Stay · Centro (south hillside)
Distrito 88 - Adults Only
Quiet adults-only hotel up a steep hill; whole property can be booked as an 8BR private villa from $1,600.
Pick your side of town
Where you stay shapes the trip: the plaza’s buzz, a quiet palm grove on the north beach, or a view from the hill. Already booked? See what’s around your stay
Which side?
Ordered for a big group; every side is still here.
The north sideFamilies and groups: palms, pools and the long beachPlaza 10 minBeach 3 minFeels calmMost US$150–450
Nanzal hillBig views from the hill; you'll want a cartPlaza 20 minBeach 3 minFeels quietMost US$200–600
Centro and the plazaNights out, and walking to everythingPlaza 1 minBeach 3 minFeels livelyMost US$110–350
The south sideThe plaza and a quiet cove, both a short walkPlaza 7 minBeach 3 minFeels mixedMost US$130–400
Playa los MuertosCalm water for swimming and small kidsPlaza 11 minBeach 3 minFeels calmMost US$200–900
Up the valleyBudget stays and everyday local lifePlaza 13 minBeach 3 minFeels mixedMost US$80–250
Compare the sides in a table
| Side | Walk to the plaza | Walk to the beach | Feels | Most stays a night | Stays | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North side | 10 min | 3 min | calm | US$150–450 | 169 | Families and groups: palms, pools and the long beach |
| Nanzal | 20 min | 3 min | quiet | US$200–600 | 36 | Big views from the hill; you'll want a cart |
| Centro | 1 min | 3 min | lively | US$110–350 | 112 | Nights out, and walking to everything |
| South side | 7 min | 3 min | mixed | US$130–400 | 95 | The plaza and a quiet cove, both a short walk |
| Los Muertos | 11 min | 3 min | calm | US$200–900 | 14 | Calm water for swimming and small kids |
| Up the valley | 13 min | 3 min | mixed | US$80–250 | 41 | Budget stays and everyday local life |
Walks are on foot from the middle of each side, roughly; carts take about a third of the time. Prices are what places publish, the middle half of them.
Sizes are what the places publish; a few don’t list them, so we keep those in.
Centro and the plaza
The heart of town: the plaza, taco stands, bars and the main beach a block away. Lively, and loud on weekend nights.
48 of 112 stays fit · feels lively · 64 don't sleep 12
Stay · Centro beachfront
Casa Campana
Across from the surf break, two minutes to the plaza: full estate $876, Horizon 4BR $670, Garden Casita $355.
Stay · Centro hillside (above main beach)
Casa Paloma
Oceanfront estate with panoramic views of the beach and the surf break, 3 minutes from town.
Stay · Near plaza (5 min walk)
Nico Sayulita
Gorgeous ocean views 5 minutes from plaza and beach; 5BR $740, 1BR $199.
Stay · Centro East (Pelícanos)
ITH Sayulita Amazing Surf Hostel
Community-focused hostel with daily activities.
Stay · Centro (south hillside)
La Boheme Sayulita
Intimate six-room hotel up a short hill, quiet at night.
Stay · Centro (hillside)
Mi Otra Casa (MOC)
Small hillside hotel a block from town with 180-degree ocean views.
Stay · Centro
Conrad Punta de Mita
Beachfront Conrad resort in Punta de Mita with wedding ballrooms, garden and beach ceremony spaces, plus seven restaurants and bars, a spa and a golf course.
Stay · Centro
Papelillo Lofts
Six lofts with full kitchens in the centre, a couple of minutes' walk from the plaza and beach. Guests can use the Punta Sayulita beach club and pool.
Stay · Centro
Hotel El Edén
Simple hotel a minute's walk from the beach and two from the plaza, with air conditioning, a rooftop terrace and luggage storage.
Stay · Centro (south hillside)
Villas Vista Suites
Affordable suites with views. Confirm cleaning and refund terms before you book.
Stay · Main Beach
Casa Love Sayulita
Beautifully decorated rooms steps from the beach; very loud at night.
Stay · Centro (hillside)
Las Graditas Sayulita
Cheap central rooms up a long staircase with a great view.
Stay · Main Beach
Sayulita Beach House Hotel
Unbeatable location by the beach; ask about noise and room condition when you book.
Stay · Centro East (Pelícanos)
Sayulita Boutique Suites
Budget-friendly apartments with big outdoor spaces.
Stay · Main Beach
Seres Sayulita Beach Hotel
Beach-access-only hotel under renovation; loud club nearby.
Stay · Centro
Botanical Studios Sayulita
Seven-room small hotel on Ninos Heroes, two minutes from the plaza and three from the beach. Rooms range from basic to apartments, all with A/C.
Stay · Centro
Sayulita Surf Hotel Casa Buena Onda
Small surf-oriented guesthouse with three suites across four bedrooms, a saltwater pool and swim-up bar. A few minutes' walk uphill from the plaza, away from the nightlife noise.
Stay · Centro
Villas Vista Suites
Small hotel two blocks from the plaza with 17 rooms and suites, a pool and views over town and the sea. No on-site parking.
Stay · Centro
Casa Nayar
Small guesthouse with four air-conditioned rooms opening onto patios and a garden terrace, on Calle José Mariscal a short way from the beach.
Stay · Centro
Hostal Tortuga
22-bed hostel with five rooms, a pool and a pool bar, run by travellers, about a 10-minute walk from the plaza and beach.
Stay · Centro
La Morada
Eight-room hotel on Gaviotas Sur, about five minutes' walk from the beach and plaza, with a family restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Pet friendly.
Stay · Centro
Villas Chulavista
Hillside hotel on Gringo Hill with 13 rooms and villas, a pool and garden. Five minutes' walk to the plaza and seven to the beach.
Stay · Centro
Villas Manchineel
Small hotel of villas in the beachside block between Calle Pelícanos and Valle de las Gaviotas, just north of the centre.
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