This new oceanfront resort sits on 20 acres of mangroves in quiet, unspoiled Nuevo Mazatlán, 20 minutes north of downtown. Ocean-view suites with kitchens and balconies are housed in pale-yellow villas that blend Mexican and Mediterranean styles. A lobby lounge has a terrace with ocean views; a nearby piano bar offers live music and a style Hemingway would love. Facing a soft, sandy beach, the resort offers a freeform pool and mini-spa. Water sports are available within 5 miles.

Beachfront hotel with pools and waterslides Part of a resort complex that includes a country club with 27 holes of golf and a tennis club, this hotel is centrally located in Mazatlán’s hotel zone. Guestrooms and suites with kitchenettes feature blue-and-white decor with barefoot-friendly tile floors. Enjoy a freshwater pool, private beach, and swim-up bar. Or, charter a boat from the resort’s sport fishing fleet and bring in the catch of the day.

Deluxe family resort near marina Flanking a marina on the north end of the principal hotel zone, this all-suites resort hotel is less than a mile from El Cid’s golf and tennis club. Guest accommodations feature marina-view balconies or terraces, kitchenettes, and blue-and-white decor with barefoot-friendly tile floors. Enjoy a freshwater pool, private beach, and swim-up bar, or bring in the day’s catch on a private charter of the resort’s sport fishing fleet.

This oceanfront resort resembles a large Spanish pueblo in the heart of Mazatlán's hotel zone, 10 minutes north of downtown. Vaulted ceilings, tile floors, and handicrafts add local flavor to suites, which have kitchenettes and balconies with ocean views. Two freeform pools face the ocean; one has a swim-up bar. The concierge can arrange jungle-river tours, eco-treks, and more.

This old Mazatlan-style resort is set on a secluded beach, 18 miles from downtown Mazatlan. The 157 guestrooms offer balconies or patios and fully equipped kitchens. Amenity highlights include a lake with walking trails, freeform swimming pool, and lighted tennis courts.

This four-story resort is situated on stretch of private beach, two km (one mile) from the Golden Zone’s shops and restaurants. Air-conditioned guestrooms feature ocean views, a desk, cable/satellite TV, and windows that open. In addition to direct beach access, guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, an outdoor swimming pool, and fitness equipment.

Located in Mazatlan’s Golden Zone, this small hotel is just a block from the beach. Air-conditioned guestrooms offer cable TV and complimentary Internet access. The hotel also offers an outdoor swimming pool and on-site restaurant, and is only three blocks from discotheques.

Located in the heart of Mexico’s Golden Zone, this Mazatlan hotel has immediate access to 11 miles of continuous beach. Each guestroom has a balcony, white-tile floors, and tropical-print fabrics. The large outdoor pool overlooks the Pacific Ocean. The hotel offers three tennis courts, plus kayak and jet ski rentals.

This resort hotel is located two blocks from the shops, galleries, and restaurants of Mazatlan's Golden Zone. Guestrooms are in either the low-rise building overlooking the swimming pool, or the 17-story tower with ocean views. Bordering sandy beaches and Pacific waters, the resort has eight swimming pools and eight restaurants, lounges, and snack bars.

This three-story Mexican-style hotel overlooks the beach and is 15 minutes away from downtown Mazatlan. Each guestroom features air conditioning, in-room safe, cable/satellite television, and Internet access. The hotel is directly connected to the El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel where guests have access to the country club and tennis courts.

This hotel is located in the northern part of Mexico’s Gold Coast, just 30 minutes from the airport and ten from downtown. Each guestroom offers cable/satellite television, coffee/tea maker, and iron/ironing board. The hotel also offers an outdoor swimming pool, fitness equipment, and beach activities.

Situated in downtown Mazatlan across the street from the Pacific Ocean, this hotel is 10 km (six miles) from the Golden Zone. Air-conditioned rooms with two double beds offer cable/satellite TV and direct-dial phones; some rooms have ocean views. Guests can dine at the Shrimp Bucket on site, and enjoy complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.

Los Sabalos Resort Hotel. First class, Mediterranean-style hotel situated on Las Gaviotas Beach in the heart of the Golden Zone. Set amid lush tropical gardens and exotic palm trees, the hotel features an idyllic ambience where visitors can enjoy the spectacular sunsets and beaches of Mexico's Pacific Coast.