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Sands Acapulco Hotel & BungalowsvsBanyan Tree Cabo Marques
Both properties are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Banyan Tree Cabo Marques ranks significantly higher than Sands Acapulco Hotel & Bungalows. Banyan Tree Cabo Marques is ranked #1 in Acapulco with praise from 7 sources like Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
Sands Acapulco Hotel & Bungalows
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Costera M. Aleman 178, Frac. Magallanes, Acapulco 39670
From $51/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"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." Full review
Budget
"Sands Acapulco Hotel & Bungalows is a two-and-a-half pearl hotel located in the tourist heavy Golden Zone." Full review
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
"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.
"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
"Asian-inspired rooms are accented with Mexican artisan details (framed handwoven textiles from Oaxaca; honey-colored onyx lamps)." Full review
"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
"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
Luxury
"Banyan Tree Cabo Marques is a five-pearl resort located in Acapulco’s fashionable Diamente neighborhood." Full review
1.0
"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
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
"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
"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