Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort
8.6 out of 10 from 256 reviewsPuerto Peñasco
Full kitchen · 93–130 m² · Sleeps 8
from €204 night
Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Puerto Peñasco
11 stays · 7 aparthotels and 4 serviced apartments
Looking for aparthotels or serviced apartments in Puerto Peñasco? The town sits on the northern shore of the Sea of Cortez in Sonora, about 100 km from the Arizona border, and much of its visitor accommodation is built around the beach rather than the old centre. Apartment-style stays suit that pattern: a kitchen and a living area make sense for families and groups sharing a week by the water, and for anyone who prefers to cook after a day on the sand rather than eat out every night.
11 stays
Where to stay in Puerto Peñasco
Sandy Beach
- beach
- families
- groups
Sandy Beach is where most of the newer resort and residential development is taking place, according to Wikivoyage, including spas and 18-hole golf courses. Wikipedia notes that its sand is a light brown colour. It is the natural base for a beach-first stay.
Stays in or near Sandy Beach
- Rocky Point Sonoran Resorts · about 600 m away
- Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort · about 1 km away
- Sonoran Sea Resort BEACHFRONT Condo E203 · about 600 m away
- BeachBumCondos · about 300 m away
Old Port and Malecón
- restaurants
- first-time visitors
- walking
The Old Port is the older, harbour-side part of town. Wikivoyage lists shops, restaurants and the Malecón here, and the fish market is part of the same area. Staying near it puts you on foot to the harbour and the promenade rather than relying on a vehicle for every meal.
Stays in or near Old Port and Malecón
- Whale Hill · about 700 m away
Cholla Bay
- quiet stays
- tidal pools
- long stays
Cholla Bay, also called La Choya, lies north-west of the central city; Wikivoyage places it about 8 km out of town. It is a smaller coastal community with a different feel from the resort strip. Wikipedia mentions tides that can raise and lower the water level by up to 8 metres, which exposes tidal pools along the rocky shore.
Las Conchas
- beachfront homes
- long stays
- quiet stays
Las Conchas is east of the centre. Wikivoyage describes it as the oldest American enclave in the area, with residential beachfront homes. It suits visitors who want a residential setting and are comfortable having a car or arranging transfers for supermarket and restaurant trips.
Getting around Puerto Peñasco
Most visitors arrive by road from Arizona. Wikipedia describes Puerto Peñasco as only about a four-hour drive from Phoenix or Tucson, and Wikivoyage describes the route as Interstate 10 west to State Route 85 south, through Gila Bend, Ajo and Why to the Lukeville border crossing. Wikivoyage also lists shuttle services from Phoenix and Tucson, and bus service to Hermosillo and other destinations in the state.
The town has an airport, Mar de Cortés International, which Wikipedia says has a daily capacity of 2,000 passengers but currently no regularly scheduled flights, so most visitors arrive by road. Within town, Wikivoyage lists taxis, microbuses and car hire as the options. The Sandy Beach strip, the Old Port and Cholla Bay are separate parts of the coast, with Cholla Bay about 8 km out of town according to Wikivoyage, so a car or taxi makes day-to-day logistics simpler.
Living in Puerto Peñasco for longer
For a longer stay, choose the area first and the unit second. Sandy Beach gives you the beach and resort amenities on the doorstep; the Old Port gives you shops, restaurants and the Malecón; Cholla Bay and Las Conchas give you a quieter, more residential routine. Wikivoyage mentions the Malecón, the Cholla Mall and pottery shops as places to browse, which is useful for settling in.
A kitchen is the main practical advantage of an apartment-style stay here. The fish market in the Old Port is part of the working harbour, so it is a natural place to look for fresh seafood to cook. If you plan to work remotely, ask the property about connection speed before booking, and read our guide to serviced apartments for relocation for a checklist of questions.
When to visit Puerto Peñasco
The area sits in the Altar Desert part of the Sonoran Desert. Wikipedia gives an annual average high of 27.5°C and an average low of 17.5°C, with summer highs of around 40°C common and about ten days of rain a year. Sea temperature ranges from about 16°C in February to about 28°C in August and September, so swimming is most comfortable in the warmer months, while winter suits walking, tidal-pool exploring and quieter beaches.
Wikipedia notes an annual fishing festival that begins on 1 June, Navy Day, with mariachis and folklorico dance. North of the town, the El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The reserve's own website describes lava flows, volcanic crater rims and an ash cone to climb, and it covers part of Puerto Peñasco municipality; its cooler months are the easier time to visit given the desert summer heat.
Puerto Peñasco is often called Rocky Point. Its beaches, tidal pools and desert setting are the draw, so the most useful decision is which part of the coast you base yourself on. This page explains the main areas, how to move between them, what to expect from the climate and where to read more. For general background on the format, see our guide to what an aparthotel is, and for other places in the country browse Mexico.
Long-stay tips for Puerto Peñasco
Of the 11 properties here, 4 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 2 include some form of housekeeping and 6 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.
10 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 100 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Other cities in Mexico
Planning a longer trip? 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 Puerto Peñasco?
For a beach holiday, Sandy Beach is where most newer development is concentrated. For restaurants and the Malecón, the Old Port is the more convenient base. Cholla Bay and Las Conchas are quieter, residential options.
How far is Puerto Peñasco from Arizona?
Wikipedia gives about 100 km from the Arizona border and describes it as only about a four-hour drive from Phoenix or Tucson. Wikivoyage also lists shuttles from both cities.
What is Cholla Bay known for?
Cholla Bay, or La Choya, is a smaller coastal community north-west of the central city. It is known for its quiet setting and for the large tidal range, which exposes tidal pools along the shore.
How hot does Puerto Peñasco get?
Summer highs of around 40°C are common, according to Wikipedia, while the annual average high is 27.5°C. The sea is coolest in February at about 16°C and warmest in August and September at about 28°C.
Are aparthotels or serviced apartments better for families here?
Apartment-style stays give families a kitchen and separate living space, which suits beach weeks where meals and naps follow their own schedule. Compare options in the area you prefer using the live listings on this page; see also our guide on aparthotels versus hotels.
How many aparthotels are there in Puerto Peñasco?
We currently list 11 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Puerto Peñasco.
Do aparthotels in Puerto Peñasco have kitchens?
11 of the 11 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Puerto Peñasco have a washing machine?
4 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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