Situated in Playa Quieta, above the Mexican Pacific coast, this hotel is only around 20 minutes from the village of Zihuatanejo and around 25 minutes from Ixtapa international airport. The tourist centre with bars, a nightclub and shops is easily accessible within a 10-minute drive.Built in 1980, this traditional hacienda style beach hotel is surrounded by flowering gardens and coconut palms and comprises a total of 374 spacious rooms. It is a family friendly establishment and features green areas, a kids' club and a babysitter service. The restaurants La Buena Vista and Quetzal serve guests with both national and international dishes. This hotel also offers guests the bars La Cantina and The Ranch, where speciality drinks are served. Furthermore, facilities include a beauty salon, a souvenir shop, a laundry service, Internet access, disability-friendly facilities and parking for those arriving by car.The colourful rooms are decorated with red tiles and are fitted with a king-size or double bed, air conditioning, a minibar, a coffee machine, sofas, radio and CD player, satellite/ cable TV, an en suite bathroom with hairdryer and a telephone.The hotel grounds feature a swimming pool and the El Tiko bar. Guests may relax with a facial or body massage and are invited to play tennis or try their hand at water sports such as sailing, diving and snorkelling. For the younger guests there is a kids' club offering numerous activities. The nearest golf course is about 10 minutes away by car.