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.
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?
Centro and the plazaNights out, and walking to everythingPlaza 1 minBeach 3 minFeels livelyMost US$110–350
The north sideFamilies and groups: palms, pools and the long beachPlaza 10 minBeach 3 minFeels calmMost US$150–450
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
Nanzal hillBig views from the hill; you'll want a cartPlaza 20 minBeach 3 minFeels quietMost US$200–600
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro | 1 min | 3 min | lively | US$110–350 | 112 | Nights out, and walking to everything |
| North side | 10 min | 3 min | calm | US$150–450 | 169 | Families and groups: palms, pools and the long beach |
| 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 |
| Nanzal | 20 min | 3 min | quiet | US$200–600 | 36 | Big views from the hill; you'll want a cart |
| 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.
Prices are the lowest night each place publishes, usually in low season; places that don’t publish one aren’t shown under a budget.
The north side
Calmer streets behind the long north beach, palm groves and villas, with a flat walk into the plaza.
24 of 169 stays fit · feels calm · 9 are over budget, 35 don't publish a price
This month around North side
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.
Stay · North Side (beachfront)
Sayulita Trailer Park & Bungalows
Palm-shaded beachfront campground with RV hookups and renovated bungalows; good for long stays.
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.
Stay · North Side (quiet north)
Aqua Reef Sayulita Condos
Breezy, spotless condos with pool and jacuzzi near the north beach.
Stay · North side
Brisa del Mar
Beachfront three-bedroom villa in the Los Delfines complex on the north side, with a private heated plunge pool, palapa patio and ocean views. Flat walk to town; daily maid service.
Stay · North side
Casa Alma
Two-bedroom jungle treehouse-style home in the eco-minded Casa Ipomea complex on the north side, about 500 m from the beach, with a shared saltwater lap pool.
Stay · North side
Casa De La Vida
Three-bedroom north-end house with kiddie and adult pools, a big veranda and bay views; a short walk down a lane to the beach.
Stay · North end
Casa Del Sol
Four-bedroom home on Nanzal hill with an infinity pool, across the street from the north beach and out of the busy centre.
Stay · North end
Casa Laguna
Two-bedroom condo in the Maraica complex on the quieter north end, one block from the beach, with a shared pool and gardens.
Stay · North Side beachfront
Casa Los Osos at Las Gemelas
Beachfront villa with heated pool in the Las Gemelas complex.
Stay · North end, beachfront compound
Casa Mitch
Three-bedroom house in a private gated community of three homes overlooking the bay, with a shared pool and its own private pool. Sleeps eight to ten; a house manager can arrange chefs and tours.
Stay · North Side beachfront
Los Delfines
Gated beachfront complex of 1-3BR homes from $180 (Bella Ola 1) to $425 (Copa de Oro, Numero Uno).
Stay · North end (Av. del Palmar)
Villa Rana Verde
Three separate architect-designed villas about half a mile from the village; combine for 4-7 bedrooms; kid-friendly.
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