Azul Ixtapa Hotels Beach Resort & Convention Center
Ixtapa, MXFamily friendly
Our take
Sprawling family-focused all-inclusive on a quiet Playa Linda cove
- 8 dining venues listed
- ~30 min from ZIH
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Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Ixtapa, MX
- Audience
- Family friendly
- Brand
- Independent
- Dining listed
- 8 venues
- Airport
- ZIH
- Transfer
- ~30 min
Why travelers love it
“Sprawling family-focused all-inclusive on a quiet Playa Linda cove”
This is a longtime family favorite on Ixtapa's quieter north end, with a long stretch of pools, kid-friendly activities, and easy access to a calm swimmable beach near a small ecological reserve. It's a solid mid-range value rather than a polished luxury property — expect dated decor in places and limited English outside the front desk, but warm service and a lot to do without leaving the resort.
Food & drink
MixedBuffets carry the culinary program with wide variety at lunch and dinner, though quality is uneven and drinks skew weak. Specialty reservations exist but the booking system frustrates.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Varied buffets at lunch and dinner
- Restaurant views over the Pacific
- Multiple dining venues on property
Heads up
- Drinks often watery or oddly flavored
- Reservation system for à la carte is clunky
- Some dishes flat or mediocre
Dining overview
Several restaurants and bars span Mexican and international cuisines, with buffet options, à la carte venues, and a coffee shop. Specific venue names aren't reliably confirmed in available sources.
8 documented dining venues
Plaza Mexicana
Colores
La Terraza
Counts and access can vary by source and room tier.
Food & drink photos
Food & drink photos
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Beach
StrongA pretty kilometer-long cove on Playa Linda with Isla Ixtapa framing the view, calm enough for children and lined with birds and iguanas. The swimmable zone is small and beach service has thinned.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Calm, swimmable water ideal for kids
- Isla Ixtapa view and boat trips
- Long walkable stretch to eco-area
- Free non-motorized water sports
Heads up
- Designated swim zone is compact
- Beach waiter service has disappeared
The resort sits on Playa Linda, a roughly kilometer-long stretch of softer Pacific sand that's calmer than Ixtapa's main beach. A small ecological area nearby is home to crocodiles, iguanas, and birdlife, and a short boat ride (around 100 pesos) takes you to Isla Ixtapa for snorkeling.
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Pools
StrongMultiple pools with Pacific views and a solid swim-up bar anchor the property, and the pool zone earns strong marks when it's working. Staffing, shade, and closing hours are the friction points.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Several pools with ocean views
- Swim-up bar area well regarded
- Ideal depths for swimming and lounging
Heads up
- Umbrellas scarce and reclaimed by staff
- Pools close earlier than guests want
- Pool-bar drinks and service inconsistent
Multiple connected pools wind through the property, including a swim-up bar and dedicated kids' pool areas. Guests consistently mention how clean and well-maintained the pool areas are.
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: www.azulixtapa.com
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Rooms & suites
~400 roomsCozy, ocean‑view rooms and suites range from 39 m² Deluxe Ocean View to 95 m² Junior and Family Suites with kitchenettes. All include Wi‑Fi, room service, safety box.
Deluxe Ocean View with King Bed
A 39 m² room for couples with a king bed, terrace, and direct views of the Pacific. The smallest category here, but every room at the resort faces the ocean.
- View:Ocean view
- Sleeps:2 guests
- Size:39 m² (~420 ft²)
Includes
- +terrace
- +safe
- +bath amenities
- +desk with lamp
Deluxe Ocean View with Two Queen Beds
Same 39 m² footprint as the king deluxe but configured with two queen beds, making it the go-to for friends sharing or small families. Ocean view and private terrace.
- View:Ocean view
- Sleeps:4 guests
- Size:39 m² (~420 ft²)
Includes
- +terrace
- +two queen beds
- +safe
- +bath amenities
Deluxe Room with Balcony
A deluxe-class room with an added private balcony overlooking the resort and ocean.
- View:Ocean view
Includes
- +private balcony
- +safe
- +bath amenities
Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.
Room photos
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What’s included
MixedPriced as a mid-range Mexican family all-inclusive and, on a good week, delivers exactly that. Recent stays reveal upcharges, dated rooms, and service slips that make the math feel tight.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Reasonable rates for the region
- Better rates booking directly with hotel
- Lots included: activities, pools, buffets
Heads up
- Balcony, parking, and child fees add up
- Rooms feel dated for the price point
- Service recovery on complaints is poor
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
StretchCouples can find romance in the ocean views and quiet cove, but weddings, conventions, and event-field noise regularly intrude on the mood. Fine for a low-key getaway, not a honeymoon splurge.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Ocean-view rooms and restaurants
- Wedding team (Liz and Rubi) praised
- Quiet beach cove atmosphere
Heads up
- Wedding and event noise until 2am
- Balcony rooms carry surprise upcharges
- Aging rooms lack romantic polish
Families
Good fitThis is fundamentally a Mexican family resort, with a calm swimmable beach, kids' activities, pools, and a nearby crocodile and iguana reserve that delights children. Expect an under-13 surcharge that catches some parents off guard.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Calm cove beach safe for kids
- Kids' activity program and areas
- Crocodile and iguana eco-area next door
- Free non-motorized water sports
Heads up
- Extra fees for children under 13
- Lots of stairs and walking across property
- Hygiene concerns at burger outlet reported
Peace & Quiet
MixedThe Playa Linda setting is naturally peaceful, but the resort itself hosts weddings, conventions, and daytime construction that shatter the calm. Room location determines everything.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Secluded cove location
- Off-season stays feel genuinely uncrowded
- Peaceful beach and eco-area walks
Heads up
- Event-field and theater noise until 2am
- Daytime jackhammering during renovations
- Rooms near event areas are unusable for light sleepers
On-site facilities include a spa with massage and salon services, fitness center, tennis courts, mini-golf, archery, billiards, a game room, kids' club, and evening entertainment including a nightclub. There's also a convention center, making it popular for groups and business travelers.
Water sports included
- snorkeling
- non-motorized water sports
Resort amenities
Spa, gym & activity photos
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What guests say
High confidence364 reviews · through Nov 2026
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Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
Best suited for
What past guests say
★★★★★
“The dinner menu should be more varied, instead of just one restaurant for that time of day.”
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★★★
“Excellent place, only it doesn't have a beach, and I give the room a 4, because the water in the toilet tank was leaking, and upon checking it didn't have the complete fitting, so it wastes a lot of water, since it's always leaking.”
★★★★★
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Know before you book
- language barrier outside front desk
- mixed value perceptions
- front desk experience can be uneven
- Designated swim zone is compact
What you should know
What to Know
An older, sprawling property mid-transition, with real pest and maintenance issues alongside genuine family charm. Choose your room location carefully and budget for surprise fees.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Bus to Ixtapa (13 pesos) and Zihuatanejo (20 pesos) is easy
- Boat to Isla Ixtapa is 100 pesos
- On-site pharmacy and reasonably priced gift shop
Heads up
- Recurring cockroach reports across multiple rooms
- Theft complaints from pool and room areas
- Check-in delays and rigid 1:30pm access
- Upcharges for balcony, parking, and children under 13
- Rooms near theater and event field are noisy
WATCH OUT: Seasonal heads-up
- Pacific hurricane season runs June through November with peak risk in September
- Summer months can be hot and humid
The airport in Zihuatanejo (ZIH) is about 30 minutes away; convert some US dollars to pesos before leaving the airport, since many local taxis and buses don't accept dollars. Staff outside the front desk often speak little English, so basic Spanish or a translation app helps. Local buses run cheaply to Ixtapa center (about 13 pesos) and Zihuatanejo (about 20 pesos) if you want to explore. Wi-Fi is listed as paid, so confirm current charges at check-in.
Good to know
- About 30 minutes from Zihuatanejo airport (ZIH) on the quieter north end of Ixtapa
- Limited English spoken outside the front desk — some Spanish is helpful
- Wi-Fi is paid rather than complimentary
- Large property with a convention center — expect groups and conferences alongside vacationers
- Bring pesos; nearby taxis and buses generally don't take US dollars
All photos
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Photo: Tripadvisor
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What we know
Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated October 2026- Photos
- 79
- Review excerpts
- 20
- Dining venues
- 8
- Menus
- Not yet collected
- Room categories
- 8
- Videos
- 76 screened · none published
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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We tell you what we know, and what we don't.
- Last updated
- October 17, 2026
- Sources
- Official resort siteGoogle PlacesTripadvisorDirect resort media
- Completeness
- 83%
Source collection snapshot
These collection totals can differ from the items available on this page. Video totals include screened results; the inventory above counts published tours.
- 153 photos
- 2 dining venues
- 76 videos