Trip Report: La Casa Que Canta,Zihuatanejo, Mexico
La Casa Que Canta
Camino Escenico Playa La Ropa Zihuatanejo, MX 40880
La Casa Que Canta, Zihuatanejo, Mexico (0 Photo)
La Casa Que Canta
When we were looking for a honeymoon destination, we wanted a place that was:
- Unique
- Romantic
- Luxurious, but not stuffy
- Close enough for our limited timeframe
- In a not-too-toursity place where we could easily walk off of the property and find things to do, eat, etc...
I worked with a fantastic agent (not sure if it’s acceptable to call them out here, but feel free to PM me for this) who suggested LCQC in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and it turned out to be an absolutely perfect choice. Although it’s not a Virtuoso property (though it is affiliated with SLH), he was able to secure a rate that included daily room service breakfast.
We spent seven wonderful nights in the beautiful Owner’s Suite here, and were treated with incredible warmth and hospitality.
I thought I’d share a bit about my experience as this forum has been very helpful in preparing for our trip.
Room
The owner’s suite is a pool suite at the very top of the property, so there are lots of stairs to take to get up. We didn’t mind this at all, but it’s worth noting that if you or your companions have mobility issues, La Casa may not be the best choice as there are stairs all over this property and hills surrounding it.
The room itself is beautiful and very welcoming; lots of Mexican-style furniture and plenty of light, though this terribly dark photo doesn’t show that too well:
The requisite flower petal arrangement on the bed:
They left a new arrangement each night. It was a nice touch.
The room had a terrace with a pool that looked over Playa La Ropa to the south and Playa Madera to the north:
This was taken right after we arrived, and it had just rained, so the water looked a bit green, but the pool was cleaned and heated each day, and was great to return to after coming back in from the hot sun.
Location
Stunning. Truly an architectural masterpiece. Carved into the side of a cliff, the hotel was full of intricately-designed nooks and crannies that made the property feel very private (of course, only having 25 rooms helps with this too).
We spent lots of time in the infinity pool:
As well as the salt-water pool (which was constantly being refreshed from the ocean below):
The lobby:
Dining
We had breakfast delivered to our room each morning, and it was delicious, with Mexican egg dishes, fresh-squeezed juices, fruit and house-baked breads and tortillas:
And we also dined in the restaurant, which was among the best of the great dining options in the area:
Service
Much like the hotel, while the staff here don’t necessarily have the “polish” of those at some city luxury hotels, every interaction was warm and welcoming. Everyone on the staff addressed us by name and made us feel like they genuinely wanted to do everything they could to make our visit special.
They were also proactive: one staff member called to let us know that she saw that we had made massage appointments one evening, so she pushed our dinner reservations back 30 minutes to give us time to relax in between.
From beginning to end, we felt at home.
Overall
Maybe it’s because it was our honeymoon, but I truly can’t find anything that I don’t like about this hotel.
Though, as I mentioned, there are stairs all over the property, so if this is a problem, I’d consider that before booking here.
Also, Zihuatanejo has its own quirks. As the hotel doesn’t have its own beach, going to the beach means walking down La Ropa or Madera (or taking a cab elsewhere), and that means being accosted by people trying to get you to eat in their restaurants, or selling you massages or fishing trips. It’s the same as in many beaches around the world, and they weren’t too pushy; almost all of them backed down after a “no, gracias”.
The beaches also don’t have the clear blue water you find in the Caribbean or SE Asia or other nicer beaches; at least they didn’t on our visit. It’s a bit murkier, but it was warm and pleasant.
Thanks toLarkinandWelchfor the terrific advice (both here and via PM) on the hotel and surrounding beaches and restaurants, and toFlyingDoctorWufor the planning help as I scrambled to figure out where we would go for this trip (as well as the encouragement to disconnect...that was the longest I’ve been offline in I-can’t-remember-how-long...)
Overall, a terrific and memorable trip. Highly recommend La Casa.
Thanks, wripro! We tried a bunch of different breakfast dishes over the course of the trip, all were excellent. Here's a shot of the lime ricotta pancakes, which the wife loved:
And I'm thrilled you enjoyed LCQC. IMO, it's a very special place which defies description in many ways (although your trip report and photos did it justice). It's almost of another era. The kindness of the staff is legendary and views second to none. They remind me of an earlier time in St. Barths. I hope you've encouraged others to make this trip with your wonderful trip report. I believe it's difficult for hotels to succeed in Zihuatanejo yet LCQC has.
They also have two spectacular private residences, one of which I've been fortunate to stay in. Anyone looking for accommodations for a larger group would do well to consider them.
And I'm thrilled you enjoyed LCQC. IMO, it's a very special place which defies description in many ways (although your trip report and photos did it justice). It's almost of another era. The kindness of the staff is legendary and views second to none. They remind me of an earlier time in St. Barths. I hope you've encouraged others to make this trip with your wonderful trip report. I believe it's difficult for hotels to succeed in Zihuatanejo yet LCQC has.
They also have two spectacular private residences, one of which I've been fortunate to stay in. Anyone looking for accommodations for a larger group would do well to consider them.
You're absolutely right: it does defy description. I took many, many photos to try to capture the "feeling" of what it was like to be there, but none of them come close. It's just so...warm.
Great point re: the villas...we saw one of them up close (El Ensueno, I believe?) though not inside, and it looked spectacular.
I, too, hope that others are inspired to give it a shot.
With so many resort towns on the west coast of MEX having "fallen by the wayside," so to speak over the years, ZIH remains a good, small destination. The people are very friendly, the town small and manageable. Yes, the water is not the aqua of the Yucatan area but is is warm and very nice. Good ceviches in the area and lots of grilled fish.
With so many resort towns on the west coast of MEX having "fallen by the wayside," so to speak over the years, ZIH remains a good, small destination. The people are very friendly, the town small and manageable. Yes, the water is not the aqua of the Yucatan area but is is warm and very nice. Good ceviches in the area and lots of grilled fish.
Absolutely agree re: your assessment of ZIH. Very friendly people, and fantastic seafood. We loved the tiritas*, and enjoyed probably the most tender octopus we've ever had. Ordered the latter grilled, stir-fried and in ceviche at various restaurants and all were excellent.
*Basically a lime juice ceviche unique to the ZIH area, with the fish cut into strips instead of cubes, and without orange juice. If you're visiting and like ceviche, definitely try this.
http://www.lacasaquecanta.com/en/m_7_offers.php
can book individual rooms in one villa (el ensueno)
also advertising optional all-inclusive package/offer
what is the 'privacy' like for the 2 villas' pools?
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