Shari and Scott Crawford built, own and operate Hotel Las Palmas. Originally from the United States (Arizona), they are semi-retired health care professionals, Shari an R.N. and Scott an M.D. still practicing part-time in Phoenix, when not at the hotel. Though worldly traveled, Mexico’s Pacific coast has always lured them. Their idea was to design and build a small luxury hotel with special comforts, amenities and personal attention, not in the middle of an already congested tourist area, but rather on a quiet picturesque beach with an abundance of natural surroundings, yet still immediately accessible to an international airport. They knew this would appeal to a select group of discriminating travelers who seek out the unordinary. In 1999, they found Playa Blanca, the location they had been looking for. And now, Hotel Las Palmas is the transformation from concept to reality. They graciously invite you to share in this concept and reality of Hotel Las Palmas. They treat their guests, as they would like to be treated.

Paloma is our hotel mascot. She just showed up one day during the hotel construction and has been with us ever since. She has some amazing stories that you’ll want to hear about (notice the missing left foot!). Paloma befriends everyone, and is possibly the most popular member of our hotel family. She is gentle and sweet as her name connotes… “Paloma” is Spanish for “dove”.

The staff at Hotel Las Palmas comes from the neighboring villages around Playa Blanca. Many have been with the hotel since it opened and have a special bond with “their hotel”. They take personal pride in making your stay at Hotel Las Palmas pleasant and comfortable in their little part of the world.