Hotel Club Papanoa
3/14/2009-3/15/2009
Slightly flustered by the wedding party occupying our intended campground in Zihuatanejo, we left town for Acapulco without much of a plan. Knowing that travel times in Mexico are at least twice what that same distance would be in the States, Acapulco was not be attained by nightfall.
Passing numerous hotels with posted hourly rates we continued to hold off with faith that we could find a better option than a no-tell motel. About a third of the way between Zihuatanejo and Acapulco, at kilometer 160, we found the Hotel Club Papanoa. We were warmly greeted by the staff who escorted us to our room and promised to keep the restaurant open until we were situated. After a generous evening meal of headed shrimp, chicken, and complementary tequila shots we were encouraged to explore the grounds. The hotel staff assured us that evening swimming in the pool was perfectly appropriate and, after making some adjustments to the screens in our faucets, allowing water to flow, also escorted us down the private stairway to the beach, with lights for nighttime access. We declined the swim, planning on a more thorough investigation in the morning.
The hotel property resembles that of an old-fashioned beach club, built in 1963 and nestled into the hillside, overlooking a spectacular beach. There are several different room choices, of which we chose the least expensive offering and still had four beds and an air conditioner. There is a Texas shaped swimming pool and balconies on all rooms. In the dark we thought we had only a traffic view, but morning light revealed otherwise. The onsite restaurant serves all day and this seems to be popular weekend getaway for families from Mexico City. We certainly found it a delightful overnight respite after a confusing afternoon spent trying to find accommodations.
A room with a view
The beach at Hotel Club Papanoa
The Hotel Club Papanoa
The beach at Hotel Club Papanoa
Slightly flustered by the wedding party occupying our intended campground in Zihuatanejo, we left town for Acapulco without much of a plan. Knowing that travel times in Mexico are at least twice what that same distance would be in the States, Acapulco was not be attained by nightfall.
Passing numerous hotels with posted hourly rates we continued to hold off with faith that we could find a better option than a no-tell motel. About a third of the way between Zihuatanejo and Acapulco, at kilometer 160, we found the Hotel Club Papanoa. We were warmly greeted by the staff who escorted us to our room and promised to keep the restaurant open until we were situated. After a generous evening meal of headed shrimp, chicken, and complementary tequila shots we were encouraged to explore the grounds. The hotel staff assured us that evening swimming in the pool was perfectly appropriate and, after making some adjustments to the screens in our faucets, allowing water to flow, also escorted us down the private stairway to the beach, with lights for nighttime access. We declined the swim, planning on a more thorough investigation in the morning.
The hotel property resembles that of an old-fashioned beach club, built in 1963 and nestled into the hillside, overlooking a spectacular beach. There are several different room choices, of which we chose the least expensive offering and still had four beds and an air conditioner. There is a Texas shaped swimming pool and balconies on all rooms. In the dark we thought we had only a traffic view, but morning light revealed otherwise. The onsite restaurant serves all day and this seems to be popular weekend getaway for families from Mexico City. We certainly found it a delightful overnight respite after a confusing afternoon spent trying to find accommodations.
A room with a view
The beach at Hotel Club Papanoa
The Hotel Club Papanoa
The beach at Hotel Club Papanoa
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