Our favorite splurge hotels in Mexico
Hotelito @ MUSA
Where? 40-50 minutes south of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) via taxi, which MUSA arranges prior to your arrival (a pricy~$70 USD each way)
Vibe? MUSA is on a 177 acre plot of stunning ocean-front land. In short, it’ll be you, a handful of other groups/couples/dogs, and the wide0open and empty beach. Rooms are highly design-centric, with incredible Mexican craftsmanship, not to mention very sustainable (solar power, water filtration systems, etc.)
No. of rooms: 13, ranging from doubles to ocean-view suites. There’s a room type for everyone. In addition, you can rent a 5-bedroom villa
No. of restaurants and bars: 1 restaurant, 2 bars
Affiliations: MUSA is independently owned, however, you can book via Design Hotels via their new partnership
Location: Very remote, only a small town nearby
Terrestre Hotel
Where? 40-50 minutes north of Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) via car or taxi
Vibe? Extremely similar to MUSA in the sense that the beach is extremely empty, it’s remote, and is focused on relaxation, solitude, and creativity. The service is unparalleled and each suite is an architectural masterpiece, with incredibly luxurious Mexican artistry/materials
No. of rooms: 14, each with a ground-floor garden, outdoor bathroom, and an upstairs terrace with a private pool and lounge area
No. of restaurants: 1 restaurant and mezcal bar, 1 ocean club (which may or may not be open)
Affiliations: It’s a part of Grupo Habita, a widely known and respected hotel group in Mexico. It’s also a part of the Marriott Bonvoy collection of Design Hotels
Location: Remote, with a very small handful of restaurants, bars, and other hotels (sister Hotel Escondido) nearby. It’s located right by Casa Wabi, a famous art haven. They’ll organize a tour. Don’t forget to go (but bring sunscreen/sun protection)
Hotel La Semilla
Where? 1.5 hours from Tulum International (TQO) Airport or 50 minutes from Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Vibe? A small, immaculately decorated house surrounded by an impeccable, gorgeous, green and lush garden
No. of rooms: 9, ranging from queen beds to king beds with patios
No. of restaurants: 1, only serving breakfast (which is included). Don’t skip out on this breakfast, it’s incredible
Affiliations: Design Hotels/Marriott Bonvoy
Location: Located in the best part of Playa del Carmen
Chable Yucatan
Where? 30 minutes from Merida International Airport (MIR)
Vibe? Luxury at its finest. It’s routinely awarded one of the best hotels in the world. This place has the largest tequila collection in the world, focuses on gastronomy, and has an amazing spa, fun experiences, wellness gulf, cigar bar, etc. The chef of the main evening restaurant is from the famous CDMX restaurant, Quintonil
No. of rooms: 30+, all of which have a pool. The rooms are massive, gorgeous, and cozy. There are also villas, which you can rent for a group
No. of restaurants: 3+, you can also do cooking experiences (highly recommend)
Where? one hour from Cancun Airport (CUN)
Vibe? Health-focused all-inclusive
No. of rooms: 234+, most of which (if not all) face the ocean with incredible views
Perk? The hotel is immaculate, with wellness classes every single day. While the emphasis is on vegan and vegetarian food, they always have options for carnivores. The food truly is incredible, especially for an all-inclusive
