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Discover a world of authentic Ixtapa adventure and laid-back luxury, set beside the famous Ixtapa Beach—known for its crystal-clear waters and sea turtle snorkeling. Enjoy everything from live music and themed nights to poolside games, dance lessons, and nightly shows in an elegant setting. Spend your days kayaking, yoga sessions, or exploring nearby cenotes, then unwind with romantic evening entertainment designed for couples seeking both excitement and relaxation.
Poolside Water Sliding
Municipal Market Browsing
Beach Volleyball
Las Gatas Diving
Gym Workouts
Palma Real Golf
Giant Chess
Marina Golf Club
Dolphin Encounter
Board Game Time
Magic World Slides
Ixtapa Ciclopista Biking
Kids Club Activities
Supervised Childcare
Spa Massage
Playa Linda Crocodiles
Seasonal Whale Watching
El Palmar Swimming
Isla Ixtapa Snorkeling
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ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT FAQs
What kinds of activities are available at Krystal Ixtapa?
Krystal Ixtapa offers guests plenty of onsite recreation, including fitness facilities, fitness classes, a full-service spa, an arcade/game room, and billiards, plus an entertainment area with board games, giant chess and ping-pong. Outdoors, guests can enjoy the swimming pool, volleyball on site, and a beachfront setting on El Palmar Beach just steps from the hotel.
Is Krystal Ixtapa a good choice for families with children?
Yes, Krystal Ixtapa is marketed as a family-friendly resort, offering a playground on site, an arcade/game room, and supervised childcare/activities (surcharge) along with a babysitting service (surcharge) for younger guests. Note that the primary guest checking in must be at least 18 years old, and since outdoor balconies may not suit very young children, families with concerns are encouraged to contact the hotel directly before arrival.
What water sports can guests enjoy near Krystal Ixtapa?
Krystal Ixtapa’s beachfront location puts guests close to a wide range of water sports, including sailing, scuba diving, water skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, and personal motor watercraft rentals, all available nearby along El Palmar Beach.
Does Krystal Ixtapa have a swimming pool?
Yes, Krystal Ixtapa features an outdoor swimming pool with its own poolside bar, and the pool area comes stocked with complimentary beach towels and beach umbrellas for guest comfort.
What excursions are available near Krystal Ixtapa?
Just a short trip from Krystal Ixtapa, guests can take a boat trip to Isla Ixtapa, a roughly 10-minute panga ride from the Playa Linda pier to an island with four beaches, perfect for a day of snorkeling and kayaking alongside seafood palapas on the sand.
Can guests golf near Krystal Ixtapa?
Absolutely — Krystal Ixtapa sits close to two 18-hole golf courses: Palma Real Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design built through a coconut orchard about five minutes away by car, and the Marina Golf Club, a Robert Von Hagge design just a short taxi ride from the hotel.
Does Krystal Ixtapa have a spa?
Yes, Krystal Ixtapa is home to the onsite Krystal Ixtapa, offering deep-tissue, hot stone, sports and Swedish massages along with aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology treatments in two treatment rooms equipped with a sauna and hot tub. Spa access is limited to guests 13 and older, with those under 18 requiring adult supervision.
What can families and kids do for entertainment at Krystal Ixtapa?
Krystal Ixtapa’s entertainment area keeps guests of all ages busy with board games, giant chess, billiards and ping-pong, while the arcade/game room and playground on site give younger guests their own dedicated spaces to play.
What can guests do at the beach near Krystal Ixtapa?
Krystal Ixtapa sits directly on El Palmar Beach, just a five-minute walk from the lobby, where guests can relax with complimentary beach umbrellas and towels, play volleyball, or arrange nearby parasailing, sailing and personal watercraft rentals right along the sand.
Are there attractions for kids near Krystal Ixtapa?
Yes, families staying at Krystal Ixtapa are less than a mile from the Delfiniti dolphin encounter and Magic World, a Pirate Village-themed aquapark with water slides open Tuesday through Sunday, making both easy additions to a family-friendly stay.