Stay · East hillside (C. de Cielo)
Casa Brava
Ocean, town and jungle views; guesthouse from $110, main house $250, whole property $450. Steep hill.
Stay · side of town
Up the valley
Inland along the river and the town entrance: everyday Sayulita, the soccer field and quieter, local streets.
- To the plaza
- 13 min walk
- To the sand
- 3 min walk
- How it feels
- Mixed
- Most stays
- US$80–250 a night
- Good for
- Budget stays and everyday local life
Walks are our rough estimates from the middle of the side; prices are the middle half of what stays publish (21 of them).
41 stays in Up the valley
Our picks and the ones with photos first.
Stay · Up the valley
Casa Rosalita
A three-storey hacienda-style house in a gated compound on the quiet north end, five minutes from the beach: a heated pool before a jaguar-and-sharks mural, a pool bar, three kitchens and a sea-view rooftop. Sleeps eight to ten, from US$300 a night.
Stay · East (hillside)
El Cielo de Sayulita
Brand-new hillside apartments with a rooftop infinity pool.
Stay · Up the valley
El Cielo de Sayulita
Hillside complex of 12 two-bedroom, two-bath apartments above town with a rooftop infinity pool, gym and wide views over town and the Pacific. Pet-friendly, self check-in.
Stay · East (near bus station)
Hotel Riviera Sayulita
Very clean family hotel 7 minutes' walk from the beach.
Stay · Up the valley
Casa Brava Guesthouse
Hilltop compound with a main house, guest house and studio loft, each with its own pool or plunge pool and panoramic ocean and jungle views. About a 10-minute walk to town.
Stay · East side, quiet mixed neighbourhood
Casa Las Chicaz
Three-bedroom house over three levels in a quiet mixed neighbourhood, with a salt-water pool, jungle views and air conditioning in the bedrooms. Short walk to the beach and plaza.
Stay · Tamarindo neighborhood
Casa Tamarindo
Upstairs two-bedroom unit of a classic Mexican house about a 5-minute walk from town, with three queen beds, A/C, a terrace, private kitchen and a mature fruit garden. Budget-friendly.
Stay · Up the valley
Casa Terramar
Hilltop villa with three separate casitas around a deep private pool, with mountain, jungle and ocean views. Rent one casita or all three; about a 5 to 10 minute walk to the north beach and town.
Stay · Up the valley
El Manguito CobHouse
Two-bedroom cob-style cabin with round windows, a private pool and a tropical garden. Sleeps up to four, has on-site parking and accepts pets.
All 41 in Up the valley, with filters for size, budget and pool
Eat nearby
Our picks on this side of town.
Eat & drink · East (Av. Revolución)
Cafetería Northswell Sabor Natural
Hearty vegan food in a surf-themed upstairs room: soy chorizo burritos, vegan omelettes and smoothie bowls.
Eat & drink · East (Av. Revolución)
Sayulita Sushi Delivery
Owner-run sushi spot with big rolls and fair prices; delivers to your door.
Eat & drink · East (Av. Revolución)
Panadería y Pastelería Las Hadas
Mexican bakery known for moist tres leches and custom or wedding cakes. Posted hours aren't always accurate.
Nights out · Up the valley
Sayulita Sandbar
Evening bar and burger joint on Av. Revolución built around games: pickleball, beer pong, cornhole, ping pong, karaoke and fire pits, plus live music and a love-lock wall. Iguanas in the trees by the veranda.
The other sides
Centro and the plazaNights out, and walking to everything · 1 min to the plaza
The north sideFamilies and groups: palms, pools and the long beach · 10 min to the plaza
The south sideThe plaza and a quiet cove, both a short walk · 7 min to the plaza
Playa los MuertosCalm water for swimming and small kids · 11 min to the plaza
Nanzal hillBig views from the hill; you'll want a cart · 20 min to the plaza
Compare all six side by side · Our guide to the sides of town