Hotels in Zihuatanejo

Hotel Aura del Mar

Centro y Playa La Madera · Zihuatanejo

Hotel Aura del Mar 1

Axel’s take

Excellent beachfront hospitality and bay views, provided you can manage the stairs.

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Axel’s rating: 9.1/10 · a small, traditional beachfront boutique hotel

Aura del Mar is a small, traditional beachfront boutique hotel on Playa La Madera, and a strong pick for travelers who want beach time without being isolated from town. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise the welcoming staff, spacious rooms and careful housekeeping, with strong feedback continuing into 2026. Private sea-view balconies, a pool and the beachfront Bistro del Mar give it plenty of appeal beyond its convenient location.

The real trade-off is the hillside layout: guests repeatedly describe substantial stair climbs between rooms, the pool and the beach. We'd skip it if step-free access matters. This is an intimate property rather than a sprawling resort, and kitchenettes and private hot tubs depend on the room category. For couples and families comfortable with stairs, it's an excellent base for combining relaxation with walks into Zihuatanejo.

Rooms
Spacious, air-conditioned rooms with private sea-view balconies; layouts and extras vary.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across guest feedback, including recent Expedia reviews.
Service
Friendly, attentive staff are one of the most consistently praised features.
Amenities
Outdoor pool, beach loungers, Bistro del Mar, gym, spa services and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Fees and surprises
Free parking is listed; transfers cost extra, and breakfast inclusion should be checked when booking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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The location

Eva Samano de Lopez Mateos s/n, Zihuatanejo

On Playa La Madera, roughly a 10-minute walk from downtown Zihuatanejo.

Amenities and check-in

Outdoor pool, beach loungers, Bistro del Mar, gym, spa services and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Water park
  • Spa tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playroom
  • Babysitting and childcare
  • Children's playground
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Hotel Aura del Mar — Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Hotel Aura del Mar is a small, traditional beachfront boutique hotel in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.

Address: Eva Samano de Lopez Mateos s/n, Zihuatanejo. Property ID: 1026744.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/zihuatanejo/hotel-aura-del-mar-1026744

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$360$378 on Booking.com$18 less (5%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $406 USD

2026-11-09 to 2026-11-12 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$155 for 1 night · 2 nights $333 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$178 for 1 night · 2 nights $356 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$178 for 1 night · 2 nights $358 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$180 for 1 night · 2 nights $329 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$149 for 1 night · 2 nights $284 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$135 for 1 night · 2 nights $257 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$122 for 1 night · 2 nights $432 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$310 for 1 night · 2 nights $569 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$259 for 1 night · 2 nights $524 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$265 for 1 night · 2 nights $489 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$224 for 1 night · 2 nights $417 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$193 for 1 night · 2 nights $413 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$220 for 1 night · 2 nights $442 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$222 for 1 night · 2 nights $415 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$193 for 1 night · 2 nights $411 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$218 for 1 night · 2 nights $456 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$238 for 1 night · 2 nights $476 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$238 for 1 night · 2 nights $476 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$238 for 1 night · 2 nights $434 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$196 for 1 night · 2 nights $434 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$238 for 1 night · 2 nights $436 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$198 for 1 night · 2 nights $388 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$190 for 1 night · 2 nights $387 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$197 for 1 night · 2 nights $508 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$311 for 1 night · 2 nights $621 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$310 for 1 night · 2 nights $490 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$180 for 1 night · 2 nights $360 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$180 for 1 night · 2 nights $360 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$180 for 1 night · 2 nights $360 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$180 for 1 night · 2 nights $360 · up to 14 nights priced

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Axel's take: 9.1/10

Excellent beachfront hospitality and bay views, provided you can manage the stairs. a small, traditional beachfront boutique hotel, scored for what it is.

Aura del Mar is a small, traditional beachfront boutique hotel on Playa La Madera, and a strong pick for travelers who want beach time without being isolated from town. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise the welcoming staff, spacious rooms and careful housekeeping, with strong feedback continuing into 2026. Private sea-view balconies, a pool and the beachfront Bistro del Mar give it plenty of appeal beyond its convenient location.

The real trade-off is the hillside layout: guests repeatedly describe substantial stair climbs between rooms, the pool and the beach. We'd skip it if step-free access matters. This is an intimate property rather than a sprawling resort, and kitchenettes and private hot tubs depend on the room category. For couples and families comfortable with stairs, it's an excellent base for combining relaxation with walks into Zihuatanejo.

  • Best for: couples wanting beach access and town nearby; families comfortable with stairs; travelers who prefer small, traditional hotels

  • Watch out for: substantial stair climbs throughout the property; kitchenettes and private hot tubs are room-specific

  • Location: On Playa La Madera, roughly a 10-minute walk from downtown Zihuatanejo.

  • Rooms: Spacious, air-conditioned rooms with private sea-view balconies; layouts and extras vary.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across guest feedback, including recent Expedia reviews.

  • Service: Friendly, attentive staff are one of the most consistently praised features.

  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, beach loungers, Bistro del Mar, gym, spa services and complimentary Wi-Fi.

  • Fees and surprises: Free parking is listed; transfers cost extra, and breakfast inclusion should be checked when booking.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Aura del Mar, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About Hotel Aura del Mar

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Eva Samano de Lopez Mateos s/n, Zihuatanejo
  • Amenities: Water park, Spa tub, Outdoor pool, Playroom, Babysitting and childcare, Children's playground, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Cafe, Fitness facilities, Steam room, Sauna, Spa (extra charge), Area shuttle (extra charge), Airport transportation, Free parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Zihuatanejo

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard room

Standard room with water view

Standard room with balcony

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Superior room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Junior Suite

Junior Suite with balcony

Single Junior Suite

Triple Junior Suite

Quadruple Junior Suite

Family Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite (single bed)

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Quadruple Junior Suite

Sextuple Junior Suite

Standard Junior Suite

Standard Junior Suite with balcony

Standard Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Superior Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

Suite with bay view

Suite with sea view

Suite with balcony

Single Suite

Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

Quintuple Suite

Family Suite

Double Suite (bunk bed)

Single Suite (single bed)

Double Suite (full double bed)

Twin Suite (twin beds)

Quadruple Suite

Suite (sofa)

Standard Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Suite

Superior Suite with balcony

Superior Quadruple Suite

Superior Double Suite (full double bed)

Superior Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

Grand Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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