What We Love
- With cascading waterfalls, rock formations, tropical plants and water slides, the enormous pool at this resort is a ton of fun for kids and adults.
- There's something for everyone, from golf and sport fishing to a kid's club and great pool. This resort is a perfect base for your adventures.
- Keep your palate guessing with full access to three onsite restaurants.
Things to Know
- The resort is only 30 minutes away from Mazatlan airport.
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
- Onsite activities are perfectly suited for adults and families.
Resort Details
- Beach Club Snack BarThis swim-up bar serves hamburgers, snacks, sandwiches, and cold drinks.
- Castilla Lobby BarA lively bar with plasma-screen TVs and pool tables.
- Club de PlayaSwim-up bar in one of the pools.
- El AlcazarThis restaurant serves elegant Italian cuisine and a la carte dinners. Reservations are required for dinner 24 hours in advance.
- El Campeador
This restaurant serves an extensive breakfast buffet and transforms to La Pergola dinner theater at night.
- La Alhambra RestaurantThis restaurant is a popular oceanfront buffet.
- La Pergola Dinner TheaterThis restaurant offers live entertainment with different shows every night of the week.
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Children programs†
- Children welcome
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Children programs†
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym†
- Free parking
- Game room
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Meal Plan Type: European Plan†
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Outdoor pool
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Room service†
- Room service - limited hours†
- Safe deposit box
- Sauna†
- Shopping mall†
- Spa†
- Tennis court†
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Valet parking
- Wakeup service
- Water sports
- Business Services†
- Internet Access†
- There is a ballroom with capacity from 100 to 500 people, along with set-up for tables, chairs and red carpet.
† Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere are 2 children's pools on-site.
- Children's program, onsite †There are activities for children and adults including: Spanish lessons, cooking classes, bingo, beach volleyball, poolside aerobics, a piñata party, etc.
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site †
- Golf location (onsite/nearby) †This golf course features 27 holes.
- Motorized Water Sports †This includes jet skis, banana boats and bay cruises.
- Non-Motorized Water Sports †This includes snorkeling, windsurfing, boogie boards, scuba gear and kayaks.
- Outdoor pool
- PoolThere are 2 pools on-site.
- Sauna †
- Spa †
- Steam bath †
- Tennis court †There are 9 tennis courts on-site. There are 5 lit tennis courts on-site.
- Golf †A golf course is located within a mile of the property.
- On-site EntertainmentLa Pergola Dinner Theater offers live entertainment with different shows every night of the week.
- Golden Zone, Shopping District
- Mazatlan Aquarium
- Plazuela Machado in Old Town
- The Catedral in Down Town
- Other Local AttractionsMazatlan offers many options to visit the countryside, get to know Real Mexico including:
Copala, El Quelite, Cosala, La Noria, El Rosario, etc.
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
2135 reviews
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Dec 28, 2024EL Cid Granada- just ok.
The El CID Granada is a quaint quiet retreat. No lineups for tables or Buffett. Always chairs at the pool..You are steps away from the sister hotel and beach at the Costilla. We were there from Dec 22-28. Positives- clean hotel and rooms. Quiet pool and eating area. Having the busier hotel, large pool and beach across the road with full access was great and gave you more choices. Kitchenette in room was handy. Friendly front counter on check in/out. Negatives- rubber sheets on the beds. I don’t know if I have ever seen that before? Buffett staff were not friendly and definitely catered more to locals than English speaking guests. Having to pay for the water bottles in the room was odd to me when you are all inclusive. We felt safe in the area and enjoyed walking in the area. There was an excellent grocery store a block away to get munchies etc. There is a Starbucks near by with hammock chairs in an open porch to sip coffee in the evening and watch the activity. We would stay here again but would check out the EL cid across the street.
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Dec 07, 2024
Nice property. Quieter than El Cid El Moro across the street
UPDATE: The same day I wrote this the manager Daniel found me and let me know that I should tell an employee and they would deal with it. He was very nice and seemed sincerely concerned. We’ll definitely come back! Im at El Cid Granada currently. We're owners but have never stayed at Granada before. It's a little bit older and across the street from the beach but it's nice and the pool is quiet and relaxing. I thought smoking was banned in public so l'm disappointed that it's not enforced. The upper rear pool area allows smoking, but people are smoking right behind me now in the lower level. I have asthma and what is becoming bad reactive airway and the cigarette smoke is literally causing pain in my chest.
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Nov 10, 2024El Cid Granada: relaxing, entertaining, memorable sun vacation
My wife and I stayed two weeks at the El Cid Granada Hotel in October/November 2024. The resort was a very pleasant surprise, especially after having read a number of negative reviews before making our reservation. If you are unsure about choosing El Cid Granada, take those negative reviews with a grain of salt. El Cid Granada makes for a relaxing, entertaining, memorable sun vacation. We plan to return next year. In short: Service: Excellent. Staff: Friendly, welcoming, professional. Front Desk staff, especially, are extremely helpful and friendly. Special thank you to Daniel. Property: Well maintained, pleasant to walk. Rooms: Spacious, clean, excellent A/C. Restaurant La Pergola in El Cid Castilla was our favorite place to eat. The food is very good: quality, presentation, and variety. Staff are super friendly and welcoming and the service is attentive. Special thank you to Victor for being so helpful and accomodating with my wife's dietary restrictions. Nightly entertainment is always fun and it is obvious that a great deal of time and effort goes into planning and delivery. All performers are very, very good. Mariana stands out for her stage presence and poise. Francesco is an amazingly talented juggler and his quirky dance moves never failed to makes us laugh. One aspect of our vacation was at times frustrating: the beach. The beach itself is pretty, offers amazing sunsets, and is clean. But, there are not nearly enough beach chairs and palapas for shade. How can 3 hotels only make 17 palapas available?! The shortage is so obvious that beach vendors have stepped in to fill the glaring gap by charging 200 to 300 pesos per day to rent a couple of (very uncomfortable) plastic chairs and beach umbrella to hotel guests. The incomprehensible palapa and beach chair shortage is made much worse by entitled (mostly Canadian and American) tourists who think it is just fine to place towels on beach chairs to "reserve" them first thing in the morning. Most of these individuals don't end up using "their" palapas and chairs for several hours. In the meantime, other guests, including families with babies and elderly guests, roam the beach loking for non-existent chairs and no palapas - just so someone's towels or sandals can relax on the beach for hours. Others feel entitled to not only "reserve" chairs for themselves but also claim one or two more for their bags, purse, and hats. Yes, I am talking about supposedly mature adults. Mind boggling how - even on vacation - some people can be so selfish and inconsiderate. Unfortunately, the resorts do next to nothing to discourage the behavior, even though at any one time a quarter of palapas and chairs can be seen "reserved" and unused. This was our first time in Mazatlan and we ventured into the centre of town and found it safe, pleasant to walk, rich in history, and full of helpful, friendly people. We plan to return to El Cid Granada next year.
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Oct 06, 2024
Bday week
The staff is amazing!! This week we come to celebrate my birthday and the housekeeping staff went above and beyond to make it special! Karina housekeeping supervisor did an amazing job in decorating! Manuela our housekeeper is so friendly and always does an amazing job in making it feel like home. Luisa is amazing she does turndown service at night. Delina the General manager for housekeeping is every attentive to the guest needs and delegates very well. Daniel the general manager for the hotel always stops by to check that everything is going well with stay. The staff in general makes sure to remember to say hello and recognize you for a special event. I must say that they sure do know how to make your day special. The elite club staff made sure I received a special bday cake in our room!! Big thank you to a great experience!
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Aug 13, 2024
Feels like home
Overall everything was great! The housekeeping staff are very friendly and attentive. They do an amazing job in making us feel at home. We travel with a 6 year old and count on the kids club! The ladies are so friendly so good with our little one. The afternoon activities have been so much fun. One of my favorite was the cake decorating and the ceramic painting that makes a great souvenir
- AdvisoryThe minimum check-in age is now 25. Valid passport will be required.
- AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Resort fee: $15 per room, per night Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 21
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a Spring Break-free environment.
General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel. College groups are not allowed.
Resort Fee - A mandatory hotel-imposed fee is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
• Basic Wi-Fi for 4 devices per room
• 2 hours late check out based on availability
• Parking
• Transportation between Hotels & EL Cid Golf & Country Club
• Gym
• Access to El Cid Golf & Country Club
• Unlimited local phone calls
• Business center
• Safe deposit box
• Concierge services
The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check-in.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed