Barceló Ixtapa Beach Resort (formerly the Sheraton) A 333-room high-rise accommodations on Ixtapa's El Palmar Beach with 4 restaurants and several bars, 4 conference rooms, a pool with swim-up bar, children's playground, gymnasium and 4 tennis courts. Optional all-inclusive.

Club Med Ixtapa A family-oriented beachfront "Village" of low-profile 3-story buildings on Playa Quieta across from Isla Ixtapa. Facilities include several pools, bars and restaurants as well as tennis courts, hobiecats, and Wi-Fi Internet (free to Prodigy Infinitum users).

Dorado Pacífico High-rise hotel on El Palmar Beach with 285 rooms, 5 restaurants, 4 bars including a swim-up pool bar, 2 tennis courts, Internet access, and a weekly Fiesta Mexicana folkloric show dinner party.

Holiday Inn Ixtapa Located two blocks from the beach, this modern facility features a pool, 2 restaurants, Internet access, gym, childsitting services, and secure parking.

Hotel Emporio Ixtapa (formerly Riviera Ixtapa) A beachfront high-rise on Playa El Palmar with 173 rooms, pool, Jacuzzi, 3 restaurants, lobby bar, pool bar, gym, spa with sauna and steam bath, 2 tennis courts, and 2 conference rooms.

Ixtapa Palace Low-rise resort hotel with air-conditioned suites, located one block from the beach next to the Marina Ixtapa Golf Course and Ixtapa's main shopping and dining district. Amenities include 2 restaurants, 3 pools, swim-up pool bar, gym, spa, tennis & squash courts, billiards room, and children's water park.

Ixzi Hotel y Villas Vacation rooms, suites, bungalows and villas with private pools grouped together amid tall coconut palms and lush tropical trees in a quiet residential area near the Palma Real Golf Course.

Las Brisas Ixtapa (formerly the Westin, Camino Real) Hillside oceanfront resort accommodations located on a semi-private beach called Playa Vistahermosa with 423 rooms with large private terraces, Facilities and services include 4 pools, gym, 4 tennis courts, playground, babysitting service, 6 restaurants, lobby bar, extensive gardens, Wi-Fi Internet, and various options for special events and conventions.

Melia Azul Ixtapa High-rise beachfront accommodations at this optional all-inclusive resort on Playa Linda with 250 rooms, 5 restaurants, lobby bar, pool bar, 3 large pools with Jacuzzis, gym, 2 tennis courts, convention rooms, and nightly entertainment.

NH Krystal Ixtapa 255-room high-rise beachfront resort lodgings on Playa El Palmar with 4 restaurants, 2 bars including a swim-up pool bar, gym, 8 convention rooms, a popular discoteque, playground, tennis courts, and free wireless internet access. Tel. (755) 553-0333.

Pacífica Resort Suites in condominium with Jacuzzis and kitchens. Located on a small hill overlooking Playa El Palmar and the Campo de Golf Palma Real.

Posada Real Ixtapa Affordable and friendly "low-rise" lodgings at a 4-story hotel on the beach at Playa El Palmar with 110 rooms, restaurant, bar, 2 pools (one with pool-bar), and Jacuzzi. Tel. (755)553-1625, 553-1745.

Presidente Inter-Continental Ixtapa Beachfront lodgings at this All Inclusive hotel consist of an 11-story tower and a 2 story building housing 408 rooms on Ixtapa's main beach. There are 4 restaurants, pool, 4 bars including a pool bar, tennis courts, children's club, and 3 convention rooms.

Qualton Club Ixtapa Tropical-style 2-story resort accommodations on Playa Linda across from Isla Ixtapa with 150 rooms with either balconies or terraces, pool, restaurant and bar. Optional all-inclusive.

Radisson Resort Ixtapa (formerly the DoubleTree) A 14-story high-rise beachfront hotel on Playa El Palmar with 275 oceanview rooms, pool, 2 restaurants (one with a Mexican Night each Saturday), 2 bars including a pool bar, 5 salons for events and conventions, gym, tennis courts, and babysitting service.

Tesoro Ixtapa (formerly the Costa Real Ixtapa) A combination resort hotel and private condominium offering 171 air-conditioned rooms fronting El Palmar Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Facilities include beachfront pool with snack bar, 2 restaurants and a lounge bar. All-inclusive available with some rooms. Baby-sitting service available.

Tres Puertas Luxury lodgings at a small hotel with a pool located on the Palma Real golf course offering suites that can accommodate up to 4 persons.

Villas Paraíso This 4-story family hotel is located one block from Playa El Palmar. It has 89 suites, all with kitchenettes and either balconies or patios, pool, tennis court, and a restaurant. One block from beach, next to commercial area with shopping, dining, bars, discos and other services.