Dorado Pacifico
Hotel Information: One of Ixtapa's first hotels, the Dorado Pacifico maintains a modern edge with a sunlit, 11-story atrium and endless meters and feet of marble tile.
The personalized service, location, and full raft of amenities have brought some groups back for almost 20 years of annual visits.
Amenity highlights: The hotel is located right on Ixtapa's famous El Palmar beach; guests have use of lounge chairs, palapa umbrellas, and waiter service on the beach as well as by the hotel's pool.
A massage center provides on-site pampering and a travel agency will book any tours or side trips a guest may want.
Insider tip: Dorado Pacifico guests receive 20% off of fees at either of two par-72, 18-hole golf courses in Ixtapa. Contact guest services for more details. Fees subject to change without notice.
The Dorado Pacifico's 285 rooms are located in the hotel's 11-story tower. All rooms have ocean views, private balconies with table and two chairs, minibars, satellite TV, and air conditioning.
