Hotel Irma

Hotel Irma sits on a low cliff above Playa la Madera, a short walk from Zihuatanejo's town center and the bay's malecon, and roughly 15-20 minutes from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport. The property has operated for decades as one of Zihuatanejo's classic mid-range hotels, with Mediterranean-influenced whitewashed architecture and terraced grounds built into the hillside overlooking the bay. Rooms are split between Standard and Ocean View categories, most simply furnished with balconies, and the majority face the water given the cliffside position. Two outdoor pools step down the terrain, one closer to the main building and a second lower terrace nearer the cliff edge, both with views over Zihuatanejo Bay. The on-site restaurant serves Mexican coastal cuisine, including regional seafood dishes, with tables positioned to take in the bay views, and it is popular with both hotel guests and outside visitors for its setting at sunset. There is no spa or fitness center on site, keeping the property's character closer to a traditional Mexican seaside hotel than a modern resort. Its position on Playa la Madera, a quieter beach than the town's main Playa Municipal, and its short walking distance to the malecon and central market give it a longstanding reputation among travelers who have visited Zihuatanejo over multiple years.