Hotel Sands Arenas  

On Mazatlán’s Puerto Viejo Bay, steps from Playa Norte and the sand. This beach hotel is within a 5-minute drive of the Mazatlán Malecón and Mazatlán Aquarium, and a short ride from Plaza Machado and Olas Altas Beach. Family-friendly and within walking distance of the historical center, it’s a smart base for sightseeing and seaside nights.

Choose from 101 air-conditioned rooms with Smart TVs and cable programming. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers, and rooms come with complimentary bottled water and daily housekeeping. Some rooms offer ocean or pool views — bright, beach-ready spaces made for easy living between adventures.

Make a splash in the outdoor pool and waterslide, or unwind in the hot tub and terrace lounge — perfect for wake-up-to-sea-breeze mornings. The hotel also features an aquapark-style pool area, a vending machine, concierge services and free self-parking. Note: the pool area is scheduled to be unavailable Feb 10–23, 2025.

Practical services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, dry cleaning and laundry. Complimentary Wi‑Fi keeps you connected and free self-parking is available onsite.

Dine at Del Pacifico restaurant and bar for international plates and a laid-back bar scene, or order room service. Buffet breakfasts are served daily from 8 AM to noon for a fee. For local flavor, popular nearby seafood spots include El Muchacho Alegre, El Presidio and El Sinaloense.