All-Inclusive Ixtapa Resort Stay

You’ll soak up the sun, plus drink and dine at leisure at this all-inclusive beachfront resort in Ixtapa. Swim the day away or order room service from the plush comfort of your ocean-view room.

This vacation includes:

• Unlimited meals and drinks
• Daily activities
• Non-motorized water sports
• Nightly entertainment
• All taxes and gratuities

Resort At a Glance: Park Royal Ixtapa

Set right on the white-sand Palmar Beach, Park Royal Ixtapa is a high-end, family-welcoming resort in Ixtapa’s hotel zone. There are 300 meticulously groomed meters of private beachfront here, ensuring spectacular, uninterrupted sunsets and days filled with sunshine and snorkeling.

• Eat and drink your fill at the three onsite restaurants and four bars and cocktail lounges —take breakfast in the manicured garden and enjoy lunch and dinner right off the beach.
• Do a cannonball into the massive hotel pool, or order fruity cocktails at the swim-up bar
• Turn kids loose at the all-day Kids’ Club (age 5–12), where they’ll play with other kids and do crafts and activities.
• Things to do Snorkel, kayak, and paddleboat along the coastline, head up the beach to pet the dolphins, play golf at one of two nearby courses, or take cooking or Spanish classes.
• Hit up the craft market behind the hotel to scoop up jewelry, clothing, and souvenirs and shop in specialty markets.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico: White-Sand Beaches near Secluded Fishing Town

About 150 miles up the coast from Acapulco, on Mexico’s Pacific coast, a 12-mile-long beach stretches alongside the city of Ixtapa. Planned by the government as a tourist destination, Ixtapa is characterized by near-perfect weather, white sand, and crystal-clear waters that draw kayakers, snorkelers, and sport fishermen year-round. One of Ixtapa’s loveliest spots is Playa la Ropa, probably the town’s most popular—and most social—beach. Here, you’ll find parasailers skimming across the waves and families picnicking on the sand.

About a 20-minute drive south, the quiet fishing town of Zihuatanejo offers an alternative to Ixtapa’s relative bustle. In fact, Tim Robbins’s character in The Shawshank Redemption dreams of living as a fisherman in Zihuatanejo. There are plenty of secluded spots to live out this dream along the town’s Paseo del Pescador. Nearby, on the livelier fishermen’s boardwalk, vendors sell Cuban cigars, handmade jewelry, and local tequila. There’s usually a musician or two walking the stone streets, eager to serenade passersby with a romantic rendition of the The Price is Right theme.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) is the closest airport. A shuttle is about $10 per person.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests. Adding occupants above standard is $106 per night for each additional guest 13 or older; $45 per night for each additional guest 7–12; kids 6 or younger stay free.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? Resort credits are not included with the Groupon.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? Dinner reservations are required for El Italiano and dress code requires long sleeves and close-toed shoes. For more information about your dining options, please click here or call 800-713-2185.

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