Grand Villa Chateau Manzanillo
This beautiful 15,000 square foot luxury retreat overlooks Manzanillo's Bay of Santiago on the Mexican Rivera. It is located 120 nm south of Puerto Vallarta and is accessible by many airlines (including Aero California, Mexicana, Aero Mexico, Delta, America West, Alaska Airlines and Continental) with direct flights into Manzanillo Airport (ZLO). There are four golf courses nearby, SCUBA diving, and countless other adventures available to visitors of this wonderful tropical paradise.
The grand room includes a gaming table and bar area lit with a beautiful chandelier hanging from the 22-foot-tall ceiling. The indoor/outdoor pool is accessible from the living room, right next to the billiards room. Twelve-foot-tall arched French doors open onto the patio next to the pool for a wonderful nighttime swim and a sweeping view of Santiago Bay.
This newly-constructed, fully air-conditioned chateau/villa is complete with commercial kitchen and laboratory-tested purified water throughout the house. Four of the five bedrooms have their own bathrooms, and all include cable TV, stereo, VCR and telephone. Each also has a sweeping ocean view of Santiago Bay.
The 800-square-foot grand master bedroom has a king size bed, separate grand bathroom, double showerheads, walk-in closets, private balcony, and 35" surround-sound television and stereo system. With a view of the Santiago Peninsula, you can lay in bed and watch approaching boats and cruise ships, with the flashing Point Blanco lighthouse in the distance. Custom hand-made wooden windows gaze down to the grand room.
The 2nd master bedroom contains a king-size bed and a terrace. Bedroom 3 has two double beds and a large closet, while Bedroom 4 is a separate apartment with a queen-size bed and its own full kitchen. Bedroom 5 includes a queen bed with a bathroom just down the stairs. Like the master bedroom, this room looks down through custom-made wood windows and wooden blinds to the grand room.
There is a 5,000-sq. ft. palapa area (palm frond-covered roof) with 180-degree views up and down the Pacific Coast. Here you can watch the breaking waves and the stunning sunsets as a calming breeze passes by.
A new addition to Grand Villa Chateau Manzanillo is our Owners Penthouse, which can be rented in conjunction with the Chateau to accommodate up to 6 more persons for a total of 18. However, with its separate entrance, it may also be rented separately from the Chateau pending availability . See rates page for details and pricing.
This is a private home. There is a staff of four, including an English-speaking host and a day maid. We will greet you at the airport when you arrive, and you follow us to the Chateau in a taxi or rental car. When you arrive there is a meal waiting. Either you may purchase groceries and prepare some of your own meals, or you may make arrangements prior to your visit for us to do so.
Grand Villa Chateau Manzanillo is one of the most beautiful custom ocean view villas in Mexico, just steps from the sandy beach.
Chateau Manzanillo Travel Guide
Also you can visit the Colima Volcano. One of the worlds most active Volcanoe, scuba diving, snorkeling, sport fishing, tennis and horseback riding. Old downtown Manzanillo with 500 years of tradition and culture. Puerto Vallarta Is 120nm north, about a 3 hour drive.
Playa de Oro
Below Chateau Manzanillo about 300 yards is the white sandy, 5 mile long beaches of Santiago Bay. Along the beach are shops, artisan markets & restaurants. North of town, at km 30-1/2, you'll see a small sign directing you to this little-known beach with a very famous history. As you drive 7 km on a washed-out cobblestone road, you may start to wonder what all the fuss is about, but once there, the untouched spectacular beauty of this area will never be forgotten. But how did this "Beach of Gold" get its name? True, visitors are treated to miles of golden sand flecked with bits of mica, but the area's name originates with a shipwreck.
In July of 1862 a paddle steamship called the "Golden Gate" sailed from San Francisco with 337 people and $1,400,000 of gold. Off the coast of this beach, the Golden Gate caught fire and sunk. Only 80 people were saved and the gold was lost. In 1864, several cases of gold were recovered, but the majority remained until an American, who lives in Manzanillo today, headed a massive salvage operation in the 1960s.
Since the major part of the wreckage was located less that 50 yards off shore (where the treacherous waves break), it is believed that much of the gold still remains to be discovered. Locals tell stories of an occasional gold coin found washed up on the "Beach of Gold." Whether or not a trip to this beach nets you any treasure, it is still excellent for beachcombing, nude sun bathing or walking.
The cliffs overlooking the sea are breathtaking, and are covered by several types of cactus. In one rock close to the sea there's a small cave where you'll find a family of bats, and there's plenty of scrap wood for a campfire.
Peña Blanca
Another unpopulated beach is Peña Blanca, km 24, where Rancho Peña Blanca offers ATV adventures and Jeep tours to this once quiet haven. Fortunately they don't have much business as yet, so the long expanse of beach is still unpopulated. During various times of the year, the beach is closed so that the endangered turtles may lay their eggs. During that time the beach is protected by human volunteers and Mexican Navy personnel, who guard against poachers. The area got its name from the great rock pinnacle, visible from the beach, called Peña Blanca, or "White Rock," after the bird droppings that give it its color.
Playa L'Recif
A small, pebble-strewn beach where the wave action can be spectacular. When calm, the diving and snorkeling is great because of the huge coral reef just a few yards off shore.
Come just for the view, both above and below the water. A word of caution: at this site the ocean conditions can change rather quickly, so if you plan to be in the water be aware at all times. The photo-taking opportunities from the top of the hill will make your trip enjoyable, no matter what.
La Boquita
Just North of Chateau Manzanillo are the beaches of Santiago Bay that stretch for 5 miles. At the northernmost point, where the lagoon empties into the sea, is a popular locals beach, which is busy on weekends. Mild surf (no surf in the lagoon) is its main attractions, and the small, thatched-roof ramadas serves excellent seafood.
El Tortugario
down the Mexican Riviera coastline on a 45 minute palm tree lined drive from Manzanillo to Cuyutlan to visit EL Totrugario. They had built a modest house on an ocean front lot up the road. John the camerman from NBC, did an informative interview with Robert. El Tortugario had a great group of people working together for a very noble and worthy cause.
| Amenities |
Appliances
Blender
Coffee Maker
Dishwasher
Filtered Water/Ice Maker
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Full Refrigerator
Grill
Microwave
Stove
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Washer/Dryer
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Electronics
Big Screen TV
CD Player
Fax Machine
Satellite TV
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Stereo
Telephone
TV
VCR
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Furnishings/Luxuries
Air Conditioning
Balcony
Beach Access
Billiards Table
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Ceiling Fans
Chef
Games Room
Housekeeper
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Linens Provided
Ocean Front
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Ocean View
Patio
Swimming Pool
Tile Floors
Videos Provided
Other Sports
Golf
Horseback Riding
Tennis
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Nature
Cruises(River/Ocean)
Whale Watching
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Water Sports
Diving/SCUBA
Fishing
Fishing Charters
Surfing
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Swimming
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Sight-seeing
Town Highlights
Bars/Night Clubs
Casual Dining
Crafts
Dancing
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Shopping District
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Transportation
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| Baby equipment
Snorkeling
Jet-skiing |
| Rates |
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| Christmas & New Year's (December 22-January 5) |
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| Nightly Rate
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1-12 Guests |
$1395.00/Night (USD) |
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| Rates Per Week |
| Weekly Rate
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1-12 Guests |
$9765.00/Week (USD) |
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| Early High Season (October 30-December 18) |
| Rates Per Night |
| Nightly Rate
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1-12 Guests |
$695.00/Night (USD) |
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| Rates Per Week |
| Weekly Rate
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1-12 Guests |
$4865.00/Week (USD) |
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| Summer Vacation (May 29-August 14) |
| Rates Per Night |
| Weekly Rate
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1-12 Guests |
$4550.00/Night (USD) |
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| Nightly Rate
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1-12 Guests |
$650.00/Night (USD) |
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| Thanksgiving Week (November 20-November 27) |
| Rates Per Night |
| Nightly
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1-12 Guests |
$1195.00/Night (USD) |
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| Rates Per Week |
| Weekly
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1-12 Guests |
$8365.00/Week (USD) |
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| The Owners Penthouse |
| Rates Per Night |
| Nightly Rate
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1-6 Guests |
$200.00-$300.00/Night (USD) |
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| Rates Per Week |
| Weekly Rate
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1-6 Guests |
$1400.00-$2100.00/Week (USD) |
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| Tropical Season (August 14-October 30) |
| Rates Per Night |
| Nightly Rate
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1-12 Guests |
$550.00/Night (USD) |
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| Rates Per Week |
| Weekly Rate
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1-12 Guests |
$3850.00/Week (USD) |
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| Rental Policies and Forms of Payment
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Payment Options: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Cashiers/Registered Check
Please inquire about smoking policies.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your week. However, your credit card will be charged all fees regardless of cancellation. Rates do not include a 15% sales tax. Balance is due 60 days prior to arrival. If you cannot make your reservation date, we can attempt to re-rent the Chateau for the reserved week(s) and apply the balance toward a future stay, less a $300.00 cancellation fee. All charges for food, beverage, pay-per-view TV, telephone, and damaged or missing items will be billed to your credit card after your departure upon our receipt of the phone bill. Check-in is 3:00 pm Saturday and Check-out is Noon the following Saturday, with times flexible.
The Chateau must be rented arriving Saturday, departing on a Saturday. Includes entire estate of Chateau Manzanillo, Except the owners penthouse. Includes a staff of 4, (2)Maids, and airport greeting.
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| Challenge your travelmates to a game of pool |
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| Grand room includes gaming table and bar area |
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| Cool off in the enclosed outdoor pool |
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