Costa Bonita Condominium & Beach Resort

spent 2 weeks in march at subject and found it very isolated from any activities with poor bus service and expensive cabs. Accom. was good but facility was dominated by resident owners who resented private renters and made you feel anything but welcome. Poor restaurant was seldom open and when it was, offered minimal menu choices at high prices. Bar is never open. Staff tried their best to be hospitable but could show no flexibility as to use of on site facilities restricted to residents.Beach was great but hoarding of palapas which went... more

We have just returned from a 2 week stay at the Costa Bonita condominiums. We rented from a private owner and couldn't have wished for more. The condo was very clean and very well equipped. We knew about the position of the complex because of the research we did beforehand. The local buses do stop early but a short walk away is the tourist bus which runs later in the evening. As we tended to return after midnight, we used either a taxi or a pulmonia, cost about $8 which is negotiable. These are readily available from the Golden Zone.... more

We rented our condo from a private owner, not from the corporation that operates CB, and, after talking to other tourist/residents, I believe that we had a better all-around experience. Our unit was comfortable, clean, and well-appointed, and, in addition, the agent in charge of renting was pleasant and sensitive to our needs. The staff was unfailingly polite, pleasant, and helpful. Salvadore gives a massage "to die for"--excellent. Treat yourself to one of his sessions. Because of the distance from Zona Dorada and El Centro, there... more

There are some pros and cons to staying in this condominium resort. First, it's well removed from the hot spots of Mazatlan, so if you want something more secluded, it can be just that. However, if you want more restaraunts, excursions or shopping, you'll have to catch a cab and ride for 10-15 minutes minimum. Because it is a condo, they cater to the owners and offer few amenities that a traditional hotel would... like towels (they will only supply new ones every 4 days... and as other reviews have said - they are far from "new"). There is a... more

Costa Bonita was ok, but there were definite problems. Very clean and very helpful and friendly staff. However, a gym was listed as an amenity on site. What they neglected to say was that it costs $6.00 per person per day to use it. A rooftop BBQ and wonderful view and jacuzzi was listed. Again, it was off limits to all but owners. All the linens were old. Towels frayed and some worn through with holes. Very difficult to get full supply of promised linens. They kept running out. Blankets had small holes. No dressers in the 2... more

Went to Costa Bonita with a group of 10 women. We stayed in three condos. Overall, accommodations were good--beds are very hard however. The resort atmosphere is very casual and relaxed, being north of the busier Gold Zone area. Tennis courts and fitness center are good. If you go, get a massage from Salvador--well worth the $25 per hour. Resort staff were all very nice, helpful and fun.

Wow!!! My wife and I spent a couple of weeks in Mazatlan, and we can't stop talking about our special discovery ... Playa Bruja and Costa Bonita. Costa Bonita is a beautiful resort complex on the beach north of the Golden Zone. It's close to Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay, yet costs a fraction of the price. The place has big resort amenities in a small and intimate environment. On-site gift shop, internet access, restaurant, bar, beach snack bar, pool, jacuzzi, tennis, gym, sauna, gas BBQ, volleyball, beach palapas, fish cleaning facilities.... more

We spent a little over a week and absolutely fell in love with the place. Service and accomodations were excellent. The views, the beach, the pool, the weight room were terrific. It was a bit intimidating a first to use the bus system. But after a couple of days we were old hands...and you can't beat the price (10 pesos RT to the Golden Zone). Because the resort is currently on the edge of Mazatlan, you have to be careful that bus service ends 3/4 mile short around 7PM (in the winter at least). Very reasonable pricewise and you get more... more

we stayed here for 2 weeks, and i really have no complaints. the beds were hard but i gather that's the norm around here there was plenty of privacy and with tyhe bus system you could go anywhere. the staff was good altho it's restaurant had a limited menu, but with town and all that's there why would they expand. all in all i was fine there and would go back

We stayed in a 2 Br suite....very nice. The service is good. Beautiful beach always lounge chairs available..It is a little off of the beaten path so make sure that you bring enough money for taxi's. Its about 70 pesos to the golden zone one way. The veiw was great and the staff was very nice. Its a good place to go if you want relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The swiming pool and the bar there is open until 10pm after that you have to go find your own drinks elsewhere. We had a super time and we will be going... more