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FANTASTIC LOFT/STUDIO IN MONARCA

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A resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and a beach view.
A beachside lounge area with white lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a building in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a large island with a bowl.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a kitchen with white cabinets and appliances.
A beach with a sandy shore and calm sea.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Delfiniti

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Ixtapa, GRO
  • Place, El Palmar Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Delfiniti
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina Ixtapa
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ixtapa, Guerrero (ZIH-Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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About the area

Ixtapa

Located on the beach, this apartment is in El Palomar, a neighbourhood in Ixtapa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Varadero Beach and Zihuatanejo Bay. Magic World Aquapark and Magic World Aquatic Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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Ixtapa, GRO

What's nearby

  • Magic World Aquapark - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • El Palmar Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Magic World Aquatic Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Delfiniti - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Marina Ixtapa - 9 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Ixtapa, Guerrero (ZIH-Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Cascada - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Luna - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Morelos Mexican Seafood - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Señor Frog's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pool Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does FANTASTIC LOFT/STUDIO IN MONARCA have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is FANTASTIC LOFT/STUDIO IN MONARCA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at FANTASTIC LOFT/STUDIO IN MONARCA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at FANTASTIC LOFT/STUDIO IN MONARCA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FANTASTIC LOFT/STUDIO IN MONARCA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is FANTASTIC LOFT/STUDIO IN MONARCA located?

Located in El Palomar, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of El Palmar Beach, Magic World Aquapark and Magic World Aquatic Park. Delfiniti and Vista Hermosa Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was responsive, staff at Monarca Principe friendly and extremely helpful,( reasonable prices at the on-site restaurant); beautiful beach and the sunrises.
Plenty of chairs and umbrellas on the beach.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Condo was very clean quiet and safe. Owner was awesome. Staff so friendly. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Condo living in Ixtapa , Mexico

Very safe , clean , friendly staff !!!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Looking for the best Condo in Ixtapa !!!

Monarca Principe prides it self as being a safe ,quiet, clean complex . Staff is friendly, grounds and pool are well maintained.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1st stay at the Monarca

I've spent several years visiting the hotels on the south side of the beach in Ixtapa. This trip we stayed at the Monarca located on the north side of the beach. It was in every way a significant upgrade from our hotel experiences. Looking forward to staying again in future.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location
This Loft is definately your budget room. It wasn't shining clean-eg rust around the bathtub, AC wall and ceiling filters not reently cleaned, the window had never been opened due to dirt build-up. It is a very basic, low-end apartment. That said, Monarca is a very lovely resort-type condo. Lovely pools, right on the beach and the staff are VERY helpful and accomodating. We had Wi-Fi difficulty at the start and unable to to open the big window, but the reception staff were excellent in helping resolve those issues. Juan, the owner was helpful too but I doubt if he's been to this rental of his for awhile.The location of this rental faces a mountainous view which is pleasant and overlooks the golfcourse-not the ocean. It is very noisy at night with the local AI hotels music going late and the huge AC building across the parking lot is so noisy all the time, plus street traffic. Not relaxing to stay in the apartment, but the beach and pools are very nice to spend the day at. I would not return to this Loft but I would return to another condo rental in the Monarca.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Thanks for your comments. Constructive feedback always allow to keep our properties in good shape. We use the condos regularly and try to have them in the best possible shape. Will address mentioned concerns (isolated rust and filters). The Big windows we prefer yo keep them closed to avoid external noise and have a good time inside the Unit and in the outside condo areas. Great to hear that you had a good time and enjoy the Monarca pool and beach area.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice stay in Ixtapa

This is a nice clean property. The condo is fairly basic and doesn't have a balcony. It also faces the back and there were times when noise/music from vehicles on the street and nearby clubs made sleep challenging into the early hours of the morning. Bring earplugs just in case, but this is true of most touristy vacation spots. The beach is nice, but not a swimmers beach. Too much wave action most of the time. Otherwise, no complaints and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Fantastic property in a peaceful setting.

My fiance and I visited Ixtapa for the first time for 5 days before heading over to Zihuatanejo. Make sure you go to the taxi stand vs just getting a driver at the airport. Ask for a shuttle first. We actually shared a taxi with another person after paying for a shuttle. The property is secured. Verification in and out. Property location is 50 pesos to town or a 10 minute walk. Two buildings make up the property. Our building was for studio's and one bedrooms. The other for 2 and 3 bedrooms. There is a doorman 24 hours. We got to know Victor. Super nice guy and speaks great English. The property is so clean!!! The pool water is extremely clear, clean, and no chlorine. At most in the pool when we visited was four others besides ourselves. The staff reserve a sitting area when you check in at the restaurant. We chose the beach. Towels are taken to and from the room unless you want to pay about a dollar for a switch out. The restauraunt food is ok. It is located up near the beach! You just place the order on your room number and pay when you are ready to leave your visit. Sign the ticket. Everything there is done in cash. Use the ATM at the airport when you arrive or in town. Make sure you notify your bank or cc company before going. The room was fair. Not great. It was lacking a few things, but we made a few recommendations to Juan. Nothing major. Bed is on a concrete slab with two twin mattresses. It is not for everybody. A bit firm. Sheets could be upgraded. The view is NOT of the pool and ocean. It overlooks the tennis courts, with the golf course and mountains in the background. For the price, it worked for us. We loved the sunsets on the beach with a drink and relaxing on the sand. Priceless. We visited Ixapa Island twice to go snorkeling. 8 peso each to town by bus and then 12 pesos each to Playa Linda. The boat over and back is 50 pesos. US $2.50 each round trip. Snorkeling was great for us, but more experienced people thought not. We visited town for many meals at various places. Nothing stuck out more than others. The grocery store is ok to stock up for basic supplies. They take credit cards. Overall we will probably go back and upgrade to the beach view side and pay the difference. You might contact the hotel directly. There might not be that choice on this site. For the price it worked out great for us. Juan was easy to get hold of via the site.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for the Review Art. We already took care of your comments and fixed issues. By the way, the apartment right next to the one you stayed in is mine also (9-5). It is a 3 bedroom with a nice Balcony with an awesome view to the ocean. Rate is $193 per night if you want to consider it. It is property 626819 in the VRBO site. Thanks again for the comments. Juan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property

We have stayed at the Monarca for many years and will hope to stay there again next year. The staff is fantastic and the location is great.
Stayed 39 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ixtapa

We love Ixtapa and have been there about 12 times. The Monarca Principal was well kept, lots of staff. The unit we rented was in fair condition, but not very clean . The air conditioner couldn’t be adjusted , so it was very cold with it on. I didn’t realize that kitchen tea towels, a dish cloth , dish soap, toilet paper are not supplied with the 14 days we rented the unit . But we did get two old brown bath towels !!. I had to wash all the dishes , pots and pans , silverware etc. as they were placed back in the cupboards with food partials left on them. The microwave had gobs of rancid lard on the bottom of it and the smell was overwhelming, but it cleaned up very nicely as it’s quite new . The windows were dirty from the hurricane, we were very impressed because immediately after we mentioned it to the front desk a crew came up and washed them.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2022
Thanks a lot for your comments and for renting our unit. We appreciate the review and we will use the information to improve our condo. We are very sorry to hear that your experience was not at the level desired. We will ensure that there are not dirty dishes or microwave oven in the future. We will be very emphatic about this with our cleaning team. We are supposed to give you enough toilet paper and dishwasher soap on a weekly basis. This items should be replenished every week. We will make sure this does not happen again. We will ensure there are newer towels in the apartment and will check the AC thermostat. Thanks again for your comments and your stay. Owner of Principe 9-6 unit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

estancia navideña

La conexión a Internet es deficiente
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

Beautiful location and beautiful place. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great week in Ixtapa

We very much enjoyed our week in Ixtapa! Juan was very easy to deal with, responded to any inquiries very quickly. The Monarca pool, grounds and restaurant were very clean and well kept - food was good and reasonably priced. We have nothing but good things to say about the Monarca staff; they are all friendly and attentive. The location was good, far enough away from the center of town that it was quiet, but close enough to walk to shops & restaurants. My only concern was with the cleanliness of the apartment itself, particularly the bathroom. It needed a deep clean and some fresh paint.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for the review and your candid comments. We ordered a deep cleaning to the bathroom and it was already painted. We appreciate the information so we can improve the service we provide. I am glad that you had a great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Principe 9-6

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property, staff ,swimming pool and beach area exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great studio suite

Great place to stay!
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise!

Juan, your lovely studio suite in The Monarca was perfection! Lovely, clean modern room. Very comfortable for 3 people. The Monarca grounds, pool, beach, and restaurant were so immaculate and beautiful. The staff were all so friendly, helpful and professional. Especially at the front desk. They all work so hard. A 5 star experience all around!!! Thank you, Juan, for your help and kindness with our booking- Cant wait to come again!! Ixtapa is our heaven on earth...
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful 3 bedroom

Thank you Juan for allowing us to move from the small studio to the 3 bedroom with the Spectacular view. I suppose there are upgrades that could be made but the only thing that mattered was having a coffee and glass of wine on the deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very cute apartment.

This apartment had everything we needed. The bed is very firm but that was ok for me. The grounds are stunning and the pool is amazing. It’s a short walk to the main area for the nightlife. The view of the mountains from the room in the morning is lovely.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Exactly as Advertized

What a beautiful property. The room was clean and had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. New frig and convection microwave in the unit. The bed was firm but we slept well on it. If the place had a new shower door and an apartment sized wash dryer combo I would give this place a 5 star rating all day. One draw back was the noise coming for a bar down the street it was quite loud in our room Fri-Sat- and Sunday nights.for 11 until 3 or 4 in the morning. My wife and I are good sleepers so it didnt affect us much but it might be a problem for a light sleeper.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Total relaxation

Absolutely love The Monarca. Juan’s studio was exactly as represented and worked for the two of us. The view of the golf course and the mountains is spectacular. If you look off to the side you can check a part of the beach view. Watched the beautiful sunrise every morning. No need to close curtains that high up. Love to have my coffee in the morning so we bought what we needed from the market and enjoyed the mornings in. Always lots to do in Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo. Walking the beach is a favourite. But also so many activities available. Thank you Juan for helping make these wonderful memories . Hope to be back next year. One side note, a hair dryer would make a good addition to the condo!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice

Very nice well maintained. Owner very helpful.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing pool area, great and helpful staff, very good location

We had a very good experience renting Juan’s apartment in Ixtapa. The studio is exactly as in the pictures, a little dated but clean and has everything you need. We had some issues with the AC and the internet, but Juan was super responsive and we got help from the staff at the Monarca within minutes. Pros: the pool area is fantastic. We reserved pool chairs for the whole week, so no need to come early in the morning to get a particular spot. The pool restaurant is nice, they have a bit of everything and is reasonably priced. We rented pool towels for 25 pesos/piece during the stay. The pool area was quiet and relaxing. Security is always around but never intrusive. The apartment is adequately equipped for vacation, the microwave and refrigerator seemed brand new. Cons: There was loud music every night from a club downtown. The music is heard all over Ixtapa so it’s not unique for the Monarca.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Less than average.

The building and location were great. The unit was in poor condition. There was rust on the inside of the microwave and the outside of the refrigerator. The shower doors did not slide. the bathroom floor drain clover was not secured. The photo I thought was showing a washer dryer combination machine was just a dryer. Maybe I was expecting too much, but I expected to have a blow dry available and there was not. It was a disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
We appreciate your comments which will help us to improve the unit. We will provide maintenance to the shower doors and drain cover to avoid further inconveniences. We are glad that you enjoyed the location and pool/beach/restaurant area of the Condominium.
Verified review

8/10 Good

The Monarca is fantastic; the grounds are beautiful and the staff are lovely.

This studio is well provisioned and an affordable way to experience all that La Monarca has to offer. We didn't spend a lot of time in the room - mostly by the beautiful pool, the town or trips into Zihua. However it was a nice refuge on a hot day. The air conditioning was a bit noisy and there was some minor rust on appliances but they all worked fine. Thank you for a lovely week!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great property best swimming area

Was great location. Could use updates but we really weren’t in room much. Good value for sure. Would definitely go again
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
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