Amara Ixtapa, Luxury Oceanfront Condo, 6th Floor

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Sunset from liv rm,din rm and, master br 1 and 2

Variety of seating on the patio. Tables can also be separated

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Wonderful

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Parking available
Beach view
Pool
Dryer
Kitchen
Fireplace

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Ixtapa, MEX

El Palmar Beach
‪6 min walk‬
Marina Ixtapa
‪16 min walk‬
Linda Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Ixtapa, Guerrero (ZIH-Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl.)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Location is the key for your total enjoyment of this Mexican Paradise and the Amara is nestled in the heart of it all.

Your condo on the 6th floor provides spectacular views and tranquility. Sharing the floor with only one other unit secures privacy and indulgence. Whether you want an inspiring view of the ocean and it's romantic sunsets or relaxation for the whole family at the three private pools and beach, this location is ideal for your needs.

With the beach at your back door and all the shops and restaurants within walking distance from your front door. What more could you ask for from a total vacation destination.

Once you enter the spacious 2200 sq ft condo, you are engulfed in the panoramic view of the ocean from the picturesque setting of your living and dining rooms. For a fresh ocean breeze, slide open the full glass wall doors and the balcony becomes an extension of the rooms.

Property manager

Michelle Di Franco

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

On the balcony only please. Thank you

Turn off A/C when not in use please

There will be a charge for missing towels /items. And a $250 refundable deposit charged after booking.

We are a private family please respect our rental home. And enjoy your stay :)

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ixtapa

Located in Ixtapa, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Ixtapa Golf Course and Marina Ixtapa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Ropa Beach and El Palmar Beach. Magic World Aquatic Park and Magic World Aquapark are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Ixtapa, MEX

What's nearby

El Palmar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Marina Ixtapa - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Quieta Beach - 12 min drive - 7.1 km
Linda Beach - 14 min drive - 8.2 km
Varadero Beach - 24 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

Ixtapa, Guerrero (ZIH-Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sr. Taco Grill - ‬4 min walk
‪Tacos el mentiritas - ‬4 min walk
‪Emilio's - ‬4 min walk
‪Ruben's Hamburgers - ‬4 min walk
‪Chili Beans Restaurante Mexicano - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Amara Ixtapa, Luxury Oceanfront Condo, 6th Floor have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Amara Ixtapa, Luxury Oceanfront Condo, 6th Floor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amara Ixtapa, Luxury Oceanfront Condo, 6th Floor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amara Ixtapa, Luxury Oceanfront Condo, 6th Floor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amara Ixtapa, Luxury Oceanfront Condo, 6th Floor located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ixtapa condo building is within a 10-minute walk of El Palmar Beach, Delfiniti and Magic World Aquapark. Marina Ixtapa and Ixtapa Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

11 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation

This condo was in a great location, very clean, beautiful views and gorgeous property! Everyone was very friendly!! Will be staying again.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

16 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends getaway

All was good. The kitchen needs updating and there was no toaster otherwise everything was great.staff was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele n.

20 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amara ixtapa

Great location and lovely views. Lupita the house keeper was a delight. She also cooked a meal once a week. Excellent! Spent a wonderful month there.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime E.

1 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The condo was spacious with an amazing oceanfront view! The staff was very friendly and helpful, we were treated like family! Lupita was very helpful, greeted us and made us feel at home. We look forward to coming back!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S., Regina, Canada

24 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

The Amara is an amazing property that was perfect for our family of 8. This listing was as described and the facilities are top notch. All of the staff were wonderful especially Lupita to help clean and keep the condo in order!! Hoping to go back soon!!

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Gail S.

10 December 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Location. Location, Location

Trip with 4 couples for sun, fun and fishing.The great! Location! so close to Ixtapa for suppers out, amazing beach for beach walksNice size condo for a group to socialize inside and outside on the patio.Not so great.Poor communication from property manager, messages often not returned.Luckily we did not plan to cook much, kitchen not stocked well. No sharp knives, no toaster, dishwasher we did not use if fear of flooding the unit.Ran out of toilet paper day 2 - not a big problem if we knew we needed to supply but communicate this then.Check-in took a bit of time to find where the office was located- instructions prior to arrival would have been nice.Beds need to be updated. Blinds difficult to raise and lower in 2 bedrooms.AMARA is amazing BUT many other units to rent so will seek those out next time.Ixtapa does not ever disappoint!!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory D.

18 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

Our stay was amazing, the property was everything as described and more. Our property manager Michelle was excellent, she was readily available via text/messenger for all of our questions. She also helped set up the two meals we had cooked in house. To say the food prepared for us was amazing would be an understatement, this is a must for us when we come back only we would get Lupita to come at least three times. Cory & Carmen Davey

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer M.

16 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beautiful Location

We have stayed in Ixtapa a dozen times over the past few years. This was our first time at the Amara and we fell in love with the property.Unfortunately we had a number of issues during this stay. Some, the owner had no control over but others it seemed could have been dealt with more swiftly. The main problem was a lack of internet for the entire first week (the other condo we had also rented did have internet so it wasn't an Amara wide issue). We work remotely and our kids are in online school so it was tough to not have that. The condo is beautiful and clean. Ample towels and blankets. No toaster and you need to purchase matches or lighter to light the stove as it is gas (this is not explained anywhere so we couldn't use the stove for days).There was confusion on my end about housekeeping. In the fine print after booking it states that you have to pay to have housekeeping come at all. It was frustrating to not know this. Our other condo at the Amara, the owner included housekeeping 3 times per week. The balcony (and 2 bedrooms) overlook the Krystal pool where they party with LOUD music overnight. Over Christmas and NYE, there were spotlights and music that kept us up until 4am. Bring earplugs and eye masks. Ixtapa itself is beautiful and perfect and we will go back again and again-likely to the Amara from now on, but our different frustrations with this unit distracted from being able to fully relax so we would stay in a different unit.

Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

18 November 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

The condo was very nice and the view was spectacular. The kitchen was well stocked. We only used it for breakfast and lunch. We ate out for dinner every night. The beds were comfortable and there are plenty of towels. The beach area and pools were relaxing and easy to find chairs. There is one court at the complex that is dedicated to pickleball that we used frequently. The only 2 negatives are: we were given 1 key for the room which makes it difficult when our group split up and went out for the day, and one of the ladies that worked at the pool bar was grumpy (not the owner of the condo's fault). We were surprised because the condo we stayed at prior to the Amara had excellent pool bar service..

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Ted T.

29 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Clean

We have stayed at the Amara in the past and love it. This condo allowed us to enjoy our stay very much, it was very comfortable for the 8 people in our group. The condo is very clean, had no technical issues, and there is not a ton of furniture or frills so you can really enjoy the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

20 January 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Magnificent! Better than described. The condo was clean and comfortable. The property is better than any around it. Clean, quiet, and easy to use for my 92yo father in law in his wheelchair. Check in was the easiest I’ve ever experienced in Mexico. Don’t hesitate to have Lupita cook for You. She has the skills of a professional chef, plus the TLC!! We will be back for sure!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel V.

26 January 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our stay

My only suggestion is to buy a coffee maker

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

gerardo g.

25 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Surprise!!!

Place was clean, great view, ac didn’t work right. friendly staff but there were surprises that we didn’t count on. paying extra money for bracelets per person (300 pesos), a down payment of 1000 pesos to open a bar tab, you can only use to chairs on the beach or pool..

10/10 Excellent

Andi S.

21 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

friendscation

We stayed here over New Years - 4 couples. It was fabulous! The beds were super comfortable and the linens were new and clean. The view from the balcony was just stunning. The only downfall of the property was the location of the office - difficult to find if you do not know the area. Also, there is a charge for the bracelets at time of check in. The pool bar is run on credit only. You need to put money down in order to use it. Other than those couple things, the place was an absolute dream. It was perfect for our trip. Ixtapa is always at the top of my travel plans!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

5 April 2018

What a great place to vacation

We have returned to Amara for 10 winters and have stayed at the Amara (same condo) all ten years. The Difranco's have been fabulous people to rent from not only flexible to our rental dates, but also as our guides in our early years. As you can review on the website, the view from the balcony is breath taking. Beaches are perfect sand for walking or swimming. Beach lounges and palapas are provided. As small restaurant is available on the grounds. Pools are great and the entire complex is well maintained. Sunsets are the best part of the day from the 6th floor balcony! With ample space for cooking, lounging, sleeping or just hanging out this is the spot for a large family or just a few couples getting together for a getaway. Lupita (a family friend) is available for mid week touch ups or to cook a meal. We have over the years had a few minor condo issues, but they were fixed either that day or the next. We are outside enjoying the beaches, fresh air or sight seeing!! Problems were corrected when we were gone! Talk about the restaurants! They are right across the street and no need for a taxi. Every possible kind of food is available and reasonably priced. If you are worried about security, don't. The complex is completely gated and security is always present day and night. You have to check in at the front gate either coming or leaving. This is the spot for a winter vacation. Weather is perfect, sand is fantastic and vacation location is spot on. Enjoy!!!!! Bob from Minnesota

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

19 March 2018

Great location.

All was wonderful!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

marce H.

11 February 2018

Wonderful complex, unit needs maintenance

Yes, loved our stay, unit needs maintenance. This is our third time staying at Amara. The place is fantastic. Grounds and pools wonderful, spacious and well kept. Balcony gorgeous for viewing the sunsets. Unfortunately, this unit had issues with the A/C and the water not working while we were there. The owner sent Maintenance staff to try to repair it, but they didn’t come up with a permanent, workable fix, so we vacated the unit after 4 days. Beds and lined linens are also are to the point of needing replacement. If owner can take care of these concerns, one could stay there moving forward. Again, owner tried, to get help, but problems not resolved soon enough.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan E., Saint Paul, MN

5 February 2015

Great Place to Stay

Three familes(six adults and two babies) stayed at this location. We spent a week and had a great time. The location was perfect for us. The facilities was beautiful and clean. Right on the beach. The balcony view is amazing Michelle/Cliff was very responsive to emails and requests. We used Lupita for cooking and the two meals were delicious. It was nice to have her cook since we had two babies. If we go to Ixtapa as a group, we will definitely rent again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carey S., Nanaimo, BC Canada

2 August 2012

Wonderful Christmas vacation

Our family of 8 rented Cliff's condo last year for 2 weeks at Christmas time. It was amazing, so spacious and well equipped, just as described. Cliff and Lupita were wonderful, taking care of anything we needed. to celebrate our traditional Christmas! We are returning for Christmas again this year, with the whole family and 2 new grand babes. We love the condo, the area of Ixtapa and Zihuat and the surfing at Las Saladitas. What a fantastic family holiday, one of our very best!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen E., Dallas, TX

21 March 2012

Amazing Vacation

I cannot begin to tell you how perfect this was for our trip. The set up of the condo is so perfect. It was incredible to be able to stretch out and relax. It felt like a home away from home. Everything is exactly as it's stated here. So many other owners in complex know of Cliff and had nothing but wonderful things to say about him and his wife. Lupita..OH MY GOSH...Lupita!! Use her for cooking and cleaning. She is amazing. There are many great places to eat in Ixtapa - but to have Lupita's cooking is undeniably the best in town. She is such a kind person and does an excellent job. Cliff we truly cannot thank you enough for the wonderful accomodations you provided. We plan to come back many many times. I have amazing photos if anyone needs to see more pictures. The view is breathtaking. The staff down at the Palapa are funny, attentive and kind.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emile a.

21 September 2011

Great vacation again

We rented Cliff's condo for a 4 day weekend and it was glorious. This time we asked Cliff to provide us with a maid and cook. Lupita was not only an excellent cook, but very attentive to our needs. There were 6 of us and she was able to keep us all well fed and rested. We even called in advance and asked Lupita to do basic shopping for us before we arrived so that the pantry was full of the basic items we would need. I fully recommend this property.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emile a.

29 April 2011

Fantastic vacation

We just spent a week in Cliff's condo and had a great vacation. It exceeded our expectations. The facilities are beautiful, of high quality and well run. Right on the beach. The palapa at the pool has reasonable prices for drinks and snacks. The location couldnt be better. You are within walking distance to the main stores and restaurants of Ixtapa.Cliff is very easy to work with and went out of his way to accommodate our needs and requests. We will definitely rent from him again.

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Di Franco

Languages:

English, Spanish

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

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