Boulevard Ixtapa S/N, Lote 4 y 4 A, Ixtapa, GRO, 40880, Mexico

Activities

vibe & play
Splash. Play. Celebrate.

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.

Curved pool at sunset with loungers, palms, umbrellas, and waterslide at Krystal Ixtapa.
INCLUDED
Poolside Water Sliding
Splash through the resort’s waterslide and cool off between swims in the pool area, open to registered guests during posted pool hours.
ADDITIONAL FEE
Municipal Market Browsing
Visit Zihuatanejo’s Mercado Municipal in the morning for local crafts, fresh catch and everyday town color.
Two guests playing beach volleyball by the ocean at Krystal Ixtapa.
INCLUDED
Beach Volleyball
Gather a team for a sunny match on the sand with volleyball available on site by the beach.
ADDITIONAL FEE
Las Gatas Diving
Book a PADI dive outing from Playa Las Gatas to explore area walls, caves and nearly 30 local dive sites.
INCLUDED
Gym Workouts
Keep your routine going in the equipped fitness center, a free amenity for guests who want strength or cardio time indoors.
Palma Real Golf Club near Krystal Ixtapa
ADDITIONAL FEE
Palma Real Golf
Play the nearby 18-hole Palma Real course, a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design built through a coconut palm orchard.
INCLUDED
Giant Chess
Challenge friends or family to a larger-than-life game in the resort’s entertainment area for all ages.
ADDITIONAL FEE
Marina Golf Club
Tee off at Ixtapa’s Marina Golf Club, an 18-hole Robert Von Hagge course by the marina.
ADDITIONAL FEE
Dolphin Encounter
Meet dolphins at Delfiniti, a dedicated interaction attraction located less than a mile from the hotel.
Covered game tables with foosball, chess, and dominoes sit outdoors at Krystal Ixtapa.
INCLUDED
Board Game Time
Slow the afternoon down with classic board games available in the resort’s entertainment area.
A large pool with a blue waterslide sits in front of Krystal Ixtapa.
ADDITIONAL FEE
Magic World Slides
Spend a day at the Pirate Village-themed Magic World aquapark, with slides less than a mile from the resort.
ADDITIONAL FEE
Ixtapa Ciclopista Biking
Ride the scenic Ciclopista through Ixtapa’s protected park area, where guides may point out wildlife such as pink flamingos.
Family splashing down a blue pool slide at Krystal Ixtapa.
INCLUDED
Kids Club Activities
Children can take part in organized fun through the resort’s Kids Club, one of the property’s family-friendly amenities.
ADDITIONAL FEE
Supervised Childcare
Book supervised childcare or children’s activities on site when adults want extra time to relax, dine or explore.
Spa treatment with a guest receiving a massage beside candles and towels at Krystal Ixtapa.
ADDITIONAL FEE
Spa Massage
Reserve a deep-tissue, hot stone, sports or Swedish massage at the on-site spa, which also offers treatment rooms for couples.
ADDITIONAL FEE
Playa Linda Crocodiles
Walk the wooden viewing path behind Playa Linda to spot crocodiles, turtles and birds in the natural lagoon.
ADDITIONAL FEE
Seasonal Whale Watching
Join a local boat outing from December through March, when humpback whales pass along the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo coast.
Ocean View room balcony overlooking pools, palms, and beach at Krystal Ixtapa.
ADDITIONAL FEE
El Palmar Swimming
Walk to broad El Palmar Beach for swimming, sunbathing and classic Ixtapa beach time along the hotel-zone shoreline.
ADDITIONAL FEE
Isla Ixtapa Snorkeling
Explore clear island coves by snorkel, with kayaking and beachside palapas also popular around Isla Ixtapa.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT FAQs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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