, not Zihuatanejo | Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult | $350 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa Resort & Spa - All Inclusive · 4-star, AMResorts · in Ixtapa, not Zihuatanejo | Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult | $409 a night · refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Krystal Ixtapa All Inclusive · 3-star, Crystal Hotels | Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult | $453 a night · refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Barceló Ixtapa All Inclusive · 3-star, Barcelo Hotels & Resorts · in Ixtapa, not Zihuatanejo | Dec 21 to Jan 9, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult | $467 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
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