Best Luxury Hotels In Mexico

ound in the same property as the adults-only TRS Coral Hotel, the new 673-room family-friendly Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa is an upscale resort for families, groups of friends and couples. It’s on the Costa Mujeres beach, a natural area on the Mexican Caribbean, about half an hour’s drive from the town of Cancún. For families looking for a truly premium experience, there is ‘The Family Selection’ service, with access to the best sports facilities, fine-dining restaurants and an upgraded all-inclusive offering.  The resort village has a range of leisure, dining, entertainment and shopping options that ensure both children and adults are having their best holiday.  The property’s facilities feature nine restaurants, four swimming pools, one of them exclusive for children, as well as a convention centre with capacity for 1380 people. In addition, the resort offers world-class spa facilities with the Zentropia Spa & Wellness centre; and also, exceptional tennis facilities with The Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre Costa Mujeres, set to be one of Mexico’s most comprehensive tennis facilities, offering tennis programmes developed by Nadal and his technical team for all levels and ages, suitable for both hotel guests and local residents. There are eight clay tennis courts, a football pitch, one paddle court, a gym for warming-up, stretches and basic training, a Rafa Nadal exhibition area, a shop with exclusive premium sports products, and a bar/cafeteria.

Lovers of luxury who appreciate gourmet cuisine are sure to be in their element at this very luxurious beachside resort. Among the impeccable amenities that guests are given full use of a lagoon-style infinity pool that is lined with pergola-topped Bali beds, a pool that boasts its very own artificial coral reef that has been designed especially for divers and a luxurious spa that has been created in the Mayan theme. Each and every room comes complete with its own balcony that looks out on the Caribbean Sea, while those who book a room in the exclusive Club 91 on the top floor will be treated to the very best that the JW Marriott has to offer.

Hotel Terrestre, a member of Design Hotels, is a pet-friendly, adults-only, one-of-a-kind experience in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Each of the hotel’s private villas has their own private pool while beautiful outdoor areas and a luminous interior invite guests to connect with nature and take in the immense vistas. The unique architecture of the building and each of its 14 rooms are inspired by the local landscape and contain tranquil natural elements. This hotel is home to Terrícola restaurant, where guests are invited to experience Mexican flavours and traditions through local and authentic dishes. The dazzling Ocean Club sits on the beach and is a perfect place to unwind or enjoy a drink from the Mezcal Bar. Hotel Terrestre also boasts a blissful spa, complete with a hot tub, steam room, and plunge pool as well as an additional expansive, circular pool, open to all guests.

Dating back to 1576, this building served as the Convent of Santa Catalina de Siena until the mid-1700s. Now a boutique hotel, its frescoes, original tile floors, beamed ceilings, flower-filled gardens, stone courtyards and fountains make it a unique and enchanting place to stay. There are 91 classically decorated rooms (with air-con, a minibar, bathrobes and slippers), an alfresco restaurant, bar, a snack bar, a fitness centre and an outdoor pool. Quinta Real Oaxaca places travellers within a short walk of all of the city’s main attractions.

Another of Oaxaca’s Design Hotels, this one lies on the pristine’s sands of the Oaxacan coast. Guests (aged 16 and over) are accommodated in palm-thatched pool villas with private terraces, but can also swim Olympic lengths in the enormous shared pool. During the day, meals are served in either of these locations or in the hotel’s restaurant, while in the evening, the chef prepares a small menu of daily changing specials. The decor and architecture gives the resort a castaway feel, aided by hammocks slung beside the pool. Visit Hotel Escondido between autumn and spring to be in with a chance of seeing turtles hatching on the adjacent beach.

This colourfully decorated hotel by W does a great job of harmonising both indigenous and contemporary local culture. Bedrooms in the 119 villa accommodations are decorated like a funky hacienda, with quirky wall murals, bright mismatched cushions and bold patterned floors. Some of the public areas could be mistaken for art installations – an incredible 751,184 tile ‘carpet’ mosaic runs up to and through the beach bar. The uber-contemporary pool area has swinging chairs, in-pool loungers and muslin-slung plush daybeds. W Punta De Mita also boasts six dining options, including a street food-inspired Spice market, a lush spa with an adult pool and a DJ on the decks.

A unique property tucked within the coastal rainforest, this Relais and Chateaux hotel feels especially intimate and secluded, making it a go-to for A-listers. It has a bar with a hot tub (and further hot tubs on suites’ rooftops), a spa offering locally-themed treatments, a riding ranch, an exquisite boutique and a magical natural-style pool with a graceful waterfall. Expressing the local terroir, its Tukipa Restaurant has spellbinding elevated views of the palm treetops and blue horizon beyond, creating gourmet cuisine from local Nayarita ingredients. While Tzamaika Ocean Grill places diners right on the silver sands, serving the finest fruits of the ocean.

A resort by Hilton, Conrad Punta Mita is found within the Litibú gated community. It offers a private stretch of beach, three outdoor pools, a spa, a 24-hour fitness suite, tennis and basketball courts and plunge pool suites. The dining options are many, with beach barbecues, an open-air beachside grill, a seafood-forward Aztec-themed eatery, a pool lunch spot and a very child-friendly Mexican restaurant. Plus there’s a coffee house and an artisanal cocktail bar. Connecting rooms and large, modern suites with living areas, make this a good choice for families.

A top-tier Marriott resort, The St Regis is large, but calm. Guests are ferried around the grounds in golf carts and provided with the brand’s signature butler service. 120 bedrooms are housed in a number of casitas, with decor that’s neutral upscale rustic and airy, outdoor showers and modern beamed ceilings. Multiple pools ensure every type of traveller – from families to honeymooning couples – can find their perfect sunbathing corner. Lush, manicured gardens lead onto the white sandy beach, where guests can take a seat on a cushioned teak lounger. The St Regis has five restaurants, several bars, a fitness room, tennis courts and a kids’ club.

Part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, this hotel is found in the Centro area of this Mexican city. It’s close to all the main attractions and offers a friendly, personal level of service. Designed by Artigas Arquitectos, there are 44 rooms and suites, all with a terrace or balcony looking over the garden or neighbouring cobbled streets. Also on-site, is the Nubye Spa providing balancing ancient rituals; a courtyard housing El Fogón de Don Enrique gourmet restaurant; Bar El Camino; and a rooftop area with a further restaurant, a pool and a sundeck.

A glamorous urban retreat, this is a new-build property, with floor to ceiling windows, hanging chairs, poolside hammocks, modern artworks, murals, natural decor (slate, rattan and oak are prolific), a boho boutique and an onsite artisan bakery emanating tempting aromas. Beside the Resa del Obraje dam, it provides scenic views, yet has proximity to central attractions (there’s a house car for guests’ use). Kids are entertained with alfresco movie nights, a playroom, yoga and art classes and there’s a babysitting service. Rooms come with aromatherapy kits, record players and Molton Brown toiletries. Guests can visit the spa, dine at Zibu or the Spice Market and loiter in the cigar bar.

The very first of Nobu’s hotels in Mexico is the Nobu Hotel Los Cabos, located on the scenic southern tip of the Baja Peninsula. The hotel is comprised of 200 guestrooms and suites which combine elements of Japanese design with a signature Cabo twist and offer options with private pools and swim up access. The most exquisite of the hotel’s accommodations is the spacious one- to three-bedroom Ocean Front Nobu Suite with its own terrace area and an outdoor bathtub. Guests can enjoy multiple on-site dining options serving local and international flavours in sophisticated settings, including Nobu Los Cabos restaurant on the beach. There is also the beachfront Nami Champagne Bar for guests to indulge in as well as the rooftop M Bar serving signature cocktails. There are both indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy facilities and 13 treatment rooms included in the signature spa. The hotel offers stunning infinity pool and private cabanas for lounging in style. For those looking to stay active, there is a fully equipped fitness centre and an indoor-outdoor yoga and spin area.

The one-of-a-kind One&Only Palmilla resort is located on the idyllic shores of the Baja Peninsula in Los Cabos, overlooking the shimmering Sea of Cortez. There is a lavish collection of luminous guestrooms, suites and villas featuring the unrivalled Villa One for up to 10 guests – a split-level, panoramic sea-view, secluded accommodation with private and exclusive amenities. The resort boasts five unique restaurants serving a range local delicacies, international delights and fusion cuisine including Seared by One&Only which offers gourmet steaks and seafood as well as the spectacular cliffside indoor-outdoor Agua restaurant. Guests are invited to take full advantage of the One&Only Spa and wellness facilities, including the state-of-the-art fitness centre and complimentary daily classes. Guests can also access the lush 27-hole golf course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, at the One&Only Palmilla Golf Club. There is also the possibility of watersports at the stunning Pelican Beach. This hotel is pet friendly and offers dog walking & pampering services.