My husband and I recently visited Zihuatanejo for the first time and stayed in Shelley and Don's condo, Casa Almendro. As described, it is a lovely, clean, well-appointed home that is close to everything - beaches, restaurants, grocery stores, and the downtown. It is a large one-bedroom, two bathrooms, second-story unit. We loved that as we felt it was both private and safe; we routinely felt comfortable leaving our windows and doors open during the day and evening hours. Everyone within the complex, both staff and other renters, was extremely friendly and accommodating. We divided our time between lounging at one of the two beautiful pools and enjoying the beaches of Playa Madera (nearby) and Playa La Ropa (a short 7 pesos bus ride away).
There is no need for a car! We were able to walk to many wonderful nearby restaurants, enjoy all the activity and food in the downtown as well as the many shops and restaurants at the Paseo de Pescador. We walked to the Comercial Mexicana, a large grocery store, for our week's worth of provisions and cash, but there are a number of smaller groceries throughout the area for quick trips. If your destination for the day isn't within walking distance, cabs are conveniently located right outside the complex.
We would recommend three "must" restaurants: Mito Restaurant and Wine Store in downtown Zihua, La Terracita on Calle Adelita for a delicious breakfast, and Ristorante Il Mare for a beautiful sunset dinner high above Zihuatanejo Bay.
We rarely stay in the same place twice, but this complex is so lovely and comfortable that we have already made a reservation for next year. Thank you Shelley and Don for sharing your condo and introducing us to the delights of Zihuatanejo!
Linda and Tony
Minneapolis, MN