Park Royal Beach Ixtapa is an all-inclusive resort on Boulevard Ixtapa in the El Palomar area of the hotel zone, next to a golf course and a short walk from Playa El Palmar. Guests rate it good, with a score of 7.8 from more than 750 reviews, and its class is shown as three and a half. The resort has 228 rooms, an outdoor pool with a children's pool, a swim-up bar, three restaurants, a spa and a kids club, with activities and entertainment running through the day. Rooms range from nature-view doubles to ocean-front kings, family suites that sleep up to eight and master suites. All meals, snacks and drinks are included in the standard rate, along with gratuities and many on-site activities.
Location and getting around
The resort is in the hotel zone of Ixtapa, about a three-minute walk to Playa El Palmar and roughly twenty-six minutes by car from the airport. Taxis and tour pickups are easy to arrange, and the Playa Linda pier for boats to Isla Ixtapa is a short ride away. Because everything is included, many guests stay on site for the beach, pool and entertainment and go out for a day trip or an evening in Zihuatanejo.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms of about 375 square feet sleep up to four, with nature-view, ocean-view and ocean-front versions, while family suites of about 750 square feet sleep eight and master suites are larger still. The resort has an outdoor pool, a children's pool, a swim-up bar, a poolside bar, a terrace, three restaurants serving international food, a spa with massages, a fitness area and an elevator.
Free WiFi and free parking are included, along with a free breakfast buffet and gratuities under the all-inclusive plan. Babysitting is available for a fee, and pets are not allowed. Check-in is in the afternoon and check-out is at noon.
Who it suits and good to know: families and groups who want an easy, all-inclusive beach holiday with a kids club and entertainment will like it, as will couples who value location and good value over luxury finishes. Guests praise the friendly staff, clean rooms and pools, and some mention limited variety in the food, music that runs late at night and a small gym.
A few reviewers raised concerns about pool cleanliness, so check recent reviews and ask the hotel about maintenance. The surf at Playa El Palmar can be strong, so use the pools and take a boat to the island for calmer water. Some rooms have been remodeled, so ask for an updated room when you reserve.
Why stay here
- ✓All-inclusive plan
- ✓Beachfront location
- ✓Outdoor pool and children's pool
- ✓Swim-up bar
- ✓Three restaurants
- ✓Kids club
- ✓Spa
- ✓Free parking and WiFi
Good questions
Is Park Royal Beach Ixtapa all-inclusive?+
Yes, the standard rate covers meals, snacks, drinks, gratuities and many on-site activities. Confirm what is included for your rate when you reserve.
How close is it to the beach?+
It is on the beach, about a three-minute walk from Playa El Palmar. The surf is strong, so swim only where it is safe.
Is there a kids club?+
Yes, the resort has a kids club and a children's pool. Check the age ranges and hours when you reserve.
