Nightly rates from $83
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Feb 17, 2012 Check-out: Feb 19, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.1
out of 5
14 reviews
hotel fontan Ixtapa

hotel was fine with a great view and friendly people. the maid, [...], was extra special at making... See full review

  • none
  • Feb 16, 2011
Hotel Fontan Ixtapa

Hotel is clean and staff friendly and English spoken here. Do not do all inclusive but eat at local... See full review

  • Muffin
  • Feb 9, 2011
On-site restaurants, pool and beach activities for an Ixtapa getaway
The Hotel Fontan Ixtapa is comprised of three towers, each rising eight stories above the beach and showcasing both the Pacific and the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains. Located in the center of Playa del Palmar, the hotel is minutes from the traditional fishing village of Zihuatanejo and 10 miles from the airport. Hotel Fontan Ixtapa guests choose between all-inclusive or room-only plans. On-site and nearby recreation includes a fitness center, water sports and shopping -- though doing nothing but lying on the beach remains a popular option.

 

Highlights
  • Kids' club play area
  • Massage treatments available (fees apply)
  • Oceanfront dining
  • Guest rooms feature balconies
  • Fitness center

 

Rooms
Guest rooms at the Hotel Fontan Ixtapa feature one king or two double beds, balconies, air conditioning, satellite TV, workdesk and telephone. Daily housekeeping is included.

 

Features
All-inclusive amenities at the Hotel Fontan Ixtapa include breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, drinks from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., snacks, beach and pool activities, evening entertainment, taxes and tips.
 
Work out in the fitness center or join a bike tour, water aerobics class or beach volleyball game. The three on-site restaurants at Hotel Fontan Ixtapa -- Miramar, Real Palapa and La Hacienda -- showcase the area's fresh seafood specialties such as garlic shrimp and traditional favorites such as veal chops with fresh vegetables. Room service is available. Savor stunning sunsets with a drink from one of five on-site bars. For a late-night snack, the resort's convenience shop is always open.

 

Transportation
  • Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (9.8 mi/15.8 km)
  • Mexican Federal Highway 200 (1.1 mi/1.7 km)
  • Zihuatanejo bus station (Central de Autobuses Estrella Blanca) (3.9 mi/6.3 km)
  • Mexican Federal Highway 134 (4.8 mi/7.7 km)

 

Attractions
  • Plaza las Fuentes (across the street)
  • Magic World water park (0.3 mi/0.4 km)
  • Delfiniti Ixtapa dolphinarium (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Campo de Golf Ixtapa (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • Marina Ixtapa Golf Club (1.2 mi/2 km)
  • La Costa Grande Archaeological Museum (3.2 mi/5.2 km)
  • Isla Ixtapa (3.8 mi/6.2 km)

 

Business
  • Meeting and event space available

Hotel Fontan Ixtapa Rooms

Standard All Inclusive
Spacious and comfortable room with two double beds or one king size bed includes air-conditioning, cable television, hot and cold water showers, closet, desk and telephone. The rooms are tastefully decorated in soft pastel tones perfect for rest and relaxation.
Standard Room
Spacious and comfortable room with two double beds or one king size bed includes air-conditioning, cable television, hot and cold water showers, closet, desk and telephone. The rooms are tastefully decorated in soft pastel tones perfect for rest and relaxation.

Hotel Map

Boulevard Paseo De Ixtapa, S/N, Ixtapa, 40880

Area served
Ixtapa.
Nearby airports
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo's International Airport - 20 minutes away from the hotel.
Area description
Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo are two beautiful cities, known as Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo twice as beautiful, twice as fun. It wasn't long ago that the adventurers arrived by airplane to this natural paradise. Today the communication links have transformed Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo into an accesible beauty spot for both national and international travelers arriving by plane or highway in search of nature, tranquility and fun; synonyms of Ixtapa-Zinuatanejo. Along with Acapulco and Taxco, Ixtapa forms the so-called Sun Triangle. There are various paces of interest around the area; Art and Crafts Market: In Ixtapa, Playa La Ropa, downtown Zihutanejo you will find market places specializing in regional handicrafts; silver jewelry, hand-painted pottery, beachwear, and other souvenirs; Ixtapa Mall, Christine and Alebrige Night Clubs, Crocodile Farm, Golf Club, Ixtapa Marina, Ixtapa Island - A gorgeous island, just a small boat ride away, with 3 charming beaches each with its own distinctive style.

Amenities

  • Conference Facilities
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Health Club
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service

Dining

Miramar
Open from 13:00 to 17:00 for breakfast, lunch and a la carte dinner. Seats 130 people.
Real Palapa
Open from 7:00 to 22:30 for breakfast, lunch and buffet dinner. Seats 440 people.
La Hacienda
Open from 18:00 to 22:00 for dinner. Seats 146 People. Open during high season only.

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
The hotel has 5 function rooms, holding between 50 and 1200 people, ideal for all kinds of social events, conventions, lectures, business meetings etc.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
Check-out:
1300

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (14)

Ratings and reviews for Hotel Fontan Ixtapa

Overall score

3.1 / 5
14 out of 14
Amenities:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
3.6
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.6

64% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
J. Ron
Business
Edmond, Oklahoma
Feb 11, 2012

Slow and Easy

Had the old and the new feeling, if that makes sense. Felt comfortable. Staff was helpful, and saw to my needs. Great access to the beach area.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Hotel Fontan Ixtapa

Reviewer score

4
RJR
Springfield, Il.
Feb 21, 2011

Ixtapa

Good

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Hotel Fontan Ixtapa

Reviewer score

3
none
atlanta, ga.
Feb 16, 2011

hotel fontan Ixtapa

hotel was fine with a great view and friendly people. the maid, [...], was extra special at making my roomfeel comfortable with animals made from linens and extra flowers on her shifts. somestimes the noise level was a bit high and too much.didn't use the resturant, but front desk was nice at answering questions and very good at using english.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

across the street

Review of Hotel Fontan Ixtapa

Reviewer score

3
Muffin
Lewiston, Idaho
Feb 9, 2011

Hotel Fontan Ixtapa

Hotel is clean and staff friendly and English spoken here. Do not do all inclusive but eat at local places. Family hotel on weekends but not too crowded

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Franks is fun and friendly. Debra's Mamma Norma' has good food.

Review of Hotel Fontan Ixtapa

Reviewer score

3
LZ
Los Angeles, California
May 20, 2010

simply not the best

The staff continuously interrupted in the mornings even when we put the sign on the door to not disturb and we came back to the room and the sign was turned around and someone had gone into our room and moved things around. definately do not leave anything in the room you dont want messed with or stolen.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

go to El Faro... most romantic dining experience in Ixatpa/ Zihuat

Review of Hotel Fontan Ixtapa

Reviewer score

4
Gringo Jack
LA, Ca.
May 13, 2010

Fontan Ixtapa is a good deal

What was promised was delivered- an excellent overall experience at a huge discount.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Across the Blvd. are many restaurants that offer packages for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at cheap prices for delicious food.

Review of Hotel Fontan Ixtapa

Reviewer score

4
mexi1
Victoria, Canada
Mar 21, 2010

All Inclusive at Hotel Fontan!

When we arived and were given our room I was shocked to see two beds that weren't much bigger than single beds. I went to the front counter and the lady gave me another room which was very nice and did have double beds. Tipping does help with service however for the most part service was very good. If you wanted strutured activities this was not the place! The young woman at the counter outside by the towels was miserable and never did a thing other than dance around a lot! The other thing that was annoying was that other people we had met all got a coupon for a night at the Hacienda. [...] Overall the stay was very nice. It is incredibly clean both inside and out, the location is supurb right on the ocean which is also very clean. We had nice decorations in our rooms from the cleaning staff - we left tips for them. We mostly stayed at the hotel and went across the street to the market which was fun - most deals were very expensive though. Be careful about buying vanilla as they want $100 pesos which is equivalent to 10.00.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: In Hotel

Don't forget to try the Mirimar restaurant at the hotel - its very good and has a menu! One other hint - make sure you don't arive at the hotel during a Mexican long weekend as the hotel gets just packed and it isn't the best experience! Otherwise everything was pretty much great.

Review of Hotel Fontan Ixtapa

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Mar 5, 2010

Overall, excellent. Small improvements

Overall, excellent. Small improvements that would be nice would be for more peace and quiet for ocean view rooms (loud music at pool area all day, loud shows at restaurant area between 21:00 and 22:00hrs every day, compressor for kitchen fridges at restaurant very loud at all hours, including through the night. Also, the beds have the worst pillows I've ever had and the mattresses should have fitted sheets so that they stay in place and one doesn't wake up on the bare mattress in the morning.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hotel Fontan Ixtapa

Reviewer score

2
family
canada, toronto
Feb 21, 2010

ok for the price

The hotel is ok for the price, a bit crowded and noisy.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Hotel Fontan Ixtapa

Reviewer score

2
Hmm
Chicago IL
Feb 18, 2010

Needs improvement

Every night there was an event taking place and it was very loud. They did not provide us with a blow dryer, an iron or and ironing board. They only gave us 3 hangers and there was no drawers to put our clothing in. Uncomfortable beds.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
5
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