Hotel Sayulita Central
Centro · 100 m to the sea
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.
On the sand
About a hundred metres or less from the sea.
Casa Del Sol
North side · 80 m to the sea
Casa Higuera
Centro · 130 m to the sea
Casa Pata Salada
Centro · 70 m to the sea
Selva del Mar
Around town · 630 m to the sea
Under US$150
Honest budget picks, hostels included.
Artist's House
North side · from US$126
Casa Cereza
South side · from US$150
El Oasis
South side · from US$125
Hotel Sayulita Central
Centro · from US$31
Hotel Hafa
Centro · from US$68
Macondo Bungalows
North side · from US$60
Houses for everyone
Sleeps ten or more, with the price worked out a head.
Villas San Gabriel
North side · about US$4 a head
Pool and view
A pool, and the sea from it.
El Oasis
South side · from US$125
Hotel Hafa
Centro · from US$68
Macondo Bungalows
North side · from US$60
Caivama
Centro · from US$150
Caivama
Centro · from US$150
Casa Del Sol
North side · from US$150
Small hotels
For when you don't want a whole house.
Hotel Sayulita Central
Centro · from US$31
Hotel Hafa
Centro · from US$68
Macondo Bungalows
North side · from US$60
Papelillo Lofts
Centro · from US$138
Cielo Pool Suite
Nanzal · from US$99
Hotel Vogue two-bedroom suite
Centro · from US$150
Every stay, by side
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.
11 of 112 stays fit · feels lively · 39 are over budget, 44 don't publish a price
Stay · Centro (near beach)
Hotel Sayulita Central
One of Sayulita's first hotels, on Calle Delfines about thirty steps from the main beach: eleven air-conditioned rooms named after local beaches, MX$550 to $2,700 a night, the best with hammock balconies. Self check-in at 3pm; no pool, and the street is loud at weekends.
Stay · Centro
Caivama
Modern complex of two-bedroom condos with private plunge pools, a rooftop infinity pool, hot tub and gym, about two blocks from the beach and plaza.
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.
The north side
Calmer streets behind the long north beach, palm groves and villas, with a flat walk into the plaza.
8 of 169 stays fit · feels calm · 101 are over budget, 35 don't publish a price
This month around North side
Stay · North side
Artist's House
Colourful three-bedroom house a few minutes' flat walk from the north beach and the left break, with two kitchens, A/C and an upper terrace with peek-a-boo ocean views.
Stay · North Side (by bridge)
Macondo Bungalows
Owner-run bungalows with many repeat guests; some units fan-only.
Stay · North side
Bookstore Lofts
Three one-bedroom lofts and a two-bedroom apartment above the Libreria bookstore on the quiet north end. Queen beds, skylights, and morning coffee from the Libreria cafe in winter.
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.
The south side
Hillside lanes between the plaza and Los Muertos: views, guesthouses and a short walk down to the beach.
8 of 95 stays fit · feels mixed · 42 are over budget, 27 don't publish a price
Stay · South side
Casa Cereza
Two-bedroom house on a quiet south-end street, about four minutes' walk to the plaza and beach, with a private garden, outdoor shower and air-conditioned rooms. No pool; sleeps four.
Stay · South side
El Oasis
Compound of six casas sharing a waterfall pool and palapa lounge bar on the south side, under a 10-minute walk to the plaza and beach. Rent one casa or all nine bedrooms (24 guests).
Stay · South side
Casa Amarilla
Walled, gated villa with a two-bedroom main house and two one-bedroom casitas around a shared pool in a tropical garden. Walkable to the beach and village.
Stay · South side
Casa Boho
Hilltop house with a private pool and open-plan living, offered in three sizes from 3 to 5 bedrooms. Within about half a mile of the plaza but up a steep hill; a golf cart helps.
Nanzal hill
Villas with big ocean views on the hill above the north beach. Steep: golf-cart country.
2 of 36 stays fit · feels quiet · 23 are over budget, 8 don't publish a price
This week around Nanzal
Stay · Between Nanzal and Gringo Hill, Margarita del Cielo
Cielo Estrella
One-bedroom villa at Margarita del Cielo with a full kitchen, queen bed and daybed. Shares the complex's pool, barbecue and pizza oven.
Stay · Between Nanzal and Gringo Hill, Margarita del Cielo
Cielo Pool Suite
Boutique-style suite at Margarita del Cielo with a king bed, ensuite bath and a front deck facing the pool. Shares the complex barbecue and pizza oven.
Up the valley
Inland along the river and the town entrance: everyday Sayulita, the soccer field and quieter, local streets.
3 of 41 stays fit · feels mixed · 9 are over budget, 20 don't publish a price
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
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.
Further out
The edges of Sayulita and the next towns along the coast: Punta Sayulita, Playa Escondida, San Pancho and beyond. A cart or car ride from the plaza, and often the biggest houses.
2 of 39 stays fit · feels quiet · 29 are over budget, 5 don't publish a price
Stay · South of town, gated jungle enclave
Sayulita Jungle Retreat
Balinese-style teak house in a gated compound of six houses, with a large jungle-facing deck and BBQ patio. Two or three bedrooms, sleeps up to seven, with an optional extra casita.
Stay · Around town
Selva del Mar
Jungle estate of about 15 acres a mile from town, with Bali-style wooden houses such as El Templo. Ten minutes on a jungle path to a private beach.
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