Acapulco

Well away from the crowds, the discos, and the oft-crowded beaches are Banyan Tree's romantic luxury villas, each with its own small infinity pool overlooking the bay. — Fodor's

Hotel Encanto is a one-of-a-kind luxury hotel with everything that well-heeled travelers could want in a vacation -- except for beach access. — Oyster

The hotel is pure retro, with camped-up touches like vintage fridges, radios, and bikes scattered about the lobby and lounges. — Concierge

A grand resort modeled after an Aztec pyramid, in a covetable location on Acapulco's most exclusive tract of beach. — Travel + Leisure

Romantic hideaway set above Acapulco Bay with an open-air restaurant, private pools and beach shuttle service. — Jetsetter

The Fairmont Acapulco Princess Hotel Review: The Fairmont Acapulco Princess boasts 1,011 rooms in three buildings, including an iconic, fifteen-story step pyramid. — Gayot

Fiesta Americana Villas Acapulco is an upper-middle-range hotel located in Acapulco’s Golden Zone. — Oyster

Though this hotel lacks the long tradition or privacy of Las Brisas Acapulco, it appeals to the same clientele—those seeking a privileged refuge from the Acapulco hubbub. — Star Service

Once a prime vacationing spot, when the cliff divers were a prime Acapulco top draw. Now a nice hotel, with great bay views, cliff divers daily, and close to Old Acapulco restaurants and beaches. — DK Eyewitness

Elcano Hotel is a three-pearl property on a prime location in Acapulco’s Golden Zone. — Oyster

Currently the gold standard in Acapulco luxury, though if you stay here you may not leave; it’s a self-contained, all-inclusive resort. — Rough Guide

This waterfront hotel located on the main avenue of buzzing Acapulco is housed in two circular buildings. The...rooms are equipped with refrigerators, and they all have balconies. — DK Eyewitness

An excellent choice for families, Sands is located across the highway from the beach... Bungalows are small but cozy... Prices are slashed substantially in the low season. — Lonely Planet

For nonstop elegance overlooking the beach, choose the Quinta Real. All rooms have balconies with excellent sea views. The spa is top of the line, and expensive. Beach access. — Michelin Guide

Hotel Los Flamingos is a two-and-a-half-pearl cliffside property with stunning ocean views in Acapulco’s Fraccionamiento Las Playas neighborhood. — Oyster

This very hospitable, family-run hotel is extremely clean and well equipped, with 1950s-style three-bed rooms with kitchens, balconies and a/c in lovely gardens overlooking La Quebrada. — Rough Guide

Rooms are spacious, tiled and an unmemorable beige, with good beds and pool views. With a small spa, gym and poolside restaurant, it attracts a mix of businesspeople and vacationers. — Lonely Planet

This likable place a block back from the strip is in the pleasant eastern end of town and amiably run. — Lonely Planet

Right on the beach and in the middle of La Costera's action. Its 638 plush rooms and suites have marble bathrooms - most with private balconies. — Lonely Planet

This Polynesian-themed motel in the heart of Acapulco Bay and across the street from the beach is a good moderate choice. — Lonely Planet