Resort Details
- Beach Club Snack BarThis swim-up bar serves hamburgers, snacks, sandwiches, and cold drinks.
- Castilla Lobby BarA lively bar with plasma-screen TVs and pool tables.
- Club de PlayaSwim-up bar in one of the pools.
- El AlcazarThis restaurant serves elegant Italian cuisine and a la carte dinners. Reservations are required for dinner 24 hours in advance.
- El Campeador
This restaurant serves an extensive breakfast buffet and transforms to La Pergola dinner theater at night.
- La Alhambra RestaurantThis restaurant is a popular oceanfront buffet.
- La Pergola Dinner TheaterThis restaurant offers live entertainment with different shows every night of the week.
- Poolview
Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds
Pool View King or Double, bright and spacious King and Double bed rooms with pool view from your own balcony.
Occupancy limits - 4 adults, 2 children, 4 total.
Maximum of 2 children through the age of 12 stay free in existing beds with at least 2 adults.
Note: All units are marbled providing a refreshing atmosphere.
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
- Bathtub/shower combination
- Cable television
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Internet access*
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Oceanview
Bedding -1 king or 2 double beds
Oceanview King or Double, bright and spacious King and Double bed rooms with ocean view from your own balcony.
Occupancy limits - 4 adults, 2 children, 4 total.
Maximum of 2 children through the age of 12 stay free in existing beds with at least 2 adults.
Note:All units are marbled providing a refreshing atmosphere.
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
- Bathtub/shower combination
- Cable television
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Internet access*
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine*
- Babysitting*
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services*
- Children programs*
- Children welcome
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine*
- Babysitting*
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services*
- Children programs*
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym*
- Free parking
- Game room
- Golf, Offsite*
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services*
- Laundry/Valet service*
- Lounges/bars*
- Meal Plan Type: European Plan*
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Outdoor pool
- Pool
- Restaurant*
- Room service*
- Room service - limited hours*
- Safe deposit box
- Sauna*
- Shopping mall*
- Spa*
- Tennis court*
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Valet parking
- Wakeup service
- Water sports
- Business Services*
- Internet Access*
- There is a ballroom with capacity from 100 to 500 people, along with set-up for tables, chairs and red carpet.
* Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere are 2 children's pools on-site.
- Children's program, onsite *There are activities for children and adults including: Spanish lessons, cooking classes, bingo, beach volleyball, poolside aerobics, a piñata party, etc.
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site *
- Golf location (onsite/nearby) *This golf course features 27 holes.
- Motorized Water Sports *This includes jet skis, banana boats and bay cruises.
- Non-Motorized Water Sports *This includes snorkeling, windsurfing, boogie boards, scuba gear and kayaks.
- Outdoor pool
- PoolThere are 2 pools on-site.
- Sauna *
- Spa *
- Steam bath *
- Tennis court *There are 9 tennis courts on-site. There are 5 lit tennis courts on-site.
- Golf *A golf course is located within a mile of the property.
- On-site EntertainmentLa Pergola Dinner Theater offers live entertainment with different shows every night of the week.
- Golden Zone, Shopping District
- Mazatlan Aquarium
- Plazuela Machado in Old Town
- The Catedral in Down Town
- Other Local AttractionsMazatlan offers many options to visit the countryside, get to know Real Mexico including:
Copala, El Quelite, Cosala, La Noria, El Rosario, etc.
* Fees may apply
El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel offers the perfect setting for unforgettable family fun and an array of daily activities. For sports enthusiasts, a variety of non-motorized watersports are offered including kayaking, Hobie cats, and boogie boards. Lounge under a Palapa hut on the beautiful sandy beach, take a dip in the pools, or sip your favorite cocktail at the swim-up bar. Explore the picturesque, colonial towns of Copala and El Quelite or indulge in a massage or spa treatment at nearby El Cid Golf & Country Club. A short stroll from El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel, the Golf & Country Club features a 27-hole Championship style golf course, nine tennis courts, and a full-service spa & salon.
For the enjoyment of younger guests, El Cid Kids Club offers a full day of fun featuring snorkeling lessons, Spanish and Mexican cooking classes, kayaking, water polo, and Mexican games. Each day offers something new!
Select from a variety of restaurants and lounges, featuring live entertainment and cuisine with international and American flair. Start your day with an energizing breakfast buffet at El Campeador restaurant. After a fun-filled morning of splashing around in the pool, revitalize with a delectable oceanside lunch buffet at La Alhambra or a cocktail and burger at the swim-up bar. In the evening, savor Italian fare at El Alcazar or attend a colorful cultural performance at La Pergola Dinner Theater.
*Mega Bucks is valid on golf, spa, shopping, a bay cruise, and other activities. Valid for all categories and all plans. One Free Mega Pass per room, per stay. Combinable with EBBs and existing promotions. No minimum of nights is required. Details of inclusions available at www.elcid/value/
Property Information
Guest Reviews from Apple Vacations Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
2348 reviews
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Apr 06, 2026Birthday
Service is awesome servers Always kind. Speak English and Spanish
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Mar 10, 2026Vacation at Mazatlan
Another nice vacation in Mazatlan, we have stayed at the Elcid hotel 22 times in the last 18 years, the hotel location is partly the reason. (beachfront, food, cleanliness, atmosphere etc.) But the main reason is the service from the waiters and waitresses of whom which we have now become friends with. I would like to give a special thanks to. Lobby bar: IVAN, YUKARY Breakfast: (La Pergula) CEASAR, FABIAN Lunch (La Alhambra) RUDOLFO SIAD Dinner (La Pergula) REUBEN, MANUEL And also LATISHA and RUBERTO (supervisors) Captain LUIS For the exceptional service. I hope the management of the Elcid hotel appreciates your service as much as we did. Thanks
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Mar 06, 2026
Feels like family
Everyone is always wonderful and when you’re here at el cid Castilla, you’re treated like family. Lobby bar supervisor Ivan Corona, all the waiters and waitresses throughout the resort had been amazing. Thai was our 12th year here and we look forward to coming back every year.
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Feb 10, 2026
El Cid Castella Beach... Mazatlan
Lots of daily activities offered such as Bingo, Black Jack, darts, bowling. Entertainment was better than we have experienced elsewhere. The Italian restaurant (a la carte) was very good and we strongly recommend this dining experience. Rooms were clean; however, we did have to request extra towels and face cloths. Staff are all friendly and accommodating. Overall our experience was great
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Feb 10, 2026
Top notch experience
Had the best time! Staff was awesome and the city is amazing! Gerry is a great vibe! Went and visited the shrimp ladies! Loved playing the activities with everyone around the pool! Food was amazing!
- AdvisoryThe minimum check-in age is now 25. Valid passport will be required.
- AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Resort fee: $15 per room, per night Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 21
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a Spring Break-free environment.
General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel. College groups are not allowed.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
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