Great pool and awesome staff

Stayed for 7 days, beds were very hard, food was repetitive/boring. This resort is very noisy there is a bar next door that plays music till 2 in the morning, the balcony doors do little to keep the noise out. Pool deck is very slippery, we saw a few people fall, they could use more nonslip mats. The staff was friendly and the pool on the beach was beautiful!

Good for the money

Older hotel, but they are in the middle of renovation, so it was noisy. Our phone never worked, because there was a problem with the line in the wall. but other wise it was good. The staff were very friendly and help you at any time of the day or night. There was only one buffet with the same meals and the drinks were limited for 2 per day at the restaurant. The place was kept very clean but the ocean was wild the whole time. No-one could swim, and there was a red or black flag all the time.  [... read more]There was a minimum entertainment. There was a free WIFI at the lobby. The side trip we took was the city tour and we went to the market, had food and had home made popsicle, and we got very sick with stomach flu ,fever and vomiting and stayed in bed for 2 days.

A Room with a Fabulous View

Our room faced the ocean, crashing waves , and the roar of the surf were spectacular . A short walk to the dinning room , again , facing the ocean, and open to the sounds of the surf , we dinned on food that was truly mexican. The staff in the restaurant was friendly and attentive to our needs. Especially when my stomach could only tolerate jell-o. The grounds were well cared for , flowers and palm trees in abundance. I especially liked the infinity pool that looked like it flowed  [... read more]directly into the sand and surf. Our rooms were simple and clean . A bedside lamp and telephone were missing from our room, but the newly renovated bathrooms were a delight.

Best place on the beach

This was my second stay at Posada Real.I was not disappointed.The hotel is small enough to be intimate.The staff are pleasant and helpful.The rooms are reasonably comfortable(I did not go to have a luxurious room,as I spend a lot of time on beach).The room attendants properly cleaned my room,every day.I really liked that the waiters remembered me from last year.Posada has a gorgeous pool,with the widest part of the beach.I'll be back next year!

Family friendly place.

The Posada Real was awesome. Its a great place to vacation. Its a small family feeling place. All the staff remember you easily and go out of their way to make your stay a great one. It gets real busy on weekends with locals so I would advise tourists to head out and do excursions and sightseeing on the weekend.

Great value - exceptional employees!

We went on a 7-day all inclusive vacation, staying at the Posada Real. The location could not be better; you can walk the strip of hotels all throughout Ixtapa, the bus goes right by and will drop you off anywhere you want in Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo for less than a dollar. Check-in was super fast, as was check out. No extra or hidden charges anywhere, and the front desk staff was always ready whenever I needed something (change, a fresh beach towel, a question about where to find a certain food i [... read more]n Ixtapa/Zihua). The room was clean, there was a light that needing replacing in the bathroom, and it was fixed less than 1 hour after I mentioned it. The airconditioning was powerful, and the TV had a couple USA channels so I could watch some shows in English. Every morning, the room was clean, towels replaced, and fresh water bottles and coffee at the ready. The pool is the highlight; absolutely perfect. No hotel on the strip will get you closer to the ocean. Being a smaller resort, there are chairs and loungers enough for everyone, and the service at the swimup bar and the beach bars are top notch. The pool is an infinite pool and has a fountain shooting upwards in it! The buffet is what you would expect from buffet food. It in not that fancy, but I never went to bed hungry. There is also a menu you can order off of if you do not like what is being served that night. The breakfast was the best meal of the day; fresh pancakes, omelets or quesadillas made to order. The staff work really hard to get to know you, so by the time we approached the hostess, the waiter would have our favorite table ready with hot coffee already pouring. Super attentive wait-staff. The beach is stunning and breathtaking. I could play in the surf for hours. There is no poolside entertainment or nightly "showtime" like I've experienced in other Mexican resorts, but I didn't mind that. Some evenings the restaurant would serve us outside for a BBQ. Also, all the water here is purified, so you can drink from the tap without getting sick - that's a HUGE plus for me. I would definitely return. Great vacation spot on a budget. Some people complain about locals visiting this hotel but I say 2 things about that: 1) it is authentic enough and luxurious enough that locals want to visit and I get behind that 100% and 2) the resort welcomes nationals and their families, and I wouldn't want to stay at a resort that priced nationals out or didn't welcome them. I'm in Mexico to see Mexico and enjoy Mexico and its people. We found the nationals to be friendly and well-mannered. The whole resort (lobby, rooms, pool, beach, stairwells, hallways) is IMMACULATE. The staff keep it super clean and tidy.

Best resort in ixtapa

This resort is small but meticulously kept. While the rooms lack certain amenities like a mini fridge, the staff make up for most shortfalls. If you value quick and easy access to the best section of the beach then this is the resort to stay at! I have been there 4 times and have not been disappointed.

Nice resort

The rooms were nice and clean, loved the pool. They could of had more canadian dishes at the buffet. Very few people understood English , a good place to go if you speak Spanish . You can't swim in the ocean because of the large waves. Don't go to this resort during April break because it's the school break too.

Not so great

Dissappointed with the resort. Food was the same everyday. No activities or entertainment. Only one restaurant to eat. Couldn't swim in the ocean the tide was too high. Our room was old and not very well kept. Air conditioning was loud.

Excellent value for the dollar

Not a big resort which is exactly what we were looking for. Only a buffet, but the food was varied daily and was fresh and delicious. Service was excellent and staff friendly and very accommodating. Room was average, always clean, however a balcony would be nice. Walking distance to a number of restaurants and shopping. Found an excellent North American style bar (Generals), watched a Leaf game and felt right at home. New favourite Mexico destination.