Don Pelayo Pacific Beach is a 176-room hotel on Avenida del Mar, set across two buildings of eleven floors, and rated 8.4 out of 10 by more than a thousand guests. It is a busy, family-oriented hotel with a heated outdoor pool, a children's pool, a waterslide, an outdoor hot tub, a playground, a garden and terrace, an arcade, billiards and bicycle rentals. The Marlin Café serves Mexican and seafood dishes, and there is an on-site bar and a snack bar. Rooms include standard rooms, junior suites and superior suites with ocean or lagoon views, and some rate plans are all-inclusive, with food and drinks covered. Free Wi-Fi and free self parking are included. Cooked-to-order breakfast is charged separately, and no spa is listed. The hotel sits in a convenient middle position: the Malecón is a minute away on foot, and the Zona Dorada, Playa Norte and the aquarium are all a short drive.
Location and getting around
The Malecón is about a one-minute walk, and La Gran Plaza shopping centre is steps away. Playa Norte, the Gran Acuario and the Golden Zone are each around five minutes by car, and the airport is roughly 28 minutes away. The old town is a taxi or pulmonía ride along the seafront, so it works best for visitors who plan to split time between the beach, the seafront and the Historic Center.
Rooms and facilities
Standard rooms with ocean views and lagoon views are the most common, and guests rate the lagoon-view standard rooms highly. Two children up to eleven can stay free using existing beds, but cribs are not available, so check if you travel with a baby. Check-in is from 4 pm, check-out is at 11 am and the minimum check-in age is 18. A small deposit and a photo ID are required, and pets are not accepted.
Who it suits and good to know: families, groups and travellers who like a busy, social hotel with lots to do and prices that stay moderate. Some reviews say the hotel is showing its age and could use a refresh, and a few mention noise, including loud air conditioning and a lively atmosphere on busy nights, so ask for a quieter room if that matters. Restaurant prices are described as high by some guests, so compare the cost of the all-inclusive plan with eating out.
Read recent reviews for room condition, ask for an inspection on arrival and book early for winter, Carnaval and school-holiday weeks. The location also suits visitors who want to see both the old town and the beaches, since the seafront promenade starts almost at the door and taxis are easy to find.
Why stay here
- ✓Heated outdoor pool
- ✓Children's pool and waterslide
- ✓Outdoor hot tub
- ✓Playground and arcade
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Bicycle rentals
Good questions
Is Don Pelayo Pacific Beach all-inclusive?+
Some rate plans are all-inclusive, while others are room-only. Check which plan you are booking and what it covers.
How close is it to the Malecón?+
About a one-minute walk. Playa Norte, the Gran Acuario and the Zona Dorada are each around five minutes by car.
Is it good for children?+
It has a children's pool, a waterslide and a playground, and two children up to eleven can stay free using existing beds. Cribs are not available, so ask if you travel with a baby.
