Stone Island Gardens is a hidden gem, mostly overlooked by tourists because of its location off the beaten track! Gary, Anna, and staff are some of the nicest people you could meet. With the attached beachside restaraunt and in room kitchenettes, meals are conveniant and delicious. Only steps to the beach and excellent views are an added bonus. Hotel is very new and rates are more than reasonable by the day, week or month. Mazatlan is an easy watercab ride away. Location is key, being in a small seaside village removed from the city itself. This means a relaxing and enjoyable stay with friendly folk all around! Much recommended!!!

My husband and I stayed here on our honeymoon for one day/night in October 2009. This is a long overdue review so there is no option under "Date of Stay" so I picked the same month for your reference. It is off season and it is HOT, uncomfortably so midday. It was a stopover sandwiched in between a stay at a big resort and a boutique hotel in the city of Mazatlan. We would have had a hard time getting from the resort to Stone Island Gardens but the owners wife PICKED US UP in her car - an hour to and an hour from - as well as getting us on the ferry (which is like Anthony Bourdain in Vietnam-we were the only ones with life preservers on... and luggage that could capsize the "ferry")! Already we knew this was an excellent choice. The room was as pictured. Maybe a little more worn but clean. Obviously, at these prices you know it's not going to be The Ritz. Beach and restaurant immediately outside. This was the first time we encountered the endless parade of peddlers. I wanted to make a T-shirt that said "No Gracias!" It was not that crowded as it was off season. It's a small beachfront and the water is nice. We took a nap before dinner and did not realize that all those beachfront bars and restaurants would be closed - we basically had to wander the streets in the dark and find a child who spoke English to direct us to a woman's backyard where she ran a sandwich shop and grocery store. Our food was cooked on a tailgating grill. So Anthony Bourdain. All in all, we were glad that we went to Stone Island and stayed here. The owners could not have been more helpful and if the waves were ride-able, my husband would have enjoyed it even more.

My husband and I had the best time at Stone Island Gardens. Our room was affordable and clean with a beautiful ocean view. The family that runs the hotel is so great and will do anything to welcome you and help you enjoy your stay. I met so many wonderful people, I cried when we had to leave.
The restaurant had really good food and service and right on the beach. The location is a friendly small island, only a few minutes boat ride to the central downtown of Mazatlan.
Everything on the island closes at dark, so having the kitchen in our room was perfect for making dinners. Bring earplugs for the roosters, they are everywhere! Its an authentic Mexican experience.

Me and my girlfriend left the city of Guadalajara for a round trip through México. Once we discovered Stone Island Gardens on Isla de la Piedra near Mazatlán in the state of Sinaloa, we changed our minds... The fact that we spent ALL of our vacation time at Stone Island Gardens says it all! The hotel is a family business, the athmosphere is very laid back, welcoming and friendly. The rooms are clean, comfortable and high standard. As no room looks like the other, you quickly get the feeling of a unique experience. Not just the hotel itself, also Carmelitas Restaurant on the beach front (which belongs to Stone Island Gardens) is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy first class fresh and organic food. It opened up in the 1930s and is still run by the same family - so good quality and good service seem to have a long tradition here.

With the incredible silhouette of Isla de la Piedra in the background, we loved to take walks on the clean beach, go for a swim or just sit back with a fresh coconut in your hands. We also did activities like fishing with the local fishermen or riding a moto along the beach, which was big fun.

As "individual" travellers we really liked the exclusiveness of the place. It´s not overrun by mainstream tourism, the village of Isla de la Piedra has kept it´s traditions alive which allows you to discover the authentic México.

We had an unforgettable experience at Stone Island Gardens! We would love to come back any time! See our attached photos to convince yourselves about this lovely place.