A cliffside above the Pacific gives Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa its dramatic, terraced form, with whitewashed buildings stepping towards the sea. Each of the 59 suites opens to an outdoor terrace and private heated plunge pool, pairing timber, stone and woven details with uninterrupted ocean views. Several restaurants and bars occupy different levels of the resort, while El Capricho Spa places treatment rooms and hydrotherapy facilities within the hillside. Stone stairs, bougainvillea and open-air walkways descend between the suites, accompanied by the sound of waves below.