Mexico’s all-inclusive resorts are a thing of the past. Today, travelers seek out the country’s array of gorgeous boutique hotels, designed by Mexico’s most prolific architects and nestled in natural sites.
From the private coastline of Punta Pajaros in Oaxaca to the lush Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve in Quintana Roo, here are nine stunning spots perfect for a refined beach vacation:
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Hotel Esencia
, located just south of Playa del Carmen, offers expansive guest villas, private terraces, and access to nearby cenotes and Maya ceremonial sites.2.
Kakurega Omakase
, also in Punta Pajaros, is a chef’s table dining experience that blends traditional Mexican flavors with contemporary techniques.3.
Chablé Maroma
, located in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, offers secluded bungalows with indoor-outdoor showers and terraces, as well as a private beach and pristine Caribbean waters.4.
Club de Patos
, nestled in the seaside town of Sisal, is a nine-room boutique hotel set on the Gulf of Mexico. As a sanctuary to over 70 bird species, it offers long walks and insights into the history of the Sisal community.5.
Hotel San Cristóbal
, in the Baja California Sur desert town of Todos Santos, features vibrant textiles, a swimming pool, hot tubs, and two restaurants: Benno and Cosecha. Most rooms offer stunning ocean or mountain views.6.
Casa La Tortugas
, located on Isla Holbox, is a collection of 24 bohemian-chic rooms and casitas. Accessible only by boat, this off-the-grid paradise offers kite surfing, whale shark swimming, and a chance to encounter the resident manatee family.7.
Las Alamandas
, equidistant between Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta, is a stunning and intimate beachfront hotel nestled on 2,000 acres of unspoiled nature reserve. It offers laid-back luxury, horseback riding, kayaking, fishing, and biking.8.
Hotel Punta Caliza
, engulfed by nature in Ixtapa, offers suites with spacious terraces and private heated plunge pools. The spa provides ancestral healing treatments like temazcal sweat lodge ceremonies and obsidian stone massages.9.
