Bella Vista--Spectacular Views of Zihua Bay from 1-BR Condo above Madera Beach
Zihuatanejo is located on a bay that has four beaches around it: Principal, La Madera, La Ropa, and Las Gatas. This condo is part of Bahia Suites, located on Playa La Madera,
It’s a one-bedroom unit on the second floor of the building that sleeps up to four (with a king bed in the bedroom plus two sofas in the living room that can be used as twin beds or easily pushed together to make a king-sized bed). It is open to the bay with no window or wall to obstruct the amazing view, although the master bedroom can be isolated with its air conditioning unit. The beach below is a great place for sunning, swimming, or getting something to eat.
Bahia Suites is on a hill above the beach. It has 24-hour security on duty and also has its own pool, shared by the ~20 units in the building.
Bahia Suites is close to the main part of town—a very walkable route along the bayfront or through the neighborhood. The immediate neighborhood has lots of cafes, some shops and a small grocery store. If you choose to walk to town, you’ll find the main market and many more shops and restaurants, as well as banks. There’s also a large complete grocery store, just like most of us are used to, and a Sam’s Club.
About Zihuatenejo What we love about Zihuatanejo is that it still has the flavor of an old Mexican fishing village, but with the added attraction for visitors of many restaurants and places to hear live music.
For something a little different, you might enjoy participating in the release of baby sea turtles, or hiring a boat to cruise around the bay, go whale-watching, or fishing, or parasailing, or . . . The local people are warm and friendly and often go ‘above and beyond’ to make your visit wonderful.
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About the area
Zihuatanejo
Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Playa la Madera, a neighbourhood in Zihuatanejo. La Ropa Beach and Potosi Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Magic World Aquapark and Magic World Aquatic Park. Delfiniti and Cocodrilario are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like whale watching.
Zihuatanejo, GRO
What's nearby
Zihuatanejo Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Kioto Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
La Madera Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Archaeological Museum of the Great Coast - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Municipal Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Ixtapa, Guerrero (ZIH-Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl.) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Margaritas - 3 min walk
Terracita Beach - 6 min walk
Taquería El Buen Pastor - 6 min walk
El Arrayan - 3 min walk
Restaurante La Casa Vieja - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Bella Vista--Spectacular Views of Zihua Bay from 1-BR Condo above Madera Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Bella Vista--Spectacular Views of Zihua Bay from 1-BR Condo above Madera Beach?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista--Spectacular Views of Zihua Bay from 1-BR Condo above Madera Beach on 8 May 2026 start from AU$149, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Bella Vista--Spectacular Views of Zihua Bay from 1-BR Condo above Madera Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bella Vista--Spectacular Views of Zihua Bay from 1-BR Condo above Madera Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bella Vista--Spectacular Views of Zihua Bay from 1-BR Condo above Madera Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bella Vista--Spectacular Views of Zihua Bay from 1-BR Condo above Madera Beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bella Vista--Spectacular Views of Zihua Bay from 1-BR Condo above Madera Beach located?
Located in Playa la Madera, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Kioto Plaza and La Madera Beach. Zihuatanejo Bay and Principal Beach are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We enjoyed your place very much. Nice pool nice room and very convenient to the beach as well as downtown. We would love to stay again when we come back down
The condo was everything we wanted, perfect location above Playa Madera & easy walk into Centro. We will stay here again.
Teri S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Howard
30 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location and view above Playa Madera is fantastic. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The suite is equipped with everything necessary for a fun vacation stay.
A great place to stay. The view is the best. The location is great, close to the beach, restaurants and Centro. Carmen was excellent to work with. Very accommodating
The place was centrally located and walking distance to everything. La Madera beach is just below and about a 2 min walk down the stairs. We loved it and would definitely come back and stay. The one and only downside is that the two units below are undergoing renovation and thus there is a bit of noise and jackhammering, but otherwise it was an amazing stay!
Alicia F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H.
7 June 2014
View!
Wonderful place to stay...I have never woke up to such a view...affordable, clean, Gary the owner had great follow up and his property manager Carmen was so welcoming and helpful. Close to everything, we walked everywhere...enjoyed the clean pool everyday. Appreciated that there was a security guard keeping an eye out on the property too, we felt very safe.
Jennifer H.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Jennifer and Kevin. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay. We always feel at home when we visit and it sounds like you did a bit as well. Hope you come back. Gary
Gorgeous view from open living area. Very clean and well equipped. Guard on duty in lobby 24/7 so very secure. Close to good restaurants and just steps to the beach. Only downside were dogs barking during night and early morning right below our unit.
We really liked this apartment, everything we needed in a great location. Air conditioning in the bedroom and a spectacular view. A safe in the room and security at the entrance
It's a beautiful condo. Perfect location. We have stayed in Zihuatanejo many times. We were looking for a new place that was quiet. The place we were staying got very busy. This condo was great! The building manager, Carmen, was very helpful. I plan on staying here again.
Our stay was great. The condo felt roomy, also compact. We have stayed in Bahia Suites before. We would return to this unit again. Liked the breeze. Never needed aircon. View amazing and walk to Centro easy. Too many good places to eat nearby .Likes...Fans that were breezy and not noisy. Great shower. Funny, but wonderful pans to fix omeletes. Not easy to find.
You know, they had a TV but the view was the best TV in the world. We had a wonderful time. The steps to La Madera were right there, restaurants close by, security doorman nicest/sweetest in the world. Carmen was awesome. The condo had everything we needed….very hot when we were there but the bedroom stayed cool. What a view, great time. Highly recommended!
My wife and I have been to Zihuatanejo many times over the last decade but had never stayed in the LaMadera neighborhood. We thourougly enjoyed the area with access to many resataurants all within walking distance as well as the close access to the beach. The views were wonderful from their open air condo and the bed ws comfortable. The Bahia Suites building is older as are all of teh buildings in LaMadera, but the sute has been nicely updated inside.
As advertised. Amazing views. Lovely to sleep to the soothing sound of the ways. Air conditioning in bedroom worked perfectly. Pool was beautiful and usually uncrowded or empty. Easy access to Madera beach which is lovely. Nice to see Zihua has improved in the last 5 years - blue flag beaches, rebuilt sea wall, lighting upgrades along the malecon.
This is a lovely place to stay. I would return in a heartbeat. It's well kept, beautifully furnished and has an open air view out to the bay over the beach. There is a pool for guests that also looks out over the beach and bay. The building is secure with a person on duty 24 hours a day who can call for cabs if you need one. The caretaker, Carmen was very helpful and the owners were great about communicating and answering questions. I can highly recommend it.
Ok the hurricane missed Zihua but we didn’t know 12 hrs prior as the locals didn’t know either. We cancelled. Our hosts were supremely gracious. That’s all I’ll I’ll say we didn’t go, but we will be back!. Thank you so much guys. Bless Acapulco.
Second time renting a vacation getaway condo in this Bahia Suites building. Property Manager Carmen on top of things and quickly responsive. Location is awesome, right near restaurant row, easy beach access (77 steps are good for you!), small grocery store just up the street, quick walk to downtown. Pool and grounds well maintained, 24 hour security guard. The view is, well, perfect! Can see the entire bay, some beach, palm trees... Spent alot of chill time in the units two rocking chairs at the open edge of the living room. (Like a covered balcony) enjoying the sound of the surf, birds... our zen.
King size bed comfortable, kitchen was fine as we ate breakfast and some lunches in the unit. Bedroom AC was great and unit ceiling fans and ocean breeze was perfect.
What would we change... Ok, the wall sconce lights were too bright at night for our liking, a couple lamps would have been nice, and there is only one lamp in the bedroom, made reading in bed a bit of a challenge. Also, a couple times there was an "odour" from the bathroom floor drain next to the toilet.
We would definitely rent the unit again, and hope to do so when our next vacation time rolls around.
Eric L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Thank you, Eric, for the suggestions--we appreciate the input. We've asked Carmen to check on the drain, install a dimmer switch for the sconce lights, and buy some lamps for the living room and bedroom.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Victor U.
12 Oct 2013
Very convenient location; fabulous views
My husband and I have stayed at this apartment five times, and we're returning next January. It's on the hill at Madera Beach, 70 some steps to the beach (with two palapas restaurants and a special occasion restaurant), there's a well-stocked convenience grocery store a few steps away, about seven restaurants a few minutes down the hill towards town, and a fifteen minute walk to the malecon and downtown, with the large open market and oodles of restaurants. The condo is in an attractive building with about twelve apartments (some owners are from the U.S. and Canada---very friendly times at the small pool---with a stunning view of the ocean and hills). The apartment is small but doesn't seem small because the entire front is open to the sea side view. There's a separate bedroom, living room area, and well stocked kitchen (stove, oven, full size refrigerator, microwave, plenty of pots, pans, dishes, glasses, etc.---everything you need to cook even a complicated meal. Everything is tastefully decorated and clean. And Carmen, the manager, is extremely helpful: easy to work with for payment, easy to reach when we needed something (more filtered water, for example); she even bought new kitchen knives when we mentioned we could use them and picked us up at the airport when she could. For the reasonable price, this is a wonderful apartment, especially for those who like to swim (the bay here is calmer than some other areas) hang out at a palapa to eat and read, wander into town to buy food, cook and have dinner with a spectacular view.
Victor U.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thanks for your comments. One of things we like best about the condo is that open front. We usually leave the fan on in the bedroom and open the window in there as well to hear the gentle waves on the bay. Thanks for your visits and we hope to see you there some day. Gary
This was a very nice condominium, close to everything in Zihua. Fabulous view of the bay. Adequately stocked with utensils, dishes, etc.... Susie (owner) was easy to contact and helpful. Carmen (the on-site manager) was also very good. There is on-site security and we felt safe here. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Beautiful view of the ocean, located within walking distance of dozens of great restaurants. 77 steps down to Madera beach. The unit itself could use a little updating but because of Covid and new owners a few things are lacking. Unfortunately while we were there there was construction in the building and on the street. The construction in the building finished the day after we left. We voiced our concerns to the owners regarding some deficiencies and the responded and dealt with them promptly. We would recommend this property and we will definitely return.
Ron and Val P.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alberto
2 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really nice view of bay. Felt immersed in an authentic Mexican fishing village.
Alberto
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen
17 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location for walking everywhere! View was spectacular. It was a little annoying that you had to be let in and out of locked gate by a security guard every time you went somewhere.
Where to start? The view is spectacular, condo well done, management very responsive (shout out to Carmen), and owners were so accommodating. We had a couple of issues (ours- work related), and Harry and Susie jumped in immediately to help, along with Carmen. We can't say enough good things about the owners. Neighborhood terrific- just a short walk to numerous excellent restaurants, to town or the pier for fishing, or down the stairs to the beach. We loved Zihua, and hope to be back soon.
JZ K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
About the host
Hosted by Susie and Harry Andrist with Carmen Nunez as local manager.
Susie Andrist was born and raised in the Chicago area and graduated from the University of Illinois. After graduation, she moved to Oregon in 1970. In her subsequent career, she developed six different reading programs, completing the revision of two of those programs in spring of ’21. She became a Rotarian in 2008 and currently manages the homeless programs for her club. She has also been involved with a Eugene-based non-profit, StoveTeam International, serving as a board member since 2008 when it became a registered non-profit and participating in thirteen volunteer work trips to Latin America. In addition to her Rotary work, she enjoys kayaking, singing, aquatic exercise, and international travel.
Harry Andrist was born in Omaha, Nebraska but grew up in southern California. After graduating with an advanced degree in chemistry from the University of Illinois (where he first met Susie in 1968), Harry took up academic positions in chemistry departments at three universities in Oregon, England, and Colorado before joining Cleveland State University where he remained for twenty-seven years. Subsequently, he served the State of Ohio for twenty years as Director, Vice Chancellor, and Senior Advisor at the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
Susie and Harry are considered by some to still be newlyweds, as they got married in the fall of 2019. With the marriage, Susie was lucky to become part of Harry’s extended family of three children and seven grandchildren.
Susie and Harry live in Oregon with their three cats and are avid vacation travelers, especially during the winter months. They have enjoyed visits to Zihuatanejo so much that they purchased their condo at Nuevo Bahia Suites in March of 2021.
Why they chose this property
Susie enjoyed many visits over the years to Playa Madera, while Harry was there for the first time in 2020; but the two of them enjoy Zihuatanejo so much that they purchased their condo at Nuevo Bahia Suites in March of 2021. They especially love the view, the pool, and the proximity to town of this condo.
What makes this property unique
Zihuatanejo has the flavor of a quaint little fishing village even though its economy greatly depends upon tourism. Accordingly, it has many fantastic restaurants, some of which are venues for outstanding live music on a regular basis.