Is there a public pool in Zihuatanejo?

Hello,

We are staying in la Playa Madera for a couple of months, however our hotel doesn't have a pool (it is right in front of the beach so it's not a big deal) but I still want to know if there's a public pool we can use or if you have any tips for getting a hotel to let us use their pool for a weekly fee or something like that. We have small children and might want to take them to the pool instead of the beach sometimes.

Thank you.

Karen

The pool would be the better choice

Is the public pool being maintained?

but is there a pool in Zihua?

Yes, there is.
I would like to know if it is being maintained.

Anyone know????

There are a number of hotels that allow you to use their pool if you are buying lunch. I think the Irma is one of them.

Just ask around.

Ixtapa Palace has a 500 peso monthly fee in which you join its health facilities: using the pool and other exercise facilities. Go to the reception desk to join. The hotel is just off the bus line.

Great idea, and Irma is right by Bugalows Sotelo, where we're staying. Thank you!

Thank you! I would prefer to stay in Zihuatanejo, but we'll keep that in mind too.

If you go to the front desk at Hotel Aura del Mar, they could probably help you out. They have a water slide too!

They are awesome @ The Irma & I know if you eat/ drink they will allow you to use the pools. The lady is super nice & I'm sure she would work out a deal for you

I agree, Aura del Mar is an awesome POOL...no Baby Ruth's floating in there.

I agree, Aura del Mar is an awesome POOL...no Baby Ruth's floating in there.

I was hoping someone would show some sensibility. #AwarenessMatters!

But the question remainds...is the very nice, underused, Olympic size pool in the sports complex being maintained? I would love to be able to swim there, but I care if it's being monitored and will not make me sick. Rob...you are there, we are not, can you find out?

You could also go to the restaurant on the hill overlooking La Ropa, called La Escollera. There you could have a nice lunch and use the infinity pool overlooking the beach. That could be a pleasant morning or afternoon. Just another option.

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I swim laps daily at the public Olympic size pool in Zihuatanejo during the 3 months we are in town. The changing room is a horror but the pool is good most of the time. Last year the pumps went down and they finally closed it until the filtration system was up and running. It probably isn't quite as pristine as pools in the US but I swim there and will continue to do so.

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KO

You could also go to the restaurant on the hill overlooking La Ropa, called La Escollera. There you could have a nice lunch and use the infinity pool overlooking the beach. That could be a pleasant morning or afternoon. Just another option.

Gee Linda, you really have a knack for sending folks to places I refuse to recommend for being bad neighbors, among other reasons. We need to work on that...

Thank you everyone! I appreciate the guidance.

Please remember that in high season, there are not enough chairs/lounges and shade for there own guests. The cost to stay there is a good deal more than the price of lunch.

And does anyone know how much it costs and if there are certain lap swim times?

And does anyone know how much it costs and if there are certain lap swim times?

Hi!
The Olympic pool is inside the "Unidad Deportiva", located in the back side of the Ayuntamiento building. Google "Unidad Deportiva de Zihuatanejo" and you will get more info. I am sure you have passed by it a number of times. There is also a track, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, a few soccer pitches and bustling activity daily. My favorite is watching the track team train at night. We have an impressive javelin thrower in town.

Not sure about time or cost for lap swimming. Last time I went it was $20 pesos. The triathlon team also trains there, if I remember correctly in the mornings.

good luck!

I was told since I'm over 65 I swim for free, otherwise 20 pesos. I swim early am around 8 usually only 2 or 3 other folks in the water. A couple of times either a school or swim teams had priority and I was shown which lane I could use. The pool is open from about 7 am until 10 pm no regular lap scheduled that I have learned of and the pool is laned cross wise instead of length wise except when the school or swim teams were using the pool then is was long course, which I far prefer.

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KO

Did a quick Google search and found for you the phone and email for the person in charge of the Unidad deportiva:

http://zihuatanejodeazueta.gob.mx/inicio/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Directorio-de-los-Funcionarios-Publicos-2015-2018.pdf

PROFESOR. ULISES ORTIZ GOMEZ
Director del Instituto Municipal de Deportes.
Tel. 55 4 62 23
deportes@zihuatanejodeazueta.gob.mx

You may want to contact him.

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And does anyone know how much it costs and if there are certain lap swim times?

Hi!
The Olympic pool is inside the "Unidad Deportiva", located in the back side of the Ayuntamiento building. Google "Unidad Deportiva de Zihuatanejo" and you will get more info. I am sure you have passed by it a number of times. There is also a track, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, a few soccer pitches and bustling activity daily. My favorite is watching the track team train at night. We have an impressive javelin thrower in town.

Not sure about time or cost for lap swimming. Last time I went it was $20 pesos. The triathlon team also trains there, if I remember correctly in the mornings.

good luck!

Public tennis courts at the Unidad Deportiva ?? This is news, since previous inquiries have always indicated there are no public tennis courts in the Zihua area, other than a couple of courts at hotels in Ixtapa that accept outsiders at around 100 pesos/hour.
More details, please. Our tennis-playing friends would much prefer to play in Zihua than ride the buses to-and-from Ixtapa.

Yes, it's beautiful & been there many times!

Stay at a hotel with a pool
You may be treated as a invader by hotel guests if you are only there to use the pool
You may be the only one there with children

You can play at the golf course in Ixtapa, $100P. A three month discounted membership is available for those who stay long term. Bus stops right in front. Courts were resurfaced about three yrs ago. Pro available for lessons. If you want to play with good (4.0+) local players, I believe this is the only option in the area. North American players drop in all the time and are warmly welcomed.

You can play at the golf course in Ixtapa, $100P. A three month discounted membership is available for those who stay long term. Bus stops right in front. Courts were resurfaced about three yrs ago. Pro available for lessons. If you want to play with good (4.0+) local players, I believe this is the only option in the area. North American players drop in all the time and are warmly welcomed.

Thanks, my tennis-playing friends are aware also of the court(s) at the golf course in Ixtapa.....but the question concerned the poster's claim that there are public tennis court(s) at the Unidad Deportiva in Zihua.

Yes, I understand that and my post was merely soliciting good players who want competitive/similar players with whom they can hit. Unlike golf, playing with players of equal ability enhances the game.

Sorry for the slow response, I was traveling.

So, last time I was at the Unidad Deportiva in March of this year, they were building what they told me were tennis courts between the track/cancha 1 and the baseball diamond. I tried looking on Google Earth to see if they are finished, but I see nothing - maybe the images are from a ling time ago?

I will be there again in December and can check out for you, or you can contact the Municipio to find out. In another post I put the phone and email of the person in charge.

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That should really be mainly the responsibility of the owners to tell restaurant guests that there is not enough availability for them to have use of the pool when they are not hotel guests. But I kwym.