Cala de Mar, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Mexico

At dawn the Pacific turns pewter, pelicans stitch low across the swells, and your private plunge pool steams gently in the cool air. 

Cala de Mar is a 59-key boutique resort carved into the cliffs above Ixtapa–Zihuatanejo, where every suite faces open ocean and the soundtrack is pure surf. 

Expect terrace living—hammocks, handwoven textiles, and mezcal at sunset—and service that feels like a friend handing you the perfect beach day.

What Makes It Special

• Every suite has an ocean view & private plunge pool—morning dips without leaving your terrace.
• Cliffside setting with cinematic sunsets and migrating-whale sightings in season.
• Spa rituals drawing on coastal botanicals; open-air treatment cabanas above the tide.
• Locavore dining—line-caught fish, lime, chiles, and handmade tortillas.
• Intimate scale (59 keys) with thoughtful touches like delivered agua fresca and terrace turndown.

A Day at Cala de Mar

Morning

Room service arrives in a woven basket: mango and papaya with lime, pan dulce still warm, café de olla fragrant with cinnamon. You swim a few lazy laps in your plunge pool, then follow the scent of sea spray down to the cliffs for yoga.

Afternoon

Claim a palapa at the beach club for grilled huachinango and a cold michelada. Back at the suite, a siesta in the hammock while the surf booms softly against the rocks.

Evening

Golden hour turns the ocean brass. A mezcal tasting prefaces dinner—octopus with char and citrus, tortillas puffing on the comal.

Night

On your terrace, candles flicker; the pool mirrors stars. You fall asleep to waves and salt-sweet air.

Insider Tips for Cala de Mar

• For full sun on your pool/terrace, book Romance Deluxe Oceanfront / Deluxe Oceanfront (uncovered pools). Covered-pool suites stay shadier/cooler.
• It’s oceanfront on a cliff, not beachfront—no on-site sandy beach. (You can walk ~20 min to Playa Incluyente for sunset.)
• Bring binoculars: whales/dolphins are seen Dec–Mar right from your terrace.
• Room service has no extra charge; Ask for a patio umbrella if your terrace bakes.

Why We Love It (Curated Highlights)

At Hotelagio we hand-pick only stays that feel truly one-of-a-kind. This property made our list because of these rare details:

• Private-pool terraces on every suite—no sharing, just sea and sky.
• West-facing cliffs for long, slow sunsets and winter whale parades.
• Seaside spa cabanas where treatments drift with the tide.
• Taste of Guerrero—bright, coastal plates that live on warm tortillas.

For Whom

For couples: candlelit terraces, soaking tubs, and late swims under stars.
For solitude seekers: quiet casitas and terraces made for reading and ocean watching.
For wellness & creatives: sunrise yoga, spa days, and endless horizons to reset.
For adventurous diners: market visits, mezcal flights, and coastal mariscos.

Quick Facts (Luxury Snapshot)

Location: Ixtapa–Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico—~25–35 min from ZIH
Rooms: 59 ocean-view suites, each with private plunge pool
Rates: From USD 391—remarkable for true private-pool living on the Pacific
Best for: Romantic escapes, wellness retreats, terrace living, sunset chasers
Style: Boutique, Resort, Design—white stucco, natural stone, woven fibers, blue on blue