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Elcano AcapulcovsBoca Chica Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Boca Chica Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Elcano Hotel. Boca Chica Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 8 sources like Rough Guide, Fodor's and Concierge.
Elcano Acapulco
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
Av Costera Miguel Aleman 75, Acapulco 39690
From $64/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "Near the center of Acapulco’s crescent of beaches, the Elcano is an older high-rise with a nice pool right on the waterfront." Full review
Michelin Guide "Room decor is fresh and casual in a blue-and white theme; expect perks like hair dryer and mini-bar."
DK Eyewitness "A wonderful design combination of retro ‘50s and modern is a feast for the senses, awash in breezes, white tile and cerulean and navy blue décor."
Rough Guide "The best rooms have terraces overlooking the ocean, but all rooms have ocean views."
Fodor's "Restored to its original 1950s glamour, this perennial favorite has snappy rooms with white-tile floors and modern bathrooms." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Elcano Hotel is a three-pearl property on a prime location in Acapulco’s Golden Zone." Full review
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
