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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Mazatlán

9 stays · 6 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments

Mazatlán is a Pacific coast city in Sinaloa with a long beachfront, and aparthotels and serviced apartments make sense here because many stays are built around the sea: a kitchen for breakfasts and market shopping, a living area for families or friends sharing, and room to settle in for a week or a whole winter rather than a night or two.

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Where to stay in Mazatlán

Zona Dorada

  • beach
  • families
  • first-time visitors

The Zona Dorada, or Golden Zone, is the resort district north of the old city where beach development began in the 1970s. It is the most obvious base for a beach holiday, with the seafront close at hand and the Malecón running south from here towards the historic centre. A local bus route called Sabalo-Centro connects it with downtown, according to Wikivoyage.

Centro Histórico

  • culture
  • couples
  • walking

The Centro Histórico is the restored colonial core, with Plaza Machado, the cathedral and the Teatro Ángela Peralta on the west side of the square. It suits visitors who want old streets, galleries and restaurants on foot rather than a resort strip, and it is where the southern end of the Malecón begins.

Olas Altas

  • sea views
  • couples
  • long stays

Olas Altas is the historic beach in the southern part of the city, about 550 metres long, with monuments and a seafront boardwalk. It sits next to the old centre, so you can combine a sea-facing stay with a walk to the plazas and theatre.

Marina Mazatlán

  • marina views
  • quiet stays
  • boating

Marina Mazatlán is the newer marina area at the northern end of the Zona Dorada hotel district, where Wikipedia says Cerritos Beach begins. It lies beyond the main resort strip, so it suits visitors who prefer a base further north and are happy to take a taxi or bus to reach the main sights.

Stays in or near Marina Mazatlán

Getting around Mazatlán

General Rafael Buelna International Airport is about 16 km south-east of Mazatlán and is operated by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA). Its website lists authorised taxis and car rental among the airport services, and the airport has flights within Mexico and to the United States and Canada. By road, Wikivoyage says the city is about 12 hours from Mexico City and 6 hours from Guadalajara, with the Central de Autobuses as the main terminal. A ferry also runs to La Paz in Baja California Sur.

In the city, Mazatlán has open-topped taxis called pulmonías, which Wikivoyage describes as unique to the city, alongside local buses, coach-style buses on the waterfront and ride-hailing apps. The Malecón itself is a long walking route of roughly 8.5 km along the Pacific coast, so many visitors combine walking with a short ride rather than covering the whole length on foot.

Living in Mazatlán for longer

For stays of several weeks, choose a district by how you plan to spend the day. The Zona Dorada has the beach and resort amenities, the Centro Histórico and Olas Altas are better if you want a walkable routine around plazas, cafes and the seafront, and the marina area is quieter. A kitchen is useful in any of them because it lets you cook with fresh produce and seafood from local markets.

Bus routes along the coast, ride-hailing and the long Malecón make it possible to live in one area and still reach the others. If you are working remotely, a quieter base such as the marina area or a street away from the seafront tends to be easier for calls. See serviced apartments for relocation for practical questions to ask when you plan a longer stay.

When to visit Mazatlán

Mazatlán has a tropical savanna climate. Wikivoyage gives a marked and rather long dry season from November to June and an average annual temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, and says that in summer the humidity makes it feel well above what the thermometer shows.

A major annual event is Carnaval, a five-day festival before Ash Wednesday that Wikivoyage places in February and calls one of the largest in the world. It was first staged in 1898, and part of the street in Old Mazatlán is closed during it. Dates move each year, so check the official programme before you book.

It is the second-largest city in Sinaloa and sits across the water from the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. Its historic centre was named Heritage of the Nation in 2001, the resort strip known as the Zona Dorada grew up on the beaches north of the old city from the 1970s, and an 8.5 km Malecón links the two. This page sets out the main areas to stay, how to get around and when to go. For the wider country see Mexico, and for another Pacific resort city see Puerto Vallarta. New to the format? What is an aparthotel explains the difference from a hotel.

Long-stay tips for Mazatlán

Of the 9 properties here, 1 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 2 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 4 include some form of housekeeping and 2 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

8 properties list a full kitchen and 1 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 55 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Mexico

Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Mexico City, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Cancún, Isla Mujeres and Mérida.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Mazatlán?

The Zona Dorada is the usual choice for a beach holiday, while the Centro Histórico and Olas Altas suit visitors who prefer old streets and plazas. The marina area is quieter and further north.

How do I get from the airport to Mazatlán?

General Rafael Buelna International Airport is about 16 km south-east of the city. Its operator lists taxis and car rental among the airport services.

When is Carnaval in Mazatlán?

Carnaval is a five-day festival held before Ash Wednesday, in February according to Wikivoyage. The exact dates change each year, so check the official programme.

Can you walk along the seafront in Mazatlán?

Yes, the Malecón is about 8.5 km long along the Pacific coast, linking the Zona Dorada side of the city with the historic centre. Many people walk a section and use a bus, taxi or ride-hailing car for the rest.

When is the dry season in Mazatlán?

Wikivoyage lists a marked dry season from November to June, with an average annual temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.

How many aparthotels are there in Mazatlán?

We currently list 9 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Mazatlán.

Do aparthotels in Mazatlán have kitchens?

9 of the 9 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Mazatlán have a washing machine?

1 property lists an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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