Krystal Ixtapa — El Palmar Bay All-Inclusive on the Pacific
El Palmar Bay. The Pacific without the Cancún crowds.
All-inclusive at Krystal Ixtapa — beachfront on Bahía El Palmar, one of the best beaches on Mexico's Pacific coast, with 255 rooms, 5 restaurants, 2 pools (one with water slide), full spa, and a 15-minute drive to the working fishing village of Zihuatanejo. The hidden Pacific gem most American tourists have never heard of. Qualified travelers only — 90-minute presentation required.
2026 Promotional Pricing
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Additional guests when applicable: $125 per adult per night · $60 per child per night
The Pacific Without the Crowds.
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is one of Mexico's hidden gems — Pacific beaches without the Cancún tourist machine, the Cabo prices, or the spring-break kids. While everyone else fights for pool chairs on the Riviera Maya, you're on a quiet stretch of Pacific coast that most American tourists have never heard of.
Why It's Different
Ixtapa was purpose-built as a resort destination in the 1970s, backed by the natural beauty of Zihuatanejo — a working fishing village just 15 minutes south. You get modern resort infrastructure (good roads, reliable services, clean beaches) with a neighboring town that has actual character: cobblestone streets, waterfront seafood, and local craft markets without the aggressive sales pressure of Cancún.
Why The Property Works
The Krystal Ixtapa is a 5-star beachfront resort sitting directly on Bahía El Palmar — 4-minute walk to the sand, half a mile to the Los Patios Ixtapa shopping mall, 5 minutes to the Palma Real golf course. Five restaurants, two pools (one with a kids' water slide), a full spa, and a working gym. Most rooms have ocean views from a private balcony.
“The Pacific here is bigger and louder than the Caribbean. Real waves, real currents, real sunsets that turn the sky gold and pink and purple in the same hour. Watch from the pool deck or the beach itself — the only difference is whether you want a lounger or your feet in the sand.”— Krystal Hotels & Resorts
What's Included
All-inclusive plan covers everything across the property — meals at 5 restaurants, drinks at the bars, the food truck and café, kids' programming, and beachfront access on El Palmar Bay.
See Krystal Ixtapa on Video
Twelve oEmbed-verified clips covering rooms, pools, beach, food, and the El Palmar Bay location. Heavy Spanish-language coverage (Ixtapa is a Mexican domestic favorite). Tap any clip to watch.
“Bogarts is Casablanca-themed à la carte — black-and-white, piano in the corner, food a tier above what you'd expect from an all-inclusive. Cinqueterre handles the Italian craving. Velas is the elegant night out. Mediterráneo for the buffet day. The food truck and café fill the gaps. Five different dining moods in five different rooms.”— Krystal Ixtapa Dining
Qualification Requirements
This is a qualified vacation club promotion. Meet the criteria, attend the 90-minute presentation, and the rate locks in at check-in.
- 90–120 minute vacation club presentation required. Both adults attend together. No obligation to buy.
- Married, engaged, or cohabitating couple, both ages 30–70
- Combined household income $55,000+ USD (verifiable)
- Both partners full-time employed
- Valid U.S. or Canadian passport
- Major credit card in your name (no debit, no corporate, no prepaid)
- If unmarried, IDs must show same address
- Cannot have attended a Krystal vacation club presentation in the past 12 months
- First and last nights of the trip must be at the resort
- $29.95/night gratuity fee collected at check-in
Getting There
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International (ZIH) is a smaller airport than CUN or PVR — limited direct service from the U.S., heavier reliance on connections through Mexico City. Plan more travel time and you're rewarded with the quietest beach in the BWS portfolio.
Best time: Dec–Apr peak weather. May–Jun shoulder is excellent value. Avoid Jul–Oct (rainy season + occasional Pacific tropical storms). Pacific water is warm but currents are real — the resort beach is generally safe but always check with lifeguards before swimming. Worth knowing: Ixtapa is a slower destination than Cancún or PV. No mega-mall, no row of international chains, no constant nightlife. That's the appeal — but if you need constant entertainment beyond the resort, you may feel limited after a few days.
See the Resort
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Email Us to Check AvailabilityFulfilled by Krystal Hotels & Resorts at Krystal Ixtapa, Boulevard Paseo Ixtapa Lote 4 y 4-A, Zona Hotelera I, Ixtapa, Guerrero 40880, Mexico. Subject to availability. Limit one promotional package per household. All qualified travelers must attend a 90–120 minute vacation club presentation during their stay. Rates shown reflect the promotional package for qualified travelers and are not the publicly available rack rate. Photos and video are property of Krystal Hotels & Resorts or the individual content creators credited on each clip and are used here for the purpose of promoting the stay. This advertising material is being used for the purpose of soliciting sales of timeshare interests or plans.