261 Best Hotels in Mexico

There isn’t another hotel for miles, so this solar-powered B&B offers blessed isolation in beachfront cabanas that have kitchenettes, king beds, Wi-Fi, and private decks. Inspired by the ancient ruin Yaxchilán, upstairs beach-view rooms have Maya artwork and unique touches like hand-painted sinks and wood-framed mirrors in the large bathrooms, as well as king beds and sleeper sofas. In-room massages, cooking classes, diving tours, and fishing trips can be arranged on request. A three-night stay gets you a free cooking class, and a weeklong stay earns you one free night (in low season). This tranquil property mainly attracts guests over 50.

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.

With its helpful staff that loves to pamper guests, an extensive spa menu, and gorgeously appointed rooms and bathrooms, this intimate wellness-focused guesthouse an easy walk from both Museo Frida Kahlo and Coyoacán's main plazas appeals to guests seeking a mindful getaway. A creative multicourse breakfast, which you order from an extensive menu, is included in the rates, and several excellent bars and restaurants are within a block or two.

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.

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. 

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.

Fragrant gardens, mature shade trees, and a small pond dot the tranquil grounds of this small, sustainably designed eco-resort with six contemporary suites and a quiet location a few kilometers south of Malinalco's village center. The individually decorated rooms have tall windows, wood paneling, and high ceilings. The hotel offers a variety of packages that include up to three meals a day in the excellent restaurant, in-suite massage and body treatments, or excursions to nearby attractions and outdoor recreation sites. 

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.

Though it's in an unlikely spot 3 km (2 mi) off the highway into Álamos, the restaurant here has a reputation as the best in the state. The restored 17th-century customhouse presents exceptional four-course, prix-fixe menus, with entrées such as tenderloin tips, pork tenderloin, beef medallions, and chicken in an apple-chipotle cream sauce. Although the walls and floors of the bed-and-breakfast here are the restored originals, modern luxuries haven't been overlooked: soft linens, comfortable beds, and thick bath towels add to the charm. Guest rooms have 4-foot-thick walls, which reflect their former duties as vaults for the riches that came from this area's mines. Your stay includes breakfast and four-course dinner.

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.

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.

More than a century old, this colonial-style home has been beautifully transformed into family-run hotel, where attractive rooms have beamed ceilings and antique furnishings, as well as subtle modern touches like flat-screen TVs hidden inside rustic armoires, quiet air-conditioning units, and rain shower heads inside marble bathrooms. The two slightly larger suites have whirlpool tubs, stocked minibars, and Turkish bathrobes. Despite its central location, this cozy casa has lush gardens with a waterfall as well as a courtyard, where a delightful breakfast of fruit, cereal, yogurt, and eggs is served.

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.

This marvelously renovated colonial building may no longer be a private home, but it still has the same cozy environment, with an enchanting mix of original accents, antique and modern furnishings, and luxe linens. The central patio is home to the well-regarded restaurant, which serves beautifully presented traditional Mexican dishes and interesting international fare. Keeping watch over the dining room is a large statue of the place's namesake: China Poblana, the daughter of a Mongol king who was kidnapped and brought to Mexico.

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.

Several hotels are found along the main road across from Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez Terminal 1, and this airy and smartly designed mid-price member of the popular Courtyard Marriott brand is easily the most appealing, with its spacious and contemporary rooms, unusually efficient and friendly service, and attractive common spaces.

This boutique hotel is tucked into quiet, residential San Rafael, but is still well-located for exploring the city’s central neighborhoods. El Patio 77 is also noted for its sustainability measures such as solar water heaters and waste water filters. The space has been carefully and lovingly renovated, and has a welcoming traveler’s vibe in the communal areas. The rooms are quiet and private, with many unique touches. 

This thoughtfully appointed B&B in a stately 19th-century brick building is an attractive option for those looking for a homey, eco-friendly, design-forward base in one of Mexico City's emerging artsy neighborhoods, San Rafael. Slightly off the beaten path on a gallery-filled street several blocks northwest of the Monumento a la Revolución, El Patio's verdant garden area greets you upon arrival; inside, checkerboard-tile floors and spiral staircases lead you to eight themed guest rooms, each named for and decorated in the style of a different region of Mexico. Solar-powered heaters, various water-saving initiatives, and reclaimed or repurposed furnishings give El Patio its green tint.

Top-notch luxury, extraordinary gastronomy, and a state-of-the-art spa are some of the attributes of this sprawling property in Cancún's up-and-coming Punta Sam area. Suites are huge and stylish, combining neutral colors with green and yellow accents; some include a private terrace or balcony with a hammock and plunge pool, while others come with a fully-equipped kitchenette and washer-and-dryer combo. This is the odd all-inclusive resort where you can actually feel at home.  

From the unassuming exterior on lively Calle Higuera, you'd never guess such a plush retreat lies within, complete with lushly landscaped gardens and seven individually furnished guest rooms with air-conditioning and heating (uncommon in Mexico City guest houses) and smart TVs with fast streaming—some also have kitchenettes. H21 has about as central a location as you can find in Coyoacán, with the main plazas and other notable attractions all within a short walk.

At this refurbished butter-yellow hacienda, cottages are all uniquely decorated with the owner's artwork and vintage furniture and are connected by pathways that wind through beautiful grounds complete with pool surrounded by palms. Rooms don't have TVs, Internet, or phones, but there's satellite TV and Wi-Fi in a common area. The property is filled with hidden treasures, including a small chapel, a sacred cave, and a gift shop that donates 100% of its profits to local communities. The on-site Yaxkin Spa, directed by a Maya healer, uses natural ingredients to cleanse the body from toxins and has won awards for its holistic approach to wellness.

Families from Mexico City escape to this sprawling 16th-century ex-hacienda, part of the upscale Brisas chain, which is replete with topiary gardens, a horse stable, access to a nearby golf course, and acres of grassy sports fields. Antique horse-drawn carriages dot the grounds and courtyards, and the spacious earth-tone rooms have dark-wood furniture. Jurica is an upscale residential neighborhood a 20-minute drive northwest of the city center but conveniently located off of Highway 57---it's a good alternative to staying in the city, especially if you're en route to Guanajuato or points north.

Resembling an old castle, this hacienda was made famous as the backdrop for the 1955 film La Escondida. Converted into an elegant and welcoming hotel, it is a true gem seemingly in the middle of nowhere—51 km (32 miles) from Tlaxcala—but a five-minute bus ride from the hotel to the charming pueblo mágico of Huamantla. The stately restaurant ($$), watched over by two stuffed bulls, serves delicious regional fare and has a cozy fireplace to warm up the chilly winter nights. It is a hive of activity on Sunday, when people from around the area come here to lunch. Best of all, the hotel gives tours to other remote haciendas of Tlaxcala State, an eye-opener into the history of the rural region, along with other activities like hot-air ballooning and horseback rides.

This author-themed hotel with very well appointed rooms is in a great location and includes parking and breakfast. It's great value for money.

Among Tepoztlán's several holistic-minded spa resorts, this centrally located boutique hotel known for its polished service and peaceful setting is one of the best, thanks to its soothing spa and first-rate restaurant, La Veladora, which is worth seeking out even if you aren’t an overnight guest. Set amid carefully tended gardens, Casa Fernanda offers a dozen individually appointed rooms with sleek, uncluttered designs, slippers and robes, and top-of-the-line bath products; many have deep soaking tubs. 

This brand-new hotel offers pleasant and comfortable accommodation in an otherwise unassuming town.