El Cid Marina Beach Hotel & Yacht Club

The hotel is located on the Marina, just 1 mile from the El Cid Castilla Beach Resort and the north end of the Golden Zone

Distance from Airport: 13 miles
Distance from Downtown: 4 miles
Distance from Beach: Guests have access to the beach at El Cid Castilla or may take the water taxi to the private beach located on the Marina.
Local Transportation Options: Taxi, bus
Car Rentals at Hotel: Yes
Parking: Yes, complimentary

Hotel Rating: 4 (Deluxe)
Number of Rooms: 204


Room Category Descriptions:

• S1 - 1-Bedroom Suite Marina view
  White-tiled flooring and elegant hues create a soothing, relaxing Mediterranean atmosphere. Each suite features a comfortable living area, fully equipped kitchenette, and dining room. Rooms have individual climate control, air conditioning and ceiling fans, wireless Internet access, a refrigerator, 2 balconies, and 2 satellite TVs.
  Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 childeren / 4 total total
  Bedding: 1 king bed with single sofa bed in living room
  
• JS - Junior Suite - Marina view with private balcony
  Only available through the all-inclusive plan.
  White-tiled flooring and elegant hues create a soothing, relaxing Mediterranean atmosphere. Each suite features 2 queen beds and a living area with 2 sofas. Rooms have individual climate control, air conditioning and ceiling fans, wireless Internet access, a refrigerator, and a balcony or patio.
  Occupancy: 4 adults / 2 children / 4 total
  Bedding: 2 double beds
  
• JSE - Junior Suite Elite
  Only available through the all-inclusive plan.
  Guaranteed oceanview accommodations with additional amenities, including bathrobes, room service, V.I.P. check-in, in-room amenity, and bottle of wine upon arrival. V.I.P in-room amenities including beach bag and unmbrella, pool towels in room, late check-out upon availabiliy, complimentary Internet use in the Club Elite lounge, a DVD player in room, international movie selection and popcorn at Elite Club, Elite Concierge and Elite Club access, aromatherapy menu, nightly turn-down service, newspaper delivery upon request, preferred seating in a la carte resaurants, as well as all meals and house-brand drinks including premium menu items (e.g. steak, lobster, etc.) at restaurants in all 4 El Cid hotels.
  Occupancy: 4 adults / 2 children / 4 total
  Bedding: 2 double beds
  

Room Details:

• Adjoining Rooms: Yes, some
• Air Conditioning: Yes, and ceiling fan
• Bathroom Amenities: Shower only, hair dryers
• Balcony / Patio: Yes
• Cribs: Yes, upon request, additional charges apply. Subject to availability
• Internet Access: Wireless access available throughout hotel. Additional fees apply
• Iron / Ironing Board: Yes

• Kitchen Facilities: Rooms have kitchenettes with a refrigerator, a stovetop, a sink, cooking utensils, a microwave, and a coffee maker
• Non-Smoking Rooms: Yes, subject to availability
• Rollaway Beds: No
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes, in-room
• Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: No
• Telephone: Yes
• Television / Radio: Yes, flat-screen TVs with satellite

Hotel Details:

• Babysitting Service: Yes, for and additional charge
• Check-in / Check-out: 3:00pm / 12:00 noon
• Child Ages: Children 12 years of age and under stay free with adult when using existing bedding. All-Inclusive Option - Children 7 years of age and under stay and eat free with adult when using existing bedding.
• Concierge: Yes, from 9:00am to 6:00pm
• Courtesy Room / Day Room: No
• Elevators: Yes
• Housekeeping Service: Daily
• Luggage Check / Storage: Yes
• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: Yes
• Number of Floors: 7 floors
• Other Guest Services: Laundry, valet service, courtesy shuttle to all other El Cid resorts

Details on hotel facilities for the physically challenged are available through our reservations sales staff. All ADA handicap room requests must be processed through our reservations center on a special request basis with the hotels to confirm availability of rooms prior to arrival. Please call for details.

Handicapped rooms: Yes
Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: Yes
TDD rooms: No
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Wheelchairs available at hotel: Yes
Handrails in bathroom: Yes
Roll-in showers: Yes
Bars in shower/chair: Yes
Shower lift: No
Alert Plus - audio/visual alert system: Yes
Smoke detectors with flashing light: No
Lamps that flash on/off if phone rings: Yes
Shake alarms/pillows: No
Closed-captioned TV: No
Braille: No
Seeing eye dogs allowed: No

Dining Facilities:

• La Marina - Dine on fine international cuisine and catch-of-the-day specialties in an atmosphere of casual elegance, while enjoying sweeping views of the marina and the ocean. Enjoy a spectacular Sunday champagne brunch. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• El Calypso Snack Bar - Appetizers, sandwiches, and snacks served at Marina's poolside bar.
• Las Iguanas - Snack bar, located poolside. Serving cocktails and light snacks. Open daily
• Room Service - Yes, daily

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• La Marina Bar - Featuring a nautical theme with picturesque views of the yachts in the marina, as well as plenty of televisions for viewing sports. Enjoy happy hour daily.
• Las Iguanas - Snack bar, located poolside. Serving cocktails and light snacks. Open daily
• Calypso - Swim-up pool bar

• Pool: 2 outdoor pools
• Whirlpool: Yes
• Beach: Guests have access to a private beach via a short ride on a water taxi to the other side of the Marina
• Watersports: Yes, rental equipment for snorkeling, scuba, kayaks, jet skis, mini-catamarans, paddle boats, and boogie boards are available at the El Cid Castilla Beach. Charter boats, fishing, and sailing lessons also available for reservations at El Cid Marina.
• Spa: Spa and salon located nearby El Cid Country Club. Services include steam room, sauna, whirlpool, massage, herbal wraps, body treatments, aromatherapy, facials, hair styling, waxing, and manicures and pedicures.
• Fitness Center: Located at El Cid Country Club and offers cardiovascular equipment, free weights, treadmills, Lifecycles, stairmasters, and bikes. Fitness classes are available for additional fees and include yoga and meditation, tai chi, aerobics, water aerobics, and step aerobics. Minimum 16 years of age required for access.
• Golf: Private country club with PGA-rated 18-hole course for guests only and a 9-hole course created by Lee Trevino.
• Tennis: Open daily, 4 clay courts, 6 laykold courts, and 5 lit courts. Additional daily court fees apply. Reservations required. Equipment rental and tennis pro lessons are available.
• Shopping: Gift shop and convenience store

All-Inclusive Plan Rating: Standard All-Inclusive Option
All-Inclusive Features Include:

• All meals
• Alcoholic (International house brands) and non-alcoholic beverages at El Cid Marina Beach
• Non-motorized watersports including use of kayaks and boogie boards
• Daytime beach and pool activity program
• Kids Club access for ages 4-11. Open daily (located at El Cid Castilla)
• Teens Club access for ages 12-17. Open daily (located at El Cid Castilla)
• Use of gym, sauna, and steam room at the El Cid Club House
• All taxes and gratuities

Dining Details:
Breakfast Options:

• La Marina Restaurant - A la carte restaurant open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located at the El Cid Marina Beach Hotel
• El Campeador breakfast buffet - Located at the El Cid Castilla beach, open daily for breakfast buffet.

Lunch Options:

• La Marina Restaurant - A la carte restaurant open daily for lunch located at the El Cid Marina Beach Hotel.
• La Alhambra Restaurant - Oceanfront restaurant located at the El Cid Castilla Beach. Open daily for lunch buffet.
• Calypso Snack Bar - Located at the main swimming pool at the Marina Beach, offers snacks, lunch, and drinks.
• Club Playa at the Marina Beach Hotel - Open daily for snacks, lunch, and drinks
• Bar las Iguanas - Located at the El Cid Marina Beach Hotel open daily for snacks, lunch, and drinks.

Dinner Options:

• La Marina Restaurant: A la carte restaurant open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner: Located at the El Cid Marina Beach Hotel.
• El Alcazar, Italian a la carte dinner - Located at the El Cid Castilla Beach, open 6 days a week, reservations required.
• La Cascada, Mexican Gourmet a la carte dinner - Located at the El Cid Castilla Beach, open 6 days a week, reservations are required.
• El Patio, Argentinian a la carte dinner - Located at the El Cid Granada Hotel open 6 days a week, reservations are required.
• Sushi Bar - Located at the Country Club open daily for dinner, reservations are required.
• La Pergola Theater - Serving either a dinner buffet or set menu, with a show and entertainment (Located at El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel).

Room Service: Room service is not part of the all-inclusive plan
In-room Food Options: None
Restaurant Reservations Required: Yes, El Alcazar, La Cascada, El Patio, and Sushi Bar.
Dining Restrictions or Limitations: Room service is not included
Dining Surcharges: Surcharches apply for lobster, jumbo shrimp, and Chateaubriand

Beverage Details:
Drinks Included:

• International house brands of liquor, beer, and wine

In-room Beverage Options:

• Bottled water

Beverage Restrictions or Limitations: Yes, unlimited beverages daily, all beverages are served by the glass
Beverage Surcharges: No
Entertainment Details:
Evening Entertainment Options:

• La Pergola Theater - Dinner theater at the Castilla offers different theme shows every night, such as Latin, Caribbean, and karaoke night

Children's Activity Program:

• Kids Club - For children 4 to 11 years of age (Located at El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel)
• Teens Club - For teens 12 to 17 years of age (Located at El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel)
• For details on the Children's Activity Program, please see the Family Program section for this hotel

Activity Details:
Daytime Activity Options:

• Non-motorized watersports, including sailing, boogie boards, and kayaks, at the Castilla Beach Hotel Aqua Center
• Scheduled daytime pool and beach activities for adults and children at Marina and Castilla
• Fitness center at El Cid Country Club.
• Steam and sauna at El Cid Country Club.

Evening Activity Options:

• Nightly theme buffet dinners with live show at La Pergola Theater (Available at El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel).

Other Services or Amenities Included:

• Taxes and fees, luggage handling, wireless Internet, and laundry

Exchange Privileges:

• Enjoy the all-inclusive features of the El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel at no additional charge, including restaurants, bars, theme dinner shows, activities, the Kid's Club, and a gym.
• Complimentary shuttle service between El Cid Marina and El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel.

Hotel Services or Amenities NOT Included in the All-Inclusive Program:

• Room service, spa services, golf, telephone charges

• Minimum check-in age: 18
• Credit Card Deposit Required Upon Check In: Yes

Other Restrictions:

• February 15 - April 16, 2010 - minimum check-in age is 25 without an adult in the same room
• Springbreak students allowed: Yes, with a major credit card per room.

• Year Built: 1995
• Most Recent Renovations: 2009 - room decor updated

• Resort is in a private, secluded location because of its location on the marina.
• There is complimentary shuttle service to all 4 El Cid resorts in Mazatlan: El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel, and El Cid Granada El Moro Hotel

• The hotel caters to singles and couples who want a variety of recreational offerings in a self-contained resort.

• The hotel is not directly on the beach. Guests must take the water taxi over to the private swimming area, or the shuttle to El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel
• Guests have access to numerous All-Inclusive features at El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel, but they must take a shuttle down the street to access the hotel.

• Child Ages: Children 12 years of age and under stay free with adult using existing bedding. All-Inclusive Option - Children 7 years of age and under stay and eat free with adult when using existing bedding.
• Children's Activity Program: Cid's Kids Club for children 4-12 years of age, daily. Additional charges may apply. All activities take place at the resort. Teen Club for kids 12-17 years of age. Additional charges may apply.
• Babysitting Service: Yes, for an additional charge