Krystal Ixtapa is a resort-style hotel under Ixtapa, the planned resort strip north of Zihuatanejo, and the name when you book points to all-inclusive rates. Its exact position along the hotel zone, the number of rooms and the facilities are not confirmed here, so check when you book. It adds another large-resort choice to a guide that already covers boutique stays on Zihuatanejo bay, a few Ixtapa resorts and budget rooms. Ixtapa suits travelers who want a stay built around the pool and the open Pacific beach, with restaurants and activities close at hand, rather than a walk through a fishing town. Open the map when you book, see which beach the property faces, and compare the rate with and without meals.
Location and getting around
Ixtapa is a purpose-built resort zone along a boulevard, with large hotels facing the open Pacific, a marina, a golf course and a small cluster of shops and restaurants. Zihuatanejo, with its calm bay, market and old waterfront, is a short taxi or bus ride away, and boats leave from both areas for Isla Ixtapa and other beaches.
Check the map for Krystal Ixtapa to see how close it is to the beach and to the marina, and ask the front desk about shuttles, taxis and tours. Because the zone is built around the road, most guests ride rather than walk between hotels.
Rooms and facilities
Room types, kids facilities, pools, restaurants and the exact meal plan are not confirmed here, so check when you book. If the rate you choose is all-inclusive, ask which restaurants and bars it covers, whether there are dress codes or reservation rules, and whether water sports or tours cost extra. Read recent guest reviews for comments on upkeep, noise and the beach, because the open Pacific surf can be strong and not every stretch of sand is safe for swimming.
Who it suits and good to know: Families, groups of friends and couples who like having pools, food and activities in one place will find a large Ixtapa resort a good fit, particularly for a short beach break. It is less suited to travelers who want to wander a town on foot in the evening, since Zihuatanejo is a separate ride away. If you plan to explore, compare the cost of the resort with a smaller hotel in town and a taxi, and ask the hotel about airport transfers.
Facilities, room types, meal options and house rules are not confirmed here, so check when you book and read the latest guest reviews for the dates you plan to travel. Ask about air conditioning, wifi, parking, breakfast and any resort or service fees before you pay, and confirm which pools, restaurants and services are open in your travel month. Book early for holiday weeks and for the dry winter season, and check current travel advisories and hurricane forecasts before you travel.
Why stay here
- ✓Front desk
- ✓Private rooms
- ✓Air conditioning (check when you book)
- ✓Wifi (check when you book)
- ✓Parking (check when you book)
- ✓Breakfast options (check when you book)
- ✓Luggage storage (check when you book)
- ✓Pool or beach access (check when you book)
Good questions
Is Krystal Ixtapa all-inclusive?+
The hotel shows all-inclusive rates, but plans change by date. Check what your rate includes before you pay.
Is it close to Zihuatanejo?+
It is shown under Ixtapa, which is a separate resort zone from Zihuatanejo, so expect a taxi or bus ride into town. Check the map when you book.
Is the beach good for swimming?+
Not confirmed here. Ixtapa faces the open Pacific, so ask the hotel about conditions and check the pool options when you book.
