363 Best Hotels in Mexico

In posh Polanco, right across from Parque Lincoln and minutes from high-fashion heavyweights like Louis Vuitton and Dolce & Gabbana, sits Casa Polanco, which started welcoming guests in 2022. Originally a 1940s aristocratic residence, the building has undergone a meticulous restoration at the hands of renowned architect Claudio Gantous, resulting in a place where design lovers come to swoon over white-washed walls, objets d’art, and luminous rooms, some of which have balconies.

This restored 18th-century henequen hacienda 13 km (8 miles) from Mérida has a mix of historic and new suites—all of them spacious and understatedly elegant, with beige and taupe color schemes and a design that marries Asian minimalism with Mexican details. The restaurant serves a standard breakfast as well as French, Caribbean, and Yucatecan dishes for lunch and dinner. The spa offers innovative treatments like cacao-and-honey massages. If you want to explore beyond the property's 3 acres of manicured gardens, staffers can arrange tours to nearby sites.

The original St. Regis in Mexico (there's now a sister property in Mexico City) boasts a nouveau Mexican architectural style combining geometric simplicity with the warmth of giant palapa roofs and other natural elements. Sleek white tubs, simple outdoor showers, and flat-screen TVs maintain the spare look of the overall design, but room decor is simultaneously cheerful, light, and charming. Separate adults-only pools and restaurants make the space welcoming for couples seeking quiet or romance. Punta Mita's two golf courses flank the property, which is a boon for golfers; the beach is pretty and private but rocky and not suitable for swimming. When reserving, request a partial-ocean-view room, as it's the same price as a garden-view room.

Ocean breezes sweep through this pretty little hotel adorned with wicker-basket pendant lamps and mosquito-net-draped queen-size beds that swing from ropes. Rooms sleep up to three and have all the basic necessities including hot water, air-conditioning, TVs, and Wi-Fi. For an ocean view, request one of the four suites. Outside, a small stream winds through the open-air courtyard to a palapa bar and restaurant. The beach—and the hotel's adjacent beach club—are a stone's throw away.

Named after the Maya sun god, Kin Ahau, this beachfront property has rooms ranging from simple Balinese huts to palapa suites with 20-foot vaulted ceilings, enormous decks, and two-person hammocks that make you forget the day of the week. Suites are in two-story buildings, and top-level rooms have vaulted ceilings and sprawling ocean views, while those on the ground floor open onto the sand. The more affordable huts offer jungle views and portable air-conditioning units on request. Yoga and aerial dance classes are available for an extra fee. For a sunny nap with an ocean breeze, head to one of the beach beds or shaded hammocks dotting the sand.

One of only two fully green eco-hotels in the area, Almaplena Resort also happens to be the most luxurious, with large, rustic-chic rooms—in two-story white buildings—featuring textiles from Chiapas, rugs from Michoacan, wood from Yucatán, and iron from Jalisco, as well as stone floors, private balconies, and four-poster beds. Choose one on the ground level (with direct beach access) or move up a floor for better views. Rainwater is collected for daily use, and wind turbines produce the hotel's electricity. The remote location, halfway between Mahahual and Xcalak, means you fall asleep to the sound of waves. The restaurant and beach club are open to the public, often turning the isolated beach here into a crowded hot spot for cruise-ship passengers.

This small, eco-friendly resort hotel caters to the yoga and meditation set, with three spacious, second-floor yoga studios—one with sweeping beachfront views. Rooms are small and simple, with large, firm, comfortable beds draped in gauzy mosquito nets, open bathrooms, and decks or balconies that open to the sand. A small pool, spacious deck set with sun beds and tables, and small, health-conscious restaurant overlook the beach.

This trendy outpost of Hyatt's stylishly upmarket Andaz brand, located inside an enormous restored art deco building, has spacious, tech-savvy rooms with large windows and plush bedding, as well as the greatest array of amenities in the neighborhood, including a full-service spa and multiple dining and drinking options. The tree-shaded blocks in and around Avenida Amsterdam are just a few steps away. It's also one of the few hotels in Condesa with valet parking. Note that the building shares space with the Mondrian hotel and you won't be able to charge meals at the restaurants and businesses run by them to your Andaz account.

Set in an affluent, outlying neighborhood, this fashionable adults-only resort is set in a cloistered 1600s Spanish colonial hacienda but has been made over with a minimalist, contemporary Italian flair that extends to its chic bar and restaurant. After treating yourself to a soothing treatment (or several) in the exceptional Maikiki Spa, relax by the angular infinity pool. The staff make every effort to anticipate the needs of guests, many who come to celebrate special occasions. Although expensive, the hotel often offers significantly lower advance-purchase rates and packages that include breakfast and massage.

Set in an imaginatively updated 19th-century building with stone walls, high ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows, this posh and peaceful urban oasis on the edge of Centro Históric abounds with pleasing amenities, including three excellent restaurants, two bars, and a sublime spa offering Thai-style massages and body treatments. Even the standard rooms are spacious and have deep soaking tubs. The rooftop bar is a wonderful spot for cocktails at sunset, with views of Puebla's historic skyline. Some larger rooms can sleep four and are a great option for families. Valet parking is included in the rate.

Modern and eclectic, the rooms and suites at Baruk Hotel Guadalajara are spacious, but keyless (though they can certainly be locked). The restaurant is open all day, there's a small pool (not big enough to swim in), a gym, and on-site parking. 

At this upscale, adults-only boutique hotel, rooms are contemporary in design, with polished concrete floors, spacious living rooms, direct beach access, and sundecks; king beds that have mosquito net canopies face double French doors that open to unobstructed views. Backing the property is a meandering lazy-river-style pool and sandy pathways that lead to rooms via a wooden bridge. Although it has amenities like air-conditioning and (slow) Wi-Fi, the hotel remains eco-friendly. Breakfast is complimentary and guests have a choice of two restaurants—Ziggy's, where cuisine is a modern take on Mexican staples, or Fresco's, where everything is fresh, local, and made to order. Junior suites feature private garden-surrounded pools and sun beds. The Beach Tulum is attached to a more budget-friendly counterpart, Cabanas Tulum.

A recent retooling, revamping, and reopening has turned one of Acapulco’s original hotels into one of the area’s coolest lodgings. It was originally built in the '50s (indeed, scenes from the Elvis movie Fun in Acapulco were shot here), and the remodel has a retro feel. An old refrigerator in the lobby is filled with Yoli sodas (a regional soda from the state of Guerrero), and there's vintage furniture and decorations throughout. The small rooms have a mint-green-and-white color scheme and are simply furnished with comfortable beds, retro sinks and showers, flat-screen TVs, and ceiling fans. A beachy area within the hotel is a sort of natural swimming pool; the adjacent beach is probably Acapulco's most popular, so you get a look at how the locals enjoy the sun and sand.

Professional and amateur surfers alike claim the prime ocean-view rooms in this small hotel on the cliffs above Playa Costa Azul that has successfully blended surfing and pampering into one property. Tastefully decorated with surfing photographs, rooms have marble floors, huge terraces, minibars, king beds, and pull-out sofas; some have French doors that open to the sea breezes. Guests mingle by the two swimming pools and in the 7 Seas Seafood Grille (which has great fish tacos), and they schedule their day's activities around the daily surf report. A second "quiet pool" makes for a nice resting place after morning yoga. The hotel has a surf school, and surfboard rentals. The small Sea Spa & Salon offers massages developed specifically for surfers' wave-taxed muscles, with many other treatments for nonsurfers, too. Unlike most surf hotels, this property is not pet-friendly and rooms are not for budget travelers. Book early at this popular spot.

Occupying a magnificently transformed pair of 17th-century buildings, one of which formerly held a ceramic-tile factory, this plush urban oasis with a rooftop pool and a soothing spa is part of Puebla's new wave of chic—and surprisingly affordable—boutique hotels. The hotel is on a beautiful street in Centro Histórico, just a block from the craft shops of colorful Sapos Alley. Artfully outfitted rooms contain plenty of modern perks, including minibars stocked with complementary beverages. There are two fantastic restaurants in the hotel, including the celebrated Salón Mezcalli. This is a sister property to the exclusive Chablé Resort & Spa, near Mérida in the Yucatan. 

If you're looking for an experience just the way you want it, this luxurious and exclusive hotel with excellent service and a fine restaurant in San Felipe del Agua, north of Oaxaca, also throws in free transportation to downtown. Beautiful, contemporary rooms and suites are tastefully decorated and sit either near the wonderful swimming pool or open onto the gardens. The secure transport to and from the city center means that the location, on a hill above the city, is not a problem. Rooms can be customized; guests send their requests to the hotel, and when they arrive, everything is as required. A spa is being added at this writing.

Walking into the open-air sunken lobby of this gorgeous hotel feels like walking into a friend's fabulous vacation hacienda—it's colorful and cozy, yet modern and chic. Spacious accommodations showcase Mexican elements, like terra-cotta tiling, luxe linens, and funky woven accents. Unexpected touches range from Posturepedic mattresses and organic bath products to complimentary stocked minibars and morning coffee delivered to your door. Rooms (except for Jacuzzi suites) don’t have TVs or phones, but you won't miss them considering that on-site amenities include a spa, yoga studio, infinity pool, private dock, and waterfront dining.

At this antiques-filled 18th-century mansion, which is one of Campeche's historic masterpieces, guest rooms are wrapped around a central courtyard and feature elaborate chandeliers, French balconies, and hand-painted floors, yet have modern comforts like plasma TVs, iPod docs, and air-conditioning. Each has a unique history—in Room 4, for instance, guests sleep on a bed that belonged to Emperor Maximilian and Empress Carlota of Mexico. A stone staircase, originally reserved for servants, leads to a glass-walled bridge that crosses to a garden patio. Climb higher to the rooftop terrace where hammocks, a whirllpool tub, and small pool give way to city views. There is also a tower, once used to scope out pirates at sea.

Off the town square, this boutique hotel is bursting with character, charm, and creativity, ideally suited for independent travelers who don't need 24-hour service but who appreciate value, comfort, and modern design. Inspired by the owners' trips to Greece, the property is stark white with hints of aqua. The sound of crashing waves can be heard from every room, each of which has a hammock, reading nook, and lounge area with an extra daybed. There's also a small plunge pool and rooftop patio where guests can enjoy an evening cocktail (complimentary tequila and beer is given at check-in).

The appealing Casa Encantada is a magnificent hotel built into a 17th-century mansion just off Pátzcuaro's main plaza. Rooms and suites—all with different configurations and appealing decor and furnishings—surround a courtyard with a garden and fountain. Though rented by the night, they're more like apartments than hotel rooms; most have kitchens and/or dining areas; a couple have fireplaces, and four have bathtubs.

Although not on the beach, this distinctive and inexpensive hotel overlooks the water, and its oceanfront rooms, with comfortable balconies from which to enjoy the views, are worth the added cost. Other rooms might face Avenida Rafael E. Melgar, the town's rooftops, or the hotel’s indoor terrace, but all are immaculate and feature bathtubs (a rarity downtown). It all makes for an efficient and pleasant place place to stay in San Miguel, and the rates are surprisingly affordable for all you get—large rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a made-to-order breakfast. It's popular with visitors doing business on the island and those who prefer walking to everything they need.

An intimate, graceful boutique hotel, Casa Natalia is in the heart of San José's downtown and opens onto the zócalo. Theme rooms are decorated in regional Mexican motifs and have king-size beds, soft robes, remote-controlled air-conditioning, and private patios screened by bamboo and bougainvillea. Two suites have hot tubs and hammocks on large terraces, and a third suite is available for longer rentals. If traveling on a budget, request one of the Artist Rooms that cost about half price. Running twice per day, a $7 shuttle takes you to a beach club in the Corridor. Natalia's cozy little bar offers hotel guests afternoon happy-hour specials, including dos por uno, or two-for-ones. The in-patio restaurant, Mi Cocina, is fabulous. Staffers are helpful and welcoming. This adults-only hotel is the most luxurious option for those who wish to spend time enjoying the culture of this tranquil town. No children under 13.

A trio of imaginative Europeans poured their hearts and souls into this chic B&B, and the result is a masterpiece, where gleaming white colonnades lead you to your spacious room. The design combines traditional materials like adobe and cantera stone with minimalist sensibilities. Each room is different; some have little sunrooms overlooking the indigo-tile pool; others have sitting areas where you can enjoy a cocktail. Put yourself in the hands of a spiritual healer who will guide you through the cleansing experience of temazcal in the small poolside hut.

Well-known Mexican artist and boutique owner Claudia Fernández helped convert this 1914 house in García Ginerés into a six-room, flawlessly styled inn, where every room has unique design elements, both vintage and new, and the understated beauty of the original architecture—featuring things like pasta tile floors and soaring ceilings—shines, too. The neighborhood is similarly low key, making this a good choice if you want to spend your afternoon by the pool with a book, rather than a margarita, in hand.

This oasis of greenery offers charming suites arranged around a free-form swimming pool and lush gardens inside a gated complex near La Punta. The well-maintained, low-rise buildings are decorated in Mexican style with a profusion of locally crafted artwork and hand-painted Talavera tiles. Suites range in size from studios to two bedrooms (maximum occupancy five), all with terraces and fully equipped kitchens. There's a TV lounge, a communal palapa with massage room, and a weekly meet-and-greet. Cribs are available upon request. Smoking is not allowed. Daily yoga and weekly zumba classes are complimentary for guests.

Designed by one of the country's leading architects, this pale-green contemporary boutique hotel with a mid-century-modern vibe features spacious rooms with fully equipped kitchens, large balconies with tables and comfy chairs, organic Yucateco bath products, and a stunning collection of contemporary art. Located on the less swanky end of famously trendy Calle Colima, the hotel is a short walk from dozens of noteworthy restaurants. It's one of only a handful of Roma lodgings that welcome pets. 

At the push of a button, remote-controlled blackout curtains unveil vineyard views from this property's freestanding villas with floor-to-ceiling windows. Since its 2020 opening, this property has been checking all the right boxes of sustainability, comfort, cuisine, and affordability. If you like to travel with your fur-baby, the hotel is very pet friendly. Perched on a hillside, its 12 villas have modern amenities with wooden floors, stone walls, and small terraces that connect to pathways. This network of trails amalgamates at Salvia Blanca, the hotel’s outstanding restaurant integrating local ingredients and greens plucked straight from their organic garden. A lovely breakfast ranging from eggs to pancakes is included in the room rate. Families can opt for the two-bedroom villa or deluxe loft cabin—both with kitchens.