A few minutes by car from Zihuatanejo, and close to the Pacific resort of Ixtapa (linked by air with Mexico City, just a 40-minute flight away), the impeccable pedigree of this romantic little luxury retreat is confirmed by its affiliation to the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World. A delightful cottage-style property hidden in exotic, bougainvillea and hibiscus-draped tropical gardens beside beautiful palm-fringed La Ropa beach, the European-owned and managed Villa del Sol has been described in the international press as ‘the best small beach hotel in Mexico’, thanks to its exotic setting, Mexican charm, outstanding personal service and delicious cuisine.