Location. The beachfront Dorado Pacifico Hotel is located on Palmar Beach in Ixtapa, Mexico, five kilometers from the colonial town of Zihuatanejo. Isla de Ixtapa, accessed by boat, is located one kilometer from this property.
Hotel Features. Six on site restaurants and bars include the sunlit La Cascada Caf� that serves breakfast buffets and � la carte lunches and dinners. Coco La Palm Restaurant prepares regional and international cuisine, and hosts nightly live music. Guests communication needs are addressed via Internet while flexible meeting space is available for corporate or social gatherings. Volleyball, team game and bingo activities take place around the main pool, which features two water slides. An on site massage center provides a full menu of treatments. Two lighted hard surface tennis courts are located on the property, and a tennis pro offers private lessons. Beach concessions provide snorkeling, parasailing and windsurfing equipment, and guests receive a discount at two 18 hole golf courses located near the hotel. A playground, a childrens pool and the Dorado Kids Club (ages 4 12) provide youth oriented recreation. This hotel even maintains a separate kids restaurant.
Guestrooms. The Dorado Pacifico Hotel features 285 air conditioned guestrooms located in an 11 story tower. All rooms boast ocean view private balconies with a table and two chairs, minibars, coffeemakers and satellite television. Sunny d�cor echoes seaside color schemes with pale yellow and aqua blue accents, and tiled floors.
Expert Tip. Movie buffs may recall the nearby town of Zihuatanejo as the site where Morgan Freemans and Tim Robbins characters claimed safe harbor in Shawshank Redemption.
Golf Discount Promotion:
Book a stay for travel through December 19, 2008, and receive a coupon valid for a 20 percent discount on green fees at Palm Real and La Marina golf courses. Coupon received at check in. Can be used in combination with other promotions. Offer does not include golf cart fees. Other restrictions may apply.
Kids Stay and Eat Free Promotion:
Book a stay through December 19 for travel March 29 through December 19, 2008, and receive complimentary lodging and meals for up to two children (12 years and under). To qualify, children must share room with parents. Other restrictions may apply.
Rates:
180 - 433.3325
Number Of Rooms: 285
Number Of Floors: 11
Check In Time: 3 p.m.
Check Out Time: 1 p.m.
Dorado Pacifico Beach Resort Ixtapa
Paseo de Ixtapa S/N Lote 3-A
Ixtapa, Mexico 40880
Driving Directions:
From Zihautanejo/Ixtapa Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 13 kilometers.
Exit the airport and turn north onto Hwy. 200.
Turn left onto Plaza Garzas.
Turn right onto the Blvd. Ixtapa.
Follow signs to the hotel.