My wife and I stayed at the sister property to this hotel, Hotel Tentaciones which is just up the hill. We also ate at Restaurant Espuma which is on the same property asVilla Guadalupe. Since we were so impressed with everything where we stayed we asked for a tour of Guadalupe. Daniel, the manager gracefully obliged. This place has a very different feel from Tentaciones, it is more rustic and a little more homey feeling though equally nice. It is clear from our visit that the excellent level of service we experienced at Tentaciones is matched here.

There are three rooms of varying size which can be rented separately or together as one villa. If rented together there is an additional studio off the common area that would be good for a teenager, nanny or other single person. All the rooms vary in size and character. The lowest unit has a very nice balcony and outdoor area, the largest unit has a bathroom the size of my house and a great balcony with a view. The other unit has a very cozy little sitting area with a window seat that has a fabulous view of the water and the rocks below.

There is a strong connection to the water here though there is no direct beach access. The waves crash on the rocks below creating a dramatic or soothing experience depending on the amount of waves. It is an easy walk to Playa La Ropa and to town or if you don't feel like walking it is just a block to a taxi stand.

The management of both properties are exceptional and will do everything possible to make you stay pleasant and memorable.

It really shouldn't be listed under hotels here on trip advisor as it really belongs in the B&B/inns section as it is a very different experience from what you get at a hotel.

Villa Guadalupe is the kind of place you dream about. Movies and novels describe such places but you don’t really believe they exist. Too good to be true. But Villa Guadalupe and its sister hotel/restaurant Tentaciones do exist. And they exist almost in secret...you might walk or drive by Villa Guadalupe and not give it a second glance. It's facade is very unassuming. But then walk through the doors and be welcomed to a splendor and understated luxury that is not found elsewhere among the many hotels (even boutique hotels) in the sweet town of Zihuatanejo.

The rooms are spacious, private, quiet and gorgeous. The staff is attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. We asked about where to get homemade tamales and one of the staff members brought them freshly made from her home to us the next day! For a snack!

This is a place we will return to every year.

We had a wonderful stay at Villa Guadalupe this past week. The staff, the setting, and the privacy of this property are amazing. I think we stayed in the least-fancy of the rooms - Maria de Lourdes - but the closest to the sea. The view from our room and our cozy private terrace was spectacular. A great personal terrace - though not all that private - provided our own space to be in the sun. And as there are only three rooms at the hotel, we had the shared pool to ourselves every afternoon, where we could look down on the bay and the town at sunset.

We spent our days walking down to Playa La Ropa (5 min), or into town for excursions and food (15 min). Spent the evenings drinking one of the superb margaritas from upstairs and watching the sun set from our terrace or alone from the shared pool.

My only feedback for improvement would be on breakfast (a bit of variation, especially on the types of fruit each day would be nice, though the coffee is excellent) and on the amenities in the rooms. The mattress, linens, towels, and toiletries are not up to par with the cost of the rooms or the expectation for a true five-star experience. And we did encounter some initial resistance to help us find a resource for snorkeling, or other daytime activities, so a computer was nice to do research on our own. Wireless in the rooms would be another easy and appreciated touch.

My wife and I stayed a Villa Guadalupe for our honeymoon. We came across their website while looking for a boutique hotel in Zihuatanejo. It turned out to be the perfect place for us. It was so wonderful that we extended our stay to 10 days. August was a great month to go. With the exception of two days, we had the entire villa to ourselves. The tourists from the area were largely Mexican, particularly families because it was the week before school resumed. We saw very few foreign tourists and we enjoyed that.

The Staff:
The staff are by far the greatest asset to this hotel. We have never before had such knowledgeable, attentive and caring staff. Daniel, the hotel manager, went above and beyond his duties to ensure that we had the best experience possible. At one point, I got really sick and Daniel had some of the staff go to a supermarket to get us gatorade. He even went so far as to lend us his personal DVD player and some dvd's for a few days because the satellite TV was down. I doubt most hotel managers would do that for their guests.

The Room:
We stayed in the Lilia Candelaria suite, the biggest of the three suites. The room was breathtaking. When we first arrived, there were flower petals on the bed and table. The local art was beautiful. The terrace looked out over the bay and was very private. Butterflies would often visit us. We would sleep with only the screen doors closed so we could feel the breeze and hear the waves crashing on the rocks below. The washroom area was as big as the bedroom, with giant windows and a large dressing area. There's a very spacious shower with two showerheads as well. Another unique feature was the water feature in the washroom that was actually a part of the hillside. A grate was open to the sky so when it rained, it would create a mini waterfall in our room.

The Hotel:
The hotel is very beautiful with unique local art and architecture. There's a small but beautiful infinity pool that overlooks the bay. We would have breakfast every morning on that same terrace. The food was wonderful consisting of delicious fresh fruit, baked goods and yogurt with granola. On our first day we ordered a couples massage that was also on that terrace. If we had to pick one thing that we liked least, it was the quality of the massages.

The Location:
Villa Guadalupe is in a fantastic location. It's only a 10 minute walk to downtown and is only 5 minutes to Playa La Ropa and probably about 8 minutes to Playa La Madera.

Things to Do:
We had wonderful private meals at Espuma, located above the hotel, and its sister restaurant up the hill, Tentaciones. Both offered breathtaking sunset views and wonderful fusion fare. Try La Sirena Gorda by the dock for some wonderful fish soup and fish tacos. Definitely take a day trip to Las Gatas. It's only a short and inexpensive ferry ride away. Along Playa La Ropa, you can rent a hanging daybed for the day. It also allows you to make use of their pools and ping pong table. On Sundays there's a cultural festival in the town's main square with food vendors, performances, games and all sorts of stuff. There is also a large market where you can shop for a variety of things. We rented boogie boards to ride some waves at Playa La Ropa. We wanted to go parasailing but the conditions were too windy.

Villa Guadalupe had an agreement with another hotel, Las Palmas, on the coast, where we spent a night. That hotel was also beautiful and secluded with great service. We couldn't swim in the ocean because the tide was too strong but we did bike into a small town, where we had the best red snapper of our trip at a restaurant on the beach.

Conclusion:
Without a doubt, on of the best vacations we've ever been on. An ideal location for a honeymoon if you want to relax with your honey in a private place surrounded by beauty and an exceptional staff. Thanks to Daniel and the entire staff for giving us the most incredible honeymoon.