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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 357
Description: Cylindrical High-rise Hotel with busy commercial atmosphere, located on the beach. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
Costera Miguel Aleman 1260
Acapulco 39690
Mexico
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Reviews of Calinda Beach Acapulco

( 3-7 of 32 )
“*Gets the job done, but nothing special*”

Calinda Beach Acapulco

3 of 5 stars
Chicago, IL
Jan 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My girlfriends and I decided to take our first trip out of the country, with no parents. We saved our own money and booked a trip to Acapulco, Mexico through Apple Vacations. We paid just under $1000 a person for 8 days/7nights...this price included airfare and an "all-inclusive" plan at Calinda Beach.

None of us had previously been to Acapulco, but we figured we wouldn't have any issues with the language because one of us spoke pretty decent spanish, and we figured many people would know English.

WRONG

First of all, this hotel had friendly staff BUT it was difficult to find anyone who spoke English well. If my friend Jen hadn't been with us, I dont' know how we would have gotten by. The "all-inclusive" meal plan is only good during certain hours in the hotel restaurant. The food was decent, but the waitresses were hesitant to serve our table because we were American, as many of them spoke NO ENGLISH at all.

The all inclusive plan included breakfast, lunch and dinner. As well as open bar in the lobby and in the pool. The swim up bar in the pool was really nice, and thankfully our plan included mini bottles of water "aqua de bottea"! The bartenders were the nicest staff at the hotel. We went during early August, and it was very crowded at this time, but not with Americans.

We were part of the 10% minority at this hotel who were not native to Mexico. If you are looking for an Americanized hotel, this is NOT the way to go.

Overall, if I had spoke Spanish fluently I think my rating of this hotel would be different. The rooms were spacious, the towels and bedding was always fresh and besides the language barrier, the staff was friendly. And of course, the main reason we stayed here is because it was very conveniently priced!

I don't think I would stay here again if I went to Acapulco again, only because I have seen what other hotels they have to offer. Although if you are a poor college student going on Spring break, it's not a bad choice.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The swim-up bar and the on-site pharmacy
    • Disliked — Lack of English-speaking staff
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
bambinaxo's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2006
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 18-24
Member since: January 22, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure
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“Jimmy & Eric”

Calinda Beach Acapulco

Jul 5, 2007
7/9 found this review helpful

Greetings from Minnesota!!!

First all, if it weren't for Jimmy and Eric (the pool guys), our stay at Calinda Beach would not have been interesting at all! Besides, they are nice to look at! ha ha ha... We love ya: Jennifer Lopez and Janet Jackson!

Second, Wulford (I think that was his name)-he wears a red hat, he kept the drinks coming for me and my friend. I love the FROZEN MARGARITAS!!!!

Also, I love how the operator lady new where I was calling every time I needed her to connect me to... MAYAN PALACE!!! (Now, that place is beautiful). I think the last time I spoke to her, she answered the phone, "Mayan Palace, right?" She just knew!

AND Roxanna, the lady who gives the massages, was worth the money as well! Especially after sleeping on those rock hard beds.

Anyway, besides those lovely people the food sucked (besides the toast), we didn't have air conditioning for 1 night which was horrible, the lobby is congested with humidity and no breeze, the floor in the room was always damp, and there is mold by the faucet in the bathroom in room 2102 and on the pool edges. Get that bleach out CALINDA!!!!!!

OVERALL, the location is good and the view is beautiful, especially Jimmy & Eric.

We miss Acapulco!!!!
Nicole AKA Jennifer Lopez
& Sherri AKA Janet Jackson

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Jimmy & Eric (the pool guys)!
    • Disliked — Food-it seems that everything had ham in it.
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NicoleSmiles's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Traveled with: Friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: July 05, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Spa
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“Bad food, bad services...SPECTACULAR OEAN VIEW”

Calinda Beach Acapulco

1 of 5 stars
montreal
May 28, 2007
1/5 found this review helpful

Me and my girlfriend
We stayed at Calinda beach for Christmas 2006 on the 15th floor .we had a great ocean view
What we didn’t like.
The food was terrible.
The breakfast (haha) recycled food from the previous night’s dinner.
The buffet is terrible,
Small swimming pool very congested
Your have only two bars. the outside small pool bar closes at 7pm.the lobby bar close at 11pm after 11pm your are require to pay for drinks in the drinks were served whit little or no alcohol .if you asked for water you have 250ml bottle warm.
Also. The elevator, very slow no air conditioned. A lot kids,

Noisy at night
We like
The view. We close to shopping, restaurant and night club
Thinks to (victor) waiter staff in the buffet

But we will not be returning to Calinda beach
We never comeback
We will never stay there again

Robert Blemir.

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rblemir's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2006
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 18, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“What an experience!”

Calinda Beach Acapulco

Mar 14, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

Acapulco: Calinda Beach Hotel "Could use help"

Date: Feb. 8/07

My husband and I returned one month ago from the Calinda Beach. The hotel is very nice with some attractive features. It has a friendly and courteous staff. The maid service was a little disappointing in that unless there was a tip on the dresser, we would not receive any bath towels.
There was one main restaurant which offered the basics. The breakfasts consisted of recycled food from the previous nights dinner. Water, a basic necessity, was never available. If you asked for it, you received a 250ml bottle; hardly substantial for 35 degree weather. In fact, simple foods such as toast, bacon, coffee and tea were only available if you asked . Mexiican tortillas were only available for the hotel staff .
The pool area was very congested with empty chairs and food left behind.
The activities person did absolutely nothing to entertain the guests. His entire day was spent spinning records or working out in the gym
We have been visiting acapulco for seventeen years and will continue to vacation there, but we will not be returning to the Calinda Beach.

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pepita01's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2007
Member since: January 28, 2007
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“Would not recommend”

Calinda Beach Acapulco

Mar 11, 2007
1/3 found this review helpful

What I disliked:
Beds hard as rock
Beach towels smell or had stains
Bathroom had water leak
Shower - couldn't control temperature
Not enough towels,facecloths or glasses
Repetitive food at buffet
Telemax phone card didn't always work

What I liked:
Food was good
Staff were very nice - especially Victor
Oceanview
Pool bar

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — oceanview
    • Disliked — hard beds
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SylvesterQuebec's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2007
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 11, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $113 (year-round)
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Reviews of Calinda Beach Acapulco

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Costera Miguel Aleman 1260, Acapulco 39690, Mexico