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Mexico: Hotels

For decades, North Americans have thought of Mexico as the place for cheapie beach vacations. While affordable getaways are still possible here, in the last five years Mexico has seen an explosion in upscale hotels and resorts. Now properties in Los Cabos, the Mayan Riviera, and the Costa Alegre rival those in more established Caribbean destinations.

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Amansala
This rustic-chic yoga resort near Túlum is known for its “Bikini Bootcamp” – a strict regime of yoga,...
unusual

Quinta Real Zacatecas
This romantic 49-suite colonial-style resort is built around the ruins of Mexico’s first bull-fighting ring.
great value

Clarum 101
Set on a tree-lined boulevard just outside Guadalajara’s historic downtown, Clarum 101 has nine rooms decorated in chic,...
moderate | great location

CondesaDF
The hotel’s cool rooftop lounge is reason enough to stay here, as is the stellar courtyard restaurant. Consequently,...
moderate | great value | designer

Hacienda San Gabriel Las Palmas
Two hours south of Mexico City, this former sugar hacienda is now a stunning hotel. Rooms are spread out between the elegantly...
family | moderate | great value | editor pick

Maroma
Built on a former coconut plantation just 30-minutes south of the Cancún airport, this romantic resort is one of the...
romantic | spas | smart splurge | trendy | historic | expensive | editor pick

Four Seasons
Well-situated at the bay’s northern tip, the Four Seasons offers all the usual comforts, plus inviting beaches, a Jack...
smart splurge | expensive | editor pick

Las Ventanas al Paraiso
Rooms include spacious terraces with banquettes, fireplaces, and soaking tubs. The service here is impeccable, and the...
smart splurge | expensive | editor pick

Amansala
This rustic-chic yoga resort near Túlum is known for its “Bikini Bootcamp” – a strict regime of yoga,...
unusual

Quinta Real Zacatecas
This romantic 49-suite colonial-style resort is built around the ruins of Mexico’s first bull-fighting ring.
great value

Clarum 101
Set on a tree-lined boulevard just outside Guadalajara’s historic downtown, Clarum 101 has nine rooms decorated in chic,...
trendy | great location

CondesaDF
The hotel’s cool rooftop lounge is reason enough to stay here, as is the stellar courtyard restaurant. Consequently,...
trendy | great value | designer

Hacienda San Gabriel Las Palmas
Two hours south of Mexico City, this former sugar hacienda is now a stunning hotel. Rooms are spread out between the elegantly...
family | trendy | great value | editor pick

Clarum 101
Set on a tree-lined boulevard just outside Guadalajara’s historic downtown, Clarum 101 has nine rooms decorated in chic,...
moderate | great location

CondesaDF
The hotel’s cool rooftop lounge is reason enough to stay here, as is the stellar courtyard restaurant. Consequently,...
moderate | great value | designer

Hacienda San Gabriel Las Palmas
Two hours south of Mexico City, this former sugar hacienda is now a stunning hotel. Rooms are spread out between the elegantly...
family | moderate | great value | editor pick

Maroma
Built on a former coconut plantation just 30-minutes south of the Cancún airport, this romantic resort is one of the...
luxury | romantic | spas | smart splurge | historic | expensive | editor pick

Four Seasons
Well-situated at the bay’s northern tip, the Four Seasons offers all the usual comforts, plus inviting beaches, a Jack...
smart splurge | expensive | editor pick

Las Ventanas al Paraiso
Rooms include spacious terraces with banquettes, fireplaces, and soaking tubs. The service here is impeccable, and the...
smart splurge | expensive | editor pick

Maroma
Built on a former coconut plantation just 30-minutes south of the Cancún airport, this romantic resort is one of the...
romantic | spas | smart splurge | trendy | historic | expensive | editor pick

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