The Best Luxury Hotels in Mexico
Yoga in the Yucatan, luxury spas in Los Cabos, meditation amid Mayan ruins – Mexico boasts some of the most impressive high-end hotels in the world. From Baja California overlooking the Pacific to Tulum on the Caribbean coast, here’s our pick of the ultimate in luxury hotels in Mexico and money-no-obstacle places to stay.
Coqui Coqui COBA Residence and Spa
Luxury, Hotel, Resort, Spa Hotel, Chain Hotel, Boutique Hotel
Part luxury boutique hotel, part archaeological dig, the Coqui Coqui Coba Residence and Spa is an architectural wonder, taking inspiration from the nearby Mayan ruins to create a one-of-a-kind hideaway. Two limestone towers rise from the jungle floor, housing four unique suites, where polished concrete floors are sheltered by thatched roofs, and lagoon views come as standard. Linked by a suspended wooden bridge, the towers sit astride a freshwater lagoon, and outdoor dipping pools provide cool relief from the Yucatán jungle heat. The cuisine is as local as it gets – using mostly ingredients grown or reared on the resort – and the spa specializes in energizing treatments using traditional Mayan techniques and homeopathic healing.
Encuentro Guadalupe
Boutique Hotel, Hotel, Luxury
In the heart of Mexican wine country, the Encuentro Guadalupe is made up of 22 individual ecolofts, set floating above the mountainous landscape, so as not to interfere with the 7 acres (3ha) of wine-producing soil on this luxury hotel in Mexico’s vineyard. These intimate cabins come complete with a clay chiminea on their private terraces, which offer breathtaking views of the valley by day, and a front-row seat to the unspoilt night sky.
Acre
Hotel
Is there anything better than a luxury treehouse? At Acre, located in the foothills of San José del Cabo, private elevated cabins offer privacy among the treetops. This unique resort is based on an unwavering respect for its environment combined with a free-spirited vibe, where yoga classes take place among mango orchards, and global influences meet locally grown ingredients at the Acre Restaurant and cocktail bar. A jungle oasis where your only alarm clock is the dawn chorus, Acre is an earthy yet sophisticated stay.
Esperanza
Boutique Hotel, Resort, Chain Hotel, Spa Hotel, Hotel, Luxury
An elegant retreat, the Esperanza is the only private luxury hotel on the beach in Los Cabos, Mexico. Stylish coastal decor nods to the laid-back vibes of Baja California with neutral linens and wooden accents. Reconnect with nature at the spa where treatments harness the healing powers of local plants, and dine in Cocina del Mar, set on a dramatic cliff edge. The casitas and villas offer spacious indoor-outdoor living with private terraces and hot tubs, but for a truly decadent stay choose a hacienda, a four-bedroom house complete with your own hacienda host on hand to ensure your stay is one to remember.
Azulik
Resort, Spa Hotel, Hotel
Ser Casasandra Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotel
In über cool Holbox, Ser Casasandra boasts hyper-personalized service with just 17 rooms and one deluxe villa. Set next to the sea among landscaped gardens, this Mexican boutique hotel proves luxury happens in the details – from bicycle rides to tequila tasting and Cinema Paradiso nights under the stars. Decorated with bohemian crystals, antiques, Indian linen and local artwork, Ser Casasandra is a masterclass in rustic elegance. With a cellar of Mexican-only wines, toiletries made from local, organic ingredients, and a restaurant serving freshly caught fish, this is a special place rooted in local culture.
Chablé Resort and Spa, Yucatán
Resort, Hotel
Hotel Esencia, Quintana Roo
Boutique Hotel, Resort, Hotel
Imanta Resorts, Punta de Mita
Resort, Hotel
The St Regis Hotel, Mexico City
Hotel
Casa Kimberly, Puerto Vallarta
Boutique Hotel, Hotel, Apartment
Looking for somewhere else to stay? Check out our guides to the best all-inclusive resorts in Mexico or the best boutique hotels across the country, then book your stay now on Culture Trip. Alternately, book into one of the best resorts in Playa del Carmen, or one of the top resorts in Puerto Vallarta. For more options, discover these top hotels in Mexico and book now on Culture Trip.
This is an updated version of an article originally by Stephen Woodman.