Artisan Family Hotels And Resorts Playa Esmeralda offers a beachfront location with endless activities like water skiing and volleyball. Unwind at the swim-up bar, Wellness Spa, or the two on-site restaurants serving breakfast to dinner. Previous guests praise this family-friendly resort near Chachalacas Beach for its amenities like an indoor pool, outdoor tennis court and free in-room WiFi.
Saenz de la Pena S/N Zona El Cocal, Úrsulo Galván, VER, 91666
What's nearby
Chachalacas Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Chachalacas Dunes - 22 min drive - 18.1 km
Veracruz Harbour - 38 min drive - 45.8 km
Veracruz Aquarium - 41 min drive - 50.6 km
Playa Juan Ángel - 45 min drive - 18.0 km
Getting around
Veracruz, Veracruz (VER-General Heriberto Jara Intl.) - 42 min drive
Xalapa, Veracruz (JAL-El Lencero) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
El manglar - 3 min walk
Restaurante Juanita's - 20 min walk
Higuera Blanca Restaurante - 13 min drive
Déjà Vu - 13 min drive
Asadero los Comales - 13 min drive
About this property
Artisan Family Hotels And Resorts Playa Esmeralda
At Artisan Family Hotels And Resorts Playa Esmeralda, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, beach massages and volleyball, plus you'll have access to on-site waterskiing. The outdoor pool and indoor pool provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials and hydrotherapy. Alava, one of 2 restaurants, serves Mexican cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a marina, a nightclub and a poolside bar.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
50 units
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 10 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Free off-site parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Swim-up bar
Coffee shop
Private dining
Private picnics
Room service (late night)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Mini golf
Local/corner shop
Children's menu
What to do
On the beach
Beach volleyball
Mini golf
Waterskiing
Pool table
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Free use of nearby fitness centre
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Conference centre (2153 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Romance packages
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Arcade/games room
Full-service spa
Marina
Nightclub
Outdoor tennis court
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
40-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
Wellness Spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Alava – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Fish Market – This restaurant overlooks the ocean and garden and specialises in seafood.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Dial-up internet access is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MXN 65 to 200 per person
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Punta Real
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Punta Real Resort Spa Chachalacas
Punta Real Spa
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Resort Artisan Family Hotels And Resorts Playa Esmeralda
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Frequently asked questions
Does Artisan Family Hotels And Resorts Playa Esmeralda offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Artisan Family Hotels And Resorts Playa Esmeralda does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Artisan Family Hotels And Resorts Playa Esmeralda?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Artisan Family Hotels And Resorts Playa Esmeralda?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Artisan Family Hotels And Resorts Playa Esmeralda?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Artisan Family Hotels And Resorts Playa Esmeralda?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Artisan Family Hotels And Resorts Playa Esmeralda and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as waterskiing and volleyball, and practise your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy treatments at the spa and relax in the indoor and outdoor pools. Artisan Family Hotels And Resorts Playa Esmeralda also has a nightclub, a fitness centre and spa services, as well as an arcade, a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Artisan Family Hotels And Resorts Playa Esmeralda?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, Mexican cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Artisan Family Hotels And Resorts Playa Esmeralda like?
Artisan Family Hotels And Resorts Playa Esmeralda is located a short 18-minute walk from Chachalacas Beach.
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Artisan Family Hotels And Resorts Playa Esmeralda Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
8 Nov 2024
Excelente servicio, super recomendable!!
Omar
Omar, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jan 2025
Able to check in very early. 10.30!!
Poor food choice in restaurant & wine too expensive
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Oct 2024
It was a nice area on the beach. The facilities were dated a bit run down, but overall good
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Feb 2023
Great place to stay at!
Nallely
Nallely, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Sep 2024
The only thing that they need to increase, is the fumigation, a lot of mosquitos make my stay not complete pleasant.
Rodrigo
Rodrigo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Aug 2023
I had a good experience with a safe property and very quiet , thank you all
Víctor Martin
Víctor Martin, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
15 Oct 2024
Not really worth the price what they charge for the room.
Water pressure in the shower was poor, warm water was not really there.
Aircon was super loud with rattling noise. Even when we mentioned, nothing changed.
From early in the morning they played loud music next to the room and were talking loud. Not really a long and good sleep. Think there are cheaper and better hotels around this one. Wouldnt come back for that money....
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Jan 2024
Good service
Hi 👋 the waiter Francesco was great . He spoke very good English and helped us a lot .
Kate
Kate, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
24 Jul 2023
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Graciela
Graciela, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Feb 2023
Ok overall. The accommodation is good. They have 2 restaurant where the food is passable not great. Front desk people a bit arrogant particularly on Sunday.
Norbert
Norbert, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
26 Aug 2023
Cleanliness can improve
Mattress are very old and uncomfortable even renting the master suite and the junior suite, I was expecting a comfortable bed as it was 4 years ago, they need to keep up the quality of the furniture or the hotel soon will be going to a 2 star hotel
Juan Manuel
Juan Manuel, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
31 Jul 2023
I found 2 cockroach in the Jacuzzi . They never took the water to my room and the hallways was a dirty dishes stinks I believe it was several hours in there.
Jorge
Jorge, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
15 Feb 2024
La atención del hotel es grosera, no me dieron la habitación correcta y no quisieron hacer el ajuste, mala experiencia deja en muy mal a Expedia, trataron de decirme que no reservará por la app sino directo con ellos
The hotel service is rude, they did not give me the correct room and they refused to make the adjustment, bad experience reflects poorly on Expedia, they tried to tell me not to book through the app but directly with them.
Miguel
4/10 Fair
3 Mar 2024
The room #1000 was ok in cleanliness but it was very noisy. Room check-in is strictly enforce at 15:00 no exceptions I notice everyone was asked ro wait. I extended an extra night and did reservation with orbitz app. The hotel moved me from previous room because they said it wasnt the same category? Despite hotel was empty on a Monday. When We arrived on Friday the hotel was very busy on all the amenities (beach, pool, hammock & paybeds) due to overselling day passes. Pool towels need to be checkout with official ID.
The staff was not very helpful and even had attitudes.
Restaurant food was good. I would come back
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
28 May 2024
Lame operations, decent location
The worst experience, this property needs an operations manager ASAP. The hotel is located in the beach and the entire time the restaurant did not have fish, sea food or local traditional cuisine, as advertised. Waiters were clueless of missing items and wasted valuable time to tell me they did not have food. Could not even make a salad or club sandwich. There wasn't a bar at the sky bar, wait times were insane. The room did not have towels and had to wait 3 hours and chase the staff to get some clean towels. I asked to talk to the manager and that person is absent. No one paid attention to my situation. The worst: door key did not work and doorknob had to be replaced by slow maintenance personnel. The spa was dirty. Simply horrible from beginning to wnd
Verified traveller
2-night trip
2/10 Poor
22 Apr 2024
We arrived in the evening and the first thing they did when we arrived was charge us another 2300 pesos for the same exact room that we already booked and paid for. Due to the late hour, there was no choice but to pay it so we could go to sleep. For that reason alone, the review is 1 star, but it doesn’t end there. The description of the room said partial ocean view but if we opened the curtains all we could see was people at the pool looking INTO OUR ROOM because they put us on the ground level. As for the restaurant, I waited over 40 minutes for food that was unremarkable. It was half as good and double the price compared with the other local restaurants in the area. Go literally anywhere else for food. The beach was nice and there were other nice amenities and events, but it was not enough to compensate for the feeling that they were just making up rules and policies to ask us for more money.
Davis
Davis, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
8 Sep 2023
If this hotel is going to insist that you cannot check in early then they should be ready for you to check in at the appointed time. We were told at 2pm that we could not check in until 3pm so we went on a excursion and came back after 4pm to a crowded front desk on people trying to check in. We were told our room was not ready and was offered a late check out, which we did not need as compensation. After being persistent we were offered a couple of free drinks, that the server tried to charge us for, while we waited.
When we initially arrived we did not have a ocean view room which I thought we had requested. The room we were going to have was $95 USD to upgrade to a ocean view room we were charged an addition $73 USD. That is a total of $168 USD for a room that is listed on the website for $119 USD. The room we were given included a living room separated by a door to the bed room. We had to keep the door separating the rooms closed because the air conditioning in the living room did not work and they never showed up to fix it.
Except for the above issues the stay was pretty good. If you go and are looking for dining options, walk north up the beach to the restaurant next door.
Charles
6/10 Good
11 Mar 2025
Yeimi
Yeimi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Mar 2025
Ricardo F
Ricardo F, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Dec 2024
Tiene lo esencial para pasar una o 2 noches en chachalacas, pero el menú del restaurante deja mucho que desear. Una lástima, antes tenía muy buenas opciones también para comer
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
30 Dec 2024
Segunda vez que vamos, pero la comida bajó mucho de calidad. La atención de recepción no muy buena.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
Erandi
Erandi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Dec 2024
Muy bien!
El hotel es amplio, cuenta con restaurante, estacionamiento. Puedes rentar cuatrimotos. Una alberca techada y con clima. Una alberca al aire libre. Está frente al mar.