Background about the Melia Azul Ixtapa:
The Melia Azul Ixtapa Beach Resort & Conference Center is part of Sol Melia, a worldwide company that has the Melia, Paradisus, and other brands.
Location is on the west coast of Mexico --the "Mexican Riviera"-- near the towns of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. This area is popular with Mexicans on vacation; many of the guests at the Melia Azul Ixtapa will not be Americans. Clientele is mainly families.
This property has several towers, and 410 ocean view rooms including junior suites and 2-bedroom master suites. Restaurants include the Oyster Bar, built on stilts above the sea by a cliff.
Features at the Melia Azul Ixtapa:
- great pool complex: pools on three levels with waterfalls between
- kiddie pool with waterslides, sprayers, & other waterpark features
- snorkeling, hobie cats, windsurfing, boogie boards, watergames
- waverunners, waterskiing, sailing at add'l charge
- see outings, below
What's special for kids:
- two kids' program, one for ages 2 to 4, the other for ages 5 to 12; excursions, pool games, crafts, etc.
- playground
- great kids pool
- babysitting $12.00 per hour
- some guests report that kids' club has facilities for kids under 2
- Club 17 for teens - check if this is offered!
Outings in the area: take a walk down the beach to a market area
take a short ferry-ride to Isla Ixtapa, in front of the hotel, for nice beach. (Note: waves and currents can be strong.)
you can snorkel at this island too
Isla Las Gatas, with white-sand beach, is a 5-minute boat ride from downtown; activities des arranges excursions
Zihuatanejo is a quaint town with shops; reportedly good for inexpensive silver
Ixtapa ecotourism includes horseback riding, trekking, cycling
Deals and Promotions at the Melia Azul Ixtapa:
- Kids 6 and under stay & eat FREE-- see Apple Vacations.
- Also check for deals at Sol Melia.
Keep in mind about the Melia Azul Ixtapa:
- nearest night life is in Ixtapa, a short taxi ride away
- black sand beach
- with a one-week stay, guests receive two tix for the a la carte restaurants; reserve early
- room service menu is limited, and has a delivery charge
Find out more about the Melia Azul Ixtapa:
- visit the Melia Azul Ixtapa section at the Sol Melia site
- read a profile at Apple Vacations
- check visitors' comments at Trip Advisor -enter "Melia Azul Ixtapa" in the searchbox.
