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Hotel Princess Mundo Imperial

Acapulco, Mexico

4.5(18,591 reviews)

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Princess Mundo Imperial is the building people picture when they picture Acapulco. It opened in 1971 as the Acapulco Princess, a pre-Columbian pyramid rising out of 185 hectares of gardens and artificial lakes on the Riviera Diamante, and it has been collecting stories ever since, including Howard Hughes spending his last weeks in a penthouse suite in 1976 and a long run as a Fairmont property until 2015. Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 that hit the port on October 25, 2023, destroyed it. What reopened on February 28, 2025 is not a repaired hotel but a rebuilt one: 444 days of construction, more than 1.2 billion pesos, reinforced structures, hurricane-rated glass to Florida Building Code standards, gutted and redone rooms and baths, a redesigned lobby that deliberately echoes the 1970s original, and a new Executive Lounge high in the pyramid tower.

Traveler Insights

Pros

+The pyramid tower is the real thing, not a theme: the hotel opened in 1971 as the Acapulco Princess with a pre-Columbian temple silhouette, and it is still the most recognizable building on the Guerrero coast
+Hurricane Otis flattened this hotel on October 25, 2023 and it came back as a genuinely new property, reopening February 28, 2025 after 444 days of work and more than 1.2 billion pesos (roughly 120 million dollars) of rebuilding, with reinforced structures, hurricane-rated glazing to Florida Building Code standards, and rooms and bathrooms taken back to the shell
+Two 18-hole courses on the property, Turtle Dunes Country Club and the Princess course, which is a level of golf almost no all-inclusive outside Los Cabos can match
+Five pools spread across 185 hectares of gardens, artificial lakes and mature palms, so the grounds feel like a park rather than a hotel block
+The dining lineup rebuilt faster than the building did: Il Mulino does Florentine chef Paolo Miano's pastas and risottos, Tete by Carlos Gaytan (the first Mexican chef to earn a Michelin star) opened on the property April 27, 2026, plus Maho for sushi and ramen, Mestizo for cuts and mixology, Beach Club for ceviche and aguachile, Chula Vista for the buffet, and in-room dining around the clock
+Elan Spa runs 17 private treatment cabins with thermal areas, a salon and a spa boutique, a serious operation rather than a token wellness corner
+Eight outdoor tennis courts plus two covered ones, and the 6,000-seat stadium next door has hosted the Abierto Mexicano since 2022, so tennis travelers get real facilities and a tournament to plan around
+Marquesa Select occupies floors 17 to 20 of the pyramid tower with private check-in, a concierge and the Executive Lounge built during the rebuild, a clean way to buy a quieter tier without leaving the resort

Cons

−Acapulco's security situation is the honest headline. Organized-crime violence has cut international tourism to the city sharply since the late 2010s, and anyone considering this trip should read the current US State Department advisory for Guerrero state and plan movement outside the resort deliberately rather than casually
−Playa Revolcadero is a Pacific surf beach with heavy shore break. It is dramatic to look at and popular with surfers, but it is not where you take a float or a small child, and the five pools do the actual swimming duty
−On the all-inclusive plan, alcoholic drinks are served 11:00 to 23:00 for guests over 18 rather than around the clock, which surprises travelers used to Caribbean 24-hour bar service
−185 hectares cuts both ways. Walking between your tower, the pools, the golf clubhouse and the beach eats real time, and the complex is not built for someone who wants everything within sixty seconds of their door
−The Torre Princesa is still being converted into an extended-stay Vacation Club concept rather than running as standard hotel rooms, so part of the three-tower complex remains a project in progress
−Acapulco International (ACA) has thin direct service from the United States. Most US travelers connect through Mexico City, which makes this a longer travel day than Cancun or Puerto Vallarta for the same money
−The kids program, @play, runs 10:00 to 18:00 within the Mundo Imperial complex for ages 4 and up and is priced separately (around 100 pesos an hour or 400 pesos a day for guests whose rate does not include it), so treat it as a paid service rather than a free in-hotel kids club
−The second Paolo Miano concept, Azul, was still listed as coming soon in October 2026, so the restaurant roster is close to complete but not quite there

The practical product is large and unusually well equipped. There are 1,011 rooms and suites across the Piramide, Perla and Princesa towers, five pools, and two 18-hole golf courses on the property, Turtle Dunes Country Club and the Princess course, which is a rarity at this price anywhere in Mexico. Dining came back strong: Il Mulino is Florentine chef Paolo Miano's Italian room, Tete by Carlos Gaytan, the first Mexican chef to earn a Michelin star, opened on the property on April 27, 2026, and the rest of the lineup covers sushi and ramen at Maho, cuts and cocktails at Mestizo, ceviche and grilled fish at the Beach Club, and a Mexican buffet at Chula Vista, with in-room dining available 24 hours. Elan Spa has 17 treatment cabins and thermal areas, there are eight outdoor tennis courts plus two covered, and dog-friendly rooms are on offer. The all-inclusive plan is one of several rate types the hotel sells, and on it the bars run 11:00 to 23:00.

This resort suits a specific traveler: someone who wants Acapulco itself, with its Pacific drama and its genuine cultural weight, and who will do the homework on Guerrero's security situation before booking rather than after. It is an excellent golf base, a strong conference and event venue given the Forum, Expo and Arena venues in the same complex, and good value against Los Cabos for comparable facilities. It is a poor fit for anyone whose plan involves wandering out of the gate for beach bars and street exploring, or for families who want calm water to swim in, since Playa Revolcadero's surf keeps the ocean for looking at. Travelers who want easy, low-friction beach Mexico will be happier in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta or Los Cabos.

Common Questions

Did Princess Mundo Imperial reopen after Hurricane Otis, and what was actually rebuilt?

Yes. Otis hit Acapulco as a Category 5 on October 25, 2023 and the hotel stayed closed about 16 months, reopening on February 28, 2025. The rebuild ran 444 days at a cost above 1.2 billion pesos and covered reinforced structures, hurricane-rated glazing to Florida Building Code standards, fully redone rooms and bathrooms, a redesigned lobby and a new Executive Lounge in the pyramid tower. The Torre Princesa is separately being converted into an extended-stay Vacation Club concept.

Is Acapulco safe for tourists staying at Princess Mundo Imperial?

The resort sits on 185 self-contained hectares in the Riviera Diamante area, and guests who stay on the property generally report no issues. The wider city has serious organized-crime problems that have cut international tourism sharply, and the US State Department maintains an advisory for Guerrero state that you should read before you book. If you plan to leave the resort, use hotel-arranged transport and research current conditions rather than improvising.

Can you swim in the ocean here?

Not really, and that is a beach characteristic rather than a resort failing. Playa Revolcadero is an open Pacific beach with strong surf and shore break that draws surfers and rules out casual swimming for most guests. The five pools on the property are where swimming actually happens, and the beach is best treated as scenery, a walking stretch and a sunset spot.

What is the golf like?

There are two 18-hole courses on the property, Turtle Dunes Country Club and the Princess Mundo Imperial Golf Course, which makes this one of the few all-inclusive-capable resorts in Mexico where you can play two different courses without leaving the grounds. Whether rounds are included depends on the rate you book, so confirm green fees and tee-time access with reservations rather than assuming your package covers them. There is also a Snack Golf outlet on course for drinks and light food.

What are the restaurants, and is the all-inclusive plan worth it?

The current lineup is Il Mulino for Italian by Florentine chef Paolo Miano, Tete by Michelin-starred chef Carlos Gaytan which opened April 27, 2026, Maho for sushi and ramen, Mestizo for cuts and mixology, the Beach Club for ceviche, aguachile and grilled fish, and Chula Vista for the buffet, plus 24-hour in-room dining. A second Miano concept, Azul, was still listed as coming soon in October 2026. The hotel sells both room-only and all-inclusive rates, and on the all-inclusive plan bar service runs 11:00 to 23:00, so price the two against how much you expect to eat and drink on property.

How do you get to Acapulco from the United States?

Acapulco International (ACA) has limited direct US service, so most American travelers connect through Mexico City or another Mexican hub. The airport is roughly 30 to 40 minutes from the resort depending on traffic. The thin flight schedule is one reason Acapulco draws far fewer international visitors than Cancun or Los Cabos despite having resort infrastructure on this scale.

Restaurants (5)

Type	Restaurants
Buffet	Chula Vista
Italian	Il Mulino
Japanese & sushi	Mahō
Steakhouse	Mestizo Steak House
Seafood	Beach Club

From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown.

What's nearby

Playa Condesa
20 min drive · 9.1 mi
Playa Caleta
25 min drive · 14 mi
Old Acapulco Zócalo
25 min drive · 12 mi
Fuerte de San Diego (Museo Histórico de Acapulco)
25 min drive · 12 mi
La Quebrada Cliff Divers
25 min drive · 13 mi
Glass-bottom boat to Isla La Roqueta
25 min drive · 14 mi

More things to do (12)

Playa Revolcadero · beach4 min drive · 1.7 mi
Vidanta Golf Acapulco · golf7 min drive · 1.9 mi
Puerto Marqués · beach8 min drive · 2.9 mi
Club de Golf Acapulco · golf15 min drive · 8.1 mi
Playa Icacos · beach15 min drive · 7.8 mi
Playa Hornos · beach20 min drive · 11 mi
Malecón pier · marina25 min drive · 12 mi
Acapulco Bay sunset cruise · excursion25 min drive · 12 mi
Casa de los Vientos (Diego Rivera mural) · historic site25 min drive · 13 mi
Club de Yates de Acapulco · marina25 min drive · 14 mi
Playa Caletilla · beach25 min drive · 14 mi
Pie de la Cuesta · beach40 min drive · 21 mi

Amenities

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Google Reviews★ 4.5 · 18,591 reviews

Rubén O.

2 months ago

“Just recovered from the hurricane, the personal makes the major effort to keep you comfortable. They are some details to not make it 5 stars, like not offering more coffee capsules or not allow to bring chips and nuts, also some services are not yet...”

A. M.

6 months ago

“Stay here for a week in a business trip plus couple of days to unwind after. The place is still recovering from the damage that hurricane Otis caused, which brought along some inconveniences during our stay. The rate per night and prices at shops, re...”