Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt sits on Playa La Ropa, the most popular beach in Zihuatanejo, at Playa La Ropa S/N. Guests rate it very highly, with a score of 9.4 from more than 700 reviews on its booking page, and its class is shown as luxury five-star. The resort has three outdoor pools plus a children's pool, a swim-up bar, a spa, tennis courts and a restaurant, and rooms range from garden-view rooms with plunge pools to beachfront suites and two-bedroom suites for families and groups. It is a short walk from the sand and about twenty minutes by car from the airport.
Location and getting around
The resort is on Playa La Ropa, about a seven-minute walk to the beach path and about thirteen minutes on foot to Zihuatanejo Bay according to its booking page. The airport is about a twenty-minute drive, and an airport shuttle is available on request for a fee. Taxis are easy to find for trips to the town center, the Paseo del Pescador and the pier for boats to Las Gatas. Many guests stay put for the beach, pool and restaurant, and venture out for dinner or a day trip.
Rooms and facilities
There are many room types, from garden-view rooms with a plunge pool to swim-up suites, beachfront suites and larger suites with two bedrooms, some more than a thousand square feet in size. The resort has three outdoor pools, a children's pool, a swim-up bar, a poolside bar, a terrace, a gym and two tennis courts, along with a spa, a gift shop and a concierge. Parking is included and free WiFi is available. Pets are allowed for a fee, and a full breakfast is available for a surcharge.
Who it suits and good to know: couples, honeymooners and families who want a quiet, upscale base on the calm side of the bay will like it. It is a better fit than a busy hotel strip if you want space and service. Recent guests praise the staff and cleanliness, and one reviewer noted that service was not as good as it once was, so expect high standards but check recent reviews.
Booking ahead for peak weeks is wise, and rates change by season, so compare dates. Ask the hotel which restaurant and pool options are open when you travel.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront on Playa La Ropa
- ✓Three outdoor pools
- ✓Swim-up bar
- ✓Spa
- ✓Plunge-pool rooms
- ✓Two tennis courts
- ✓Restaurant and bars
- ✓Free parking and WiFi
Good questions
Is Thompson Zihuatanejo on the beach?+
Yes, it is on Playa La Ropa, with suites and rooms near the sand and a short walk to the beach path. The beach is calm and suits swimming.
How far is it from the airport?+
The airport is about a twenty-minute drive, and an airport shuttle is available on request for a fee. Taxis are also easy to find.
Is breakfast included?+
A full breakfast is available for a surcharge, so check whether your rate includes it. Rates vary by season and room type.
