The north side

To the plaza

10 min walk

To the sand

3 min walk

How it feels

Calm

Most stays

US$150–450 a night

Good for

Families and groups: palms, pools and the long beach

Walks are our rough estimates from the middle of the side; prices are the middle half of what stays publish (134 of them).

169 stays in North side

Our picks and the ones with photos first.

Map

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Stay · North Side (quiet north)

Amari Boutique Hotel Sayulita

Serene, romantic boutique hotel two blocks from the north beach with a sauna and cold plunge.

14 min from the plazaFrom $89

4

Stay · North side

Casa Norte

Single-level three-bedroom villa with a detached one-bedroom guesthouse, large pool and palapa, on a quiet north-side street less than a block from the beach.

9 min from the plazaSleeps 8From $475

6

Stay · North Side (by bridge)

Casa Pia

Simple, very clean, great-value rooms; busy street can be loud.

5 min from the plazaFrom $38

5

Stay · North end (Av. del Palmar)

Casablanca Sayulita Hotel

Spotless rooms around a central pool with a short path to the north beach. Suites from $145; the 3BR Casablanca Beach House starts at $500.

14 min from the plazaSleeps 2From $145

6

Stay · North end (Av. del Palmar)

La Puesta Sayulita

Polished hotel on the quiet north end of the beach with immaculate rooms and standout service.

19 min from the plazaSleeps 4From $218

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Stay · North Side (C. Chiripa)

Los Almendros

Gated complex of about two dozen villas on a quiet flat street at the north end, around a big shared pool and gardens, three blocks from the beach. Villas have two to six bedrooms.

13 min from the plazaSleeps 6From $190

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Stay · North end

Pájaro de Fuego 406

The only one-bedroom unit in the Pájaro de Fuego complex on the quiet north end, with a private terrace, bay views and use of the complex's two pools (one heated in winter) and round rooftop terrace; sleeps four, pets welcome.

17 min from the plazaSleeps 4From $175

6

Stay · North Side (beachfront)

Sayulita Trailer Park & Bungalows

Palm-shaded beachfront campground with RV hookups and renovated bungalows; good for long stays.

9 min from the plazaFrom $25

4

Stay · North end beachfront

Villa del Oso

Seven-bedroom oceanfront estate on the quiet north beach, sleeping 16, with a heated infinity pool, jacuzzi, full staff including a chef, and lawns that host weddings of around 100 guests.

21 min from the plaza$$$$Sleeps 16From $3100

4

Stay · North side, Colina La Iguana gated community

Villa Encanto

4BR with extensive ocean and jungle views.

16 min from the plazaSleeps 10From $550

4

Stay · North side

Villa Joya

Two-bedroom condo in the Los Almendros complex at the north end, with shared pool, elevator and daily housekeeping. About four minutes to the beach, ten to the plaza.

13 min from the plazaSleeps 5From $170

2

Stay · North end beachfront

Casa Rosada

New luxury beachfront villa with full-time staff who arrange activities and transport.

22 min from the plazaSleeps 12From $3000

All 169 in North side, with filters for size, budget and pool

Eat nearby

Our picks on this side of town.

Everything to eat in North side

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Eat & drink · North Side

Buenas Olas Café

A family café on Avenida Revolución on the north side, open Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 2pm: espresso and pour-over, sourdough waffles and toasts from about MX$120, and vegan and gluten-free plates. Free wifi, air conditioning and a corner for kids.

5 min from the plaza$$

Eat & drink · North Side

Chaman Mexican Creative Kitchen

Candlelit jungle-garden restaurant with live music some nights. Good for breakfast (chilaquiles, birria with eggs) and evening margaritas.

12 min from the plaza$$

4

Eat & drink · North Side

Henshin Sushi

High-end sushi with an omakase option on a par with big-city counters. Polished service; book ahead.

8 min from the plaza$$$$

6

Eat & drink · North Side

Julia's

Handmade chocolate shop and café with excellent lattes, donuts, bonbons and custom cakes. Air-conditioned.

8 min from the plaza$

6

Nights out · North Side

Latitude 20 Sayulita

Nightlife hub with live bands, karaoke, open mic and a Sunday country night. Drinks run pricier than elsewhere.

3 min from the plaza$$

Eat & drink · North Side (by bridge)

ORGANI-K Sayulita

Healthy café for avocado toast, poke bowls and smoothies, with tofu and soyrizo swaps for vegans.

4 min from the plaza$$