Park Royal Beach Ixtapa

The Resort & Its Setting

Park Royal Beach Ixtapa sits directly in Ixtapa's hotel zone, on Blvd. Ixtapa, with the beach just steps away. Google reviewers (4.5/5 from over 13,700 ratings) describe it as a casual all-inclusive resort with modest, no-frills rooms, an outdoor pool, a swim-up bar and on-site restaurants — the kind of place built for easy beach holidays rather than lavish extras. It's an independent property rather than part of a large corporate timeshare chain, but its RCI affiliation means owners aren't limited to just this one resort.

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo: The Area

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo is actually two destinations in one. Ixtapa itself is the purpose-built resort strip, with wide sandy beaches, water sports and a stretch of hotels along the hotel zone — Park Royal Beach Ixtapa is part of this strip. A short drive away, Zihuatanejo is the original fishing town turned charming colonial centre, with a waterfront malecon, seafood restaurants and local markets that give the area its authentic Mexican character. Between the two you'll find sheltered coves, a golf course and a scenic headland with hiking trails — enough variety that owners rarely run out of things to do beyond lying on the sand.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Park Royal Beach Ixtapa and are ready to move on, BidMyTimeshare.com lets you list it as a private resale: you set your own asking price, buyers contact you directly through the platform, and there's no commission on the sale — just a one-time listing fee to get your week in front of buyers. The same applies if you'd rather rent out a week you're not using: you set the rental terms and deal directly with the renter.

Because Park Royal Beach Ixtapa is an independent resort, resale transfers typically go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a corporate brand's resale department. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth confirming directly with the resort what the current transfer fee and annual maintenance fee are, since these aren't standardised across independent properties and change over time. Buyers should ask the same questions, and should also confirm in writing exactly what transfers with the week — the deeded interval itself, and whether RCI affiliation carries over to the new owner, since exchange membership is sometimes held separately from the deed.

What Renters Look For

Renters searching for a week at Park Royal Beach Ixtapa are typically drawn by the all-inclusive format and the location — close enough to walk to the beach, with the pool and swim-up bar covered in the stay. Being upfront about room type, view and travel dates, along with what's included in the all-inclusive package, helps set realistic expectations and avoid disputes after booking.

Practical Notes

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) is roughly 20 km from the resort and receives direct flights from several major US and Canadian cities. The dry season, November to April, brings the most reliable weather for beach time, while May to October is the rainier shoulder period, worth factoring into both personal travel plans and any rental listing. Taxis and local tours cover most of what visitors need, though a rental car gives more freedom to explore Zihuatanejo and the surrounding coastline at your own pace.