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Las Brisas Ixtapa

  • Al fresco evening dining at La Brisa
  • JUNIOR SUITE 3
  • JUNIOR SUITE 7
  • DELUXE GRAND DOBLE
  • PLAYA (6)
  • PLAYA (2)
  • ALBERCA 5
  • ALBERCA 4
  • CANCHAS DE TENIS 1
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As development has raced ahead on the Riviera Maya, the Pacific coast resort of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo – initially conceived in the 1970s – remains a more authentically Mexican alternative.

Regular flights connect Mexico City with Zihuatanejo.

Striking Las Brisas enjoys a privileged setting, perched on a lush, tropical hillside overlooking an alluring crescent of white sand. Its unusual design - one of the most famous works of Mexican architect Ricardo Lagoretta in 1981 - affords every one of its 400 or so guest rooms ocean views as well as a private terrace.

The hotel’s intriguing layout belies the fact it has 18 floors, with the lobby and sunset bar on the top level. Although it may feel curiously retro in today’s era of ultra-modern glass frontages, the simplicity of the hotel’s presentation in many ways lends it Mexican appeal, with tiled floors and unfussy décor.

Facilities include a choice of restaurants, two of which have views of the bay, tennis courts and several swimming pools.

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What our clients say

  • Highlights?: The serenity at Uxmal and the delightful city of Oaxaca

    MF, London Mar 2018
  • All of it was good.  The actual order of places I visited also coincided with the progression of history, from ancient to more recent.  Very well arranged indeed.

    DB, Birmingham Dec 2016
  • Highlights: Palenque site. The beach at Tulum

    JB, Leatherhead Feb 2016
  • Highlights: We went to a small nature reserve (Copalita) near to our hotel in Hualtuco that was really lovely, teaming with wildlife. Monte Alban was very impressive as well.

    SP, May 2017
  • Highlights: Discovering and enjoying the Mexican culture and despite pre visit warnings, being so surprised that Mexico City is nothing like as dangerous a place to visit as I had…

    Cw, Macclesfield Apr 2025
  • Highlight: The Visit to Chichen Itza

    JL, London Feb 2016
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