After comparing several options, we followed the recommendation of a relative to book this hotel for a 5-day family vacation. The hotel is just fine. Facilities a bit old but with very good maintenance. Our room's security box not working. We experienced some problems to get clean towels in our room and to find space in the pool area (Easter... More

Have been there 3 years now and with the new manager things have changed! we were there for three weeks in jan, and the cost cutting had begun! the lobby lounge is open at 5pm but there is not enough staff for drinks! there use to be a bar open so you could get your own drinks but it does... More

Had a great family vacation with my wife and two teenage boys the week leading up to Easter. Rooms: 3 stars - we were in 342. had some wear and tear but overall not too bad. Not much power in toilet. Bathroom small & stunk like sewer until we put hand towel over floor drain then it was fine. Shower... More

Just got back from my fifth trip to the Barcelo in Ixtapa. I was a bit leary to take the trip- based on warning reports against going to Mexico from the news and of course from concerned friends and family. I'm glad I went ahead and did the trip. Thanks to my Apple Vacation package, I had airport trasfers door... More

we were at the barcelo march 22-29th. this was our first stay at the barcelo, but we have been to ixtapa a few times over the years. the last 4 years we have stayed at a riu in nuervo and this is what we know most recently and have to compare to: we love ixtapa....the weather is always fabulous and... More

Just returned from a week at the Barcelo Ixtapa. If we could give half stars, I would definitely give it another half, but there were some things that just were not that great. The greats were: location, location, location. Ixtapa itself is awesome--the weather can't be beat if you love sun. The Barcelo was at the beginning of the hotel... More

We have been going to the Barcelo Ixtapa for the last 7 years. This year we went twice, one week in early Jan and one week in early march. What draws us here every year is the following: -Great weather, always sunny with temperatures in the 30's -Flat sandy 2 KM beach with no rocks that is perfect for those... More

This was my fifth visit to the Barcelo. The beach and location are perfect. The concierge Paola Otero recognized us and checked us in personally. Outstanding. Two great rooms with perfect views. The staff is very hardworking and aims to please.The rooms are a little dated and the food is good not great, but it is very good value for... More

stayed mid march 2012. nice place.Needs a reno.The beach is very nice and a good walking one.The food is like all the same in mexico good. The shows are all the same if you see one you seen they all. The town is right out the door shops food you name it. pools ok. Bars need more one in lobby... More