717 Best Hotels in Mexico

On the island's remote northeast side, this luxurious waterfront retreat has rooms in four white buildings, complete with tile floors, beamed ceilings, thatched roofs, and contemporary decor. There are three pools and plenty of hammocks and chairs, but the beach is virtually nonexistent unless you head slightly west of the property. There is, however, a small sandbar just offshore where candlelit dinners are served (guests are taken across by canoe). The unobstructed views from the rooftop terrace are stunning, and there is ample wildlife to keep you entertained, including flamingos, iguanas, and a pet raccoon that hangs out in common areas. Note that this is one of the only properties on the island to offer Wi-Fi in every room, turndown service, room service, and a full spa. Although a far walk from town, Las Nubes offers complimentary bikes; you can also catch a golf cart-taxi for MX$100.

What is perhaps Cancún's most luxurious adults-only all-inclusive has a chic, modern decor and caters mainly to couples who like to dress their best for evening meals at one of the various on-site eateries, including an impressive French restaurant with a seven-course tasting menu. Every room has an indoor whirlpool tub, a pillow menu, and Bulgari bath products; however, only about 60% of the rooms have full ocean views. The one-to-one staff-to-guest ratio means you're in for some serious pampering. To achieve the highest level of relaxation, pair your complimentary hydrotherapy session with the Kukulcán massage, a four-handed, 80-minute, Maya-inspired treatment.

One of the truly all-inclusive luxury resorts in the area, Le Blanc distinguishes itself by being adults-only and providing outstanding dining and wellness options. Rooms are huge, classy and comfortable, with little details, such as a pillow menu and butler service, that make all the difference. The public areas are stylish and sophisticated, and are home to nine exclusive restaurants and a state-of-the-art spa. This is a perfect spot for a romantic getaway.

Ambient music, aromatherapy, water features, soothing hues, and airy guest quarters are among the things that lend a Zen vibe to this resort, which attracts luxury-minded, thirtysomething sun-worshippers. Consider splurging on one of the suites, which feature freestanding circular whirlpool tubs and allow access to the Aqua Lounge, where you can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, cocktails throughout the day, and hors d'oeuvres in the evening. Treatments at Spa Aqua incorporate ingredients such as chocolate, caviar, mint, apple, and coconut.

This plush, privately owned member of the Leading Hotels of the World is within walking distance of the Zona Rosa. Its art nouveau facade combines pink stone and curved glass, and the lobby is filled with an eclectic sculpture collection selected by the owners. Rooms and suites are spacious, with a look that tempers the dominant art deco theme with modern elements. The pool and gym are in glass-enclosed atriums that make you feel as if you're outdoors, while the spa is the most elegant space, offering an extensive menu of massages, facials, and body treatments. The property is home to several restaurants, including a piano bar, Sikeiros.

The Coqui Coqui hotel group brings a contemporary feel to this luxurious property filled with vintage and handcrafted decor. As many of the Coqui Coqui properties, Mesón de Malleville is small, with just four suites, and is one of two Valladolid properties. (The other Valladolid property has only one room.) As you settle into your lavish accommodations, we doubt you'll miss the amenities of larger properties. 

Everything about this Spanish colonial–style hotel is luxurious—except for the rates. Each room is different, but all have adobe-style rounded walls, a soothing beige-on-bone color scheme, and premium bedding; many have balconies. A profusion of ferns, tasteful artwork, and patios add a touch of class. The attentive owners cater to their guests, many of them Mexican businesspeople, in a way that virtually guarantees return business. Terra Cotta, the hotel's restaurant, is highly regarded.

Set in a beautiful natural location that blends perfectly with its design, Montage is an idyllic desert-beach retreat that pampers with lavish luxury; plus, there's a touch of local authenticity missed in other properties in the area. The rooms are wide, fresh, and cozy; here minimalism is out of the equation, and everything is designed to make you feel at home. The dining options make the most of Mexico's finest culinary traditions, and the spa easily qualifies as world-class.

This smartly designed boutique inn is filled with thoughtful touches and whimsical creative flourishes, including colorful contemporary paintings and murals by up-and-coming artists, co-working and yoga rooms, and complimentary coffee, Mexican candies, and even mezcal shots. The staff here really goes above and beyond to make everyone's stay enjoyable, and they're more than happy to arrange custom tours and transportation around the city. The NaNa brand has sister properties in the cities of Oaxaca and Morelia.

For an ultraromantic urban getaway, it's hard to beat staying at this intimate Spanish Colonial mansion on one of the city's most enchanting streets—the knowledgeable and efficient staff pampers guests at every turn, with everything from nightly aromatherapy turn-down service to massage and reiki sessions in a serene spa cabin. The lavishly appointed rooms are abound with cushy touches, including Mexican-made Persea Apothecary bath products, a minibar with wine and gourmet treats, carefully curated art, and gracious balconies.

You’ll be lulled asleep to the sound of the waves in this collection of five spacious cabanas perched on a jungle-covered hillside overlooking Mermita Beach. Designed by an Italian architect, the elegant interiors are white with lots of curves and dark wood for drama. Choose bungalows 1, 2, or 3 for the best views. The on-site Italian restaurant is one of the best in town, offering house-made pasta and pizza prepared in a wood-burning oven. The pool offers stunning views.

Established by the designer behind Mexico's acclaimed Octavia fashion line, this intimate, exquisitely designed modern boutique hotel has appeared in international design magazines with good reason---the minimalist-chic rooms convey a deep sense of serenity and harmony, with their geometric angles, earthy tones, soft lighting, and high ceilings. The chic furnishings include pieces from Octavia's own line of housewares. Rates include breakfast, and the helpful hosts can arrange in-room massage and other body treatments from a pair of well-known day spas.

Built in 1956 by the son of the then-president of Mexico, the One&Only was the first resort in Los Cabos area, and it retains an old-world atmosphere and elegance, superior attention to detail and service, and its position as one of the most exclusive luxury resorts in the region. This spacious, leafy, distinguished resort is home to renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Seared restaurant, and another more casual, waterfront spot Agua. Adding to the never-ending amenities are a sushi-and-ceviche bar that looks out onto the Pacific, a Jack Nicklaus golf course, and a top spa. Around-the-clock butlers are at your beck and call to unpack your bags or shine your shoes. Two pools seem to flow over low cliffs into the sea, and the two expansive villas have their own infinity pool, fitness center, cinema, and nanny quarters. Hand-painted tiles edge stairways leading to rooms and suites that have Bose sound systems, flat-screen TVs, illy espresso machines, and handcrafted Mexican accents like studded antique doors, wool rugs, and a gorgeous bar stocked to make any cocktail. Some patios and terraces have daybeds and unobstructed sea views. Guests can soak up the sun, paddleboard, or take a surf lesson at Pelican Beach on the northern shore, one of the area’s few swimmable beaches.

This boutique-style hotel was built by J. Paul Getty in 1958 as a personal retreat, and you can still get some semblance of millionaire-style accommodations here for much less money. The hotel provides the serenity and sophistication of a private hacienda, but with the first-class services and amenities of an international resort, including a meandering pool overlooking the ocean. You can stay in a room or suite in the tower building or in one of the ultraluxe villas or bungalows, which have private plunge pools. A shuttle runs frequently to the adjacent Princess, where you can use all facilities.

This hotel is recommended for its location: right on the beach and in the midst of Zona Romántica's restaurants, bars, and shops. Yellow trumpet vines and lacy palms draped in tiny white lights enliven the pool and the bar-restaurant, which has music nightly and a Mexican fiesta on Saturday evening. Rooms are well-appointed, though some furnishing has seen better days. The swimming pool is a very lively area, although not very private, as passersby can look inside from the sidewalk.

Once the home of a coffee baron, this 19th-century mansion—a 15-minute drive from Xalapa—is now a luxury hotel. The lobby, decorated with a fine collection of period antiques, feels like the entrance to a private home. Rooms have original tile floors, beamed ceilings, and heaters for Coatepec's often chilly weather. Stained-glass windows bathe the restaurant in warm reds and yellows. The posada can arrange coffee plantation tours and river excursions.

Regularly playing host to various heads of state (Barack Obama stayed here in 2009), the InterContinental's expansive atrium lobby has parquet floors, thick walls, oversize furniture, and Talavera pottery, which is also showcased throughout the property. Rooms have a mid-century modern touch, with clean lines and classic tones of blue and slate; those on the upper floors have panoramas that stretch for miles over the city. There are also breathtaking views near the elevator banks and from lounges on executive floors. Mexican, Asian, and Italian fare are among the cuisines featured in the on-site restaurants, which include a branch of The Palm and the city's famous 24-hour French eatery, Au Pied de Cochon. All benefit from the hotel's amazing wine cellar touted as the largest in Latin America.

This newest entry into the San Miguel lodging sweepstakes is this snazzy, sleek, starkly modern hotel that offers an elegance previously unseen downtown. Rooms gleam with white walls and lots of polished woodwork. Deluxe and superior rooms have balconies, and they’re not that much more than the standard option. The building is angled such that all rooms have a view of the ocean. There’s a small on-premises restaurant but you are within easy walking distance to San Miguel’s many dining options.

This breathtaking 16th-century building—the former Convento de Santa Catalina de Siena—is one of the city's landmarks and is now a luxury full-service hotel. Around every corner is a discovery: a rear patio holds the covered pileta, a circle of stone basins where the nuns did laundry. The lavish breakfast buffet, which you can enjoy even if you're not a hotel guest, is served under the arches in what was the convent's kitchen. The grassy courtyard where mariachis play is a great spot for a margarita. Staffers are crisp and professional, and always ready with directions or advice—as you'd hope they would be, given the audacious prices. Guest or not, consider signing up for the free 40-minute tour of this historic building, which departs from the lobby on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 5 pm.

This is one of the world's more curious hotels: it's built around Mexico's first plaza de toros (bullring), which is the second-oldest in the Western Hemisphere. Pastel fabrics complement dark, traditional furniture in the large, bright, and plush rooms. Some of the former bull pens are part of the bar, which is a great place to unwind; candles supply the lighting, and there are cozy corners. Two levels of the spectator area make up an outdoor café. The formal restaurant ($$$) offers Mexican and international cuisine and, from the upper level, an awesome view of the bullring and the aqueduct beyond.

On the shores of Laguna Bacalar, Rancho Encantado’s property is dotted with freestanding Maya-themed casitas, each of which is uniquely decorated with murals and hammocks and can comfortably sleep four people. Some are on the water and some are closer to the road; the newest are tucked away in a garden in between. Pick a room away from the road, or your nights may be marred by the sound of trucks zooming by. Rooms 8 and 10 have the most privacy. You can swim and snorkel off the private dock leading into the lagoon or tour the ruins in southern Yucatán, Campeche, and Belize. A large breakfast is included in the rate, and guests have free use of kayaks and paddleboats.

Set in a charmingly restored, art-filled 1930s compound just off delightful Avenida Amsterdam and steps from a slew of great bars and restaurants, this easygoing, quiet inn offers a range of accommodations, from simple, wallet-friendly garden units to fanciful suites and two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and terraces. Rates include a hearty breakfast, which you can enjoy in the skylighted dining room or on the terrace. 

This luxurious, three-story palace of graceful limestone arches and beautiful, locally crafted furnishings opened in 2011 and is especially popular with wedding parties. The vast majority (80%) of the clientele is Mexican, though the rooftop bar draws an international mix. Luxurious rooms and suites have fireplaces, ample bathtubs, and sumptuous beds and bedding. Tasteful furnishings include wool rugs from Guadalajara, velveteen couches, and plump leather armchairs. Amenities include a large gym and full-service—albeit pricey—spa; a beautiful pool area with cabanas and exquisite landscaping; and a kids' club.

Art and antiques from around the world fill the lobby, and streams, waterfalls, and fountains fill the grounds of this 13-acre resort on a stretch of pristine beach. Luxurious rooms with two queen-size beds, sitting areas, and ocean-view terraces are set in two- and three-story colonial-style villas, each with its own concierge. Prepare for some serious pampering; service is second to none.

The newest addition to the luxury hotel scene in Huatulco has an enviable location on photogenic Conejos Bay beyond the main Tangolunda hotel zone. Secrets has done away with pesky all-inclusive wristbands and doesn't require reservations at any of the nine restaurants, which, combined with 24-hour room service, an impressive spa, and spacious swimming pool zones, adds up to an especially relaxed feel. All suites in the six low-rise buildings offer ocean views, but the higher you go up the hillside, the more spectacular they become. Swim-out terraces and Jacuzzi decks are upgrades to consider.

Secrets pushes typical all-inclusive boundaries by including, well, pretty much everything—international calls, gratuities, premium drinks, greens fees at the nearby El Mayakoba Golf Course, plus a laundry list of amenities and activities like gourmet restaurants, 18 swimming pools, sailing, archery, dance classes, and tennis clinics. Six of the eight restaurants are open 24 hours, and reservations are never required—even at the popular French-inspired Bordeaux (request a cellar table); if you'd rather dine in, room service is unobtrusively delivered through Secrets' signature magic box. Guest rooms ooze luxury with their carved rich woods, canopy-draped poster beds, and private whirlpool tubs; Buildings 17 and 27 have unobstructed ocean views, but 85% of the rooms look onto the sea.

Rustic meets five-star at this elegantly landscaped resort, where winding paths leading to thatched-roof, bougainvillea-draped, white-stucco casitas where accommodations have soothing white-and-beige color schemes, artwork done by the owner, wooden beam ceilings, and hand-painted lamps. Each room also has a lounge area, private balcony, and large bathroom equipped with conch shower heads and stocked with organic bath products. Request a room in one of the back casitas—those in the main building tend to pick up noise from the restaurant below. You can lounge at the small pool or head for a beach bed perched on the sand in front of the hotel. The restaurant serves Creole, Mexican, and Cuban dishes, and there's live music on Saturday nights.

It’s rare to find such an affordable and attractive guesthouse in such a popular neighborhood, much less directly on charming Avenida Amsterdam, but this clean and simply furnished inn built in the 1930s by prominent architect Francisco Serrano is a true gem, with its restored art deco architectural details, carefully chosen artwork, and airy common terrace. The light-filled room are divided between the main house and a side building. 

The most upscale hotel in Ensenada has a swanky "Mad Men" vibe, right down to the golden pillars, art deco terrace, and paintings of pin-up girls adorning the lobby and suites. Three restaurants pull out the stops, including Acueducto, which serves a sprawling Sunday brunch. Lucerna is the hotel to see and be seen, especially in the lobby where a tuxedoed pianist tickles the ivories at a blaring level, which is fine since the clientele seems to enjoy it while working their way from the bar to the pool deck. Dapper rooms are spacious and comfy with narrow balconies and soft white bedding. Request an ocean-facing room; although there’s no direct beach access, the views are spectacular. A spa, gym, pool, and business center are just a few of the creature comforts that will have you rethinking your checkout day.

Expect five-star service at this adults-only Palladium Hotel Group property (a member of The Leading Hotels of the World), where your every need is attended to by your butler and other well-trained, courteous staffers. The resort's ultramodern aesthetic is complimented by elegant minimalist decor and impeccable landscape design. Spacious suites have swim-up access, balconies, or furnished terraces along with stunning ocean views. With an ample number of cabanas, floating chairs, and sun loungers, the expansive pool never feels crowded. Guests of the TRS Coral have unlimited access to all the restaurants and services offered at the adjacent Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa, including the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre, Zentropia Spa, and 24-hour sports bar.