We were very impressed by the Playa Mazatlan. It is an authentic hotel with a distinct character, rather than a generic big box on the beach. The scale and layout were intimate despite the number of rooms. Yet the hotel itself felt spacious. The staff were attentive and friendly but not interferingly so. The location was ideal- a wide clean... More

We are looking forward to are next trip to the Playa in the spring as we go every year.I have just read some of the previous reviews especially the one stating it is a Bare bones hotel..We don't agree! We stay there because the Hotel to us is on the best beach around the area, Staff is helpful, food is... More

Hello, We, as a family, have been traveling to Mazatlan for over 10-12 years and have always stayed at the Hotel Playa Mazatlan. Over the years, less and less travelers are going to Mazatlan and the hotel/town is becoming relatively quiet. I never would have thought the hotel would be so empty as it was in this last trip we... More

We have been to the Hotel Playa Mazatlan 18 times in 15 years. I just returned from this year's trip. Sometimes, like this year, I come down with a girlfriend, while my husband stays home in the cold. I cannot begin to stress how safe you feel, even a couple of "old ladies" like us. i was a little saddened... More

We've had several enjoyable trips to Mazatlan and always stay at Hotel Playa Mazatlan. The moment we arrived, the front staff recognized us and welcomed us as returning old friends...Hola Celia. As usual, the hardworking chambermaids did a great job of preparing our room on a daily basis...thank you, girls ! The waiters and waitresses in the dining room are... More

When I asked my parents, who live in Mazatlan during the winter, for the “best hotels in Mazatlan” my Dad recommended Hotel Playa Mazatlan as “probably the best overall experience. Great location (Golden Zone for convenient shopping). Good food at very good prices. Return rate is over 80%. Fourth generation owners.” So, I booked three rooms, including one for my... More

i have been going to mazatlan since 1980 and have stayed in many hotels and by far the best hotel in mazatlan is the playa mazatlan. this hotel offers the best location for reasteraunts and shopping, it also has the nicest stretch of beach in mazatlan. hotel is very clean and rooms are excelent. hotel staff is the best making... More

This will be our 10th Anniversary of coming to The Playa. We enjoy the friendly staff. The feeling of being safe and secure. The rooms are very nice, clean, and comfortable. The view of the ocean and sunsets from our deck is beautiful. Food is great in the resturaunt or on the beach. The beach is sandy and clean, raked... More

returned to canada from a 2 week vacation at the playa mazatlan... was in an updated room with 2 great and comfortable queen size beds oceanview.... the staff of the playa are excellent. always friendly and attentive... alfredo was our waiter many times at the restaurant and beach.. he is great... cant say enough about this property.. this is my... More