The Tides Zihuatanejo Fact Sheet
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LOCATION:
A paradisal enclave on Mexico's vast Pacific coastline, The Tides Zihuatanejo hotel sits on the tranquil bay waters of Playa la Ropa, one of the country's most pristine beaches. Tucked mountainside, above the picturesque fishing village of Zihuatanejo, the hotel is just four miles from the resort destination of Ixtapa and 150 miles northwest of Acapulco. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is a 12-minute drive from the hotel and a 40-minute jet flight from Mexico City.
Flight Times from U.S. Cities:
- Chicago - 4 hours 55 minutes
- Dallas - 4 hours 15 minutes
- Denver - 4 hours 15 minutes
- Houston - 4 hours 41 minutes
- Los Angeles - 3 hours 40 minutes
- Miami - 6 hours 10 minutes
- New York - 7 hours
- San Francisco - 4 hours 10 minutes
- Washington, D.C. - 4 hours 10 minutes
ADDRESS:
The Tides Zihuatanejo
Playa La Ropa
P.O. Box 84
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Guerrero
40880 México
Tel: 52 (755) 55 5 55 00
Fax: 52 (755) 554-27-58
RESERVATIONS:
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WEBSITE:
GENERAL MANAGER:
Carlos Blanco
HOTEL AFFILIATION:
Kor Hotel Group
Brad Korzen, Founder
korhotelgroup.com
OPENING DATE:
1978
SITE:
Enchanting one- and two-story adobe-inspired casitas house the resort's 70 guestrooms amidst a garden landscape rich with coconut trees, bamboo, rainbow-hued bougainvillea and vibrant hibiscus. Several infinity pools glisten alongside waterfalls and fountains, and a 600-foot long palm-studded beach exudes extraordinary tranquility.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Thirty-five luxurious guestrooms and 35 suites are tastefully decorated with rare artisanal Mexican crafts and clad in vibrant tropical colors. Located mere footsteps from the beach, each room is unique in design (single and split-level) and features a private terrace or balcony overlooking the lush gardens or the bay. Lagoon, Garden and Beach Suites include private, outdoor infinity-pools.
The Tides Suite:
The premier two-bedroom, two-bath beachfront Tides Suite features an open-air living area elegantly tiled with indigenous marble and inset with natural pebbles. The suite is appointed with an over-sized wicker daybed, two comfortable seating areas, a complete wet-bar and a private infinity pool boasting an expansive 180-degree view of the bay. The two bedrooms are distinctively designed and the two bathrooms are finished with marble.
Amenities and Services:
- Italian bedding
- Bathrobes and hairdryers
- Deluxe soaps and shampoos
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fans
- Plasma TVs
- DVD players
- iHome docking stations
- Film library (available on request)
- Personal CD/audio systems - iPods
- Electronic safes
- Wireless Internet service throughout the property, including the beach
Mayordomo Service:
Trained by Robert Watson, founder and president of "The Guild of Professional, English Butlers," The Tides' exclusive VIP Mayordomo Service team is available to guests of premium suites. Butlers assist guests prior to arrival for airport transfers and any special requirements and, following check-in, act as a personalized concierge. They are available for service 24/7 by phone or Blackberry.
ACTIVITIES:
On-site Activities
The Tides Zihuatanejo offers three swimming pools, including a spectacular seaside infinity pool. Zihuatanejo Bay's warm waters, naturally sheltered from the Pacific, are ideal for swimming and every kind of water sport year round. The resort's concierge can make arrangements for windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving or deep sea fishing. Two lighted tennis courts and an air-conditioned fitness center are also located on property.
Beach
The Tides Zihuatanejo offers one thousand feet of beach, scattered with lounge chairs and daybeds. Beach Butlers offer towels, neck cushions, pre-loaded iPods, lounge chair adjustments, drink service and more.
Nearby Activities:
Robert Trent-Jones Jr. and Robert von Hagge golf courses are located minutes from The Tides Zihuatanejo. Both 18-hole courses provide equipment rental. Horseback riding, surfing and kayaking are also available nearby.
SPA:
Nestled amidst a lush tropical landscape filled with fragrant ginger plants, The Tides Spa at Zihuatanejo is certain to deliver the ultimate in escape and rejuvenation through superlative techniques and attentive service. The spa offers massages, facials and body treatments by a team of highly skilled, professional therapists. Drawing inspiration from the abundance of its seaside setting, the spa utilizes all-natural, marine-derived products from Osea. A leader in high-tech, marine-based skin care, that are vegan and biodegradable.
DINING:
La Marea
La Marea restaurant offers gourmet Mediterranean and Mexican seafood dishes for lunch and dinner inspired by the area's fresh seasonal specialties.
La Villa
La Villa features Pacific-Mexican cuisine for breakfast and lunch, with a refined candlelit atmosphere for dinner.
Coral Bar
The friendly sanctuary of The Tides brand's signature Coral Bar offers a colorful ceviche bar and specialty tequila bar.
Lunch on the Beach:
The Tides Zihuatanejo's signature beach lunch is delivered on a white linen-set table directly to a private palapa where guests enjoy gourmet cuisine while reclining in a beach chair.
Private Island Dinner:
The resort offers a private island dinner that can accommodate one couple per night. Couples are transported to the island by canoe and dine amidst lush foliage, candles and music. A pre-set table is intuitively attended by
your own private server.
Wine Cellar:
A dedicated, temperature and humidity controlled wine cellar houses the finest and most extensive wine collection in the area. Each week, The Tides Zihuatanejo's Sommelier hosts a different tasting, featuring a wide variety of vintages from France, Chile and the United States, as well as the best selections from Mexico's own burgeoning wine industry.