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Catalina Beach Resort

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Linda Vista Suite Frente al Mar, 1 cama extragrande | Terrace/patio
Linda Vista Suite Frente al Mar, 1 cama extragrande | Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Private beach, white sand, beach bar

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

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Playa De La Ropa S/N, Apartado Postal # 23, Zihuatanejo, GRO, 40895
  • Place, Zihuatanejo Bay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, La Madera Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, La Ropa Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ixtapa, Guerrero (ZIH-Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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Linda Vista Suite Frente al Mar, 1 cama extragrande

Linda Vista Suite Frente al Mar, 1 cama extragrande

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Gran Terraza vista Mar, 2 camas de matrimonio

Gran Terraza vista Mar, 2 camas de matrimonio

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Beach View Suite

Beach View Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Vista Tropical, 2 camas dobles

Vista Tropical, 2 camas dobles

7.0 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Room with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Room with Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Room with Panoramic View

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Room with Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Vista Tropical, 1 cama extragrande

Vista Tropical, 1 cama extragrande

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Gran Terraza vista Mar, 1 cama extragrande

Gran Terraza vista Mar, 1 cama extragrande

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Zihuatanejo

With a stay at Catalina Beach Resort in Zihuatanejo (Playa La Ropa), you'll be steps from La Ropa Beach and 4 minutes by foot from Zihuatanejo Bay. .This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from La Madera Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kioto Plaza.

What's nearby

  • Zihuatanejo Bay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Madera Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • La Ropa Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kioto Plaza - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Municipal Market - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl. Airport (ZIH) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritas - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Pirata - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Perla Restaurante - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Terracita Beach - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hao - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Catalina Beach Resort

Catalina Beach Resort offers 45 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. 21-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services, featuring outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy international cuisine at Linda Vista, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Linda Vista - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 5-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Linda Vista

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1952
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of MXN 600 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of MXN 3000 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: MXN 3000 per stay
  • Pet fee: MXN 600 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: MXN 9 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Free WiFi in public areas has a 5-device limit
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Catalina Beach Resort
Catalina Beach Resort Zihuatanejo
Catalina Beach Zihuatanejo
Catalina Resort
Catalina Beach Hotel Zihuatanejo
Catalina Beach Zihuatanejo
Catalina Beach Resort Hotel
Catalina Beach Resort Zihuatanejo
Catalina Beach Resort Hotel Zihuatanejo

Catalina Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 456 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous vacation. Thank you to all the staff who treated us like family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tracy, Port Coquitlam

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort is very old, I would call it a vintage resort for sure! Needs a lot of maintenance!! Nice beach area to relax on, staff was friendly, housekeeping good. Many many stairs! Food was average, prices higher than other restaurants in the area. Zihuatanejo is a smaller resort area, easy to get around, would not stay at this resort again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Mary Jane

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole place is deteriorating: the exterior stairs are dangerous: uneven and missing railings....only a sheet on our bed...tiles missing around bathroom sink.... We moved to another hotel it was so awful: Definitely not a 4* accommodation.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Lydia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place was a nightmare. We booked two rooms for our family but were given rooms on opposite sides of the building with many stairs, which was very difficult for my almost 80-year-old brother. One room had no AC, and they tried to charge extra for an “upgrade.” The rooms were dirty, with ants and bugs, and the mattresses were very uncomfortable. The manager later helped move us closer, but overall the stay was disappointing. Be careful and read all details before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

victor

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tracey, Vancouver

This site will only allow 1500 characters so I am not able to give a full review. 1. Way too many stairs...even for relatively fit people. 2. Service and food was inconsistent at breakfast. 3. Rooms are old and need updating. Beds are hard a a rock and not new as management has said in other reviews. 4. Pool is beautiful but has no service and 6 loungers. 5. 1 male and 1 female toilet for the whole resort (at the beach). There is approximately 40 spots on the beach? 6. They allow people to "save" loungers and not show up for hours...we saw it with our own eyes. 7. Service didn't open up till 11am. So people who were buying beach passes for the day take up spaces before they pay. 8. Loungers are old and padding is splitting open. 9. If you have to work...wifi does not work. We had to use our phone data and even that didn't work in the room. We could only use it out on the deck or down at the beach. 10. You have to fetch your own drinkable water. There is a jug in your room you have to fill yourself. I think it would beneficial for the resort to have a machine in each room. The rooms do not have tea or coffee machine. The view is beautiful yet you can't enjoy a cup in your room unless you hike down to get it. Water for tea was always Luke warm. 11. Luke warm showers The staff are very nice. Received a massage on the beach and that was very nice as well. The beach is beautiful, but the resort needs an overhaul.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room dated and not in good condition, but it does have a gloriously large patio with chaises and hammock. You forget the inadequacies because of the wonderful view. Some quality control and repairs would make it better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional right from our check in with Luis to our numerous attentive wait staff and cleaners. I would especially compliment Paulo for the amazing massage. Many folks may be hesitant about the number of steps but I assure you the views make it all worth while. Large rooms with beautiful decks and a pool & happy hour bar you will not get anywhere else! Loved it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Alvin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rooms need attention. The views are incredible. The pool and beach club are great. The rooms need some work.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Duygu

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location was beautiful, but we had several disappointing experiences: ***We found a large cockroach on the bathroom counter on the first night. ***During breakfast, we were interrupted by a call from Reception saying our room was only upgraded for the first night. We were abruptly told to pack within an hour and vacate the room due to another booking, a detail never explained during check-in. The person on the phone was rude and unapologetic, ruining our meal. Furthermore, the new room wasn’t ready, leaving us stranded on the beach with our valuables until it was. ***The hotel also sells day passes to non-registered guests, which led to overcrowding. When we went to the beach, there were no towels or seating available, which was frustrating and poorly managed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Pros The view is beautiful and the beach and pool were great! The provided breakfast was excellent along with view. Reception staff was nice-Although I did learn more info from a guest that has been there every year for many years Cons-not necessarily complaints-maybe suggestions. There are so many steps. Be prepared to get your cardio in. The curtains had stains on them. The front door had cracks in the wood. There are no vending machines. It would be a nice addition. The bathroom shower and toilet needed cleaned better. Wifi was not strong. Need to upgrade to electronic key cards-just a suggestion.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you to all the staff. You were all super friendly and accomodating. Big shout out to the front desk staff and cleaning staff. Julisa and Hector, thank you for going above and beyond.. You made my stay a memorable one..looking forward to seeing you both again next time. The location of the hotel in realation to the sea is perfect. It were any closer to the sea, the hotel would be in it..:-)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was lovely, the rooms & public spaces had excellent views; the breakfast that was included was ample & delicious. The beach area was immaculate. Food was good, great location & reasonably priced. Wait staff Hector & Julia were exceptionally kind. I had a massage & mani-pedi at Joy Spa located at the hotel. Danielle was an excellent masseuse- all my aches & pains melted away as I lay there, while listening to the sounds of the waves. Elisabeth did my mani-pedi - she was very warm & kind & my nails look great.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the sunsets from our balcony The restaurant and bars also had wonderful views. It made all those steps worthwhile. The beach and pool were beautiful too. The staff were very friendly and genuinely so. They made our stay even more delightful
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, views were great, location is amazing. The place has a lot of character and charm. Love it!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and staff.,extremely hard beds I think the matress is there since it opened in the 1950s!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the beach. Pool was great and the staff were very helpful. Enjoyed my stay. Older buildings but for the price can’t beat it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the Catalina Beach Resort. The hotel is in a beautiful location and the rooms are spacious and well appointed. The hotel is situated in mature vegetation and price is great for what it offers. The hotel is well loved and the staff friendly. We hope we will be back.
Cute towel animals each day
Massages on the beach
From the sunbeds
The pool
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seriously great way to start the day. Breakfast was amazing! Stag are top Notch!! And rooms are clean ! No wifi this time but it was fine !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA MARIE, WESTBANK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful older property. Showing its age but still absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was our 4th staff @ Catalina. The staff was excellent and took great care of us during our visit. Alberto at the beach bar was great, Rosie gave us awesome massages and the morning breakfast staff was also terrific. Overall, we had a great vacation. Suggestion for improvement: Expand the breakfast included menu to include some pancakes or other option.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Too many stairs to go to the beach, the room was nice but there were blood stains and ants on the balcony. Tha stuff was nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andre, Keshena

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort does a bait and switch with their pictures. The photos of this resort do not represent what the rooms truly look like. We have videos all of the rooms have plastic stapled around the windows with holes in the plastic. Black mold painted over on the walls, so it is a serious health concern. Everything is outdated and does not reflect the photos that they post online promoting the property.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025