Haramara Retreat
Around town · 260 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?
Ordered for a family; every side is still here.
Playa los MuertosCalm water for swimming and small kidsPlaza 11 minBeach 3 minFeels calmMost US$200–900
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
Centro and the plazaNights out, and walking to everythingPlaza 1 minBeach 3 minFeels livelyMost US$110–350
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Muertos | 11 min | 3 min | calm | US$200–900 | 14 | Calm water for swimming and small kids |
| 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 |
| Centro | 1 min | 3 min | lively | US$110–350 | 112 | Nights out, and walking to everything |
| 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.
La Joya Sayulita
Around town · on the sand
La Puesta Sayulita
North side · 80 m to the sea
Villa Joya
North side · 260 m to the sea
Villa Violeta
Nanzal · 360 m to the sea
Andreas Vacation Rentals
Nanzal · 80 m to the sea
Under US$150
Honest budget picks, hostels included.
Sayulita Trailer Park & Bungalows
North side · from US$25
Amari Boutique Hotel Sayulita
North side · from US$89
Casa Ensueño
North side · from US$70
Casa Higuera
Centro · from US$128
Casa Nova 1, 2 & 3
North side · from US$130
Colibri
North side · from US$115
Houses for everyone
Sleeps ten or more, with the price worked out a head.
Haramara Retreat
Around town · about US$5 a head
Andreas Vacation Rentals
Nanzal · about US$50 a head
Casa Aguila
North side · about US$43 a head
Casa de Las Abuelas
Outside Sayulita: Punta del Burro, ~20 min south · about US$49 a head
Casa Mitch
North side · about US$38 a head
Casa Mitch & Miguel
North side · about US$35 a head
Pool and view
A pool, and the sea from it.
Haramara Retreat
Around town · from US$237
La Joya Sayulita
Around town · from US$490
La Puesta Sayulita
North side · from US$218
Villa Violeta
Nanzal · from US$499
Andreas Vacation Rentals
Nanzal · from US$595
Amari Boutique Hotel Sayulita
North side · from US$89
Small hotels
For when you don't want a whole house.
La Joya Sayulita
Around town · from US$490
La Puesta Sayulita
North side · from US$218
Sayulita Trailer Park & Bungalows
North side · from US$25
Amari Boutique Hotel Sayulita
North side · from US$89
Casa Playa
Centro · from US$595
Cinética
Around town · from US$180
Every stay, by side
Playa los Muertos
The sheltered cove south of town, through the cemetery path. Calmer water, families and swimmers.
2 of 14 stays fit · feels calm · 3 don't sleep 4, 3 are over budget, 3 don't publish a price
Stay · Los Muertos side (hillside)
Villa Poema de Amor
Whole 7BR villa from $995 or casas (Neruda, Hafiz, Lorca, Zen, Rumi) $150-275. A new condo block next door blocks some views.
The north side
Calmer streets behind the long north beach, palm groves and villas, with a flat walk into the plaza.
34 of 169 stays fit · feels calm · 35 don't sleep 4, 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
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.
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.
5 of 112 stays fit · feels lively · 20 don't sleep 4, 5 are over budget, 44 don't publish a price
Stay · Centro south hillside
Casa Higuera
2BR villa $280, Casa Sofia 3BR $308, casitas $120-142; close to town.
Stay · Centro
Casa Playa
Three-bedroom beachfront bungalow right on the main beach with a palapa roof, hot tub and reserved beach space; daily maid service and a three-night minimum.
Stay · Central, across from the main beach
La Esquina Studios
Eight studios and a penthouse at Pescadores and Caracol, with a shared pool and bar and the beach across the street. Ocean views from the terraces.
Nanzal hill
Villas with big ocean views on the hill above the north beach. Steep: golf-cart country.
3 of 36 stays fit · feels quiet · 11 don't sleep 4, 2 are over budget, 8 don't publish a price
This week around Nanzal
Stay · Nanzal
Andreas Vacation Rentals
Three homes on Avenida del Palmar at the north end, bookable singly or together for up to 12: Casa Mariluna (3 bed), El Templito (2 bed) and Mi Casita (1 bed). Pool access, A/C, direct booking.
Stay · Nanzal
Casa Camille
Two-bedroom condo in the Maraica complex on the north side, steps from the north beach, with a shared pool, a roof terrace with wet bar and fibre internet. Sleeps four.
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.
8 of 39 stays fit · feels quiet · 9 don't sleep 4, 8 are over budget, 5 don't publish a price
Stay · South outskirts (Playa Escondida)
Haramara Retreat
Yoga retreat on twelve jungle acres above a private cove south of town, with open-air casitas, hilltop yoga pavilions and three organic meals a day. Hosts group retreats, couples and solo guests.
Stay · South outskirts (Playa Escondida)
La Joya Sayulita
Jungle-and-ocean retreat with its own beach and excellent restaurant.
Stay · Outside Sayulita: Punta del Burro, ~20 min south
Casa de Las Abuelas
Four-bedroom beachfront house in a gated community at Punta del Burro, with chef and staff included; sleeps 11.
Stay · Outside Sayulita: Burros, ~20 min south
Casa Mar de Grecia
Beachfront homes about 20 minutes' drive from Sayulita, just south of Punta de Mita, steps from a surf break. A three-bedroom lower unit sleeps six; a six-bedroom house sleeps twelve.
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