I heard about Ixtapan Spa Hotel from friends who loved it and it far exceeded my expectations--It is easy to get to from NYC and is located in such a beautiful mountain village--The whole staff, which are native Mexican people, were so accommodating and friendly to us--the spa food was the best I've ever had and the regular restaurant was... more

I remeber going to this Hotel as a Kid with my parents, so I decieded to go there in a long weekend with my girlfriend. We stayed in a suite... or should I say a big room with no decoration. THe view through the window was an operations yard, and I had an Air Conditioning engine right outside, so the... more

I returned to the Hotel Spa Ixtapan in Ixtapan de la Sal for the second time and it's still the bargain destination for people who love to just relax and unwind. Included in the 7-day spa package is your room, all meals, 6 1-hour Swedish massages (you can opt for shiatsu), 2 hair treatments, 3 facials (with yummy fresh fruit... more

I just spent one week at this spa with some friends and I am definately going to book another trip within the next six months. The spa treatments were great and the people were accomodating and friendly. Tipping is a nightmare. Bring dollars in small denominations and tip for your services as you go. We tipped at the end and... more

I've been going to Spa Ixtapan with a group of girlfriends since 1997, and every year we can't wait to go back. It was a funky old place when we started, but there are noticeable improvements every year, including a fancy new spa facility that opened about a year ago. It's family owned (third generation) and there is a communal... more

I just returned from a great week at the Spa! I've read the reviews... but here are some small details that may help you out! 1. The beds are very hard. I brought my own pillow, but next time I will bring mattress foam. I'll either pay the extra fee for luggage to transport it, or cut down on my... more

Had a very enjoyable stay at this hotel last week with my two sisters and mom and would definitely return in the future. The last several reviews posted before our trip did make me a little leery about what to expect but we did not encounter any major problems at hotel and would definitely reccommend this spa vacation to friends... more

I just returned from Ixtapan March 9,2008 and was truly scared of what I might encounter after reading the reviews. The hotel was clean. It was safe. It is in need of some updating but it did not ruin my time.The staff was friendly and helpful other than the language barrier, but English is not their native language. The food... more

I booked this trip more than 7 months ago, yet when I arrived they gave me a room in one of the villas rather than the main hotel. The villa rooms are HORRIBLE. My toilet was leaking from the tank and the decor is circa 1950 with no updating--except for the mattresses. The bed was so hard I actually looked... more