Park Royal Beach IxtapaA water park and a Kids' Club on El Palmar Beach, Ixtapa

Park Royal Beach Ixtapa stands on El Palmar Beach in the heart of Ixtapa's hotel zone, facing the Pacific. Its rooms look out on the sea or the gardens, and the days run around the outdoor pool, the water park and the sand.

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There are 228 rooms. The Deluxe Double has a balcony over the gardens and two double beds, while the Premier and Royal ocean-view rooms face the Pacific, the Royal ones from the top of the resort. At the high end sit a Master Suite of 871 square feet with a separate living area, and a Penthouse with two bedrooms and its own terrace and pool above the ocean.

Meals start at the Veranda, a country-style buffet with a terrace, and at El Pescador, a beachfront buffet for breakfast and lunch. Andiamo serves Italian dinners à la carte, a good fit for couples. Barracuda pours cocktails on the sand, Coco Bar sits in the pool, and the Lounge Bar and the nightclub carry on after dark facing the sea.

Children have a Kids' Club and a water park. It suits families who want a beachfront base on the Pacific with the entertainment built in.