Tides Zihuatanejo
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: Serpentine paths wind through the serene garden grounds of the resort. Palm, bamboo, bougainvillea, hibiscus, and other tropical plants grow in abundance, and a narrow brook meanders through the gardens. The resort's atmosphere is tranquil, with the guests--mostly couples--lounging by the pool, strolling along the beach, or enjoying leisurely meals on the veranda.
Amenity highlights:Tides Zihuatanejo has a long stretch of quiet beach, an infinity pool, two tennis courts, fitness center, and health and beauty spa. Activity desk staff help guests plan sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing, fishing, horse riding, scuba diving, snorkeling, and other excursions. Golfers practice at the hotel's putting green and play at two 18-hole courses nearby. Guests receive welcome cocktails upon arrival.
Insider tip: Guests are invited to attend a daily cooking school hosted by a local chef. The tour visits a typical market and then continues to the chef’s private home in the hills above town, where guests watch, learn, and participate as the meal is prepared. Reservations accepted the night before (surcharge).
Property Amenities
The Tides Zihuatanejo has four swimming pools, with a swim-up bar and cushioned lounge chairs. Thatched palapas shade guests on the 600-foot sandy beach. Meandering pathways allow guests to wander extensive tropical gardens of coconut palms, bamboo, bougainvillea, and hibiscus.
The resort spa provides health and beauty treatments, including massage, sauna, and salon services. The hotel also has a gift shop, movie library (surcharge), and art gallery. DVD players are available at the reception desk for guest use.
Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel, including the bar, restaurant, lobby, and poolside.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Swim-up bar
- Spa services on site
- Concierge services
- Fitness equipment
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Bar/lounge
- Parking (valet)
- Parking (free)
- Event catering
- Banquet facilities
- Audio-visual equipment
- Secretarial services
- Business services
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Number of rooms: 70
- 24-hour front desk
- Medical assistance available
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Translation services
- Babysitting or child care
- Tour assistance
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Video library
- Patio
- Business center
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
Room Descriptions
The Tides Zihuatanejo has 70 guestrooms and suites, all of which include Mexican artwork, dark-wood contemporary furnishings, and brightly colored fabrics to reflect the tropical surroundings. All rooms have private, furnished balconies or terraces with views of the gardens, lagoon, or ocean. Bathrooms are tiled with marble and stone. Rooms are air conditioned and have ceiling fans. Amenities include satellite TV, minibars, and safes. Bottled water is replenished twice daily.
Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Room Features
- Internet access - wireless
- Cable/satellite TV
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Climate control
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Telephone
- Internet access - complimentary
- Minibar
- Bottled water in room (complimentary)
- Wake-up calls
- Extra towels/bedding
- Turndown service
- Housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Smoking rooms
Area Attractions
Las Gatas Beach - 1 mile
Zihuatanejo - 1 mile
Zihuatanejo Museum of Anthropology - 1 mile
Ixtapa Island (water sports) - 12 miles
Playa Troucones (surfing beach) - 12 miles
Barra de Potosi (beach town) - 15 miles
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH): Approximate driving time to Tides Zihuatanejo is 15 minutes and distance is eight miles.
Getting there: Taxi and shuttle bus service is readily available for airport transfer.
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: Most attractions are located within a short drive and guests generally take taxis or rent a car.
Activities
The Tides Zihuatanejo has a 600-foot long beachfront, plus four pools, including a large infinity pool next to the beach and a 60-foot lap pool. It has two lighted tennis courts and an activity desk for arranging snorkeling, scuba diving, wind surfing, horseback riding, waterskiing, sailing, fishing, and other activities. An air-conditioned fitness center has universal workout stations, treadmills, stationary bikes, and free weights. The hotel's putting green allows guests to prepare for games at two nearby 18-hole golf courses. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply. |
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Personal watercraft nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Boating nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Swimming on site
- Windsurfing nearby
- Tennis on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Fishing nearby
Restaurants & Bars
La Villa - Located next to the beach, the resort's main restaurant serves Mexican, French, and international cuisine. Guests to dine alfresco on the terrace, cooled by ocean breezes, or under a fan-cooled palapa. Several nights each week, the restaurant offers a specialty menu. Men are requested to wear collared shirts and long pants. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
La Marea - Serving Mediterranean and Mexican food under a thatched roof palapa, next to the open kitchen, or outdoors on an open-air deck. Sample fare includes traditional Mexican dishes, shrimp, grilled fish, and a variety of salads. The restaurant also serves lunch at private tables on the beach. This casual restaurant features decor inspired by a traditional Mexican cantina. Open for lunch and dinner.
Coral Bar - Serving margaritas, martinis, tropical cocktails, and a variety of light snacks in the late afternoon and evening. The bar is under a palapa roof and has comfortable seating and table games. Open afternoons and evenings until late night.
Location
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Zihuatanejo, GRO. 40880
Mexico
Nearest major airport:
Ixtapa, Mexico (ZIH-Zihuatanejo)
Area:
Zihuatanejo, 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.
- Small pets considered
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 1 PM
