Catalina Beach Resort

Best bang for the buck on La Ropa. Beach front fantastic and a great pool. The gardens are everywhere with lots of colors and fragrances. This is an Older property with lots of steps. I’d come again.

Good things: I really liked it was on a hill with so many plants and the hotel is by the beach. Almost all the staff was very helpful and such hard workers. I had a problem with the front desk, but at the end they helped me. The view was beautiful and you can hear the ocean all the time from the room. The rooms have terraces and hamacs. Bad things: It was very challenging to have so many steps that were uneven,I don't mind having steps but those are unsafe and dangerous for walking. The room I originally booked was in very bad shape, no maintenance for years (broken tiles, toilet not working properly, broken walls, rusty fridge inside and outside, moldy tiles, etc) and the worst is that it was dirty! There is no bathroom by the beach, you have to walk 50 steps up and then down. The internet NEVER worked. The maintenance of the whole hotel is in poor condition.

Best shady beach area on La Ropa. Great breakfast and friendly staff. I’ll return next year.

Friendly staff. Nice breakfast with a beautiful view! Nice clean beach!

The resturant and stall were what made this place. The stairs and the WiFi were the downside.

Beautiful and clean

I've been coming to the Catalina for over 20 years, I adore it and what it offers--best location on the beach, friendly service, and casual atmosphere...having said that I must also say that I miss the stewardship and staff that I've grown up with over the years. Change is hard, but it should not come at the cost of loyal employees.

What a fantastic place! Lots of stairs with quite a bit of age showing, but we come here for the history and romance of a traditional Mexican hotel!

Loved the beach view and access to town. There are a lot of steps to the beach depending on where your room is. We were fine but some older folks had trouble with the steps. They have a great infinity pool that wasn’t used that much so felt like your own. Nice big rooms, a little older but clean. Service was slow at the restaurants so often ate at the other ones for breakfast and other meals. Their bar had a great spot for sunset drinks and viewing. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Helped us out with wifi issues. Would definitely stay again!

It's right on the beach, palapas for shade and wonderful staff providing food service there. The gorgeous pool was a nice alternative to beach swimming. This is a mid-century hotel with fantastic touches, grounds and history. There are LOTS of stairs, fyi. Go to an Ixtapa all-inclusive if you want sterile and impersonal staff! This place has charming character. A gem with great breakfasts, a sunset view bar and restaurant and friendly staff. Why ever leave?