Swapping the city cold for the Pacific coast is one of the most appealing ideas for end-of-year vacations. If you are thinking of spending Christmas or New Year in Manzanillo with the family, this guide gathers what you will find at Vista Playa de Oro Manzanillo, an all-inclusive resort across from Playa Miramar, and the room that best suits families: the family Standard Room.
Christmas and New Year: high season in Manzanillo
In Manzanillo, high season includes Holy Week, summer (July and August), Christmas and New Year, and long weekends. On those dates hotels fill up quickly and rates tend to rise, so booking ahead is the best way to secure your room, especially if you travel with several people.
The family Standard Room
The family Standard Room measures 30 m² and hosts up to 5 guests. It is designed for the whole family, with garden or hallway views. Depending on availability, there are different bed configurations:
- 1 king-size bed and bunk beds.
- 1 king-size bed and 3 sofa beds.
- 2 double beds and 1 sofa bed.
- 2 double beds and 1 single bed.
All of them include cable TV with remote control, a safe deposit box, a telephone and mini-split A/C. Since the configuration depends on availability, it is worth requesting it when you book if you travel with kids and want, for example, the bunk beds.
Playa Miramar and the pools
The resort is across from Playa Miramar, with a view of Santiago Bay, so the beach is just across the street. Inside the hotel there are two pools: an activity pool in the lower area and another in the upper area to relax with a view of the bay, plus splash areas for the little ones.
Kraken Aquapark and activities for the kids
The Kraken Aquapark is the resort's pirate water park, with a giant pirate ship from which slides and water attractions come out. It is part of the all-inclusive experience, along with activities such as minigolf, a multi-purpose court, a zipline for adults and for kids, a climbing wall and the Buccaneers' Club, a game room for kids and teens.
All-inclusive: eating and drinking without hassle
Vista Playa de Oro Manzanillo is an all-inclusive family resort. Its restaurants, bars, pools, aquapark and activities are part of the all-inclusive experience; laundry service and the spa and beauty salon have an extra cost. There are 2 restaurants (Perla Negra and La Goleta), 2 snack spots (La Palapa and De Playa) and 4 bars (Barba Negra, Kraken, Pirates' Forum and Wayuu). To confirm exactly what your rate covers, check with the hotel before booking.
Evenings at the resort
At the Pirates' Forum there are shows every night, and adults can enjoy the Wayuu nightclub bar, with contemporary music by the resort's own DJ. Kids have the night camp, with playful activities.
What to pack and how to plan your trip
- Beachwear, sunscreen and comfortable water shoes, plus something light for the evening. Check the Manzanillo forecast before you travel.
- Book ahead: Christmas and New Year are high season.
- Request the bed configuration you need when booking the family Standard Room.
- Ask the hotel what activities are scheduled on your dates and what your rate includes.
- Check the offers page to see the current promotions.
A sample day at the resort
A typical year-end vacation day could start with a morning of pools and slides at the Kraken Aquapark, continue with lunch at the Perla Negra buffet, leave the afternoon for walking along Playa Miramar and close with the show at the Pirates' Forum. The good thing about an all-inclusive resort is that you can change that order depending on your family's mood, without leaving the hotel to sort out each meal.
Why choose a family room
With kids, sleeping in the same room simplifies the evenings and the trips around the resort. The family Standard Room lets up to five people share a single 30 m² space, with the beds arranged according to the available configuration, from bunk beds to sofa beds.
Spend the year-end holidays across from Playa Miramar
If you are looking to spend Christmas or New Year in Manzanillo with the family, Vista Playa de Oro Manzanillo offers the beach, pools, the Kraken Aquapark and a family Standard Room for up to 5 guests within an all-inclusive resort. Book on the official website and secure your spot early.
