La Casa Que Canta Hotel

Like a cluster of mink-capped mushrooms clinging to the cliff face, the extraordinary tiered architecture of La Casa Que Canta Hotel is both striking and beautiful. Coupled with the building, the attentive service, delectable cuisine, the spa, the infinity-edged pool and the amazing views across Zihuatanejo Bay are all equally superb.

Every room and suite has a breathtaking view of the sea. Small details like the flower petal designs laid out on the beds each day show an extra attention to detail. Suites benefit from large terraces, hand-crafted furniture and a complimentary mini-bar. It is all magical but the pool with backdrop of rock, palms and tumbling flowers is sublime.

Dine on Mexican seafood specialities then pick up some tips in cookery lessons with the chef. Take a safflower salt body scrub and yoga class then head out to sea for a romantic sunset tour or deep-sea fishing adventure.

La Casa Que Canta is built of native materials and decorated with fine hand-crafted Mexican furniture, the resort has an intimacy by virtue of its size that extends to its 25 ample suites, 11 of  them have private pools. The charming staff, touching details like fresh flower tapestries on bedspreads and fine Mexican cuisine make a visit here a most fulfilling experience. Best remembered will be the infinity-edge pool, made famous by the film "When a Man Loves a Woman". Down by the ocean amongst the rocks, the resort has its own sea-water pool. A self-contained residence by the beach, El Murmullo, has four luxury suites with plunge pools, attended by its own staff, butler and chef! The Small Luxury Hotel of the Year in 2001.