Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury hotel with spa, near Varadero Beach

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Adjacent to a golf course, Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa is a great choice for a stay in Ixtapa. You can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis, and Las Rocas, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast and lunch. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and a 24-hour fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $433
$563 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

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View all photos for Cliffside Ocean Front Suite

A terrace with a thatched roof, a sofa, a table, and chairs, overlooking the sea with distant ships.

Cliffside Ocean Front Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Romance Deluxe Ocean Front Suite

A sunlit patio with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa, chairs, a table, and a decorative wall piece.

Romance Deluxe Ocean Front Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cala de Mar Penthouse Master Suite

A luxurious outdoor lounge area with a thatched roof, a hot tub, and a TV.

Cala de Mar Penthouse Master Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Adjoining Suites

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

Family Adjoining Suites

  • Ocean view
  • 156 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Paseo Punta Ixtapa S/N Zona Hotelera II, Ixtapa, GRO, 40880

What's nearby

  • Quieta Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • El Palmar Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Linda Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Marina Ixtapa - 13 min drive - 3.8 km
  • La Ropa Beach - 37 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl. Airport (ZIH) - 26 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Bambu y Sakura - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Simplicio’s Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar El Palmar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Italiano - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fisher's Ixtapa - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa

  • Adjacent to a golf course, Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa is a great choice for a stay in Ixtapa. You can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis, and Las Rocas, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast and lunch. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and a 24-hour fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 54 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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 at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests are required to contact the property to make check-in arrangements.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (11 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 15 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 19 kilometers*
    • Beach shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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Reviews

Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Private plunge pools in rooms offered a unique and relaxing experience with breathtaking ocean views. (15 reviews)
  • Breakfast was delicious and already included, with some guests even describing it as excellent. (4 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered delicious food with a great variety, including vegan options, and excellent service. (14 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful place ! ! The ocean side rooms were amazing at night while sleeping to the crashing waves ..
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10/10 Exceptional

This is an amazing hotel, very fancy, relaxed. The staff is very caring, they will help you with anything you need. The spa is also excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything so clean so private, comfortable and relaxing.
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10/10 Exceptional

View, location, very comfortable and spacious. Staff was excellent, food was fair, but atmosphere made it an amazing venue
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10/10 Exceptional

From the first day to the last day, everything was top notch. The room always clean. Staff was very attentive, Very polite and treated you amazing. Every request was met. The restaurants were all great and food was exquisite. Definitely a five star resort
Ocean view from our in room plunge pool.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, amazing view, great food and the best staff and rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

We totally recommend this hotel this is 10 of 10 , we enjoyed our honeymoon , the service is the best, all the staff are very kind, this one of the hotels that we never think about to come back Our stayed was amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

Cala De Mar

This place is amazing! In the mountains very peaceful.
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed everything at Cala de Mar. It was so relaxing, the staff was amazing, they helped us with all our questions about activities and tours. We can’t wait to go back!
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a stellar resort. From the breathtaking setting to the impeccable service a true luxury stay. The dining at the resort is delicious and they will cater to all your needs. Can’t wait to go back!
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a quiet and very beautiful hotel with several dining options and an outstanding service staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic serene resort. Small, high service level. Great Food.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great views of the ocean. Privacy of your room and plunge pool is unique.
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are perfect, the property is beautifully designed and maintained. The staff are wonderful, helpful, and have a sense of humor.
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10/10 Exceptional

Thank you to the staff for making my baby moon an incredible experience .
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was probably the most beautiful room I have ever had. So much so that we didn't feel the need to leave it for 3 days.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is the best Hotel/Resort I ever have had the pleasure to stay and enjoy. It felt like home. You get the impression you have the place to yourself. This is by design. Absolutely stunning beauty throughout the resort. The staff is incredible, helpful, knowledgeable and so nice. The 1st words spoken to me as I exited my taxi were, "Welcome home Mr. Brenner." We were home and we will be back. 5 STARS. Put this on your bucket list folks. You won't regret it.
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10/10 Exceptional

Private. Quiet. Amazing views. Great rooms and private pools.
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel really is something special. Beautifully designed and maintained property, built against a cliff-side with crashing surf right below. Breathtaking ocean views from every room. Private sun deck and plunge pool in room. Friendly and professional staff make you feel immediately welcome and look after your every need. Excellent restaurants and spa on site. Even the gym is spotless with a fantastic view. Would strongly recommend to the discerning traveller looking for something a little more classy.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

I cannot say enough good things about our experience at Cala Del Mar. I cannot wait to return. It was the most romantic and luxurious stay I could have ever imagined and I have traveled all of the world and stayed in some incredible places. We came for our honeymoon and everyone there made it so special. I don't think I have ever felt that relaxed in my entire life. The rooms, the private infinity pool, the food, drinks and special amenities were just stunning. The margaritas were INCREDIBLE. Come here to just relax and soak in the most incredible view you have ever seen. Only downside is they don't have beach access. Our honeymoon was truly perfection because of this stunning resort and the incredible people that work there.
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8/10 Very good

This is a beautiful hotel and a beautiful location. Staff was amazing and very helpful. We did have a few issues of which management and the personal assistant fixed right away. There were some issue with the plunge pool and it emptied out three days in a row, but each time I was able to get them to fix it before we even need to use it. There was also a leak in the bathroom, which was quite substantial at one . but was at the end of our state and was resolved before we left. one item that could not be fixed and just a note for fellow travelers room number 18 beautiful Hirsch floor however you will hear pump noise for about 9 AM to 7 PM from the main pool pump which is below. Not ideal by any means, especially if you’re out on the balcony. Also, the plunge pool in room 18 is not in the sun although it’s always warm outside so it was very refreshing to literally get in and out the food at the restaurant was great a good variety the smoothies and the wellness shots were my favorite. This is a great place to stay if you want to be away from it all. Proximity to play Linda is walkable or rideable on bicycles, but not if you don’t wanna sweat getting there. Ixtapa and zihua are both pretty close for shopping and eating. Zihua is a $15-$20 cab ride each way, but definitely worth it to spend there for the day. We will definitely come back here in the future.
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8/10 Very good

We just finished our stay at Cala de Mar. The positives were the property itself (the location, the design of the building, the layout of the suite, the patio, the plunge pool, and the incredible views from every part of the hotel [even the gym!]) and the amazing staff (the response to requests was speedy quick and each staff member was very friendly, kind, and helpful). The negatives were the supplementary costs. My husband and our four friends all felt that the cost for food and beverages far exceeded the quality that was provided. We thought that either the quality and variety of food options would need to significantly improve to justify the cost, or the pricing would have to drop by at least half to justify what was being offered. The pricing of food items was a lot higher than what we pay for comparable items in the US or Canada. Our American friends also noted that they spent the equivalent of $70 USD for a tube of sunscreen at the resort (?). The pricing of the return airport transfer was also way overpriced. We were quoted 6400 pesos for that service, which comes out to $500 CND (!). Our friends signed up to use that service only to discover that they were put into a regular cab at the airport and were sent on their way. A regular cab should only cost 600 pesos (about $47 CND) each way. So it should have been 1200 pesos for a return service in a regular cab. Rectifying these elements would definitely push this property’s rating up to a guaranteed 5 stars.
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10/10 Exceptional

My stay at Cala de Mar in Ixtapa was truly fantastic. The room was stunning, featuring a private jacuzzi with breathtaking views, creating the perfect spot to unwind. The hotel was impeccably clean, and the staff was warm and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. While the hotel is exceptional, a few improvements could elevate it further. First, gratuities are already included, but this isn’t clearly communicated, which can cause confusion. More transparency would enhance the experience. Second, while the food was decent, a more skilled chef would bring the dining to the same high standard as the rest of the hotel. Additionally, the Seafood Market restaurant’s reservation system needs improvement—despite requiring reservations, my table was given away to other guests. Another issue was room service, which often took up to an hour—a long wait for a luxury hotel. Improving efficiency here would be a great enhancement. Despite these minor issues, Cala de Mar remains an incredible destination. The breathtaking views, exceptional rooms, and welcoming atmosphere make it a wonderful place to relax. With a few refinements, it has the potential to be truly world-class. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a luxurious, peaceful, and scenic escape in Ixtapa!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Service, The staff was super friendly my little ones loved it.