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El Tropicano

3.0 star property
Hotel connected to a shopping center in Acapulco with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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2 outdoor pools
Front of property
Garden
Restaurant
1 bedroom
Overlooking the vibrant Costera Acapulco, El Tropicano offers a tranquil retreat with a scenic garden and inviting restaurant. Unwind on the expansive terrace or enjoy one of two outdoor pools. Previous guests have appreciated the helpful staff at this smoke-free hotel.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩54,795
₩65,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom

Quadruple Room Standard

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, El Tropicano is in Costera Acapulco neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Acapulco Golf Club and Club de Yates de Acapulco are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Diana Galleries Mall and Plaza Bahia. Naval History Museum and Botanical Gardens of Acapulco are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Costera Miguel Aleman 20, Fracc. Costa Azul, Acapulco, GRO, 39850

What's nearby

  • Icacos Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • El Rollo Acapulco - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Diana the Huntress - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Condesa Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Papagayo Beach - 5 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • General Juan N. Alvarez Intl. Airport (ACA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Toxica Bar &gril - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sanborns - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Suntory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tacos' Tumbras - ‬2 min walk

About this property

El Tropicano

Hotel near Papagayo Beach
At El Tropicano, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a porter/bellhop
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 106 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Balconies and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: MXN 199 for adults and MXN 105 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1965
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MXN 199.00 for adults and MXN 105.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

El Tropicano
El Tropicano Acapulco
El Tropicano Hotel
El Tropicano Hotel Acapulco
Acapulco El Tropicano Hotel
El Tropicano Hotel Acapulco
El Tropicano Acapulco Hotel Acapulco
El Tropicano Hotel
El Tropicano Acapulco
El Tropicano Hotel Acapulco

Frequently asked questions

Does El Tropicano have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at El Tropicano?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Tropicano on Sep 1, 2025 start from ₩54,795, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is El Tropicano pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Tropicano?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at El Tropicano?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is El Tropicano located?

Located in Costera Acapulco, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Naval History Museum, Casa de la Cultura, and Icacos Beach. El Veladero National Park and Acapulco Convention Center are also within 15 minutes.

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El Tropicano Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 248 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Desiree

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was great. The property is a bit run down and the pool was not very clean but a lot of people were swimming in it. The price was really great for 5 nights and we were happy with our choice in the end.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Saul

Liked: Amenities
De acuerdo al precio, estuvo Bien mi estancia, me gustó que hay agua abundante en la regadera, la Alberca de atrás excelente, Buen trato del personal, solo las camas no son lo ideal para descansar se sumen, pero lo demás muy Bien
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MariaIdolina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
un hotel economico y comodo
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Moises

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Genial y un reconocimiento especial para el Sr Kike muy agradable su actitud de servicio. Llevamos 5 años visitando Acapulco y llegando a este hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Enrique

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness
Un hotel bien ubicado, de fácil acceso
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ya es un hotel viejo
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mauricio

Hotel demasiado sencillo a un alto precio no lo vale lo q cobran
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Efren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Muy tranquila el área del hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesús jair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Estuvo todo tranquilo la estancia
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dr Marco Aurelio

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Altagracia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy gentiles el personal, el check in fue súper rápido y muy sencillo. Me encantó el precio, es un hotel muy lindo y su personal muy cálido.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Israel

Liked: Staff & service
Podria ser mejor actualizando sus instalaciones
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berenise Virginia

Liked: Amenities
Excelente servicio
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaime

Liked: Staff & service
las habitaciones estan en un estado no aceptable y viejas las instalaciones, la cama vieja, las puertas descuidadas, les falta dar mantenimiento ya que son habitaciones que estan en uso y no estan en buenas condiciones
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

SIMON G

Disliked: Staff & service
El aire acondicionado no servía, no funcionaba para enfriar todo el cuarto. En la mañana no había agua
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Karla

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Las habitaciones son super austeras, como que nunca le han dado manentenimiento, la televisión sin servicio, se sale el agua del aire acondicionado.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo bien
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Isaac Mario

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ni siquiera tenía tv
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bertinne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelente opción para dormir y estar afuera todo el día.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Las camas no son tan cómodas y no tenían servicio de TV
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024