Best Hotels in Acapulco, Mexico

Best Acapulco Hotels & Resorts

Acapulco has over 200 hotels and it can be difficult for visitors to know which hotels really live up to its billing. I’ve been working away on the hotel reviews section, but for those of you who don’t have time to pour over 200 listing, well, this is the quick reference.

It’s widely acknowledge that the best hotels in Acapulco are not actually found around Acapulco Bay (Bay of Saint Lucia), are by and large located out in Acapulco Diamante (which is south of Acapulco down the Scenic Highway past Puerto Marques). I’d call them Acapulco luxury resorts really. These are best for folks that want a relaxing, tropical vacation where they can enjoy golf, tennis, beautiful surroundings, and the beach is a serene setting.

Acapulco Princess Hotel, Pierre Marques, Quinta Real, Mayan Palace, and (on Puerto Marques) Camino Real and of course Las Brisas would be my top picks in this category.

For those of you who want to be in the Golden Hotel Zone and a bit closer to things, the Hyatt Regency, Elcano Hotel, Fiesta Americana, Continental Emporio are all good choices.

If you really want to be right in the middle of it and are on a bit of a budget, Romano Palace and Hotel Tortuga are right across the street from the heat of the action.

If you’re looking for something a bit different, maybe something a bit quieter with a touch of history, El Mirador and Los Flamingos are great choices. Both are perched on the rocky cliffs with an intense view of the Pacific Ocean.

If you’re on a budget, but want a decent hotel, I’d recommend looking over by Playa Caleta. It’s a distance from the main party area, but definitely has a life of its own. Try the Grand Meigas.

If you want rustic nature, there is no better place than Pie de la Cuesta and if you’re staying out in Pie de la Cuesta, there is no better option than the Parador de Sol.

If you’re really looking for luxury and want to experience Acapulco the way the rich and famous do, then you probably won’t want a hotel at all but an exclusive private vacation rental. Real Acapulco has a number of great options and for those with unlimited budgets, try Villa Arabesque or Casa Portofino.