After looking at many places in both Barra Navidad and Melague, this had the nicest rooms I could find. The rooms are colorful with great kitchens. We ate at nice local restaurants and were able to buy fresh food of all kinds at nearby markets which gave us the option of eating in or out. The pool area was peaceful... More

My husband and I were looking for tennis lessons and partners in a beach location and found this little gem of a hotel in Melaque just a few yards off the beach. We had the most wonderful 9 days and because of the intimate nature of the hotel and the shared tennis experience for those who were playing (I chose... More

I was looking for a small town genuine Mexico vacation but being a woman on her own I wanted to feel comfortable and safe. El Palmar for me was perfect. Only 50 meters from the beach it is an enclosed secure resort. The 10 units are set around a beautiful garden and pool. During the day it was an easy... More

Our stay could not have been more perfect. The place has a great location across from the stunning beach. The rooms are spotlessly clean, and the kitchenettes thoughtfully stocked with everything one would want. The whole place and its enclosed garden and pool-patio is lovely and all decorated in the authentic and beautiful colours of Mexico. We enjoyed using the... More

Locals are friendly, helpful and honest, so it's safe to walk the streets day or night. What a wonderful setting for tennis - I love playing on those red-clay courts! My wife was thrilled with the beautiful accommodation, the idyllic market setting and the common courtesy displayed by the locals . The evenings around the beautifully-landscaped pool and patio areas... More

We spent our second honeymoon at El Palmar and couldn't have had a more relaxing vacation. It probably helped that we'd stayed there one other time a couple of years ago so we knew the town and the area a little bit. John and Rosa are great hosts but the mood of the hotel (and the town) couldn't be more... More

This is a quaint seaside village,has a wonderful beach and great fishing and other attractions.The town has nice restaurants but not overrun with "tourist attractions". the Resort is a real gem and quiet and pleasant oasis where you can barbecue and sit by the pool and enjoy the warm evening and good company..John and Rosa are wonderful hosts and make... More

We were very surprised to find such neat place in Melaque. Quick to make friends, making sure our needs were met and non ending tennis outings! The hotel, so colorful and welcoming. No need to go out for entertainment. Nice unannounced parties. John and Rosa, the perfect hosts. A complete adventure. I do not stop telling my friends about it. More

The El Palmar resort was my home away from home for 2 weeks. The suite was perfect for relaxing, fixing meals, and was just 10 steps from the pool! The resort is just a short walk from the village of Melaqué, which was fun to explore. You can take one of the bikes to make the trip quicker. The best... More