Hotel Information: 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 Melia Azul 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.

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Rooms

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).

This all-inclusive resort features 400 spacious rooms located in three towers, all accessible by elevator. Guestrooms are offered in a variety of configurations, some with a balcony. Two floors in each building are non-smoking. Décor is contemporary, with marble tile floors in the rooms and marble vanities in the bathrooms.

Room Amenities

• Cable/satellite TV
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Balcony
• Climate control
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Internet access - dial-up
• Voice mail
• Refrigerator
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping (daily)
• Turndown service

• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Television - Satellite service
• Welcome amenities
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Television
• Window opens
• Desk
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available

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).

Melia Azul'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.

• Golf - driving range nearby
• Golfing nearby
• Golf - miniature on site
• Motor boating nearby
• Windsurfing nearby
• Boat launch nearby
• Snorkeling on site
• Swimming on site
• Rowing or canoeing on site
• Personal watercraft nearby
• Volleyball on site
• Aerobics on site

• Tennis on site
• Running track/path on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Bicycle rentals on site
• Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
• Skydiving nearby
• Bird watching nearby
• Fishing nearby
• Playground nearby

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at the Melia Azul 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, wireless Internet access is available (surcharge).

• Private beach
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Poolside bar
• Swimming pool - children's
• Spa tub
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Steam room
• Concierge desk
• Complimentary breakfast
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Fitness equipment
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Bar/lounge
• Nightclub
• Parking (free)
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Parking garage
• Parking (secure)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Business center
• Exhibit space
• Conference room(s)
• Event catering
• Audio-visual equipment
• Secretarial services
• Business services
• Computer rental

• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Express check-out
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Multilingual staff
• Number of rooms: 400
• Number of floors: 9
• Hair salon
• ATM/banking
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Shopping on site
• Currency exchange
• Tour assistance
• Medical assistance available
• Beauty services
• Dry cleaning service
• Television in lobby
• Patio
• Coffee in lobby
• Arcade/game room
• Clubhouse
• Grocery
• Elevator/lift
• Supervised child care/activities
• Wedding services
• Airport transportation (surcharge)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Dining

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.

All-inclusive Details

The majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for meals, drinks, activities, gratuities, or use of both land and water sports equipment.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages

• Meals and snacks at all restaurants and bars
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including international and premium brand liquors
• Room service food and drink
• Taxes and gratuities for all plan inclusions
  Not included: Room service charge of $4 USD for each delivery (prices subject to change without notice)

  Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.

All-Inclusive activities and equipment

All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water sports

• Water polo
• Pool volleyball
• Catamarans
• Windsurfers
• Kayaks
• Snorkeling gear
• Boogie boards
• Use of 3 pools/3 spa tubs/beach and pool lounge chairs/towel service
  Not included: Motorized water sports

  Land sports

• Tennis
• Paddle tennis
• Multi-use field for soccer, softball
• Beach volleyball
• Beach soccer
• Pool tables
• Ping-Pong
• Giant chess
• Use of fitness center/game room

  Classes/instruction
  The following classes may be included depending on season and instructor availability:

• Dance
• Aerobics
• Step aerobics
• Aqua aerobics
• Body sculpting
• Tae-bo
• Spinning
• Relaxation
• Cooking
  Not included: Tennis pro lessons

All-Inclusive children's activities

All-Inclusive children’s activities
Two programs organize activities for children: Club 4, for kids 2–5 years of age, and Kids Club, for kids 6–12. Activities include:

• Pool games
• Evening show participation
• T-shirt painting
• Use of video-game consoles
• Use of children’s pool with water slides and waterfalls
  Not included: Babysitting services

All-Inclusive entertainment-nightlife

All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife
Nightly music and dance shows on the stage of the outdoor theatre may include the following, depending on season:

• Sol Meliá Cabaret
• Mexican Night
• Broadway Cabaret
• Moulin Rouge Show
• Circus Fantasy
• Tropical Cabaret
• Disco Show
• Theme nights such as Pirates, Halloween, and Tex-Mex
• Entrance to on-site disco, Breezze

Not included

Not included

• Room service charge of $4 USD for each delivery
• Motorized water sports
• Tennis pro lessons
• Airport transfers
• Beauty treatments and services
• Optional or outside tours and excursions
• Incidental purchases
• Telephone, fax, and Internet access charges
• Business services
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• Video and photo services
• Babysitting services
  Airport taxes may or may not be included.

Address

Blvd. Punta Ixtapa, Lote 2

Zona Hotelera II

Ixtapa, Guerrero 40880

Mexico

Nearest major airport:

Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico (ZIH-Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl.)

Area:

Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico