As the wife of a general manager of a 5 Star Resort, my standards for excellence for accommodations are extremely high. I was truly overwhelmed with the personal service, attention to detail, beauty, and quality of Casa Candiles. From the moment I arrived and was greeted by Roberto, I knew that this would be the vacation of a lifetime. After the tour of the inn and being shown my suite, I was treated to a "Welcome Luncheon". Speaking very little Spanish, I was nervous about arriving at my destination and a bit fatigued after my flight from the States. Innkeeper Roberto sensed this, and after freshening up, imagine my surprise when I was served a three course meal which consisted of shrimp salad, empanada and homemade guacamole, and an individually made carrot cake with a fresh cup of coffee. That perked me right up! And that type of service continued throughout the week. Coffee and a light breakfast were served either in our room or by the pool each morning. Evening appetizers or a full course meal miraculously appeared.

My sister had purchased real estate in Ixtapa, so our days were busy with contractors. Returning to Casa Candiles to Roberto's lovely inn relaxed us right away. A dip in the Inn's pool surrounded by the beauty of a variety of flowers, hummingbirds fluttering into the hibiscus, the fountain bubbling, and then being served a marvelous margarita, wine, vodka tonic, or any other beverage of our choice allowed us to unwind from the day.

One of the highlights of my vacation, was our road trip to Patzcuaro in the mountains. Roberto offered to drive my sister and me to this magical town. Can you believe it...we had our own guide who narrated the history and development of the area! Don't miss this opportunity! We were also shown a restaurant with a spectaular view the last evening of my stay. There were many other extra touches that were shown to us during our stay, too numerous to mention.

But I have been mentioning Casa Candiles to anyone and everyone. My hotelier husband was extremely impressed with all of the photographs and details of my experience. My friends and family have been looking at their calendars for their own excursion to Ixtapa. This inn is a true gem and I highly recommend these accommodations to anyone looking for a truly unique experience with a highly personal touch of quality.