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Banyan Tree Cabo MarquesvsBoca Chica Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Banyan Tree Cabo Marques ranks significantly better than Boca Chica Hotel. Banyan Tree Cabo Marques ranks #1 in Acapulco with endorsements from 7 sources like Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
Banyan Tree Cabo Marques
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Fodor's
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
Boulevard Cabo Marques Lote 1, Colonia Punta Diamante, Acapulco 39907
From $287/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The cliff-side location means all views are outstanding, whether from each bedroom's fainting sofa or the poolside lounge chairs draped in soft terry towels."
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For the most privacy, book Villa 607, which has an expansive Pacific view.
Lonely Planet "Jutting into the ocean at the far end of Punta Diamante peninsula, about 32km south of downtown, this gorgeous resort is Acapulco’s newest name in luxury." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Asian-inspired rooms are accented with Mexican artisan details (framed handwoven textiles from Oaxaca; honey-colored onyx lamps)." Full review
Star Service "Just opened in 2010, the Banyan Tree Cabo Marques is situated on the very tip of Punta Diamante, as far from the fervor of Acapulco as geographically possible." Full review
Fodor's "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." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Banyan Tree Cabo Marques is a five-pearl resort located in Acapulco’s fashionable Diamente neighborhood." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"Rising above the Pacific Ocean on a verdant bluff in Punta Diamante, Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués certainly impresses visitors with its picturesque surroundings." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"The Asian-inspired design includes villas on stilts with pitched roofs, each with its own private pool and wood sundeck." Full review
Michelin Guide "Cabo Marques’s 45 villas are perched on stilts and scattered along verdant cliffs. Everybody gets a heated infinity pool along with a veranda, both of which soar gracefully above the rocks." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Drive up a one-way road to a lush wall of palms and mangroves...bungalows etched into the cliffs reflect the beauty of the land with simple palettes and big windows that show off the coastal vistas. "
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Villas 408 to 411 have the best views
Boca Chica Hotel Concierge Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide
Rough Guide Star Service Fodor's
Jetsetter Lonely Planet
Playa Caletilla, Acapulco 39390
From $116/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge "The hotel is pure retro, with camped-up touches like vintage fridges, radios, and bikes scattered about the lobby and lounges."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"Grupo Habita, the hoteliers that helped define South of the Border cool (Mexico City’s Habita Hotel), restored the 1950s building with a striking mosaic from Diego Rivera pupil Francisco Eppens." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Hotel Boca Chica, the latest from Grupo Habita, captures that cool 1950’s vibe (the original property was featured in Elvis’s Fun in Acapulco) and makes it stylish and new." Full review
Michelin Guide "Established for decades on the rocks jutting out over la playa Caletilla, this hotel was in dire need of a transformation."
Rough Guide "Mexican artist Claudia Fernández has decorated the 1950s interior, with a luxurious spa, gym, massage cabañas, pool terrace, and special sushi takeout menu adding to the allure."
Star Service "Hotel Boca Chica is a hipster's paradise, a good match for the acculturated traveler who prefers Playa del Carmen over Cancun or who relishes a weekend in Mexico City." Full review
Fodor's "When this boutique hotel reopened in March 2010 it made headlines as one of Acapulco's coolest properties." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxury 1950s retro beach resort in the heart of old Acapulco with an oceanfront pool and restaurant." Full review
Lonely Planet "This stylish resort combines a 1950s interior with some thoroughly contemporary, bright rooms with iPod docks and retro showers. The pricier doubles have hammocks on balconies" Full review
