Located in the Central Mexico state of Mazatlan, the city of Mazatlan was founded in 1531. A little known fact about Mazatlan is that it owes a lot of its development to a group of German immigrants that arrived in the middle 1800s to work in the silver and gold mines. The German influence can still be felt in a lot of "Mexican" cultural aspects, such as banda music and the rich pilsen taste of Cerveza Pacifico. When preparing your visit to Mazatlan, use the following list of hotels for your search.

Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay

Located on Avenida Ernesto Coppel Campana, in the Colonia Camino al Delfin, the Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay is a 4 star hotel that is great for couples looking for a romantic getaway. This hotel is not recommended for families with small children. The Emerald Bay has a pool and a couple of tennis courts. This hotel is friendly to guests with disabilities, and has rooms with necessary features for people with disabilities. During the hot summer days, the pool is a great way to keep cool and refreshed. The hotel staff makes the rounds several times around the pool area, just in case you want to make an order. A nice feature of the suites at the Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay is the kitchenette, which is helpful for people that have dietary restrictions or want to cook their own meals. Last but not least, the hotel provides a business center with WiFi zones and printing services.

El Cid Marina Beach Hotel

This is a local favorite 3 star hotel, right at the beach. Located at the Avenida Camaron Sabalo, this hotel offers similar suites to those of the Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay, but at a friendlier price. The El Cid has a good location. It's about 20 minutes away from the airport and 10 minutes away from the downtown area. The highlight of the El Cid Marina Beach Hotel is the daily morning breakfast buffet. On top of made-to-order omelets, you can also order customized smoothies with fresh fruits and vegetables. If you're into all inclusive packages, the variety of cocktails is a sure crowd pleaser.

Hotel La Siesta

With a name like siesta , you know that this is the place for some well deserved R and R. Located on the Boulevard Olas Altas 11 Sur, this 2 star hotel is a great choice for those visiting Mazatlan on a tight budget. This hotel provides the best bang for your buck in Mazatlan. It's within walking distance of most attractions in town. Some past guests have pointed out that even though the hot water and WiFi zones sometimes fail, their visit was still a memorable one. The hotel doesn't have laundry facilities but it has an outside contractor that offers laundry services (washed, sorted and folded) for just a dollar per kilo. No wonder people love this place!