Fodor's Expert Review Hacienda Xcanatún by Angsana
Carretera 261, Km 12, Mérida, Yucatán, 97302, Mexico Fodor's Choice
Although this restored 18th-century henequen hacienda is only 13 km (8 miles) from Mérida, it feels a world away. Now part of Banyan Tree's Angsana brand, the hotel's 18 guest rooms are decorated with original art from around the world as well as Mexican handicrafts. Each has a contemporary four-poster bed topped with fine sheets and fluffy comforters; luxuriously large bathrooms have skylights veiled with cloth and, in the case of suites, bathtubs carved by hand from conchuela-shell stone. Creature comforts include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars while even the starting tier suites measure more than 1,300 square feet. The restaurant serves a standard breakfast as well as French, Caribbean and Yucatecan dishes for lunch and dinner, while the hacienda's spa cooks up innovative treatments like cacao-and-honey massages. Three acres of manicured gardens add to the property's beauty and the hacienda can also arrange tours to nearby sites if you want to venture off the property.
PROS
- stellar service
- expansive gardens
- outstanding restaurant
CONS
- a drive from the city
- pricey
- not suitable for children
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Rate Includes: No Meals
