Las Brisas Ixtapa is a large resort on Playa Vista Hermosa in Ixtapa, built on a hillside above a private bay and known for its terraced setting and ocean views. Its class is shown as four stars, and guests rate it excellent, with a score of 8.6 from more than 1,700 reviews. The resort has 416 rooms, three outdoor pools, four restaurants, a spa, tennis courts and a private beach with lifeguards. Most rooms face the sea, from deluxe rooms of about 600 square feet to junior suites of more than 1,100 square feet, and some rate plans include all meals and drinks. It is a short drive to the airport and a short walk to Vista Hermosa Beach.
Location and getting around
The resort sits in the Contamar area of Ixtapa, a few minutes on foot from Vista Hermosa Beach and about a fourteen-minute walk to Playa El Palmar. The airport is about sixteen minutes by car, Zihuatanejo Bay is a short drive away and Magic World Aquapark is about ten minutes by car.
Taxis are easy to find, and many tours include hotel pickup. Because the resort is built on a hillside, expect some distance between your room, the pools and the beach, and use the elevator that guests mention for beach access.
Rooms and facilities
Room categories include deluxe rooms with a king bed or two double beds, beach club rooms and larger junior suites, all with air conditioning, balconies, sitting areas and in-room safes. The resort has three outdoor pools, with one reserved for adults and an infinity pool that suits families, along with four restaurants, a lobby bar, a poolside bar and a spa.
Guests also have tennis courts, volleyball, a gym with fitness classes and a garden. WiFi and parking are free, pets are not allowed and a breakfast buffet is offered for a surcharge on some rates.
Who it suits and good to know: couples and families who want a full-service resort with a private beach, a range of restaurants and good staff will like it. Reviewers praise the service and cleanliness, and some note that the resort is showing its age in places, that the beach is fairly small and that breakfast lines can be long.
A reviewer reported a dress code in the restaurants, so pack a few smarter outfits. All-inclusive rates cost more but simplify meals for families. Confirm which restaurants and pools are open on your dates, and compare room categories, since the beach club rooms and ocean-view rooms are the most popular. Tennis, volleyball and fitness classes add options for active guests.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach with lifeguards
- ✓Three outdoor pools
- ✓Four restaurants
- ✓Spa
- ✓Tennis courts
- ✓Ocean-view rooms
- ✓All-inclusive rates available
- ✓Free parking and WiFi
Good questions
Does Las Brisas Ixtapa have a private beach?+
Yes, it has a private beach with lifeguards, reached by elevator according to guests. The beach is fairly small, so arrive early for loungers.
Is there an all-inclusive option?+
Some rate plans include meals, drinks and activities and cost more. Confirm what your rate covers when you reserve.
How far is it from the airport?+
About sixteen minutes by car. Taxis and transfers are easy to arrange.
