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Thompson Zihuatanejo

Carretera Escenica S/N Playa La Ropa, Zihuatanejo, Mexico, 40895
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About us

Journey to one of Mexico’s best-kept secrets where tranquil waters meet contemporary luxury in Bahía de Zihuatanejo, located near Ixtapa. Once a secluded fishing village, our Playa La Ropa beachfront resort feels a world away from bustling Zihuatanejo Centro and fulfills your whims and sense of adventure. From parasailing and jet-skiing to alfresco spa treatments and wedding vows under coconut palms, Thompson Zihuatanejo offers a sophisticated, picturesque beach resort that’s yours to discover

Venue Details

ChainHyatt Hotels
BrandThompson Hotels
Built1974
Renovated2018
Total meeting space982 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms56
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Travel & Leisure World's Best Awards 2025 U.S. News & World Report: Best Thompson Hotels for 2024 Michelin Guide: Mexican Key Hotels 10x Travel: The 10 Best Hyatt Beach Resorts for a Relaxing Getaway Islands: The Best Swim-Up Suite Resorts in the Tropics Lonely Planet: The 15 Best Places to Visit in Mexico The Points Guy: Best Points Hotels in Mexico Tripsavvy: The 10 Best Beach Destinations in Mexico

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • VIP services

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Key (FEE)

Certification body:Green Key México

Issued: 7/23/2025 Expires: 7/23/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

May 12, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Jan 01 - Apr 30Nov 01 - Dec 31
Shoulder season
May 01 - Jun 30
Low season
Jul 01 - Oct 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
982 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
2
Space (outdoor)
312 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

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Main Meeting Room
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732 sq. ft.
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The Boardroom
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250 sq. ft.
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Ceniza Beach
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7,007 sq. ft.
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Ceniza Restaurant
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1,600 sq. ft.
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HAO Restaurant
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5,600 sq. ft.
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Green Yard
312 sq. ft.
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
56
Suites
45
Tax rate
16%
Occupancy rate
4%

Location

Getting Here

Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa International Airport, located just 15 to 20 minutes from the hotel
Distance from airport 8.7 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking

Local Attractions

Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca

Recreation
11 kms
Discover a 10-mile laid-back stretch of pristine beach within a short drive from our Zihuatanejo resort hotel. Boasting untouched natural beauty without the heavy tourism, this quaint beach is made for boat tours, bird watching, sport fishing and surfing. Relaxing days on the sand meet adventurous pursuits on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, at Playa Blanca.
Tequila Tasting

Tequila Tasting

Recreation
0 kms
4 high quality tequilas and 1 mezcal to be tried. Plus small bites from the chef to enhance the experience. Recommended before dinner.
Cooking Classes

Cooking Classes

Recreation
0 kms
Join our Executive Chef Alessio Butti for a tour of the local village markets, where he will help you select fresh seafoods at the Paseo del Pescador, along with locally grown tropical produce and ingredients, and then guide your preparation and cooking on site. Available upon request, our chef’s classes are also an ideal activity for groups.
La Ropa Beach

La Ropa Beach

Recreation
2 mins
Experience the relaxed atmosphere and white sands of La Ropa Beach, only a one-minute drive from our Zihuatanejo, Mexico, resort hotel. Walk along the palm tree-bordered beach. La Ropa Beach is great for swimming, parasailing, water skiing and more.
"La Parota" Dinner in the wild

"La Parota" Dinner in the wild

Recreation
0 kms
It is a space created to reconnect, coexist and blend in with nature. A simple and clean offer that seeks to disconnect you from the day to day. Fresh products focused on satisfying beyond just a dinner. With an origin and philosophy of less is more, we have created a menu that is a journey through Latin America. Raw, with heritage and the path that our Chef has traveled through different trips, places, experiences and flavors. This menu is constantly changing, since we respect what the season gives us, as well as what our garden is offering. The base is smoke, with nuances of haute cuisine and very primitive techniques.

La Chole Archeological Site

Historical landmark
25 kms
One of the most ancient archeological sites in Mexico, La Soledad de Maciel or “La Chole” was an important center of trade and culture thousands of years ago. Take a tour of the pyramids and learn about Mexican history and folklore.

Troncones Beach

Recreation
25 kms
Journey to an uncrowded beach village about 20 miles from Zihuatanejo, where you can take a thrilling surfing lesson, watch baby sea turtles, or indulge in authentic local cuisine at a nearby restaurant.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Bay

Recreation
6 kms
Take a private boat or sailing cruise out on the bay. These waters are known for sport fishing where sailfish and marlin can be found year-round—while further offshore, you might get lucky and catch a skipjack or yellowfin tuna.

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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

Non-Smoking Rooms Outside Catering Not Allowed

Safety Information

Cancellation Policy

Reservations have to be cancelled at least 72 hours prior to the arrival date to avoid a cancellation penalty.

Additional details

Rooms and Suites Striking a balance between old world and new, using mid-century design and traditional Mexican aesthetic—each of our 56 day-lit Zihuatanejo hotel rooms and suites frames a garden, lagoon or ocean view. Brass details, Oaxacan clay light fixtures, and contemporary Mexican artwork enhance your surroundings, while plush bedding and rainfall showers complete the Ixtapa experience. Resort Fee To enhance your stay, a daily guest amenity fee of 10% not tax inclusive (subject to change) will apply to each room of your stay at Thompson Zihuatanejo to provide you with the following services: Complimentary Wi-Fi Complimentary Bottled Water (2 per day) Mosquitoes repellent provided upon request In-Room Nespresso machine Local and domestic phone calls Chef’s flavored water of the day and iced-cold popsicles served pool side Complimentary 24-hour Fitness Center Tennis Facilities Group Yoga classes (2 per week) Group Zumba classes (2 per week) Group Pilates classes (2 per week) Group Tennis classes (2 per week) Kayaks and Paddle Boards upon request

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Thompson Zihuatanejo Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Thompson Zihuatanejo's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hyatt.com/WorldOfCare
Does Thompson Zihuatanejo have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Thompson Zihuatanejo and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Hotel not in the United States
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Thompson Zihuatanejo's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://about.hyatt.com/content/dam/hyatt/woc/DEIReport.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at Thompson Zihuatanejo developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, GBAC STAR Accreditation (Global Biorisk Advisory Council)
Does Thompson Zihuatanejo clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, All public areas are disinfected at least every two hours. Grequently touched surfaces are sanitized on an ongoing basis depending upon frequency of use.
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