Our 3 generation family stayed at El Rancho over the Christmas 2008 break, which included three teens aged 14, 15 and 18. We loved our quiet beachfront villa, very spacious for the 7 of us. The lush tropical gardens gave an air of privacy and seclusion. The pool was clean and warm and we made use of the hot tubs... more

We booked online, which is always a crap shoot, but we were thrilled with the results. There are 28 villas, built compactly, but privately, on a beautifully maintained property. The downside is that there is construction everywhere, including massive highrise condos, but the only impact they had on us was that one blocked the morning sun by the pool. The... more

What a fantastic place. El Rancho is a quiet, beautiful garden oasis on the beach 10 minutes from the main strip in Mazatlan. Everything from the beautiful garden setting, golden sand beach and gorgeous sunsets make this the perfect spot for a family vacation. The two floor, two bedroom units are spacious and well appointed. The bathrooms and kitchen could... more

The El Rancho Villas are the best right on the beach and with a fantastic staff who takes care of your every need .The dinning are is very nice over looking the beach and the food is great as well as the selection of food .The El Rancho is set for family fun or couples .I look forward to a... more

We had a wonderful, relaxing vacation at El Rancho Villas in December. It was 80 degrees everyday and the sunsets (different everyday) were the most beautiful we have seen - anywhere! Yes, the pool is cold but the hot tubs are hot, and overlooking the ocean, which is warm. I'm sure the pools, which were very clean, are used more... more

When my husband and I had an opportunity to take a quick holiday, we did not hesitate to make El Rancho our first choice. The character and atmosphere of El Rancho is exactly what we needed. Becoming Premium Gold members at El Rancho on our last visit, we contacted reservations directly. With less than a month away from departure we... more

We came to El Rancho through a timeshare exchange, and were very pleased. Our son and his wife came with us, and we weren't sure how it was going to work out, because a 2 bedroom timeshare can be sort of a crap shoot, especially in Mexico. But the villa was actually just fine - not luxurious, and a little... more

My wife and I decided that we should do something really special for our 25th wedding anniversary, and some friends recommended Mazatlan as a great place to go to the beach. When we started looking on the internet, we came across El Rancho - quiet and peaceful, beautiful beach, not a lot of frills or show. We're not fancy people,... more

The trip was a mixture of pleasure and some concern. First the good news. The villa accommodations where very comfortable and full of Mexican flavor and decor. The grounds where well kept and beautiful, plush with floral, and bordereded by the pacific ocean and a white sand beach. Our villa was pool front and it was a pleasure sitting by... more