Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa

5.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Front of property
Front of property
Cliffside Ocean Front Suite | View from room
Cala de Mar Penthouse Master Suite
Cala de Mar Penthouse Master 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
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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

Family Adjoining Suites

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

Romance Deluxe Ocean Front Suite

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

Cala de Mar Penthouse Master Suite

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

Cliffside Ocean Front Suite

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

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About the area

Ixtapa

When you stay at Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa in Ixtapa, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Marina Ixtapa Golf Club and Cocodrilario. .This family-friendly hotel is 10 mi (16 km) from La Ropa Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Quieta Beach.

What's nearby

  • Quieta Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Marina Ixtapa - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Linda Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
  • El Palmar Beach - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Varadero Beach - 14 min drive - 3.7 km

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

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a steam room and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 54 guestrooms, featuring private plunge pools and LCD televisions. Rooms have private lanais. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 19 kilometers.
Grab a bite at Las Rocas, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Ixtapa? This hotel has 982 square feet (91 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and noon.
Las Rocas - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Seafood Market - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Amares - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 19 kilometres
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Las Rocas
  • Seafood Market
  • Amares

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Designer shops
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Private picnics
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Golf caddy
  • Golf cart
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (982 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

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

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 60 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 15 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 98.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa

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