Pepe's is the real thing! Countless resorts promote themselves as tropical paradises, but few deliver. Pepe's, with its half-dozen thatched roof bungalows on a point overlooking the Pacific, is an exception. For ten perfect days, we heard nothing but the sound of ocean on the rocks below our casita (mixed perhaps with the occasional pouring of a wine glass or margarita).

The open-air bungalows exude rustic elegance, tasteful simplicity accented with colorful hand embroidered bedspreads (products of the local indigenous culture). The ocean views and nightly sunsets are stunning. (Note: some casitas have ocean views, while others look over the palm trees.)

The ocean with rock pools and swimming holes for the adventurous (my wife) was only a few steps below our bungalow. A uncrowded, near-perfect white sand beach (made famous in the film "10") was an easy ten-minute stroll away. "Speedy" and the kitchen staff were happy to deliver a picnic lunch, complete with beers & coco locos, to our palapa on the beach whenever we asked. ...Room service is one thing – this was unparalleled beach service!

My wife, teenage daughter and I stayed at Pepe's with two other families, and we all loved our stay. It's a perfect place for a small group; the experience was fabulous.

A final thought about Safety: It's no secret that Mexico has become a more violent place in recent years. Happily, the region around Manzanillo is apparently one of the safest areas in the country. We never felt any concern whatsoever about our security at Pepe's. Even petty theft is nonexistent there. Anyone entering "La Punta," the dramatic narrow peninsula surrounded by the Pacific where Pepe's is located, has to pass through a security gatehouse. While I'm normally no fan of gated communities, being on La Punta did give our group (with four daughters) a welcome sense of safety.

I spent 7 glorious nights at Pepe's! I stayed in #2 right by the ocean and everything from the accomodations, the food, the service, weather and beauty was everything I was looking for and more. Pepe, Speedy and staff really go above and beyond in making your stay amazing. The Beach ( 10 min walk or Speedy will take you!) is pristine and secluded. Margaritas and lunch was delivered while you relax and enjoy! All the meals were excellent and I'm still dreaming of the Bacon they serve every morning! They will make you whatever you want for breakfast and dinner was fresh and delicious every night. I had a massage every single day from Laura and she was awesome. Thank you Pepe and Speedy for the best trip I've had in years! I will defintely be back!

My highest rating is "would I go again"-YES.
Excellent, attentive service.
I felt like I had spent a week with friends.

This was my first trip to Mexico and the staff at Pepe's made sure that everything went very smooth. When we arrived, we were greeted by our host Speedy (the best cook on the planet) who took us to our palapa over looking the bay and ocean and made sure we were sipping on the best margarita I've ever had.

The staff was extremely friendly and helped us with our day trips to ensure that everything went as planned. We met some fantastic people there and miss the stories around the table.

Pepe's Hideaway is in a gated community that includes a private beach as well as tennis courts, and I mustn't forget about the monkeys.

Families with children may find a few challenges staying here, but adults will find this place a true paradise away from the 'touristy' places.

If your idea of a place to stay includes your own private palapa over looking the ocean, fantastic food, service and hospitality, as well as the best dinner time stories, and perfect weather everyday - then this is where you want to be ; I wish I was there now...