Villa Del Sol
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Dressed in vibrant green, "Playa La Ropa" (beach of clothes) actually got its name from the clothes that washed ashore centuries ago, when a Chinese merchant ship sank in front of the coast and spilled its cargo in the Pacific ocean.
Today our private patch of beach which stretches for 600 feet along the blue waters of the tranquil bay is our proudest possession. The warm waters, naturally sheltered from the Pacific, are ideal for swimming and all kinds of watersports year-round. At Villa del Sol we make arrangements for windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing, snorkeling or scuba diving.
Of course, our beach is also perfect for doing nothing at all. Just relax on a comfortable lounge chair, exotic drink in hand, and read your favorite book. Too lazy to read? Get a relaxing massage, watch the pelicans dive for fish or have a local trio - they walk by, instruments on their backs, every once in a while - serenade you into dreamland.
We believe that good food and drink make people happy, and since your happiness is our first priority, we make sure to wine and dine you well at all times of the day. We get up extra early here at Villa del Sol so that you can wake up to freshly baked breads and pastries
We know that different people have different ideas of a perfect vacation. Some like to dress up in their finest yarns to enjoy impeccable service and gourmet food, and others are happy to ban any kind of formal dress to the darkest corner of the closet for a few precious days and exchange the "Bankers' Club's" entrecôte for a gloriously simple grilled fish.
We can now fulfill all your wildest culinary fantasies at our two great restaurants. If you are dreaming of an elegant candlelit dinner with fine wines, sophisticated international cuisine and subtle classical music then go straight to "The Restaurant at Villa del Sol." For those of you who prefer a more informal and casual atmosphere where your favorite Banana Republic shorts are perfectly within the dress code we created "La Cantina Bar and Grill."
We always have to stop ourselves from bragging too much about "La Cantina," (we think it is the most beautiful restaurant on the entire Pacific coast of Mexico), but truly, the grilled fish and Mediterranean-style food are lip-smackingly good, the lively music will make you want to dance, and the setting is just absolutely unbeatable . . .
We have suspected for the longest time that a number of our most loyal regular guests return to Villa del Sol year after year - just because of Orlando! Who knows what he really mixes into his magic potions but it must be either something mind-altering or something really addictive because in their letters and comments these people just keep on asking about one thing: “Is Orlando still there?”
Orlando - who has been our great “master of spirits” here at Villa del Sol for over twenty years and actually got a bar named after him - invites our guests every night to superior margaritas, a wide array of wickedly delicious tropical drinks, the smoothest tequilas and the meanest martinis south of the border.
Though short by stature, our guests will swear that Orlando is the greatest. Always in a good mood, he whistles, sings and dances while whipping up his crazy concoctions (“Ants in the Pants”?).
If you want to cool off and “moisturize” with even less physical effort, roll out of your lounge chair right into the pool next to the restaurant, let the aqueduct splash cool water on your head and scoot up to the swim-up bar. Our cheerful bartenders will know just what to serve you to keep you well “moisturized” inside and out.
The pool just in front of Orlando’s Bar is ideal for beating the beach heat in many respects: one step off the beach and you are in it, floating lazily on your back under the delicious shade of stately palms, and one step out of it and you are under the inviting palapa roof of Orlando’s Bar and in the loving care of the great mix master Orlando himself.
The sun - "el sol" - runs like a red thread through the fairy tale that is Villa del Sol.
A big wooden sun greets you above the reception desk, ceramic suns are smiling benevolently at you wherever you look, you are always bathed in warm sunshine, and the decor of Villa del Sol's rooms and suites reflects the yellow and red colors of the sun. We allow curious sunbeams to peek through shutters and windows and paint cheerful shadow theater scenes on walls and doors.
We have equipped our rooms and suites with all the amenities that will make your stay with us as pleasant as possible: direct dial phones that let you stay in touch with the outside world, adjustable air conditioning and ceiling fans for a cool head, big fluffy towels for a fun day on the beach and Lord and Mayfair soaps and shampoos to prevent too much bleached hair afterwards. Comfortable bathrobes and electric hairdryers help you get ready for dinner in style. Satellite television will bring the world to you – only if you really want to – and an electronic safe will protect your passport and crown jewels. By the way, the electricity is 120 volts here in Mexico, which means North American laptops and electric razors work just fine.
 Standard
Room - Single-level room with king-size canopied bed,
bathroom finished with beautiful Mexican hand-painted
tiles, and private terrace with hammock. Each room has
telephone, adjustable air-conditioning and ceiling
fan, a minibar and an electronic safe.
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 Superior
Room - Split-level suite with king size canopied bed,
sitting area, bathroom finished in indigenous marble,
and balcony or terrace with hammock. Each suite has
telephone and satellite television, adjustable
air-conditioning and ceiling fan, a minibar and
electronic safe. |
 Deluxe
Suite - Spacious split-level suite with king size
canopied bed, sitting area, bathroom finished in
indigenous marble, and balcony or terrace with
hammock. Each suite has telephone, satellite
television, adjustable air-conditioning and ceiling
fan, minibar and electronic safe.
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 Garden
Suite - Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate sitting
area, large terrace with hammock and outdoor
minipoool. Each suite has telephone, fax, stereo
radio, cassette and CD-player, satellite television,
adjustable air-conditioning and ceiling fan, a minibar
and electronic safe.
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Most also
have an extra large hammock that easily accommodates
Some suites
have living-rooms with sofas that convert into
queen-size beds, and an extra bathroom. |
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Lagoon
Suite - Our very latest additions and already some of
the most popular suites, these spacious one- bedroom,
one-bathroom suites rim a small saltwater lagoon
complete with its own tiny "Two Palm
Islands".
All Lagoon
suites have a separate sitting area and terrace with
outdoor minipool and partial ocean
view.
Each suite
has a telephone and private fax, stereo radio, a
cassette and CD-player, satellite television,
adjustable air conditioning and ceiling fan, a minibar
and an electronic safe.
Beach
Suite - Ranging in size from 650 to 1,800 sq. ft. and
located directly on our private beach, Villa del Sol's
luxurious beach suites are the shining stars of our
resort. 
Through the
use of local materials like twisted tree trunks, palm
leaves and pebbles in the exterior architecture and
interior design of these two-story villas we set out
to create comfortable and luxurious living space that
harmonize perfectly with the coastal Pacific
surroundings. What do you think? You tell us whether
we have succeeded. 
Each beach
suite is individually designed and lovingly decorated
either in the warm hues of nature or the vivid colors
of the tropics. 
The spacious
private terrace with ocean view has an outdoor private
minipool, exquisite teak furniture and a comfortable
double-sized chaise lounge.
two. All bedrooms have king sized beds, some of these
are canopied.
The oversized
bathrooms are finished with indigenous marble. Each
suite has telephone and private fax, satellite
television and stereo radio, cassette and CD-player,
adjustable air- conditioning and ceiling fans, a
minibar and an electronic
safe.
Presidential
Suite - In our most privileged beachfront spot with a
fantastic 180 degree view of the entire Zihuatanejo
bay, this extremely spacious and luxurious suite has
two individually designed bedrooms and two bathrooms
finished with indigenous marble.
A large
open-air living area, intricately tiled with marble
and inset natural pebbles, features an enormous wicker
daybed, two comfortable seating areas, a complete
wet-bar and a gorgeous private minipool with a
panoramic view of the bay.
The
Presidential suite has telephone and private fax,
satellite television and stereo radio, cassette, and
CD-player, adjustable air-conditioning and ceiling
fans, and an electronic safe. 
