Location. Located in Mazatl?n, Mexico's Golden Zone, the Hotel Playa Mazatl?n stands less than two kilometers from La Gran Plaza, the baseball stadium and the aquarium. Machado Plaza cultural center is located seven kilometers from this property.

Hotel Features. Five on site restaurants and bars include Terraza Playa that serves Mexican specialties and features wood beamed ceilings and a bougainvillea draped rooftop. Communication needs are addressed via three reception area computers with high speed Internet access, the first three minutes of which are complimentary. Flexible conference space accommodates business and social gatherings. Outdoor pools lie within quiet courtyards and include a rectangular main pool with a jungle rock garden and waterfall. A koi pond borders a freeform pool, which is paired with a spa tub. The third oval shaped pool lies adjacent to a tiered fountain. Palapas and sandy beach extends around the hotel's southern extremity, offering extra room for sunbathing and volleyball. Water sports are available at an adjacent beach and independent operators offer scuba diving and snorkeling excursions, and trips to the islands.

Guestrooms. Hotel Playa Mazatlan features 410 guestrooms in four and five story, sand colored buildings. Balconies or patios provide garden or ocean views. D?cor includes terra cotta tile floors, textured cream colored walls and ceilings, brick accents at beds' heads, dark wood furnishings, and brightly colored Mexican tiles on walls, in bathrooms, and on furniture counters. Guestroom amenities include satellite television and bathrooms are stocked with complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. Once weekly, the on site Terraza Playa restaurant hosts fireworks displays.