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La Casa Delfin Sonriente
At a Glance
- good for surfers
- accessible prices
- personalized service
Pros
- no restaurant
Cons
La Casa Delfin Sonriente Review
The House of the Smiling Dolphin was one of the first hotels in Troncones, and it remains a small, family-friendly place with a bright exterior and personalized service. Downstairs rooms are sparsely decorated with Mexican crafts, but each is different. The two upstairs suites have chairs and shelves filled with books; they don't have air-conditioning, but fans and breezes off the water keep things cool. If you like, you can buy produce from the truck that passes in front of the hotel and prepare it in the communal kitchen. There are plenty of surfboards for rent, and it's a good place to take them out, since there can be excellent beach breaks.
- Address: Camino de la Playa s/n, Troncones, 40880
- Phone: 831/688-6578
- Website: casadelfinsonriente.com
- Location: Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo
Contact Information
- 2 rooms, 3 suites.
- No credit cards.
Hotel Details
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