I love the Emporio!! I took my daughter there for her 21st birthday and we were treated like royalty. The service was superb, the food delicious and the hotel was clean. What more could you ask for. The location is great, walking distance of many shops or just a few dollars to the market. I can't say enough good things about the Emporio. It is so great I have decided to have my wedding there. I seen quite a few different events in my 2 week stay and if I had to use one word it would be "elegant" The only thing I would warn you about is the music from the bar down the beach, a little loud but I am sure there are rooms a little quieter. I would recommend this hotel to everyone I know!!

My husband and I recently returned from our Xmas stay at the Emporio Mazatlan. We found the hotel to be to our liking. It's located right on the beach. The hotel is shaped like a "U" with all room balconies facing pool/ocean. Very nice view. They had nice pool furniture and umbrellas but as usual not enough chairs for the amount of people.

The pool was cold - the ocean on the other hand was very nice. The beach is sandy all the way into the water and it stays shallow for a long ways out. They have additional chairs just outside their beach wall but they are in sad shape. The beach vendors hang around the beach wall but don't hound you if you say "No". The room we had sported 2 double beds, a large dresser, large closet c/w free room safe, color tv, coffee maker - makes 4 small cups (1st round of coffee is free - additional days are $14 pesos (+-$1.40) - less expensive than the restaurant, large shower with plenty of hot water, blow dryer and extendable magnifying mirror in the bathroom (for those of us ladies who need to get right up to the mirror to apply makeup). No fridge in the room. I had expected to find an iron in the room but there was none. A quick note to the maid in my pigeon Spanish and one magically appeared and I kept it for the whole week. We had excellent maid service. The room was kept clean, the towels were always fresh and the sundries were replaced daily. The water was fine to drink (we were assured it was purified) although we only brushed our teeth with it we had no repercussions. They do provide bottled water for you. A bottle is $16 pesos but if you go down the street you can get gallon for a few cents more. We used it for our coffee and drinking. The bar offers happy hour every day from 5-6 p.m. and from 7-8 p.m. All drinks 2 for 1. Drink prices and restaurant prices were reasonable. We only ate at the hotel twice as there are lots of wonderful restaurants within walking distance.

Our only real complaint was the Disco located 2 lots over. They played music until 4 a.m. and it was loud. Those Mexicans love their music and dancing. I suggest taking some ear plugs and turning up the A/C to drown out the bass. Other than the noise from the disco this hotel was great. Friendly and accommodating staff made the trip memorable and we'd go back in a heartbeat!

MAZATLAN- THE RIVIERA HOTEL- TREATED US LIKE FAMILY


My sister and I stayed at the Riviera from January 22, 2006 til Feb 5, 2006. Upon arriving we were checked in right away with a smile; and from that time on we were treated like family. The rooms were spotless, the restaurant and bar service was awesome. We did not go all inclusive, but next time we will. The food was authentic and tasty and the helpings were generous. No matter where we went in the hotel, we were met with smiles .........they tried teaching us Spanish, while we taught them a little English. I have never felt so at home in a hotel before. I highly recommend the hotel and staff. We did not want to leave but we will be back.

The Riviera is PRIME location - close to upscale hotels, resuarants, shopping. Pool is nice, clean. We were there during Carnival - DO NOT miss the parade, bull fight, other cultural stuff going on if you are there during Carnival. It's an experience you'll remember. The riviera is a great deal for the price. Lots of REALLY LOUD spring breakers though the week I was there, but we were getting in late too so I didn't mind the noise...older people or people with young children might not find this the ideal hotel. Im 28yrs and liked it. Next time I will stay at something nicer like The Playa as It was almost the same price as the riviera and was MUCH NICER. Good night spots are close to the Riviera (walking distance) i.e., Joe's Oyster Bar, the BAHA, and an EXCELLENT well priced Italian dinner place called VITTORIO'S is close. Went to several places for dinner ~ this place was the BEST and was not on the Radar. Its across from Joe's Oyster bar/hotel. Mazatlan ROCKS and is lot's of fun for people of all ages - everyone fits in. ENJOY!