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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.

Compare the sides in a table
SideWalk to the plazaWalk to the beachFeelsMost stays a nightStaysGood for
North side10 min3 mincalmUS$150–450169Families and groups: palms, pools and the long beach
Nanzal20 min3 minquietUS$200–60036Big views from the hill; you'll want a cart
Centro1 min3 minlivelyUS$110–350112Nights out, and walking to everything
South side7 min3 minmixedUS$130–40095The plaza and a quiet cove, both a short walk
Los Muertos11 min3 mincalmUS$200–90014Calm water for swimming and small kids
Up the valley13 min3 minmixedUS$80–25041Budget 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.

Papel picado over the street at the town entrance

Up the valley

Inland along the river and the town entrance: everyday Sayulita, the soccer field and quieter, local streets.

1 of 41 stays fit · feels mixed · 29 don't sleep 12

Stay · Up the valley

Pacific Inn Sayulita

Two-dozen-room hotel on the east edge of town with a pool, children's pool, garden and free parking; some rooms have kitchenettes. Roughly a 20-minute walk to the main beach, so suits drivers.

13 min from the plaza

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