Oceano Palace Beach Resort is a 255-room hotel at Avenida Camarón Sábalo 2601 in the Zona Dorada, a two-minute walk from Playa Sábalo. It has an outdoor pool and a children pool with sun loungers, a swim-up bar, a terrace, bars, restaurants and a gym, with kayaking from the beach. Wi-Fi in the rooms and self-parking are free, and all-inclusive rates cover meals, snacks and selected drinks, subject to some restrictions. Rooms have air conditioning, a safe, a coffee maker and a flat-screen television, and the standard rooms sleep four with two double beds. Free cribs are available. The Malecón and Cerritos beach are a short drive away.
Location and getting around
The resort stands in the Zona Dorada, the beach district that runs north of the old town, and Playa Sábalo is a two-minute walk. The Malecón is about a six-minute drive and Cerritos beach about seven, while Plaza Machado and Olas Altas in the old town are roughly twenty minutes away by taxi, so most guests treat the old town as a day or evening trip.
Nearby attractions include the aquarium, a water park, Punta Camarón beach and the island reserve. The airport is about half an hour by road. Taxis and the local buses on the main avenue are inexpensive.
The rooms and facilities
Standard rooms have two double beds and sleep four, with ocean, city or no view, which makes them good value for families and friends. Rooms have air conditioning, a safe, a coffee and tea maker, a hair dryer and daily housekeeping, and extra beds can be added for a fee. The outdoor pool, children pool and swim-up bar are the social centre of the resort, with sun loungers and a terrace around them.
Beach activities include kayaking. There are restaurants and bars on site, a gym, a concierge and an elevator. All-inclusive rates include meals, snacks and selected drinks, with some restrictions, and a buffet breakfast can be bought separately without that plan.
Good to know
Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi are included. Check-in begins in the afternoon and runs until midnight, with limited late arrivals. Pets are not allowed. Some guests report that dining arrangements and the swim-up bar hours differ from what they expected, so ask the resort what is open during your dates and what your rate covers.
The resort suits families, groups of friends and beach lovers who want a pool and the sand within easy reach. It is less suited to travellers who want to walk to restaurants and cafes in the evening, because the Zona Dorada is spread out, and those who want old-town atmosphere may prefer one of the hotels near Plaza Machado.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and children pool
- ✓Swim-up bar
- ✓Restaurants and bars
- ✓Gym
- ✓Beach access with kayaking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓All-inclusive rates available
Good questions
How far is Oceano Palace from the beach?+
Playa Sábalo is about a two-minute walk. The Malecón is a short drive and Cerritos beach about seven minutes by car.
Is it all-inclusive?+
All-inclusive rates are available, covering meals, snacks and selected drinks with some restrictions. Check what your rate includes when you book.
Does the resort have a children pool and parking?+
Yes. There is a children pool alongside the main pool, and self-parking is free.
