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The 3 best hotels in Mazatlan.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 10 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 8, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

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BudgetGamma Mazatlan The Inn At Centro Historico9.3/10 · €68 / nightBest ValueHoliday Inn Express & Suites Mazatlan by IHG9.1/10 · €85 / nightLuxuryVarali Grand Hotel9.2/10 · €81 / night
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Gamma Mazatlan The Inn At Centro Historico, Mazatlan
Budget
9.3€68 / night

Gamma Mazatlan The Inn At Centro Historico

★★★Malecon of Mazatlan

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

  • 9.3/10 from 469 guest reviews
  • ≈ 5 min walk to Basilica Cathedral of Mazatlán
  • Chosen from 10 hotels
469 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.6Price checked 25 days ago
  • Guests sayLocation: Central setting within walking distance of Plaza Machado, the beach, and local restaurants.
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.3/10 from 469 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 10 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €68.11 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €68.11/night versus a sample median of €82.71/night (18% below the median).
  • Location: Malecon of Mazatlan, Mazatlán. Address: Belisario Domínguez 1607, Col. Centro. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mazatlan by IHG, Mazatlan
Best Value★ Our pick
9.1€85 / night

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mazatlan by IHG

★★★Malecon of Mazatlan

Best forMost travellers · Families · Pool days

  • 9.1/10 from 551 guest reviews
  • 4.5 km to Basilica Cathedral of Mazatlán
  • Chosen from 10 hotels
551 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.5Price checked 25 days ago
  • Guests sayLocation: Central setting near the boardwalk and facing the sea.
  • Breakfast: Tasty options available, though often criticized for limited variety and poor quality.
  • Pool
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.1/10 from 551 guest reviews; joint review-score position 4 of 10 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €85.06/night versus a sample median of €82.71/night.
  • Location: Malecon of Mazatlan, Mazatlán. Address: Av. del Mar 1223. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.
Varali Grand Hotel, Mazatlan
Luxury🔥 Luxury for less: cheaper than our best-value pick right now
9.2€81 / night

Varali Grand Hotel

★★★★★Malecon of Mazatlan

Best forSpecial occasions · Families · Wellness breaks

  • 9.2/10 from 1,902 guest reviews
  • 4.6 km to Basilica Cathedral of Mazatlán
  • Chosen from 10 hotels
1,902 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.6Price checked 25 days ago
  • Guests sayLocation: Central position on the Malecon near the beach, shops, and restaurants.
  • Room Cleanliness: Generally tidy, though some guests report missed housekeeping, humidity smells, and stained linens.
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.2/10 from 1,902 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 10 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €80.93/night versus a sample median of €82.71/night (2% below the median).
  • Location: Malecon of Mazatlan, Mazatlán. Address: Av. del Mar 2614. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 25 days ago.

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Where to stay in Mazatlan

All three picks are in Malecon of Mazatlan, so you can choose purely on budget and style.

Budget

Malecon of Mazatlan

Gamma Mazatlan The Inn At Centro Historico · ≈ 5 min walk to Basilica Cathedral of Mazatlán

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Malecon of Mazatlan

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mazatlan by IHG · 4.5 km to Basilica Cathedral of Mazatlán

Best for: Most travellers, Families, Pool days

Luxury

Malecon of Mazatlan

Varali Grand Hotel · 4.6 km to Basilica Cathedral of Mazatlán

Best for: Special occasions, Families, Wellness breaks

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryBasilica Cathedral of Mazatlán

Mazatlan hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetGamma Mazatlan The Inn At Centro HistoricoMalecon of Mazatlan39.3 (469)€68
Best ValueHoliday Inn Express & Suites Mazatlan by IHGMalecon of Mazatlan39.1 (551)€85
LuxuryVarali Grand HotelMalecon of Mazatlan59.2 (1,902)€81

Questions about hotels in Mazatlan

What is the best budget hotel in Mazatlan?
Gamma Mazatlan The Inn At Centro Historico (Malecon of Mazatlan): 9.3/10 · 469 reviews · €68 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting within walking distance of Plaza Machado, the beach, and local restaurants.”
What is the best value hotel in Mazatlan?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mazatlan by IHG (Malecon of Mazatlan): 9.1/10 · 551 reviews · €85 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting near the boardwalk and facing the sea.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Mazatlan?
Varali Grand Hotel (Malecon of Mazatlan): 9.2/10 · 1,902 reviews · €81 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central position on the Malecon near the beach, shops, and restaurants.”
Where should I stay in Mazatlan?
Our three picks are in Malecon of Mazatlan. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 20, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked 25 days ago.

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