Dorado Pacifico Hotel
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: One of Ixtapa's first hotels, the Dorado Pacifico maintains a modern edge with a sunlit, 11-story atrium and endless meters and feet of marble tile.
The personalized service, location, and full raft of amenities have brought some groups back for almost 20 years of annual visits.
Amenity highlights: The hotel is located right on Ixtapa's famous El Palmar beach; guests have use of lounge chairs, palapa umbrellas, and waiter service on the beach as well as by the hotel's pool.
A massage center provides on-site pampering and a travel agency will book any tours or side trips a guest may want.
Insider tip: Dorado Pacifico guests receive 20% off of fees at either of two par-72, 18-hole golf courses in Ixtapa. Contact guest services for more details. Fees subject to change without notice.
Property Amenities
Families can appreciate the Dorado's Kids' Club (ages 4–12) with a children's pool, games, and supervised activities; during high season, a separate kids' restaurant is available (surcharges may apply).
Activities for adults at Dorado Pacifico Hotel take place around the main pool, which includes two water slides. An on-site massage center provides various treatments.
The hotel offers four restaurants and two stand-alone bars. Room service is available from early morning until late evening.
Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided in public areas of the hotel.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Swim-up bar
- Swimming pool - children's
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Concierge desk
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Parking (free)
- Banquet facilities
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Ballroom(s)
- Audio-visual equipment
- Computer rental
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Number of floors: 11
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Currency exchange
- Tour assistance
- Dry cleaning service
- Arcade/game room
- Patio
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Elevator/lift
- Business services
- Wedding services
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Children's club
- Laundry service
- Spa services on site
Room Descriptions
The Dorado Pacifico's 285 rooms are located in the hotel's 11-story tower. All rooms have ocean views, private balconies with table and two chairs, minibars, satellite TV, and air conditioning.
Room Features
- Cable/satellite TV
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Voice mail
- Telephone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Complimentary toiletries
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Desk
- Window opens
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Area Attractions
Isla de Ixtapa - 1 km (0.5 mi) by boat
Delfiniti – 3 km (2 mi)
Playa Linda – 3 km (2 mi)
Playa Quieta – 3 km (2 mi)
Zihuatanejo – 5 km (3 mi)
Playa La Ropa – 5 km (3 mi)
Playa Las Gatas – 6.5 km (4 mi)
Museo Arqueológico de la Costa Grande – 6.5 km (4 mi)
Barra de Potosí – 5 miles
Troncones – 48 km (30 mi)
Acapulco – 236.5 km (147 m)
Zihautanejo/Ixtapa Airport (ZIH): Approximate driving time to the Dorado Pacifico Hotel is 20 minutes and distance is 13 km (8 mi).
Driving directions from Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International AirportDriving directions from Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa International Airport:
- Exit the airport and turn onto Hwy 200 heading north.
- Turn left onto Plaza Garzas and then turn right onto the Blvd Ixtapa.
- Follow signs to the hotel.
Getting there: Shuttles (US$5-$15), taxis (US$26-$35), private Town Cars (more than US$36) and rental cars (more than US$36) are the easiest ways to get from the airport to the resort. These transportation options are available near the arrivals area. Shuttles can be booked ahead of time by telephone or online. Contact the hotel's front desk for more information. Rental cars are available online. All fees subject to change without notice.
Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices also are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
Getting around: Dorado Pacifico Hotel is located in the Ixtapa hotel zone adjacent to the Marina Golf Course and 8 km (5 mi) north of the costal fishing town of Zihuatenejo.
Taxi between Ixtapa and Zihuatenejo is less than US$5. Always agree on a rate before getting in the taxi; the resort's front desk can help you determine appropriate taxi rates between destinations.
Rental cars (more than US$36) are a flexible way to get into town or visit the surrounding areas.
Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices also are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
Activities
Two lighted hard-surface tennis courts are located on the property. A tennis pro is available for private lessons; the hotel also rents racquets and balls. Activities at the main pool include water volleyball, team games, and bingo. A playground and children's pool provide safe areas for kids.
Beach concessions provide snorkeling, parasailing, and windsurfing equipment. There are two par-72, 18-hole golf courses within a 5-minute drive of the Dorado Pacifico. The Ixtapa Marina, home to a variety of charters, water sport concessions, is also less than a five-minute drive away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near this Ixtapa, Mexico hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing
- Golf - driving range
- Rowing or canoeing
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Scuba diving
- Water skiing
- Snorkeling
- Boating
- Surfing/boogie boarding
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Motor boating
- Tennis
- Running track/path
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Hiking/biking trails
- Bicycle rentals
- Horse riding/rental
- Parasailing
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing
- Fishing
- Bird watching
- Playground
Restaurants & Bars
La Cascada Cafe - Sunlit café with views of ocean and pool area. Indoor/outdoor seating. Serves a buffet breakfast and à la carte lunch and dinner. Open from early morning until late evening.
Coco-La Palm Restaurant - Poolside open-air restaurant with full bar. Serves regional and international cuisine at lunch and dinnertime. Live music nightly. Open from noon until midnight.
Le Cebolla Roja Grill - Romantic open-air dining by the beach. Ideal for sunset dining. Serves international menu of seafood, meat, and poultry for dinner only.
Da Guissepe Restaurant - Open-air Italian restaurant at front of hotel, by the main road. Open only in high season; serves dinner only.
Sun-set Snack Bar - Snacks and drinks until the sun goes down. Outdoor seating only. Open from late morning until early evening.
Galeria Piano Bar - Lobby bar with live piano music in the evenings. Daily happy hour from 6 PM to 8 PM. Drinks only. Open from early evening until midnight.
Room Service - Available from early morning until late evening.
Location
Paseo de Ixtapa S/N Lote 3-A
Ixtapa, Guerrero 40880
Mexico
Nearest major airport:
Ixtapa, Mexico (ZIH-Zihuatanejo)
Area:
Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico
Important Information
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 1 PM
