Pueblo Bonito Mazatlán is an all-inclusive resort on Camarón Sábalo in the Zona Dorada, set on the beach and rated 9.0 by around a thousand guests. The property has 247 rooms, mostly suites, with junior suites for four and larger family and luxury suites for up to six, some with kitchenettes and ocean views. Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and select drinks are included, and the resort has several restaurants, two swim-up bars and a poolside bar. Two outdoor pools and a children's pool sit beside a beachfront terrace with shaded fire pits, and a spa offers steam rooms, hydrotherapy paths and hot tubs. A free daily activity programme runs from yoga to volleyball and sailing, and there is a kids club for ages four to eleven. It is the most expensive stay in this guide, and the one to choose if you want to unpack once and let the resort handle the days.
Location and getting around
The resort is in the Zona Dorada, the main hotel zone, about a nine-minute walk from Playa Sábalo and a short drive from the Malecón. The old town is farther: Plaza Machado is about a 19-minute drive and Olas Altas about 20, and the airport is roughly 30 minutes away. Free parking and a free hourly shuttle to its sister resort at Emerald Bay are available, so many guests rely on taxis or tour pickups for sightseeing.
Rooms and facilities
Suites are spacious, with resort or ocean views and rooms that sleep four to six. Free Wi-Fi is included, along with a kids club, babysitting for a surcharge and an on-site shopping area. Check-in is from three in the afternoon and check-out is at eleven. Some suites have kitchenettes and private in-suite dining, and room service runs during limited hours with a short menu.
Who it suits and good to know: families, couples and groups who want meals and activities included. The resort's booking details note that guests under 18 are not allowed in the swimming pools while also offering a children's pool and a kids club, so confirm family and age policies directly before you book. Pets are not allowed. Because it is an all-inclusive, compare the rate with a room-only stay and eating out, and ask about restaurant reservations and any dress code. Book early for winter and holiday weeks.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront all-inclusive resort
- ✓Two outdoor pools
- ✓Children's pool and kids club
- ✓Two swim-up bars
- ✓Spa and hydrotherapy paths
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Daily activities programme
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
Is Pueblo Bonito Mazatlán close to the old town?+
No, it is in the Zona Dorada, about a 19-minute drive from Plaza Machado. Plan on taxis or tour pickups for the Historic Center.
What is included in the rate?+
The property is all-inclusive, with buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and select beverages, though some restrictions apply. Confirm exactly what your rate covers when you reserve.
Is it good for children?+
It has a kids club for ages four to eleven and a children's pool. The property also states that guests under 18 may not use the swimming pools, so check the current family policy before you book.
