Mexico
Cabo
Las Ventanas Al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort
San José del Cabo
Offering “the windows to paradise,” Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort sets the standard for luxury in Los Cabos. Every accommodation is a spacious suite, complete with a marble shower, conchuela limestone floors, and a telescope for viewing the night sky. The Signature Beachfront and Oceanview Villas are steps from the legendary Sea of Cortés. From private, infinity-edge pools to the expansive bathroom, with its steam and rainhead shower and infinity bathtub for two, this authentic Mexican villa awakens all senses to the wonders of this private paradise. Don’t miss the recently added beach cabanas with private Jacuzzis.
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Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection
Cabo San Lucas
When you’re dreaming of sparkling seas and white-sand beaches, head to Esperanza, a luxurious escape on Baja’s Sea of Cortés. Choose from 59 ocean-view casitas and suites, as well as 32 villas ranging in size from 925 to 4,000 square feet. Sunseekers enjoy the private terraces with sweeping ocean views (many have private hot tubs), in-room iPads, complimentary Wi-Fi, and more. After an indulgent treatment at the spa, make your way to the oceanfront swimming pool – and the beach, for water sports, sportfishing, luxury yacht excursions, and whale watching. Later, dine in style at the newly redesigned Cocina del Mar.
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Montage Los Cabos
Cabo San Lucas
Montage Los Cabos’ 39-acre array of seaside rooms, suites, and villas was named Best Virtuoso Newcomer in 2019. The intimate setting on Santa Maria Bay offers spectacular views and walk-in beach access. Guests enjoy highly personalized, authentic experiences, including treatments at the signature Spa Montage as well as an array of fitness offerings. The resort includes three pools; Montage’s children’s program, Paintbox; and four dining options featuring the region’s abundant seafood. Montage Los Cabos serves as an excellent venue for corporate meetings and destination weddings, embracing the setting’s natural splendor.
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Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
San José del Cabo
An exclusive escape in San José del Cabo, away from other Pacific Coast resorts, Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is already being touted for its seamless blend of natural and cultural elements with incredible personal service and upscale comforts – including plunge pools in most rooms and private butler service for every guest. Dining showcases local specialties, including Mexican street food, a Latin American grill, an adults-only venue, and an agave bar. The spa Alkemia features a traditional Mexican sweat lodge, bubble beds in the pool, and locally inspired treatments. The 27-hole Puerto Los Cabos Golf Course surrounds the resort.
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One&Only Palmilla
San José del Cabo
A sublime place to rekindle romance or simply reconnect with yourself, One&Only Palmilla presides over one of the region's few swimmable beaches. Hemingway and Harlow loved the escape for its privacy, and today's guests are equally smitten with the luxurious suites, featuring butler service and pre-Hispanic architecture. Dining is masterminded by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and indulgent spa treatments are offered in the privacy of a spa villa with an open-air garden, daybed, and rainhead shower. Take time for a round or two on the signature Jack Nicklaus golf course and for deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, or diving.
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Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
Cabo San Lucas
The name is new. The experience remains unforgettable. Located at the base of Pedregal Mountain, in the town of Cabo San Lucas, Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal can only be accessed via a private tunnel carved through the center of the mountain. Travel + Leisure readers have voted this the best hotel in Mexico; each of its guest rooms features its own private plunge pool, a fireplace, an outdoor terrace, and a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy a relaxing day in the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Spa and an amazing meal at one of four restaurants: Don Manuel’s, El Farallon, The Beach Club, or Crudo.
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Four Seasons Resort and Residences Los Cabos at Costa Palmas
La Ribiera
Welcome to the first Four Seasons marina resort, a showpiece of contemporary design on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. Nestled on 3.2 kilometres (2 miles) of untouched beachfront on the Sea of Cortez, Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas fills your days with swimming, snorkelling, sport fishing, golf and desert adventures. The Baja Peninsula’s undiscovered East Cape provides a long stretch of white sand beach along the Sea of Cortez. Miles of tranquil shoreline with unobstructed views of the Sierra de la Laguna mountain range invite you to swim, stroll, and relax in Baja's pristine nature.
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Tulum
Be Tulum
The Be Tulum Hotel has been created with all the charm and the quiet of nature captured in exclusive suites between the tropical forest, white sand and the sea. Made with nature materials that blend into the environment with spacious terraces and private pools giving you the freedom and privacy you need.
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Casa Malca
Casa Malca’s experience is more than getting away, it’s about connecting with yourself and the wild. The best about nature comes together with the best about human beings who are aware of their surroundings. Enjoy luxury and art in the same location in this natural Paradise.
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Sanara Tulum
Sanará meaning, ‘you will heal’, is a barefoot luxury hotel on Tulum Beach, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Feel the warmth of the pristine white sand between your toes as you weave between our beach garden sanctuaries, world-class Wellness Center, ocean-front Yoga studio and highly acclaimed conscious kitchen, the Real Coconut.
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Nomade
They use a holistic approach to create sustainable spaces that reflect a true sense of place and fit organically into their natural surroundings. They believe that design should serve as a bridge to connect nature, culture, and people.
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Papaya Playa Project
Papaya Playa Project, together with Design Hotels, has set out to discover a new form of hospitality, merging local culture, and sustainability to set the stage for original and aspirational hospitality experiences.
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Hotel Esencia
Hotel Esencia, once the beachside villa of an Italian duchess, is set on a secluded, 50-acre estate of lush gardens on pristine Xpu-ha Beach. This delightful Mayan Riviera refuge has five rooms, three villas, 37 suites, an organic spa, and three simple yet sophisticated restaurants that draw from Mexico’s eclectic regional cuisines. Suites feature high ceilings and generous views of tropical gardens or the sea; several have plunge pools and a terrace or balcony, and the duplex villas provide an extra level of privacy. Master Suites and the main house’s salon feature midcentury collectibles from Le Corbusier, Perriand, and Picasso.
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Cancún | Riviera Maya | Playa del Carmen
NIZUC Resort & Spa
Cancún
The stars are aligned at NIZUC, a stunning resort set along a secluded enclave of Punta Nizuc, where ancient Mayan astronomers studied clear night skies. The 274 airy, artfully designed suites and villas offer breathtaking vistas with floor-to-ceiling windows; most have a private plunge pool. Six signature restaurants serve a range of authentic cuisine, from Peruvian tiraditos to East Asian fusion. Take in the beauty of its two exclusive beaches, or play tennis on two courts staffed with Peter Burwash International professionals. Water sports abound, with the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef – the world’s second largest – just offshore.
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Chablé Maroma
Cancún
Nature takes center stage at Chablé Maroma, a luxe jungle retreat located just outside Cancún. Xucun stone, regionally quarried marble, walls of windows, and palm weavings by local artisans create a true sense of place in the 70 inviting villas; lush greenery provides seclusion for outdoor showers and private pools. The hotel emphasizes total well-being with beach yoga, Mayan spa rituals, and locally sourced cuisine at two organic restaurants and a raw bar. Daily activities include water sports, fitness and culinary classes, and claiming loungers on the 650-foot stretch of private white sands.
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Rosewood Mayakoba
Riviera Maya
The ultraluxury Rosewood Mayakoba unveiled a fresh, modern design to all 129 Suites in late 2019 after an extensive, multimillion-dollar renovation. This AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star resort is situated amid tranquil lagoons, lush mangroves, and white-sand beaches. Its oversize accommodations feature private plunge pools, and the resort offers an exclusive collection of Private Residences, six swimming pools, and Sense spa located on a private island. Upon arrival, guests are transported by boat through lagoons or by golf cart to their suite, where their butler awaits. Enjoy access to El Camaleón championship golf course.
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Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa
Riviera Maya
Plan an escape to Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa, an intimate and almost secret resort framed by verdant jungle and the mesmerizing turquoise of the Caribbean Sea on the Riviera Maya. Choose from 63 rooms and suites situated on one of the world’s best beaches. Enjoy authentic offerings from two restaurants, a beachfront bar with Mexican culinary temptations, and renowned labels at the wine cellar. For pure indulgence, Kinan Spa offers Mayan-infused spa treatments, such as a traditional temazcal ritual. The hotel’s warmth and indulgence fits its breathtaking surroundings, marrying beachside tranquility with the mystery of the jungle.
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Punta Mita
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
Water enthusiasts can’t believe their good fortune at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita. The casita-style resort features 177 guest rooms and 31 private villas, and is located on Bahía de Banderas, one of the world’s largest natural bays. Discover resort family programs; enjoy some of the best snorkeling, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, and whale watching on the planet. There’s also plenty to do on land: Golfers have their pick of two Jack Nicklaus-designed courses (the Pacifico course has the world’s only natural island green). Play tennis, ride horseback on the beach, or prepare your own tequila blend with the Cultural Concierge.
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The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort promises to offer an experience that transcends ordinary travel by immersing guests in unsurpassed luxury. The resort features discerning service, 120 exquisite guest rooms, thoughtful amenities, Signature Butler Service in all rooms, and spectacular views of the ocean and grounds. The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort has the best address, with two signature golf courses, tennis courts, three infinity-edge pools, Remède Spa, and superior international cuisine among its seemingly endless offerings.
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Imanta Resorts Punta de Mita
Half a mile of private, sugar-white-sand beach is reason enough to stay at Imanta Resort Punta de Mita, tucked within a lush, 250-acre tropical jungle reserve north of Puerto Vallarta. This environmentally conscious resort features ten amazing, one-bedroom Casas (suites), ranging from 1,900 to 2,500 square feet, and two stunning, three-bedroom Casonas (villas). All include the most modern amenities, from satellite television and Bluetooth speakers to indoor/outdoor showers, and most feature individual infinity-edge swimming pools. Also available: a gym, unique yoga locations, a jungle spa, two restaurants, and adventure guides.
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One&Only Mandarina
Flanked by jungle-clad mountains and the warm Pacific Ocean, One&Only Mandarina nestles in the heart of an intimate new destination on one of the last remaining beachfront jungles in Mexico. One&Only Mandarina will blend chic resort living, tropical relaxation, and authentic outdoor adventure. Its striking stand-alone villas, each with a private pool, are designed to frame incredible views over the ocean and mountains. The celebrity-chef restaurant, The Point, offers creative cuisine and breathtaking views from the highest point. A polo club, beach club, spa, and dining options all offer unique experiences for discerning travelers.
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Additional Mexico Recommendations
Chablé Yucatan
Chocholá
Modern aesthetics and ancient mysticism come together at Chablé Yucatan. Hidden within the Mayan rain forest, yet just half an hour from the “White City” of Mérida, the 750-acre resort repurposed the original 19th-century hacienda walls in its 38 casitas and 2 villas, each designed with a modern decor and surrounded by nature, and featuring a plunge pool. Chef Jorge Vallejo (whose restaurant, Quintonil, is regarded as one of the world’s best) created the menus, sourced from the on-site gardens and paired with some of the finest tequilas and wines of Mexico. Native healing is found through rituals in the spa, set within a cenote.
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Cuixmala
La Huerta
Cuixmala, recognized for its sustainability efforts, sits on 32,000 acres of rare, dry tropical forest that is home to rich wildlife, biodiversity, hidden lagoons, and sandy beaches. Amid lush vegetation on two miles of pristine beach, you’ll find dreamlike suites, bungalows, villas, and a cluster of private casitas. An organic biodynamic farm on the property produces 90 percent of the food served on-site and delivers fresh, healthy farm-to-table meals, along with highly personalized service. Cuixmala is about celebrating the fun, beauty, and harmony of life, whether you are seeking a family vacation or a romantic couples’ escape.
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Hacienda de San Antonio
Colima
Located at the foothills of Volcano of Colima, in the picturesque highlands of Mexico is the captivating Hacienda de San Antonio. It is a place blessed with eternal spring, with exuberant and extraordinary gardens unfolding into immense vegetation and the hacienda’s own Rancho Jabalí, from where most of the produce served on property is sourced.
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