By David Harris
Manzanillo, located on
Mexico's Pacific coast, is a popular destination for tourists. Known as one of the country's busiest ports, Manzanillo is home to world class fishing and some of the world's most beautiful sunsets. It is home to an annual sailfish competition in November. Manzanillo is also famous for its
resorts. Made famous by the film 10 starring Bo Derek, Manzanillo offers hotels that will appeal to people looking for adventure on the ocean or just a place to relax on the sand.
Hotel Villas Los Angeles
Hotel Villas Los Angeles is located on the Las Hadas Peninsula, just a few minutes away from golf courses, tennis courts and a beautiful cove. The hotel offers villas and suites that feature one to three bedrooms, jacuzzi, television and beautiful views. Many of the villas have open air living and dining rooms. Many of the area's most famous beaches are less than a 15-minute walk. An average night costs $135.
Hotel Villas Los Angeles
Calle La Cima S/N
Peninsula De Santiago
Manzanillo Colima Mexico
Tel: 011 52 (314) 333 1702
www.villaslosangeles.com/index.htm
Dolphin Cove Inn
The Dolphin Cove Inn offers luxurious service at a reasonable price. It offers numerous types of rooms, ranging from a standard suite to those with three bedrooms and four bathrooms. The hotel also is home to the Paraiso Restaurant, which local Mexican food and pizza. Though the hotel is located on the Costa Alegre, guests may also opt to swim in the Inn's pool. An average night costs $105.
Dolphin Cove Inn
Av. Vista Hermosa s/n,
Peninsula de Santiago, A.P. #93
C.P. 28860 Santiago, Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico
Tel: (866) 360-9062
www.dolphincoveinn.com/
Pepe's Hideaway
Pepe's Hideaway is located on a private nature reserve. All of its rooms are located in palapas, bungalows with thatched roofs. Each room has high ceilings, patios and handmade furniture for relaxing. Pepe's Hideaway is set in a grove of coconut trees and cacti. Each of the six bungalows here are equipped with King bed, tiled bathroom and mini-bar. There is also a private cove to enjoy dramatic ocean views. An average night costs $225.
Pepes Hideaway
67 LaPunta,
Manzanillo 28860, Mexico
011-52-314-333-0616
www.pepeshideaway.com/
Hotel La Posada
Hotel La Posada offers a hotel for those looking for a quiet escape. The hotel, which is designed like a hacienda, has 23 rooms with views of the harbor, the Pacific Ocean and Manzanillo Bay. You can watch the sunset from the hotel's patio, which is only minutes from the beach. The hotel also arranges sightseeing tours for guests who would like to see more of Manzanillo. An average night costs $60.
Hotel La Posada
Lazaro Cardenas 201
Manzanillo 28200, Mexico
Tel: 011-52-314-333-1899
www.gomanzanillo.com/hotels/posada/
About the Author:
David Harris is a writer living in Portland, Ore. He currently is the editor-in-chief of the online magazine Spectrum Culture. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Sarah Lawrence College.
