The cost of this hotel and cost of food and drinks is not worth it. There are a lot of other hotels in great location in Zhiua that are better value. They got the dates wrong and had us booked in one day sooner than we had previously arranged....they queried me about this upon check in...wondering why i'm a day late...i had printed off the email confirmation and proved the correct dates. This all seemed fine until I got home and checked my visa bill and found that they charged me for one extra nights stay!! Also the rooms are a dump...the only thing this hotel has going for it is location and a pleasant outdoor space with great beach access.

An extremely well kept, older Mexican hotel in the Playa Madera area (Calle Adelita). The staff is very professional and courteous and they stay on top of every detail! Great location too, the lower terrace/pool and bar are only about 30 steps up from the beach. Everything seemed to have been recently updated, and the ocean views are spectacular. Raphael at the pool/terrace bar mixes up some of the best margaritas you'll ever try! They made us feel welcome, and we will definately go back there.

My fiancee and I spent a week here. We could not have asked for better hospitality. The couple who owns the hotel were wonderful, as were the staff. The rooms are spacious and clean and the hotel is in a perfect location- right on the beach and a walk into town. It is a great hotel, and so affordable! We will definitly be back!

After spending a week in Ixtapa 4 years ago we were looking forward to staying in Zihuatanejo itself - away from the majority of the tourist traffic. Villas Miramar was chosen because of it's location (10 minute walk to Centro), price ($95 for a garden view) and nice photos on their website.
The location is GREAT. There is a side street to the ocean a few yards from the main entrance and the beach was wonderful. There is a paved sea-wall walk to downtown that takes 10 - 15 minutes and is safe and beautiful any time of day and night. Also there are many excellent restaurants very close by (Rufo's, Casa Cafe, Anejo's (ck sp). Taxis are the way to get around quickly - $2-3 to Centro, $5-8 to Ixtapa.
However there are a few things to watch out for if you are planning to stay at Miramar:
- drinks at Jardin Cafe some of most expensive in town. G&T for $7 when you can buy a bottle of Gin for $8
- mattresses surely failed he bowling ball test. They are 3" thick, noisy springs, on a sheet of plywood. Expect to bottom out. Plastic cover sheet not very pleasant.
- Internet at $10 a day - wireless service only in lobby and restaurant ( go to internet cafe around corner for $1.50 an hour.)
- steps and uneven surfaces everywhere - including in room. Almost lost it several times.
At first I thought Miramar was OK considering the price then I visited several neighboring hotels and found better facilities for the same or slightly lower prices.

Don't mean to sound too negative. These were all minor irritations and in the end they did not spoil a wonderful time in this lovely community.