Playa Suites Acapulco is a beachfront hotel on the Costera Miguel Alemán in the Magallanes area, close to the old town side of the bay. The property page shows a four-class hotel with four outdoor pools and a children's pool, a spa, two restaurants, a beach bar, a poolside bar and a coffee shop. Rooms are suites, from city-view and street-view junior suites to sea-view and bay suites, which give families and groups extra space compared with standard rooms. Beach loungers, towels and umbrellas are provided on the sand in front, and all-inclusive rate plans are available. It is a practical, family-friendly base for a beach holiday on the Costera, with a free children's club, a playground and a gym. Guest reviews are mixed, with an average that is lower than the top resorts, so it is a value choice rather than a luxury one.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the Costera at the western end of the main strip, with the old town and the cliff divers a short taxi ride away. The central position makes it easy to use buses and taxis, and it is within reach of the Zócalo, the Fuerte de San Diego and the beaches of the bay.
Valet parking is available for a nightly charge, and the front desk is open around the clock. It is one of the better-placed hotels if you want to sightsee as well as sit by the pool.
Rooms and facilities
The suites include junior suites with partial sea views, standard suites with street views and suites with full sea views. The pools are the main attraction, with four outdoor pools and a children's pool, and there is a spa offering facials, massages and body treatments. Breakfast is available as a buffet for a surcharge, and all-inclusive plans are offered on some rates. Wifi is free in public areas. Meeting rooms and laundry facilities are available, and the children's club is free.
Who it suits and good to know: families and groups on a budget who want a beachfront hotel with plenty of activities will find it a good fit. Guest scores are middling, so manage expectations on finish and service, and read recent reviews before you reserve. Ask for a sea-view suite if you want the best outlook, and confirm what your rate includes.
Hurricanes have affected the coast, so check the current status of facilities and keep your plans flexible during hurricane season, which runs through November. Book early for holiday weeks, and carry cash for the extras.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront location
- ✓Four outdoor pools
- ✓Children pool
- ✓Spa
- ✓Two restaurants
- ✓Beach and poolside bars
- ✓Free children club
- ✓Gym and playground
Good questions
Does Playa Suites have a children's club?+
Yes, the hotel offers a free children's club, a playground and a children's pool. Check the hours when you arrive.
Is Playa Suites all-inclusive?+
All-inclusive rate plans are offered, but not every rate includes meals. Check your plan before you reserve.
Is it near the old town?+
It is on the Costera at the western end of the strip, a short taxi ride from the old town and La Quebrada.
