We had a lovely view and a private terrace... BUT there were also lizards the size of my arm, some snakes on the walkways and ants infesting our dresser drawers! We stayed in a Deluxe Bungalow and although the views were superb, the pool was lovely, the restaurant was tasty and the beach front palapas were wonderful THE hotel rooms... more

We stayed in Deluxe Bungalow #35 and had an excellent time. The views were spectacular, the pool was wonderful, the beach location and cabanas were perfect, our deck was great. We loved it so much we're going back Feb. 2009! The Catalina is not a new resort. What it lacks in new amenities it more than makes up for in... more

Our family of four had a wonderful stay at the Catalina. The beach area was fantastic, large, many palapas, and kept clean by the hotel staff. The water at the beach was also nice for swimming as it did not have large rocks sticking out of it like north of the hotel. The pool was also beautiful, clean and well... more

This hotel is in a very nice location on probably the best part of the beach, within easy walking distance of several very nice restaurants. It's a bit older of a hotel and some of the areas are certainly showing their age, but it also has an aged charm, and it's a good value for the price. There are great... more

This place was fantastic. If you like big resorts with fancy buffets, then go to Ixtapa instead. When you go to a great fishing village like Zihua, the Catalina is the place you want to stay. My girlfriend and I checked in four four nights on July 31st. I would say, if you stay here, book a Linda Vista suite.... more

I booked a "Standard Casita" for $75/night and it was a big mistake. The room was small, dark and dingy. The bedding was threadbare, and the bathroom was really old and felt dirty to me (the toilet didn't flush the majority of the time). The walls for the bathroom stopped about 3/4 the way up and provided little privacy. The... more

My 19 year old daughter and I stayed at the Catelina only for two nights and wish we could have stayed longer. It is a bit rustic but the rooms are very large with huge terraces overlooking the beach. The terrace was our favorite hang out when we were not on the beach. The steps didn't bother us as we... more

We spent a wonderful week at the Catalina, June 7-14. We were in a Linda Vista Suite, room 49, and the view was great. We enjoyed the balcony morning and evening and spent the days relaxing on the beautiful beach. Sure, there are a few steps, 242 to the beach to be exact, but we're in our middle 40's and... more

My husband and I booked a room at the Catalina Beach Hotel in Zihuatanejo. We had heard and read so many positive reviews about the hotel, we decided to see for ourselves. It was our first trip to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo. Where to begin... We made reservations to stay in one of the hotel's newer Linda Vista Suites. The suites themselves are... more