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Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa

5.0 star property

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Front of property
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby, beach shuttle

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Paseo Punta Ixtapa S/N Zona Hotelera II, Ixtapa, GRO, 40880
  • Place, El Palmar Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Quieta Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Marina Ixtapa
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ixtapa, Guerrero (ZIH-Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Cliffside Ocean Front Suite

Cliffside Ocean Front Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Romance Deluxe Ocean Front Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 78 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cala de Mar Penthouse Master Suite

Cala de Mar Penthouse Master Suite

  • 100 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Adjoining Suites

  • 156 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Ixtapa

With a stay at Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa in Ixtapa, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Varadero Beach and Marina Ixtapa Golf Club. .This family-friendly hotel is 10 mi (16 km) from La Ropa Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Quieta Beach.

What's nearby

  • El Palmar Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Playa Azul Grand - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Playa Carey - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Quieta Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Marina Ixtapa - 6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl. Airport (ZIH) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snack El Jardín - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fisher's Ixtapa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tanta Vida - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Azul - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casa Morelos - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa offers 54 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and free minibar items. Rooms open to lanais. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a steam room and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 54 guestrooms, featuring private plunge pools and LCD televisions. Rooms have private lanais. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 19 kilometers.
Grab a bite at Las Rocas, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Ixtapa? This hotel has 982 square feet (91 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and noon.
Las Rocas - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Seafood Market - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Amares - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 19 kilometres
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: USD 30 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Amares
  • Las Rocas
  • Seafood Market

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Library
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Private plunge pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 982 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests are required to contact the property to make check-in arrangements.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 60 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 15 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 98.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 30 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: USD 60 per pet, per night
  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 98.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Capella Ixtapa
Capella Ixtapa Resort
Capella Resort
Capella Resort Ixtapa
Ixtapa Capella
Ixtapa Resort
Resort Ixtapa
Capella Ixtapa Hotel Ixtapa
Capella Ixtapa Hotel Zihuatanejo
Capella Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Cala Mar Resort Ixtapa
Cala Mar Resort
Cala Mar Ixtapa
Cala Mar & Spa Ixtapa Ixtapa
Cala de Mar Resort Spa Ixtapa
Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa Hotel
Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa Ixtapa
Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa Hotel Ixtapa

Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 555 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 555 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 555 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 555 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 555 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cala De Mar

This place is amazing! In the mountains very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla, Houston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed everything at Cala de Mar. It was so relaxing, the staff was amazing, they helped us with all our questions about activities and tours. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria de la Luz

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria de la Luz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofía García

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loooo máximo de lugar!!! Queremos regresar prontisisiisisimo
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a stellar resort. From the breathtaking setting to the impeccable service a true luxury stay. The dining at the resort is delicious and they will cater to all your needs. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacobo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the best hotel ever
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunther

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel really is something special. Beautifully designed and maintained property, built against a cliff-side with crashing surf right below. Breathtaking ocean views from every room. Private sun deck and plunge pool in room. Friendly and professional staff make you feel immediately welcome and look after your every need. Excellent restaurants and spa on site. Even the gym is spotless with a fantastic view. Would strongly recommend to the discerning traveller looking for something a little more classy.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen lugar para desconectar y pasar un buen rato en pareja
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

julio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Cala de Mar in Ixtapa was truly fantastic. The room was stunning, featuring a private jacuzzi with breathtaking views, creating the perfect spot to unwind. The hotel was impeccably clean, and the staff was warm and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. While the hotel is exceptional, a few improvements could elevate it further. First, gratuities are already included, but this isn’t clearly communicated, which can cause confusion. More transparency would enhance the experience. Second, while the food was decent, a more skilled chef would bring the dining to the same high standard as the rest of the hotel. Additionally, the Seafood Market restaurant’s reservation system needs improvement—despite requiring reservations, my table was given away to other guests. Another issue was room service, which often took up to an hour—a long wait for a luxury hotel. Improving efficiency here would be a great enhancement. Despite these minor issues, Cala de Mar remains an incredible destination. The breathtaking views, exceptional rooms, and welcoming atmosphere make it a wonderful place to relax. With a few refinements, it has the potential to be truly world-class. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a luxurious, peaceful, and scenic escape in Ixtapa!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful people and property
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Damaris, Kailua kona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was probably the most beautiful room I have ever had. So much so that we didn't feel the need to leave it for 3 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, redwood city

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the ocean. Privacy of your room and plunge pool is unique.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic serene resort. Small, high service level. Great Food.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough good things about our experience at Cala Del Mar. I cannot wait to return. It was the most romantic and luxurious stay I could have ever imagined and I have traveled all of the world and stayed in some incredible places. We came for our honeymoon and everyone there made it so special. I don't think I have ever felt that relaxed in my entire life. The rooms, the private infinity pool, the food, drinks and special amenities were just stunning. The margaritas were INCREDIBLE. Come here to just relax and soak in the most incredible view you have ever seen. Only downside is they don't have beach access. Our honeymoon was truly perfection because of this stunning resort and the incredible people that work there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Amenities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cala De Mar is absolute paradise! We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jan

Stayed 1 night in May 2024