Playa la Madera Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Zihuatanejo, Mexico - July 18, 2023: Playa La Madera with straw covered circular open-wall huts to offer shade in front of green forested hills under blue cloudscape. Boats and houses
Zihuatanejo, Mexico - July 18, 2023: Playa La Madera with straw covered circular open-wall huts to offer shade in front of green forested hills under blue cloudscape. Boats and houses
Beautiful beach walk
The Paseo del Pescador follows the  beach and is a beautiful stroll from near Prinicpal to La Madera beach.  Beautiful at night.
Serene Sunset
The golden glow of the setting sun highlights the many sail boats in Zihuatanejo Bay.  Thus week is Zihua Sailfest, where the boats come once a year and offer sail and music cruises for donations to local schools.  Last night was the Sail Parade to Ixtapa and back, this week Music and Sunset cruises.
All proceeds go to the schools and they hope to beat last years $7,000 donation.

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Playa la Madera Hotel Deals

Hotel Irma

Hotel Irma

3 out of 5
Calle Adelita S/N Zihuatanejo GRO
The price is NZ$375 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
NZ$375
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
The room was very clean, and the staff were very friendly. I have to say though, I have never stayed at a place where I had to seek out a server, but we had to do that daily. Also, we knew that we were at the top of a steep hill, however, we did not know that we would have to walk up to the 6th floor ...

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Hotel Irma
Hotel Zihua Caracol

Hotel Zihua Caracol

3 out of 5
Calle Adelita Sn Playa La Madera Zihuatanejo GRO
The price is NZ$253 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$253
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Popular attractions La Ropa Beach and La Madera Beach are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (239 reviews)
Staff were great. Rooms were clean and the pool area was very nice

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hotel Zihua Caracol
Hotel Aura del Mar

Hotel Aura del Mar

3.5 out of 5
Eva Samano de Lopez Mateos s/n Zihuatanejo GRO
The price is NZ$629 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
NZ$629
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (527 reviews)
Everything is perfect at Aura del Mar. We prefer the Superior Suite because of the extra room and the elevated view. The pool area is excellent with plenty of shade. Another few steps and you are on the beach! The restaurant has amazing food. We loved the nightly happy hour on the sunset viewing ...

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Hotel Aura del Mar
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casa adriana zihuatanejo

2 out of 5
Eva Samano de López Mateos, la madera Zihuatanejo GRO
Stay at this apartment in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, balconies and air conditioning. Popular attractions La Ropa Beach and La Madera Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
Great view and patio. Will be back!

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

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Arena Suites

Arena Suites

3 out of 5
Eva Samano de López Mateos s/n Zihuatanejo GRO
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions La Ropa Beach and La Madera Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (114 reviews)
Room was clean, great pool, excellent location superb on site restaurant, staff where friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Arena Suites
Casa Madera - Zihuatanejo

Casa Madera - Zihuatanejo

2 out of 5
Esquina Calle Eva Sámano con Nuestra Zihuatanejo GRO
Stay at this apartment in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions La Ropa Beach and La Madera Beach are located nearby.
Casa Madera - Zihuatanejo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Other neighbourhoods around Playa la Madera

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La Palapa

While visiting La Palapa, you might make a stop by sights like La Ropa Beach and La Madera Beach.

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Darío Galeana

While Darío Galeana isn't home to many top sights, La Ropa Beach and La Madera Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Darío Galeana
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Zihuatanejo Centro

4/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Zihuatanejo Centro include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by La Madera Beach or Zihuatanejo Bay while you're exploring the area.

Zihuatanejo Centro
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Morelos Parte Alta

When in Morelos Parte Alta, you can plan a visit to La Ropa Beach and La Madera Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Morelos Parte Alta
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Vicente Guerrero

While Vicente Guerrero may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like La Ropa Beach and La Madera Beach.

Vicente Guerrero
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Progreso

Progreso might not have many top sights, but La Ropa Beach and La Madera Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Progreso


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