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Etel SuitesvsBoca Chica Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Boca Chica Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Etel Suites. Boca Chica Hotel comes in at #5 in Acapulco with praise from 8 reviews including Concierge, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Etel Suites
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Ave Pinzona 92, Col Las Playas, Acapulco 39390
From $70/night
- Free Internet
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide "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."
Fodor's "On Cerro Pinzona (Pinzona Hill), a five-minute walk from La Quebrada, the Etel has outstanding views of Bahía de Acapulco and spacious rooms with sturdy cedar furniture." Full review
Lonely Planet "This place offers family-friendly amenities including full kitchens, a children’s play area and three swimming pools." 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
