Barceló Ixtapa

Barceló Ixtapa is an all-inclusive resort in Ixtapa and Huatulco, Ixtapa (Playa El Palmar). Best for: Families, short airport transfer, quieter Pacific resort town. It has 398 rooms. It is about 18 km from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport, roughly 17 minutes away.

• Rooms and villas

  Barcelo says the hotel has 351 rooms and 47 villas, all near the sea on Playa El Palmar in Ixtapa.

• Seven restaurants

  There are seven restaurants, including two themed buffets and Japanese, Italian, seafood and Mexican restaurants, plus five bars.

• Barcy Club for kids

  The Barcy Club for children aged 5 to 12 runs morning and afternoon sessions.

• Three pools

  Of the three outdoor pools, one is a shallow children's pool and one is an adults-only pool next to the Caracol Bar.

• On Playa El Palmar
• Three outdoor pools
• Adults-only pool
• Children's pool
• Seven restaurants
• Five bars
• U-Spa (extra charge)
• Fitness centre
• Tennis courts
• Multi-sports court
• Barcy Club kids' club
• Nightly shows

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