HOTEL INFORMATION

THE TIDES ZIHUATANEJO
Playa La Ropa, P.O. Box 84
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Gro. 40880 Mexico


Distance from hotel to town, 5 minutes. 
Distance from hotel to airport, 10 minutes. 

On the Pacific Coastline known as the 'Mexican Riviera', 
150 miles northwest of Acapulco, lies the picturesque 
fishing village of Zihuatanejo, only four miles from the 
resort destination of Ixtapa. Nestled among lush vegetation 
and rustling palm trees on Zihuatanejo's tranquil Playa La 
Ropa, one of Mexico's most beautiful beaches. The Tides 
Zihuatanejo is a peaceful tropical paradise within easy 
reach. Convenient direct flights from many cities in the 
U.S. arrive daily at the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International 
Airport, just 12 minutes from the hotel. 

The Tides Zihuatanejo's 35 rooms and 35 suites are tucked 
away in several two story casitas amidst tropical gardens. 
All suites are just steps from the palm-studded private 
beach, which stretches for 600 feet. Along the calm blue 
waters of the ocean and is strewn with comfortable lounge 
chairs under individual palapas. Tastefully decorated 
with Mexican art and handicrafts, the cheerful rooms and 
suites reflect the colors of the tropics. The hotel's 
Beach Suites provide unequaled privacy and spectacular 
views of the tranquil Zihuatanejo Bay.

HOTEL AMENITIES

Horseback Riding (nearby) ($)      Fitness Center
Beach (private)                    Tennis Courts (lighted) (2)
Pools (4)

Golf (nearby): (2)($)
Golf courses are nearby, 10 minutes away

Meeting Facilities
These are private meeting facilities.

Spa Facility Information:
Spa facility offers a range of personal treatments including 
massages, facials, aromatherapy, reflexology, manicures, and 
pedicures. Let the ocean provide the atmosphere and experience 
a private massage right on the beach.

Equipment Rentals:
Waterfront equipment rental is available on the beach and 
arrangements can be made for scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, 
windsurfing, sailing and water-skiing.

($) Denotes a fee may be charged.

Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above 
may have an additional fee associated with them.

ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES AND DESCRIPTIONS

Arrival/Departure Time: 
Check-in-time: 3:00 pm  Check-out-time: 1:00 pm

Early check-in and late checkout on 
request, and subject to availability.

Children Policy: 
-Children 12 and under, can be accepted on request in 
 2 Bedroom Garden Suites and 2 Bedroom Beach suites 
 only.
-Please note that the hotel reserves the right to limit
 certain hotel facilities and services that it deems 
 inappropriate for children.

Maximum Occupancy: 
2008
Superior Room - 2 adults.
Deluxe        - 2 adults.
Lagoon Suite  - 2 adults.
Beach  Suite  - 2 adults.

Superior, Single and split-level with a beautiful 
bathroom finished in indigenous marble and a private terrace
or balcony overlooking lush tropical gardens.
Bedding: 1 king bed. 
View: Gardens (tropical). 
Accommodation amenities include: sitting area and ceiling fan.

Deluxe, Spacious split-level suite with a sitting area, 
and bathroom finished in indigenous marble. 
Bedding: 1 king bed (canopy). 
Accommodation amenities include: balcony or terrace and hammock.

Lagoon View Suite, These spacious one-bedroom suites overlook 
the hotel's own lake and lush tropical gardens with a partial 
oceanview. Done in authentic Mexican textiles, prints and 
materials, these suites feature a separate living room.
Bedding: 1 king bed. 
View: Gardens (tropical) or Partial Ocean or Lake. 
Accommodation amenities include: pool (mini) and ceiling fan.

Patio (private)
Large private patio

Beach Suite, Each Beach Suite is uniquely and individually
designed either in the warm hues of nature or vivid colors
of tropics. The oversized bathrooms are finished with 
indigenous marble.
View: Ocean. 
Accommodation amenities include: terrace (private).

Pool (mini)
This is an outdoor private 'infinite-edge' mini-pool.

Hammock
Extra large hammock

Chair (chaise Lounge)
Comfortable double size chaise lounge

Please Note:
During the period of 12/17/07-01/05/08 room categories 
are on a request basis only. 

All accommodations include: safe (in accommodation), mini-bar,
television (satellite) and air conditioning.

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled 
based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE OUTLETS

La Cantina, Serves great Mediterranean cuisine in a casual and
lively beachfront setting.

Cuisine: Mediterranean.

General Opening Hours: Open for both lunch and dinner.

Orlando's Bar, Named for the bartender who has made this a
friendly sanctuary. Serves superior margaritas, mean martinis and some
of Orlando's very own addictive concoctions.

General Opening Hours: Open from 3:00pm-11:00pm.

Villa Del Sol, Features Pacific-Mexican cuisine with an emphasis
on only the fine local seafood. A special Mexican Fiesta with a large
buffet and live entertainment generally held here each Friday night.

General Opening Hours: Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Please Note:
-Lunch can also served on the beach at your own private
 linen-set tables.
-The hotel's chef will be happy to accommodate special 
 dietary needs or requests.

SPECIALTY PACKAGE (ROMANCE AT THE BEACH)

ROMANCE AT THE BEACH PACKAGE
4 and 7 Nights Package

Booking Dates:       01/05/2008 - 12/16/2008
Travel Dates:        01/05/2008 - 12/16/2008

Package Inclusions:
-Fresh flowers arrangement
-Roundtrip airport transfers
-Fruit basket on arrival
-One candlelight dinner for 2 people on beach with champagne
-Accommodation for 2 people
-One hour massage per room
-Early Morning Coffee and New York Times Digest Fax
-Full American breakfast daily for 2 people
-Taxes and Gratuities
-Welcome Cocktail

Please Note:
Daily dinner included from 01/05/08-03/31/08.

SPECIALTY PACKAGE (HONEYMOON IN PARADISE)

HONEYMOON IN PARADISE PACKAGE
4 or 7 Nights Package

Booking Dates:       01/05/2008 - 12/16/2008
Travel Dates:        01/05/2008 - 12/16/2008

Package Inclusions:
-His/Her Personalized Bathrobes
-Accommodation for 2 people
-Daily Breakfast and Dinner
-Airport transfers
-Welcome Bottle of Champagne
-For that Special Touch a private torch-lit Dinner on the 
 beach consisting of a 5-course tasting menu and bottle 
 of champagne, a turndown with aromatherapy candles, 
 a breakfast in bed with mimosas.
-A Day at the Spa for Two:
 -For Her: Three luxurious Treatments (1 hr private tennis lesson,
  1 hr Fitness Consultation and 30-minute  Sports Massage), 
  manicure, pedicure and facial.
 -For Him: Three Services for exhilaration and relaxation.
 -For Both: 50 min His/hers Massage on the Beach.
-Fruit basket on arrival
-Taxes and Gratuities

Package inclusions are subject to change.

MEAL PLAN OPTIONS

Map - Breakfast &; Dinner Daily

Please Note:
-There is a mandatory surcharge for both 
 Christmas &; New Year's Eve Dinner

BONUS FEATURES

-Welcome Drink
-Early morning coffee served on the terrace everyday
-Fruit basket on arrival

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

General:
-This hotel was formerly the Hotel Villa del Sol.

MINIMUM NIGHT STAY REQUIREMENTS

2008
12/17/07-01/05/08, 7-night minimum stay required. 
01/06/08-05/31/08, 4-night minimum stay required.
11/01/08-12/16/08, 4-night minimum stay required.

Please Note:
Arrivals for Christmas/New Years must take place on
or before 12/17/07.

CANCELLATION FEES

2008
12/17/07-01/05/08, within 90 days 100% penalty.
01/06/08-03/31/08, within 28 days  50% penalty.
04/01/08-05/31/08, within 21 days  50% penalty.
06/01/08-10/31/08, within 14 days  50% penalty.
11/01/08-12/16/08, within 21 days  50% penalty.

Early departures and no shows will incur the full penalty.