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Elcano Acapulco vs Boca Chica Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Boca Chica Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Elcano Hotel. Boca Chica Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 8 sources like Rough Guide, Fodor's and Concierge.
Elcano Acapulco
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
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Av Costera Miguel Aleman 75, Acapulco 39690
From $64 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Near the center of Acapulco’s crescent of beaches, the Elcano is an older high-rise with a nice pool right on the waterfront."
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Michelin Guide
"Room decor is fresh and casual in a blue-and white theme; expect perks like hair dryer and mini-bar."
DK Eyewitness
"A wonderful design combination of retro ‘50s and modern is a feast for the senses, awash in breezes, white tile and cerulean and navy blue décor."
Rough Guide
"The best rooms have terraces overlooking the ocean, but all rooms have ocean views."
Fodor's
"Restored to its original 1950s glamour, this perennial favorite has snappy rooms with white-tile floors and modern bathrooms."
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Boca Chica Hotel
Concierge
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Playa Caletilla, Acapulco 39390
From $116 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"The hotel is pure retro, with camped-up touches like vintage fridges, radios, and bikes scattered about the lobby and lounges."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Grupo Habita, the hoteliers that helped define South of the Border cool (Mexico City’s Habita Hotel), restored the 1950s building with a striking mosaic from Diego Rivera pupil Francisco Eppens."
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Travel + Leisure
"Hotel Boca Chica, the latest from Grupo Habita, captures that cool 1950’s vibe (the original property was featured in Elvis’s Fun in Acapulco) and makes it stylish and new."
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Michelin Guide
"Established for decades on the rocks jutting out over la playa Caletilla, this hotel was in dire need of a transformation."
Rough Guide
"Mexican artist Claudia Fernández has decorated the 1950s interior, with a luxurious spa, gym, massage cabañas, pool terrace, and special sushi takeout menu adding to the allure."
