Costa de Oro Beach Club

The Costa de Oro Beach Club isn't the most glamorous place in Mazatlan, but what they lack in decor they make up in staff and location. I purchased a timeshare (resale) here two years ago, and am very happy. The view from my balcony is great and the thunderstorms at night (my week is mid-July) give me lots of entertainment as well. Week 28 is when the locals are staying at the resort (it's too hot for many northerners), and it's fun to sit back and people-watch a different culture. Food here is good, and la Cocina de Ana down near the DQ is fabulous for lunch. Busses to el Centro stop almost directly in front of the resort and can provide hours of window shopping, market wandering and maybe a bite to eat at Molika Bakery. They recently added wi-fi in the rooms for a small fee so you can check your email or download a book. They do have a little problem with the tiny sugar ants - just tell housekeeping 'hay bichos en mi habitacion' and they'll give you a can of raid :) All in all, this is a great place for not so much money.

NEW EURO-TOP MATTRESSES WERE ADDED TO ALL OF THE UNITS IN THE ORIGINAL TOWER #1 DURING FEBRUARY 2009. I ASSUME THE SAME WERE ADDED TO THE NEW TOWER UNITS ALSO. YES!!!!!!!!!