Boulevard Ixtapa S/N, Ubicado frente a restaurantes y discos, Ixtapa, Mexico | (618) 248-8274
Beachfront resort in Ixtapa's main tourist area
Easy walk to many restaurants, shops, and other resorts
All-inclusive rates are available
All rooms feature minibars, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning
Oceanside pool and small fitness center with cardio and weight equipment
Modern salon and spa with sauna, steam room, and hot tub
24-hour room service available from both restaurants
Free bottled water (limited)
Various excursions and activities can be booked
Free self-parking in a secure, gated lot
Free Wi-Fi in rooms and common areas
Small main pool is easily overcrowded
Restaurants close on a rotating schedule depending on season and occupancy
Bland, dated decor in rooms and common areas
Wi-Fi can be spotty and unreliable
The 219-room Emporio Ixtapa offers three-and-a-half-pearl features that provide a mostly pleasant stay, though some flaws are showing. The clean pool, wide beach, modern salon and spa, and grand lobby are mostly on par with comparable area resorts. However, the resort’s stark, aging design make the hotel feel like it's past its prime. Rooms in all categories offer a solid list of essential amenities, but the dated decor and lack of balconies or terraces in most rooms are disappointing, especially given the more modern competition in the area. In this case, the whole is less than the sum of its parts, though rates here can be a bargain. Those willing to spend more should investigate the Pacifica Resort Ixtapa, a large upscale option with more attractive rooms.
