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Hotel Sands Arenas

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Mazatlán Aquarium

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers, lifeguards on site
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Reception
Hotel Sands Arenas offers a laid-back oceanfront retreat. Enjoy international cuisine at Del Pacifico, relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and a waterslide, and use dry cleaning and laundry services for hassle-free longer stays.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Sep 25 - Sep 26
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Tomorrow

Sep 26 - Sep 27
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Netflix
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Netflix
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room Standard

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Located in Mazatlán, Hotel Sands Arenas is near the beach. Mazatlán Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Olas Altas Beach and Cerritos Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Mazagua Aquatic Park, or check out an event or a game at Teodoro Mariscal Stadium.
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Map
Av. del Mar 1910 Col Telleria, Mazatlán, SIN, 82017

What's nearby

  • The Mazatlan Malecón - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Playa Norte - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mazatlán Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Plaza Machado - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Olas Altas Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • General Rafael Buelna Intl. Airport (MZT) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pata Salada - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mariscos Mazatlan Malecón - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fishermans - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Tortas "Santas Ahogadas - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mahi Sushi Bar & Bistro - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sands Arenas

Family-friendly hotel near Mazatlán Aquarium
Consider a stay at Hotel Sands Arenas and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Del Pacifico, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and luggage storage
Room features
All 101 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: MXN 232 for adults and MXN 140 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Del Pacifico

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 11 2026 to February 11 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: MXN 300 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MXN 232 for adults and MXN 140 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Sands Arenas
Hotel Sands Arenas Mazatlan
Sands Arenas
Sands Arenas Mazatlan
Hotel Sands Arenas Hotel
Hotel Sands Arenas Mazatlán
Hotel Sands Arenas Hotel Mazatlán

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Sands Arenas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM. The pool will be unavailable from January 11 2026 to February 11 2026 (dates subject to change).

Is Hotel Sands Arenas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Sands Arenas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sands Arenas?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Sands Arenas?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Sands Arenas located?

This family-friendly Mazatlán hotel is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Playa Norte and Mazatlán Aquarium. Casino Codere and University Theater Mazatlán are also within 15 minutes.

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Hotel Sands Arenas Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 418 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 418 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 418 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 418 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 418 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiene vista al mar y estas enfrente del malecon exelente opcion la recomiendo ampliamente
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen lugar y repetire
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

diana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Las instalaciones se ven viejas y descuidadas, la alberca sucia y despintada además de que no servían los elevadores y había mucho ruido
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and the ocean view is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Todo bien
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL JEROME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great restaurant, staff, and location near beach and parks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this property due to its proximity to my family’s condo. It was clean and decently cared for. Pool area was nice and the breakfast buffet was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nos fue excelente, en trato, instalaciónes, comodidad sin duda volvería a hospedarme ahí de nuevo
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are incredible. So friendly and kind. They made the experience, and im looking forward to returning to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
La limpieza en las habitaciones, pero el servicio fue muy malo nos hicieron esperar 2 horas en el lobby además le faltan servicios e informacion
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

VICTOR HUGO MARTINEZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
UBICACION
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathya elimey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfecto
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel tiene sus años y se nota, pero sigue siendo un lugar agradable, familiar y el personal es muy amable. A corta distancia ha todo tipo de restaurantes y tiendas de conveniencia.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Service

The Service was excellent, especially the person cleaning the room,she was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service

Excellent service the room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service

Excellent service the room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fue agradable el hospedaje, sin embargo tuve inconveniente con tema de facturación por ambas partes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

diana gabriela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nunca pasaron a hacer la limpieza Me tocó en el primer piso y una persona afuera de mi habitación con la música, una bocina se durmió como a las 6am no dejaron descansar No tienen reglas en el establecimiento Los muebles de la habitación en muy mal estado, el espejo, todo manchado como de negro dañado, no lo recomiendo para nada
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Braulio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exelente
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jesús

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gustó en general todo, buen servicio y muy atentos
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful view. Handy location for Centro or Golden Zone.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Por el precio está muy bien, personal muy amable, las instalaciones si están un poco descuidadas pero no tuve ningún problema en mi estancia
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness
Muy bien ubicado. Frente al smelcon y fácil acceso y cercanos s lo más importante turísticamente hablando. No es lo que acostumbro, pero es pasable. gusto
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not speak Spanish. The staff was helpful at check in and the restaurant. I enjoyed my stay and would like to return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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