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Melia Azul Ixtapa Hotel All Inclusive in Ixtapa, Mexico |
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Melia Azul Ixtapa Hotel All Inclusive
Blvd. Punta Ixtapa S/N
Ixtapa, Mexico 40880
Call Expedia at: 1-800-551-2409 |
| Bustling family-friendly resort on Ixtapa beach The resort is located five minutes from Ixtapa's main entertainment district, and 20 miles from the charming colonial town of Zihuatanejo. Three buff-colored towers house 410 rooms with partial or full ocean views and private balconies. A full roster of daily activities includes everything from aerobics to handicraft lessons. Guests can even sign up for individual language lessons. This all-inclusive resort includes various amenities in the room price. See the room description section for details.
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Amenities | Recreation | Features | Reviews
Melia Azul Ixtapa Hotel All Inclusive Amenities
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information). A convention center with 31 meeting rooms and capacity for up to 2450 guests, five restaurants, three pools complete with children's water park, a full gym, and nightly international shows in the open-air theater are among the many amenities. Below the lobby, a shopping arcade offers gifts, souvenirs, handcrafts, and jewelry, while a beauty salon handles hair and nail care. Next to the shops, a Cyber Café offers computers with high-speed internet access (surcharge). Outside the Cyber Café, complimentary wireless Internet access is available. Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
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Recreation
The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information). The hotel's clubhouse provides board games, balls, ping-pong paddles, and other recreational equipment. Two pool tables and a game room can be found at the lobby bar. On the rest of the grounds, guests will find two lighted tennis courts, two paddle tennis courts, a multi-use field (soccer, softball, etc.), a giant chess game, and a fitness center. Equipment for water sports is available and many guests kayak across to Isla de Ixtapa, about 1 km (0.5 mile) away. Next door to the resort is a facility that operates a climbing wall and ziplines (surcharges). Two 18-hole golf courses, the Marina Ixtapa and the Palma Real, are within a 10-minute drive of the resort. Both offer guests of the Meliá Azul Ixtapa discounts of 20-percent off greens fees. The Ixtapa Marina is also 10 minutes away and provides full services for boaters and fishermen. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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Features
What to expect: A modern atrium lobby features cascading waterfalls and an escalator leading from reception down to the lobby bar and pool level. With dozens of activities and two clubs for children, the resort caters to families. It also caters to business travelers with a convention center totaling nearly 7,000 square meters (75,000 square feet) and accommodating up to 2450 guests.
Amenity highlights: Family fun is guaranteed with two different activity programs for children. Club 4, for kids 2–5 years old, and Kids Club, for kids 6–12. The pool area includes a mushroom-themed aquatic water park.
Insider tip: This resort is the only hotel with direct access to an 8-km (5-mile) bicycle path that runs through the tourist zone and around La Laguna del Negro, home to a variety of wildlife including crocodiles, turtles, and several bird species.
The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
Costa Azul - Offering formal dining in a Colonial Mexican setting, this à la carte menu features Mediterranean cuisine. Reservations required. Dress code: Smart casual.
Oyster Bar - This romantic seafood restaurant is at the end of a boardwalk built along the ocean’s edge and is ideal for sunset dining. À la carte menu for dinner only. Reservations required. Dress code: Smart casual.
Colores - Outdoor dining on the second level next to the pool area, and overlooking the beach. Buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Terraza - Casual buffet dining with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the pool and ocean.
Patio Mexican - Located in front of the outdoor theatre, this buffet spot serves international breakfast and lunch, and Mexican dinner. La Pizzeria Snack Bar - Popular for snacks such as hamburgers and fajitas, this eatery is found next to the pool area and is open from noon until late afternoon. Las Velas - Located next to Colores and open in the evenings for barbecue dinners. El Palmar - Nightly live music enlivens this lobby bar which is also popular for its sunset views and signature Blue Margaritas. It’s also an occasional karaoke venue. Bar Humedo - Swim-up bar in the lower swimming pool. Bar Arrecife and Bar Piscina - Both serve drinks in the pool area. Breezze - This disco is located on the boardwalk leading to the Oyster Bar and serves beer, margaritas, sodas, and water, but no food.
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Melia Azul Ixtapa Hotel All Inclusive Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for Melia Azul Ixtapa Hotel All Inclusive
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Overall: 4.53 |
Service
4.53 |
Condition
4.53 |
Cleanliness
4.80 |
Comfort
4.60 |
Recommend
86.67 % |
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| Great Mexican Family Vacation |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We had a great time at the Melia Azul. We were there for 6 nights in July and actually found the weather to be quite pleasant. It did rain almost every day and it was overcast some of the time, but that made it almost the perfect temperature. One day it rained almost all day, but it was sort of a nice break. The food was good -- as good as I would expect for buffet food. Definitely had a Mexican quality about it even when it was "Oriental" or "Italian," but we were in Mexico! Mostly Mexican families at the resort -- it was fun to practice our Spanish, though many people spoke English -- the staff definitely did. Take the bus to Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo -- it is WAY cheaper and easy to do. I did just find out that our room wasn't all that was promised, but we found it adequate. The one disappointment was that there was no fold out couch so they brought in two portable single beds for our sons, they took up the whole "sitting" room. Our "jr. deluxe" was really more like a regular room with a king sized bed (no balcony, no kitchen). So I would suggest knowing exactly what you are supposed to be getting and making sure you get it. The staff were amazingly accomodating and service was excellent all around. I would go back, only we don't like to take the same trip twice, so maybe another Melia!
Reviewed by traveler from Colorado on July 26, 2006 |
| Greta all inclusive |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Excelent service. Excelent food and good quality in drinks
Reviewed by traveler from Celaya, MX on July 26, 2006 |
| What a great trip! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| When we were choosing a place to stay in Ixtapa we read the reviews that were out there. Some for the Melia Azul weren't so postive but most were so we decided to book our trip and stay there. Boy are we glad we did! It is a really nice hotel and the staff is great. There was a brief mix up with our room reservation, we booked a room with a balcony and were given a room without. As soon as we brought it to their attention we were immediately moved to the correct room. The rooms are very nice, the views are spectacular. The service staff in every area are very attentive. The food in the buffet selections was good, even our 10 year old was well satisfied. Don't forget to ask for the coconut ice cream for dessert. This was the most relaxing vacation we have had in years. There was plenty to do when we wanted and plenty of wait staff when all we wanted to do was lay by the pool and have a drink. If you are looking for a great family vacation place with plenty to do, good value, great staff and beautiful sunsets on the beach - this is it. There were couples there that seemed to be making it a fine couples retreat as well.
Reviewed by traveler from Ft. Worth, TX on July 19, 2006 |
| Beautiful but deep in the heart of Mexico |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel was great for Ixtapa! The suite was beautiful with a seperate bedroom needs updating though. The hotel compared to the Paridisus in Cancun is not comprable, which was disappointing to us since we were expecting the same conditions. They only had three places to eat in the morning and you only had two nights in the exclusive restaraunt's. The food was okay, it was very hot, only one buffet was air conditioned. Pool is great, but too many kids, and alot of nationals.
Reviewed by traveler from San Antonio on July 15, 2006 |
| Nice, but a lot of children |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The stay at the hotel was fine; food fine (it IS buffet food); pool a little warm (but we were there in July); but keep in mind that the hotel is really set up for families so if you are looking to get away from little ones for a romantic stay, this would probably not be the place to go.
Reviewed by traveler from Houston, Texas on July 13, 2006 |
| Great hotel, but air conditioning is only in the rooms. |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
No |
| The hotel was nice looking, however the food was average & the same every day. We all felt a bit sick through the trip. No air conditioning in the restaurants, lobby, main bar, no where, except the rooms. It was so hot and humid, we felt like we couldn't breathe in the hotelw/no air. It's miserable to eat while you're sweating! The waterslide park is very small & only for kids under 12. The outdoor theater shows are not so good. Majority of the guests were Mexican residents-there was only a few Americans staying there. Hopefully you speak a little Spanish if you're staying here.
Reviewed by traveler from Ventura County, CA on July 13, 2006 |
| Most relaxing time ever |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My boyfriend and I have stayed at a Melia in Cabo and decided we would try the one out in Ixtapa and we are very glad we did. It was amazing... relaxing... and overall a great vacation.
Reviewed by traveler from Orange County, CA on June 20, 2006 |
| Somewhat Satisfied |
Overall: 4 |
Service
3 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
No |
| Our overall stay with the Melia Azul Ixtapa was enjoyable. It was very relaxing, which is what we were looking for. However, we were disappointed with the beach. There was not much of a beach - and the water was dirty. The food was good, but a different variety for each day would be great. Our meals in the 2 specialty restaurants were wonderful! I would not recommend this hotel for families with children between the ages of 12 and 18 years of age - there are no activities for them! We had 6 children between the ages of 12 and 21 years of age and if we hadn't spent the extra money on wave runners, they would have had a pretty miserable time. On Thursday evening we tried to go as a family (there were 3 families in all) to the Disco, but were asked to take our 4 children (ages 12, 14, and 17) out. We were upstairs where noone else was, dancing and having fun, not being rowdy, and even though our kids were accompanied by us, they were not allowed to stay. Definitely need to work on this problem! The rooms and facility were extremely clean and well taken care of. The staff in the restaurants and maid service were extremely helpful and nice, however, the front desk staff and concierge staff need to work on their customer service - not very helpful or willing to help in many situations - we are Americans, and didn't feel extremely welcomed by them. We did enjoy our day at the Island, and the pools were beautiful on the hotel sight.
Reviewed by traveler from Houston, TX on June 14, 2006 |
| will love to stay there again and again |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Type of hotel that you have nothing to ask from it at all.
Reviewed by traveler from san diego ,ca on June 5, 2006 |
| Awesome vacation! |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| With just a couple minor exceptions, we loved every minute of our vacation. Hotel service was outstanding. The staff were overly generous at all times and went out of their way to service you. Actually service everywhere we went in the area was outstanding. We never got "hawked" for timsehares or tours at the hotel, but tour desks were available. DO NOT BOOK YOUR TOURS AHEAD OF TIME! It's a major hassle to book your times upon arrival. Just check-in, find a guy named Ventura and book your tour packages with him. Trust me, he'll take very good care of you. The room was extremely clean, as was the rest of the hotel. The downside was the food. Breakfast was very good, but lunch and dinner was very disappointing, especially relative to most all-inclusives. Food on the town was great everywhere we went and reasonably priced. Try "Laguna" restaurant next door to Senor Frogs downtown Ixtapa. The marketplaces in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo were typical Mexican marketplaces with extremely friendly local merchants and prices were very good. You have to cab everywhere you go outside the hotel. Prices were reasonable and posted in the hotel lobby. We absolutely loved Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and the Melia Azul. We'd return in a heartbeat!
Reviewed by traveler from Virginia Beach, VA on May 31, 2006 |
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