Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - La Ropa Lodging Recommendations

La Ropa Lodging Recommendations (reply)

Ed — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:27:33 +0000

Thank you, we don’t spend much time in the room. The Thompson would be the top end of our budget. I like the Catalina except for the stairs. They have chillaquillas for breakfast, palapas for many guests. Massage a few yards away, Illeberto making us cocoa locos mas fuerta,unless he doesn't work there anymore, a pool, restaurant and 3 bars. You can see what I like and I'm unable to decide without more help.
Thank you

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jay — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:09:47 +0000

The only downside I experienced was that there were no kitchen type amenities - coffee pot, fridge, microwave - presumably to steer their guests into their mediocre attached restaurant. Otherwise I liked it a lot.

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Timmac — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:49:06 +0000

A lot of folks love Villa Mexicana. We stayed there a couple of times 20+ years ago as they were beginning their renovations. The rooms were quite basic. While the location is great, the beach area is quite crowded.

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Ed — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:13:30 +0000

Hello
Hotel Villas Las Azucenas and The Thompson are out of my league. I've haven't seen anything about Villa Mexicana is there something to be avoided there?

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Timmac — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:18:03 +0000

Villa Mexicana does have king size beds. It is a very nice location. The beach area is quite crowded and the amenities are quite basic.

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jay — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:57:16 +0000

Do they have larger beds??

Last time I stayed there, which admittedly was about ten years ago, the beds were very large.

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ZihuaRob — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:38:22 +0000

We have stayed there twice in the honeymoon room and it's half way also. We are nearing 70 years old so we no longer want the steps. We were going in March of 2020 and the pandemic happened and we haven't made it back yet. Is there a LaRopa beach level place to stay with a king or queen bed?

Hotel Las Azucenas --> www.hotellasazucenas.mx
Casa Iguana --> www.casa-iguana.com

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Talley Ho — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:09:47 +0000

Do they have larger beds??

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jay — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:07:57 +0000

Or the slightly more affordable Villa Mexicana next door.

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Talley Ho — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:46:15 +0000

The Thompson.

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Ed — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:02:19 +0000

We have stayed there twice in the honeymoon room and it's half way also. We are nearing 70 years old so we no longer want the steps. We were going in March of 2020 and the pandemic happened and we haven't made it back yet. Is there a LaRopa beach level place to stay with a king or queen bed?

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Timmac — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:07:23 +0000

There is no chairlift at Catalina. I can’t imagine how they could possibly install one. From top to bottom there are around 250 steps. The stairs are of variable width and rise, at times without hand rails. When we were younger it didn’t seem like that big a deal. We stayed in the middle, so which ever way we went it was around 125 steps. While it is a fine hotel, some of the rooms are showing their age. Their pricing has become more aggressive.

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Ed — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:54:08 +0000

I don't see queen or king size beds. Are those bed sizes available without Catalina steps? I had heard a rumor in the past about a chairlift installation at the Catalina, is it true? We love that place. Thank you

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JoanieBlon — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 20:36:00 +0000

These options are on La Ropa Beach. Both have pools and direct beach access with chairs and Pulapas on the beach.

https://www.zihuatanejo.net/casagloriamaria/english.html

https://www.vepao.com/

Cost $120-150 usd per night

Thank you for these recommendations! I am looking into making a reservation.

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Oeste Hermoso — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 06:12:20 +0000

I have stayed twice at Bungalows Vepao and put my family up there three times. It is right on the beach and has only two levels. I highly recommend it!

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Timmac — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 15:58:16 +0000

Both are great places to stay at reasonable prices. That said during high season it is difficult to make a reservation. I would make a reservation now.

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laurita — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 15:04:51 +0000

These options are on La Ropa Beach. Both have pools and direct beach access with chairs and Pulapas on the beach.

https://www.zihuatanejo.net/casagloriamaria/english.html

https://www.vepao.com/

Cost $120-150 usd per night

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JoanieBlon — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 05:26:22 +0000

Which hotel are you referring to?

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Timmac — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 05:23:56 +0000

And their rates have increased. The room we stayed in in the past is now just short of $300 a night with our “discount.” The “rack rate” is about $350. I think they are going to price themselves out of existence.

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Talley Ho — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 02:54:32 +0000

Listen to Rob. Catalina is all stairs.

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ZihuaRob — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:17:54 +0000

Can someone provide me with the current taxi rates from Playa Ropa to El Centro?

Also, can anyone recommend moderately priced lodgings in Zihua that don't require lots of stair climbing to get to rooms or the beach? My partner has some mobility issues due to a broken back and loads of stairs, like most places around Playa Madera have, would be difficult for him.

Try Casa Iguana at Playa La Ropa. No stairs. Just a few steps from the beach.
https://www.casa-iguana.com/

Tucked away in a lovely gardened property less than a block from the beach at Playa La Ropa is another one of our hidden jewels with a French flair named Casa Iguana. Six luxurious bungalow suites with A/C, cable TV, Internet connection, kitchenettes, and garden terraces with living and dining areas. An absolutely perfect place for relaxing and losing track of time.
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JoanieBlon — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:21:56 +0000

I wouldn't want to pay more than $175 US per night. I am considering Catalina Beach Resort. In the past, I have stayed at hotels by La Madera, but my partner couldn't handle all the stairs involved there.

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Padrino — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:05:41 +0000

What is your price range? Recommend avoiding very close to the beach and the Cancha as it can get very loud at night.

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frostbite — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:41:25 +0000

Our preferred driver is Pedro Moreno 672-119-2398 or pedro.91477@gmail.com Nice guy and he speaks perfect English.

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Altona Stu — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:12:07 +0000

https://www.zihuatanejo.net/localtransport.html#taxi