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Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Varadero Beach

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Front of property
Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 outdoor pools, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Front of property
Cliffside Ocean Front Suite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Paseo Punta Ixtapa S/N Zona Hotelera II, Ixtapa, GRO, 40880
  • Quieta Beach
    16 min walk
  • Playa Carey
    20 min walk
  • Playa Azul Grand
    10 min drive
  • Ixtapa, Guerrero (ZIH-Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl.)
    36 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Adjoining Suites

  • 156 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Terrace/patio

Romance Deluxe Ocean Front Suite

  • 78 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cala de Mar Penthouse Master Suite

Cala de Mar Penthouse Master Suite

  • 100 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cliffside Ocean Front Suite

Cliffside Ocean Front Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ixtapa

Seaside stay .You'll find Quieta Beach and Playa Carey within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Sacrificio Beach and Playa Azul Grand are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Quieta Beach - 16 min walk
  • Marina Ixtapa - 7 min drive
  • Linda Beach - 8 min drive
  • El Palmar Beach - 11 min drive
  • Varadero Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl. Airport (ZIH) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Encanto Restaurant | Club Med - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bambu y Sakura - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Estrella Bar | Club Med - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Azul - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Varadero Beach
Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge.

Event space at this hotel measures 982 square feet (91 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa. An area shuttle within 19 kilometers and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Ixtapa hotel.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 982 sq ft of conference space
  • 91 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2008
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa offers 54 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and free minibar items. Rooms open to lanais. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 19 kilometers
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–noon: USD 30 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Designer stores
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Private picnics
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free minibar
  • Local meal delivery service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Phone
  • Private plunge pool
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to contact the property to make check-in arrangements.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 60 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 15 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 98.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 30 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: USD 60 per pet, per night
  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 98.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Capella Ixtapa
Capella Ixtapa Resort
Capella Resort
Capella Resort Ixtapa
Ixtapa Capella
Ixtapa Resort
Resort Ixtapa
Capella Ixtapa Hotel Ixtapa
Capella Ixtapa Hotel Zihuatanejo
Capella Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Cala Mar Resort Ixtapa
Cala Mar Resort
Cala Mar Ixtapa
Cala Mar & Spa Ixtapa Ixtapa
Cala de Mar Resort Spa Ixtapa
Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa Hotel
Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa Ixtapa
Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa Hotel Ixtapa

Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 502 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 502 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 502 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 502 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 502 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cala De Mar is absolute paradise! We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jan

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Baldemar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda, Edina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quiet and very beautiful hotel with several dining options and an outstanding service staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

EMILIO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, amazing view, great food and the best staff and rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Alfredo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Thank you to the staff for making my baby moon an incredible experience .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaromy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private. Quiet. Amazing views. Great rooms and private pools.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Felix

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning proprty
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are perfect, the property is beautifully designed and maintained. The staff are wonderful, helpful, and have a sense of humor.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janicia Karelia, Los Angeles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I were looking for a private, quiet, relaxing stay that would allow us to decompress from our hectic jobs. Cala de Mar allowed us to do that with its beautiful vistas from our own private suite/plunge pool and massages. They even arranged our transportation and gave us bookable activity options during our stay. The staff are very friendly and took care of us while respecting our privacy. If you’re looking for excellent service, peace and relaxation, we highly recommend Cala de Mar.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the staff and my room. I did not like the fact that two restaurants were closed, the Seafood Market and A Mares. I was very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places we have ever stayed. The staff, amenities, and everything in the resort is next level.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nidia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was just an Amazing experience!!! Best customer service and top notch everything.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner I researched obsessively over the right choice for the first full week we’ve had in over a year to solely focus on rest, relaxation, and our relationship. With high expectations, we were blown away. From booking, the communication was superior explaining on-site and excursion options, then proceeded to sort the details for us. Given this was a vacation to escape constant day-to-day schedules, we started the week with a full detox treatment– set the tone for the most relaxing, mind-clearing, grounding, and growth we could have never planned. Because of the nearly flawless location, ambiance, amenities, service, and a broad list of options to eat in-room, one of the 3 on-site or local options, we extended. It truly is a wellness retreat with broader appeal, providing, or facilitating, bespoke experiences. We found the prices to be as expected; do watch the bill line items as there are separate resort charges from tips, etc. The food was spectacular across each meal. We can’t wait to visit again but are very appreciative that Cala del Mar is a place for slowing down and losing yourself in the beauty.

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how private and relaxing our stay was. The view from the balcony was so beautiful! Food at the restaurants was delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is the nicest place I have ever been to. The staff is amazing. We felt like celebrities. The view is unbeatable. The only feedback I have is that we wish there was an umbrella on the private terrace to give more shade because during the day it gets so hot.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Ann, Dinuba

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressive! Every staff member made sure we were well taken care of. They were friendly and did everything they could to make our stay perfect! …and it was!

8/10 Good

Mark, Airdrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cala De Mar is an excellent Resort. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was amazing. I don't recall a single dish we didn't like and they have plenty of Vegan options as well. The in room (on deck) plunge pool were a great addition and easily heated by a quick call to the front desk. The private pools were also kept very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Melissa Muse

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here about 8 times over the past 12 years. I won’t be back. The service was poor, the food the worst it has ever been and the overall condition of the hotel was needing attention and renovation
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022