The Top Eco Hotels to Book in Mexico
![Hotel Misión del Sol is an ecofriendly resort in the Sonoran Desert](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/hotel-mision-del-sol_f2e0aaec-e1631871033730.webp)
The white-sand beaches, biodiverse coral reefs and wildlife-filled rainforests of Mexico are under constant threat from overtourism and development, but you can play your part by choosing to stay in an environmentally friendly and eco-conscious hotel. From solar-powered beach bungalows on the Riviera Maya to repurposed mansions in Mexico City, here are the top 10 eco hotels in Mexico – bookable on Culture Trip.
1. El Patio 77
Bed and Breakfast, Hotel
![A large hotel room with high ceilings and shuttered full-length windows at El Patio 77](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/el-patio-77_fd4bb814.webp)
2. Hacienda Tres Rios
Resort, Eco Hotel, Garden Hotel
![An aerial view of the pool areas and hotel buildings of Hacienda Tres Rios Resort surrounded by thick jungle.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/hacienda-tres-rios_7aceffdc.webp)
Hacienda Tres Rios is a resort, spa and nature park overlooking the Caribbean Sea on the Riviera Maya. It’s an all-inclusive eco hotel in Mexico’s Playa del Carmen, but you’ll love how the resort still manages to focus on its green credentials. Luxury rooms are constructed using sustainably sourced materials, and you can join ecotours into the surrounding nature park to learn more about local conservation efforts. The resort features two swimming pools, six restaurants and comprehensive spa facilities, while the protected coral reefs off the private beach are perfect for snorkeling.
3. Hotel Xixim
Hotel
![A reed canopied pergola extends around the pool at Hotel Xixim providing shade for dining tables.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/hotel-xixim_545dbcb9.webp)
4. Hotel Misión del Sol
Hotel, Spa Hotel
![A guest having hot stone therapy in the spa at Hotel Mision del Sol](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/hotel-mision-del-sol_99851c44.webp)
Hotel Misión del Sol is all about reconnections – reconnecting with nature and with yourself. This Mexican eco hotel is located in the Sonoran Desert, and the layout is designed to promote harmony and tranquility during your stay. Take a four-hand massage at the spa, or revitalize with a traditional pre-Hispanic Temazcal experience. The restaurant uses locally grown and sourced ingredients, and has plenty of healthy vegetarian dishes on the menu.
5. Posada dos Ceibas
Hotel
![A private guest villa with private beach garden with lounger and macrame fringed hammock at Hotel Dos Ceibas Eco Retreat Tulum.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/posada-dos-ceibas_9a698070.webp)
Beachfront accommodation, Mayan Temazcal experiences and gorgeous traditional decor make Posada dos Ceibas a hit with the Tulum crowd. The beach bungalows feature thatched roofs, while power is provided by wind generators and solar panels. This green hotel offers a holistic approach to hotel stays, and guests can rest assured that the hotel is run sustainably, as well as their own bodies and minds benefiting from the hotel’s relaxed vibes, yoga classes and massage services.
6. AZULIK Tulum
Resort, Spa Hotel, Hotel
![A reed-built guest suite with in-room bathtub carved from two log and a round bed surrounded by sheer drapes at Azulik](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/azulik_a39f72ef.webp)
7. Ahau Tulum
Boutique Hotel, Spa Hotel
![A view of the ocean between two straw roofs from a balcony at Ahau Tulum](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ahau-tulum.webp)
8. Nueva Vida de Ramiro
Hotel
![A deck with a sunken pool overlooking the white sand beach and turquoise waters at Nueva Vida de Ramiro.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/nueva-vida-de-ramiro_91a100e2.webp)
Nueva Vida de Ramiro is a beachfront eco hotel in Mexico that’s powered almost entirely by solar and wind generators. This Tulum Beach favorite sets the standard for green hotels, because it was one of the original eco-conscious developments in Quintana Roo. The 33 beach bungalows sit on wooden stilts and are covered in sustainably sourced grass thatching, while the hotel owners are active when it comes to local conservation efforts – you’ll even be invited to take part in a turtle conservation programme on the beach.
9. Casa Malca
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
![A large and spacious suite with a wall of windows overlooking lush tropical trees at Casa Malca](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/casa-malca_7eda1e11.webp)
Searching for a different kind of green stay? Check out our guide to the coolest jungle lodges across Mexico, all bookable on Culture Trip.
This is a rewrite of an article originally by Lauren Cocking.