Resort Details

Dining
OnSite Dining
  • Beach Club Snack Bar
    This swim-up bar serves hamburgers, snacks, sandwiches, and cold drinks.

  • Castilla Lobby Bar
    A lively bar with plasma-screen TVs and pool tables.

  • Club de Playa
    Swim-up bar in one of the pools.
  • El Alcazar
    This restaurant serves elegant Italian cuisine and a la carte dinners. Reservations are required for dinner 24 hours in advance.
  • El Campeador

    This restaurant serves an extensive breakfast buffet and transforms to La Pergola dinner theater at night.


  • La Alhambra Restaurant
    This restaurant is a popular oceanfront buffet. 
  • La Pergola Dinner Theater
    This restaurant offers live entertainment with different shows every night of the week.
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible rooms
  • ATM/Cash machine†
  • Babysitting†
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Business services†
  • Children programs†
  • Children welcome
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
  • Accessible rooms
  • ATM/Cash machine†
  • Babysitting†
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Business services†
  • Children programs†
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Concierge desk
  • Elevators
  • Exercise gym†
  • Free parking
  • Game room
  • Golf, Offsite†
  • Housekeeping - daily
  • Internet services†
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Lounges/bars†
  • Meal Plan Type: European Plan†
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool
  • Restaurant†
  • Room service†
  • Room service - limited hours†
  • Safe deposit box
  • Sauna†
  • Shopping mall†
  • Spa†
  • Tennis court†
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Valet parking
  • Wakeup service
  • Water sports
Off-Site Amenities
  • Business Services†
  • Internet Access†
On-Site Wedding Services
  • There is a ballroom with capacity from 100 to 500 people, along with set-up for tables, chairs and red carpet.

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Children's pool
    There are 2 children's pools on-site.
  • Children's program, onsite †
    There are activities for children and adults including: Spanish lessons, cooking classes, bingo, beach volleyball, poolside aerobics, a piñata party, etc.
  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site †
  • Golf location (onsite/nearby) †
    This golf course features 27 holes.
  • Motorized Water Sports †
    This includes jet skis, banana boats and bay cruises.
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports †
    This includes snorkeling, windsurfing, boogie boards, scuba gear and kayaks.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool
    There are 2 pools on-site.
  • Sauna †
  • Spa †
  • Steam bath †
  • Tennis court †
    There are 9 tennis courts on-site. There are 5 lit tennis courts on-site.
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †
    A golf course is located within a mile of the property.
On-Site Attraction
  • On-site Entertainment
    La Pergola Dinner Theater offers live entertainment with different shows every night of the week.
Off-Site Attraction
  • Golden Zone, Shopping District
  • Mazatlan Aquarium
  • Plazuela Machado in Old Town
  • The Catedral in Down Town
  • Other Local Attractions
    Mazatlan offers many options to visit the countryside, get to know Real Mexico including:
    Copala, El Quelite, Cosala, La Noria, El Rosario, etc.

† Fees may apply

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 2325 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Love Granada and the staff!

    I had a great time at Granada, it’s close to the golf course and the ocean and a few steps away from many restaurants at the resort. The rooms are a bit older but they are very well looked after and all the staff at Granada are fantastic! The breakfast buffet is fresh and well looked after and the omelette egg bar is excellent as well. I especially loved the French toast and fresh fruit every morning with my coffee on the patio. Another great thing about Granada is it’s less busy than across the street and very quiet.

    Jan 07, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Another Time,Another Resort ala next door.

    Hola people I stayed here from Saturday December 20 until Monday December 29 2025.Check in took a wee bit of time no complaints though since I was muchas gracias to get a complimentary=free Highest Level Red Bracelet that allowed me to access all four Resorts with no charge instead of just two.Room 3024 on the highest level was a spacious Room that had a Toilet & Shower 🚿+ all my necessary requirements Digital Room Safe,a bigger Bar Safe & a 50 TV that I didn't use because I couldn't stream Content from my Android phone on YouTube etc.I liked The Swimming Pool,Staff etc because it's a bit quieter than The livelier El Castilla.I had Argentine Ala Carte at The Grenada a Steak that was Delicious with another Meat Sandwich that was very good.Any negatives? None The Hotel Main Lobby is on The First Floor so if you want to bypass it use The Second Level connecting pedestrian causeway/overpass to walk over to The El Castilla you can.Next question would I give this First established El Cid Resort a passing Grade..si B++.Here's the thing I liked that but I also spent spent a little time at The El Cid Marina the most Modern of the 4 different of The four that is so nice in its layout.Yes it isn't in The Golden Zone like The Bunched Together/ connected El Cid Grenada, Castilla& Moro but with a transport Shuttle & a 15 to 20 minute free ride I might be tempted to stay there on my next stay in Mazatlan whenever that may be.Thanks again for a great experience..adios por ahora Alistair B.👌🏻

    Dec 31, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Excellent Breakfast!

    We had a beautiful breakfast with the swim group at El Cid Granada restaurant. The servers Fabian and Leticia were very accommodating & friendly. Thank you for the superior quality of food & service.

    Dec 23, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    El CID Granada Mazatlan

    My husband and I go for 4 weeks every March. We took our family (9 of us) two years ago in November for a week. They enjoyed it so much we went back this year for 8 days. The restaurants are all great. The only issue was trying to book for all 9 of us at once. Sometimes I had to book for 5 and my daughter had to book for 4. Most of the time we were able to have tables moved together but it would be easier if we could arrange for that at the time of booking. El Patio breakfast buffet is excellent. Thanks to Leticia, Angelica, Fabian, Roscio, Lucero for their friendliness and assistance. Ruben at La Pergola is always great, he has a wonderful memory. Lydia at the Granada front desk helped arrange a dinner reservation for my granddaughter’s birthday. She is always helpful with everything. Thanks to Daniel for making sure our rooms were close together. Room 2019 hadn’t been cleaned under the bed on arrival but everything was okay after that. Room 2018 didn’t have hot water in the shower until after 8 each morning. I’ve already booked for my husband and me to return for our next visit. I still am not happy about paying the daily “resort” fee. I heard that was to cover parking, the gym and business centre, none of which we have ever used in our ~20 years of staying at the Granada.

    Nov 30, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great place for dinner

    The food was excellent; Adan gave fantastic service. He was friendly, attentive, and super helpful. The food was excellent; Adan gave fantastic service. He was friendly, attentive, and super helpful. The food was excellent; Adan gave fantastic service. He was friendly, attentive, and super helpful.

    Jun 07, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisoryThe minimum check-in age is now 25. Valid passport will be required.
  • AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Resort fee: $15 per room, per night Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
General Policy
  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 21
  • General Policies:

    Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

    Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

    Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a Spring Break-free environment. 

    General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel. College groups are not allowed

    Elite meal plans:

    •Guaranteed ocean view accommodations

    •Stay in one - Play at four - Enjoy the All Inclusive features of all El Cid Resorts, All meals and house brand drinks at the restaurants of all 4 hotels, , including bars, lobby bar, theme dinner shows, activities, Kid’s Club, gym. Complimentary shuttle bus available

    •Preferred seating in a la carte restaurants

    •VIP check-in at the Elite Club with beverages and snacks

    •VIP welcome amenities - Bathrobes, sleepers and beach bag (per request)

    •Pool Towels in room

    •Complimentary internet access at the Elite Club

    •Room Service (choice from special All Inclusive room service menu

  • Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed

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