This hotel gets raves, I suspect, because it is a bargain compared with The Tides next door and places like the Casa que Canta up the road. If you are going to Zihua just to sit on the beach and not hang at the hotel, no argument there. But some things to know. Little ants crawling all over the desk. No internet in the rooms, just the restaurant, or so I was told. Very small pools (they cite 3 but it is really 1 small one, with 2 just above jacuzzi size) and overall outdated furnishings and very hard bed. Restaurant very mediocre (go to the The Tides if you can splurge). Big advantage is the hotel is right on the beach, and it is a nice beach with very clear water -- even just wading out up to the knees you can see fish -- and calm. It is running distance to town, about 2.5 km, where you should take your meals from a good array of restaurants. Bottom line: more of a no frills place but if seeking the resort experience look elsewhere

Amazing location how often can you walk 5 steps from your hotel room door into an infinity pool and another 10 steps onti the beach! we truly love zihautanejo and had not been since 2008, I think it's even nicer than I even remembered!

We have stayed at Villa Mexicana on Play La Ropa in Zihuatenjo at least seven times, last year for two weeks. This is the vacation that makes you feel like you are a real traveler in real Mexico. Remember "The Shawsank Redemption"? There a reason they went to Zihuatenejo. We call up our local agent and she gets us one of those great non-stops that Apple Vacations offers to Ixtapa /Zihuatenjo. If you love Cancun you don't need to go to Ixtapa, but if you love laid back, right on the beach, eating at great little fish restaurants without ever putting your shoes on, The Villa Mexicana is delightful..
Disclosure I work part time for Writer Travel One in Denver, but I was visiting this hotel long before I ever did so. This is a hotel for those who have no use for the all-inclusive experience, but love a nice Mexican beach.

We loved the location of this hotel. It was clean and the beach beautiful. Our room was also very nice with a partial ocean view and balcony. The staff seemed very helpful and always smilling and willing to help. The lock on our sliding door was broken when we arrived and it was fixed within the hour. The only downside of our week stay was the 2nd to last afternoon a group of 35 from Missouri (I think) arrived and took over the hotel. They were so loud and had no idea that there were other guest being distrurbed by there rudeness. Shame on you all. We all paid for this holiday. Other than that this was a wonderful holiday. WE also watched the turtles hatching the morning we were to leave, quite a site them little guys. The beach was great for swimming.