Casablanca Sayulita Hotel
North side · 80 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. Pool, A/C and kitchen show the stays we know have them; a place that doesn’t say isn’t a no, it just isn’t listed here.
On the sand
About a hundred metres or less from the sea.
Casa Bougainvillea
Centro · 130 m to the sea
Casa Nicoya
Centro · 390 m to the sea
Pájaro de Fuego 406
North side · 100 m to the sea
Punta Tokipa
Around town · on the sand
Villa Violeta
Nanzal · 360 m to the sea
Under US$150
Honest budget picks, hostels included.
Casablanca Sayulita Hotel
North side · from US$145
Casa Brava
Up the valley · from US$135
El Oasis
South side · from US$125
Xocotla
Centro · from US$66
ITH Sayulita Amazing Surf Hostel
Centro · from US$12
Sayulita Trailer Park & Bungalows
North side · from US$25
Houses for everyone
Sleeps ten or more, with the price worked out a head.
Villas Piedra Blanca
Nanzal · about US$45 a head
Casa Brava
Up the valley · about US$14 a head
Casa Llamarada
South side · about US$63 a head
Casa Serene
South side · about US$66 a head
Punta Tokipa
Around town · about US$25 a head
Villa Encanto
North side · about US$55 a head
Pool and view
A pool, and the sea from it.
Casablanca Sayulita Hotel
North side · from US$145
Villas Piedra Blanca
Nanzal · from US$714
Casa Bougainvillea
Centro · from US$200
Casa Brava
Up the valley · from US$135
Casa Llamarada
South side · from US$750
Casa Mango
South side · from US$395
Small hotels
For when you don't want a whole house.
Casablanca Sayulita Hotel
North side · from US$145
Villa Karuna & Sol Agua
South side · from US$175
Xocotla
Centro · from US$66
Sayulita Trailer Park & Bungalows
North side · from US$25
Amari Boutique Hotel Sayulita
North side · from US$89
Casa de la Ballena
Centro · from US$130
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.
22 of 112 stays fit · feels lively · 5 are over budget, 44 don't publish a price
Stay · Centro south hillside (oceanfront)
Casa Bougainvillea
Oceanfront 4BR from $850, casita $200, palapa casita $230. Steep stairs to the beach.
Stay · Gringo Hill
Casa Nicoya
Four-bedroom hilltop home on Gringo Hill, a main house plus a separate casita, with a pool, ocean views and a 5-7 minute walk to the plaza.
Stay · Centro
Xocotla
Gay-owned guesthouse of four apartments (two studios and two one-bedrooms) in a jungle garden with a heated pool. About three minutes' walk to the plaza and beach.
Stay · Centro East (Pelícanos)
ITH Sayulita Amazing Surf Hostel
Community-focused hostel with daily activities.
The north side
Calmer streets behind the long north beach, palm groves and villas, with a flat walk into the plaza.
77 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)
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.
Stay · North Side (C. Chiripa)
Los Almendros
Gated complex of about two dozen villas on a quiet flat street at the north end, around a big shared pool and gardens, three blocks from the beach. Villas have two to six bedrooms.
Stay · North end
Pájaro de Fuego 406
The only one-bedroom unit in the Pájaro de Fuego complex on the quiet north end, with a private terrace, bay views and use of the complex's two pools (one heated in winter) and round rooftop terrace; sleeps four, pets welcome.
Stay · North side, Colina La Iguana gated community
Villa Encanto
4BR with extensive ocean and jungle views.
The south side
Hillside lanes between the plaza and Los Muertos: views, guesthouses and a short walk down to the beach.
23 of 95 stays fit · feels mixed · 6 are over budget, 27 don't publish a price
Stay · Gated community
Casa Llamarada
Four-bedroom villa in the gated Selva Maaku development just south of town, built for groups: a heated pool and hot tub ringed by three fire pits, a pool house with a wet bar and a chef's kitchen; sleeps twelve, with five baths.
Stay · South side near the south entrance, Selva Maaku
Casa Mango
Three-bedroom house with a saltwater pool, a garden and a bungalow on the roof, inside a gated estate with round-the-clock security; sleeps seven, with two kitchens and three and a half baths.
Stay · Gated community (5 min to town)
Casa Serene
Four-bedroom villa for big groups in a private development in the jungle south of town, with a saltwater pool, hot tub, wood sauna, cold plunge and fire pit; sleeps twelve, with five baths and a pool house.
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).
Playa los Muertos
The sheltered cove south of town, through the cemetery path. Calmer water, families and swimmers.
3 of 14 stays fit · feels calm · 3 are over budget, 3 don't publish a price
Stay · Los Muertos
Tokipa at Punta Sayulita
Beachfront villa property at the point with eight villas, two pools, a beach bar and spa, near Playa Los Muertos.
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.
Nanzal hill
Villas with big ocean views on the hill above the north beach. Steep: golf-cart country.
23 of 36 stays fit · feels quiet · 2 are over budget, 8 don't publish a price
This week around Nanzal
Stay · North-east hillside
Villas Piedra Blanca
Two villas on a gated hillside estate above the north side, with three pools, a palapa bar and the whole bay below. Casa Piedra Azul sleeps ten from US$714 a night; the seven-bedroom estate sleeps sixteen and hosts weddings of up to 120.
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.
Up the valley
Inland along the river and the town entrance: everyday Sayulita, the soccer field and quieter, local streets.
6 of 41 stays fit · feels mixed · 1 are over budget, 20 don't publish a price
Stay · East hillside (C. de Cielo)
Casa Brava
Ocean, town and jungle views; guesthouse from $110, main house $250, whole property $450. Steep hill.
Stay · Up the valley
Casa Rosalita
A three-storey hacienda-style house in a gated compound on the quiet north end, five minutes from the beach: a heated pool before a jaguar-and-sharks mural, a pool bar, three kitchens and a sea-view rooftop. Sleeps eight to ten, from US$300 a night.
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.
13 of 39 stays fit · feels quiet · 8 are over budget, 5 don't publish a price
Stay · Punta Tokipa
Punta Tokipa
Gated oceanfront community, formerly Punta Sayulita, with 24-hour security and a beach club with a restaurant and infinity pools. Homes and villas here are mostly for sale, with some rentals.
Stay · Outside Sayulita: Punta El Custodio / Platanitos, ~90 min north
Casa Colibri at Platanitos
Four-bedroom villa in a gated community above Platanitos beach at Punta El Custodio, with a private heated pool; housekeeper and chef included.
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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