El Cid Castilla Beach, Mazatlan

El Cid Castilla Beach - A 3-star resort in Zona Dorada with beachfront dining, golf courses, and family-friendly amenities

El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel features 500 rooms with private balconies, some offering sea views, alongside modern amenities like flat-screen satellite TVs and air conditioning. The resort includes eight restaurants, such as La Alhambra, serving international buffets, and La Pérgola, which hosts live entertainment and themed dinners. Guests can access two free-form pools, a 3000 sq ft fitness center, and a spa offering massages and beauty treatments. Located in Zona Dorada, the hotel is 29 km from Mazatlán Airport and close to landmarks like the Mazatlán sign and Baluarte Bridge. Business amenities include meeting spaces for up to 1,500 guests, high-speed Wi-Fi (for a fee), and a 24/7 concierge. Families benefit from interconnected rooms, a kids’ club, and watersports like kayaking and parasailing. A continental breakfast is available each morning at El Cid Castilla Beach.

Pros

The beachfront location offers direct access to watersports and ocean views.

Multiple dining options, including live entertainment at La Pérgola and international buffets at La Alhambra.

Family-friendly amenities like a kids’ club, interconnected rooms, and daily activities.

Proximity to golf courses, including El Cid Golf & Country Club with 27 holes.

On-site spa and 3000 sq ft fitness center with classes like yoga and Pilates.

Cons

Wi-Fi access incurs an additional daily or weekly fee.

The resort’s lively Zona Dorada location may be noisy for some guests.