The Best Resorts in Mexico of 2024

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Nestled in a tranquil cove that also happens to be swimmable — a rarity in Cabo where most beaches are closed to swimmers due to steep drop-offs and strong undercurrents — Chileno Bay Resort & Residences’ location alone makes it one of the best places to stay in the region.

Though the draw of this T+L World’s Best Awards winner in 2021, 2022, and 2023 goes beyond soft sand and shimmering turquoise waters. An airy, open aesthetic carries throughout the resort, anchored by a central saltwater infinity pool, beachfront dining, a stellar spa and wellness program, and bright, contemporary rooms inspired by the Baja coast. Alluring for couples, families will also love the kids and teen clubs and assortment of on-site activities.

The Details:

• Location: Cabo San Lucas
• Accessibility: The public entrance, front desk, concierge, lounge, restaurant, parking, pathways, and spa are all accessible. Rooms also come with accessible showers, closed captioning, visual fire alarms, doorbell/telephone notification, and other features.
• Loyalty Programs: None
• Parking: Valet and self service parking are both included.
• Pet Policy: Two pets, each under 40 pounds, are permitted with a $150 fee per pet, per room.
• Rates: From $925

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Perched on a rocky hillside facing crashing waves and dramatic ocean views, this T+L World’s Best Awards winner in 2021, 2022, and 2023 offers an elevated escape just outside Cabo San Lucas. There are five serene pools, five restaurants, and a desert-inspired, palapa-topped spa guided by ancestral principles.

Rooms are residential starting with 925-square-foot entry-level casitas with indoor-outdoor living areas, soaking tubs, and large terraces with hammocks. Or, upgrade to expansive suites, haciendas, or villas with sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez, infinity-edge hot tubs, or private plunge pools.

The Details:

• Location: Cabo San Lucas
• Accessibility: The public entrance, concierge, fitness center, lounge, parking, walkways, pool, and spa are all accessible. Rooms also come with roll-in showers, closed captioning, visual fire alarms, doorbell/telephone notification, and other features.
• Loyalty Programs: None
• Parking: Valet and self-service parking are both included.
• Pet Policy: Two pets, each under 40 pounds, are permitted with a $125 fee per pet, per room.
• Rates: From $1,050

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Situated in historic San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rosewood San Miguel de Allende is a T+L World’s Best Awards Winner for 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Housed in an enchanting 16th-century Spanish Colonial property, the hotel pays homage to its rich cultural surroundings with distinctive art, upscale dining honoring Mexican heritage, and preserved architecture. 67 rooms, suites, and private residences come with hand-carved furniture, wood-beamed ceilings, and charming balconies, and there are also tennis courts, multiple pools, and a spa utilizing Mexican traditions and indigenous ingredients.

The Details:

• Location: San Miguel de Allende
• Accessibility: The property doesn’t have ADA rooms, however there are ground-level rooms that have separate showers and tubs.
• Loyalty Programs: None
• Parking: Valet parking is available at a daily rate of about $17.
• Pet Policy: Cats and dogs weighing up to 40 pounds, with a maximum of one pet per room, are permitted for $50 per night, plus 16 percent VAT.
• Rates: From $407

Wedged between 200 acres of emerald jungle and thick mangroves on one side and the glistening Caribbean Sea on the other, Maroma is a T+L It List Winner for 2024 that recently underwent a top-to-bottom renovation.

There are 72 well-appointed rooms and suites, including villas with private pools and a wellness suite with chimes, fitness equipment, in-room yoga, and aromatherapy. Wellness in particular features prominently, from the nature-focused Guerlain-branded spa to the palm tree-lined pools, on-site apothecary, and unique experiences such as underwater meditation, guided jungle walks, and honeybee therapy.

According to T+L Editor-in-chief Jacqueline Gifford, “Mexican architect Jose Luis Moreno was scouting for a home by plane when he first saw the 200-acre piece of land that would eventually become Maroma, the Riviera Maya’s first luxury resort, which opened in 1995. By 2021, the white stucco property, by then part of the Belmond group, was ready for a glow-up. After a two-year closure and $45 million design overhaul by London-based Tara Bernerd & Partners, Maroma now fully channels the joy of Mexico. Some 700,000 clay tiles were sourced from Jalisco for the 72 rooms and suites, but strategic pops of yellow — on an umbrella by the saltwater pool or woven into loaner guest caftans by female artisans in Chiapas — are what caught my eye. Chef Curtis Stone crafts a menu of fire-roasted meats and seafood at Woodend, while at Casa Mayor, executive chef Daniel Camacho sources 90 percent of his ingredients from within Mexico, including surprises such as a regional coffee of the day. (I loved the beans from Veracruz.)”

The Details:

• Location: Punta Maroma (between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen)
• Accessibility: There is one dedicated ADA-compliant room, Deluxe Ocean View Room #29. Public areas can also be adapted for ADA guests by putting in a ramp including at venues such as Casa Mayor, Freddy’s Bar, Bambuco, the beach, and main pool area.
• Loyalty Programs: None
• Parking: Parking is included.
• Pet Policy: Small dogs and cats under 18 pounds are welcome with a $200 fee.
• Rates: From $725

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Centrally located on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen, The St. Regis Kanai Resort stuns with a futuristic, avant-garde design of circular architecture floating above a canopy of mangrove trees. In fact, the entire property sits atop a 620-acre reserve with three pools, a white sand beachfront with an adults-only club, eight dining concepts including one from celebrity chef Richard Sandoval, and a spa inspired by celestial energy.

There are 124 rooms, suites, and residences at this T+L It List winner for 2024, which start at 592 square feet and impress with scenic views, marble bathrooms, bespoke modern furnishings, private terraces or plunge pools, and signature butler service.

The Details:

• Location: Punta Maroma (between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen)
• Accessibility: The hotel has accessible elevators, entrances, and routes for the pool, fitness center, spa, restaurants, meeting spaces, and main entrance. There are four ADA accessible room types that come with adjustable hand-held shower wands, self-closing doors, lowered electrical outlets, non-slip bathroom grab rails, wheelchair-height toilets, accessible vanities and deadbolts, and other features, depending on the room type.
• Loyalty Programs: Marriott Bonvoy
• Parking: On-site parking is complimentary.
• Pet Policy: One pet under 11 pounds is permitted per room with a fee of $200.
• Rates: From $756

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I checked into this hotel for a babymoon with my husband — and our 2-year-old toddler. We all loved the gorgeous location along a quiet, wide white-sand beach and there are multiple infinity pools including a large lagoon-shaped infinity pool overlooking the ocean, a secluded adults-only pool, and a zero-entry family pool with a water slide and splash pad.

The perks for families at this T+L 2023 World’s Best Awards winner are immense, even while maintaining a refined, upscale air. There’s a complimentary kids club and all children under 12 eat for free when accompanied by a paying adult. There are also several well-curated boutiques — I did the best shopping of my trip at the hotel alone — a spa, varied on-site dining, and polished rooms such as the one-bedroom suite I stayed in with a walk-in shower, separate living room, and large terrace with a private plunge pool.

The Details:

• Location: Punta de Mita
• Accessibility: The hotel has a selection of accessible rooms with wider doorways, bathroom grab bars, lowered fixtures, and other features. The hotel itself also has wheelchair-friendly pathways and ramps, elevators, accessible parking, pool access, and accessible restaurants and facilities like the spa and fitness center.
• Loyalty Programs: Hilton Honors
• Parking: Valet parking is complimentary.
• Pet Policy: One pet per reservation is allowed with a $50 fee.
• Rates: From $496

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Tucked away in a remote setting between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen, surrounded by emerald jungle is Mayakoba, a sleek gated complex of four high-end hotels, residences, and championship golf.

The crown jewel of the compound is Rosewood Mayakoba, a T+L World’s Best Awards winner in 2021, 2022, and 2023 that is a cocoon for indulgent luxury with butler service — expect personalized embroidered pillowcases — and rooms overlooking either a winding lagoon or a pristine beach. While you may initially gravitate to the latter, many of the lagoon-view rooms are overwater villas surrounded by stunning scenery and come with private plunge pools and outdoor showers. There are also several elegant dining venues, four pools, a plushly-outfitted beach area, and a magnificent spa.

For T+L Senior Editorial Director Nina Ruggiero, the Rosewood Mayakoba is a property she returns to again and again. “I stayed here in 2017, 2020, and 2021. It’s one of my favorite hotels. Arriving to your room by boat starts every trip on a high note. Beachfront and lagoon suites offer completely different experiences — and really, you should try both. Either way, you’ll enjoy a private plunge pool, indoor-outdoor shower, and personalized butler service. All of the restaurants are great, but don’t forget to hit the Aqui Me Quedo beachfront food truck…I will forever dream of its shrimp tacos,” she shares.

The Details:

• Location: Mayakoba
• Accessibility: The majority of suites and villas are equipped to accommodate guests with disabilities and can be customized to meet specific needs.
• Loyalty Programs: None
• Parking: Valet parking is free.
• Pet Policy: Dogs weighing up to 10 pounds are permitted with a maximum of one pet per suite or villa, and incur a charge of $100 plus 16 percent VAT for the first three days of the stay. For longer stays, there is a daily charge of $25 per day, plus VAT. 
• Rates: From $895

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If the exclusivity of Mayakoba beckons but the nightly rate of the Rosewood — routinely in the thousands — feels too high, or you have Hyatt loyalty points to redeem, the Andaz Mayakoba is hardly a compromise. I stayed here and felt quite pampered by the sophisticated ambiance, excellent dining, and gleamingly modern, spacious rooms with views of the Caribbean Sea, lagoon, or golf course, plus spa-like bathrooms, vibrant design accents, and in some cases, private plunge pools.

The sprawling layout meant that no matter how crowded, the hotel felt intimate and approachable, from the multiple sparkling pools to the calming spa, beautiful beach, and meandering paths. Grab a provided bike to explore or hop a ride aboard the hotel’s boat for an eco tour of the Mayakoba lagoon.

The Details:

• Location: Mayakoba
• Accessibility: Parking, registration, public restrooms, swimming pools, fitness center, restaurants, concierge, public entrance, and a business center are all accessible. The Andaz Suite is ADA accessible and has lowered entryway features including peephole, door latch, thermostat, and light switches; as well as wider bathroom doors, grab bars, raised toilet seat, roll-in shower, accessible terrace, and closed captioning.
• Loyalty Programs: World of Hyatt
• Parking: Self-parking is complimentary.
• Pet Policy: One dog under 50 pounds or two dogs with a combined weight of 75 pounds or less are allowed in each room with a fee of $100.
• Rates: From $242

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Facing a large swath of white-sand beach, Mahekal Beach Resort is an oasis of calm just steps from the pulsing beat of Playa Del Carmen. Lounge under thatched roof palapas, sway in a hammock, or sink into a daybed all while overlooking crystal clear waters rolling in.

The T+L World’s Best Awards winner in 2021, 2022, and 2023, the all-inclusive resort offers either a modified plan or full board at six dining venues. Rooms range from bungalows to beach houses with Mayan-inspired architecture, thatched roofs, local art, and in some instances, private plunge pools that come in addition to four main pools placed around the resort.

The Details:

• Location: Playa Del Carmen
• Accessibility: There are no ADA-designated rooms or features, however, the hotel will assist guests with finding the room that best fits their needs.
• Loyalty Programs: None
• Parking: Public parking is available in front of the resort at an additional fee of approximately $0.50 per hour.
• Pet Policy: Small cats and dogs weighing up to 25 pounds are permitted with a fee of $25 + 19 percent per night.
• Rates: From $203

Well located but removed from the noise and frenzy of buzzing Cancun, the Waldorf Astoria, a T+L It List winner in 2023, is a sumptuous spot to unwind. Take in mesmerizing views, dip into two glittering infinity pools, book a holistic treatment at the 21-room indoor/outdoor spa, or indulge in chic dining at five on-site restaurants.

The 173 luxurious rooms and suites all have an airy color palette and come with a private balcony and soaking tub, while upgraded rooms have swim-up access.

The Details:

• Location: Cancun
• Accessibility: The hotel is accessible with an accessible concierge desk, elevators, restaurants, meeting rooms, parking, check-in desk, elevators, ramps, and more. Guest rooms have wider doorways, grab bars in the bathroom, lower or adjustable closet rod, lowered emergency evacuation instructions, visual alarms, and other features.
• Loyalty Programs: Hilton Honors
• Parking: Valet and self-parking are both complimentary.
• Pet Policy: Pets under 50 pounds are welcome with a mandatory fee of $150 per stay, plus $50 per day, per pet.
• Rates: From $396

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Set between the shores of the Pacific Ocean and rugged mountains of Puerto Escondido, Hotel Terrestre is an eco-conscious, off-the-grid sanctuary operating solely on solar power.

There are 14 villas at this 2023 It List winner, each of which comes with a private pool, outdoor bathroom, hammock-equipped terrace, and a striking earthy palette of wood, brick, and concrete, all infused with the mystical scent of copal. There is also an open-air restaurant, a bathing pool designed for quiet introspection, and a hammam spa with multiple chambers to experience water in different, restorative ways.

This hotel is worth the visit; just take it from T+L Contributor David Amsden, who shares, “Arriving at Hotel Terrestre is a near hallucinogenic experience. One moment you’re bouncing along a dusty road in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, surrounded by nothing but rugged mountains and the emerald churn of the Pacific, and the next you’re entering an improbable dreamscape where high-design refinement merges with a raw, earthy sensibility. Though the rollicking surf town of Puerto Escondido is only 20 miles away, the hotel feels seductively unmoored from time and place, with its grounds of copal trees and 14 rooms built into jagged, Brutalist structures, each with a private rooftop pool. Much as all this is undeniable catnip for social media feeds, the actual experience is lushly analog, with days spent flitting between hammocks and the steam room, hot tub, and cold plunge tucked inside a dramatic temescal. Amble across the road at sunset and you find a beach bar built along a strip of epic coastline so barren that the sight of a dinosaur would hardly be a surprise between sips of mezcal.”

The Details:

• Location: Puerto Escondido
• Accessibility: There are no ADA-designated rooms or features, however, the hotel will assist guests with finding the room that best fits their needs.
• Loyalty Programs: Marriott Bonvoy
• Parking: On-site parking is complimentary.
• Pet Policy: Pets are welcome with a fee of $50.
• Rates: From $416

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Positioned where desert sand dunes and sea waves collide, Zadún is the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Mexico. A T+L World’s Best Awards winner in 2022 and 2023, and It List winner in 2020, this breathtaking resort is a feast for the senses with 113 rooms, suites, and villas that blend indoor and outdoor living with sliding glass doors that replace traditional walls, private plunge pools, and decor showcasing Mexican artisans’ work.

Fine dining overlooks the Sea of Cortez, and there is also championship golf, turquoise pools with white-glove service, and a nature-infused spa where water, sound, heat, and touch are a mainstay of transformative treatments.

The Details:

• Location: Puerto Los Cabos
• Accessibility: Parking, elevators, entrances, and restaurants are all accessible. In guest rooms, features include accessible vanities, adjustable height hand-held shower wands and roll-in shower, bathtub with grab rails and a seat, self-closing doors, lever handles, and more.
• Loyalty Programs: Marriott Bonvoy
• Parking: Self, valet, and electric parking are all complimentary.
• Pet Policy: One pet per room weighing under 40 pounds is permitted with a $100 fee.
• Rates: From $1,300

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With over 100 suites, celebrity chef dining, and six pools, this captivatingly sublime resort is a T+L favorite, earning spots on the World’s Best Awards in 2023 and the It List in 2021. There’s also a 27,000-square-foot spa, or you may book a soothing cold-stone Ayurvedic massage or meditative sound bath in one of the posh seafront cabanas at the hotel’s blissful beach club.

Stay in a secluded cliff-top villa framed by rainforest foliage or atop the entire canopy in a mountain treehouse with retractable walls and private plunge pool. Or, splurge on a residential villa that comes with its own infinity pool, hot tub, spa, and wine cellar.

The Details:

• Location: Monteón
• Accessibility: Due to the cliff-top location, accessibility is limited. Contact the hotel for more information.
• Loyalty Programs: None
• Parking: Valet parking is provided.
• Pet Policy: Pets under 50 pounds are welcome with a $100 fee per pet, per day in villas or $3,000 in signature villas. Pets are not permitted in treehouse accommodations.
• Rates: From $805

Nature weaves within every fiber of Be Tulum’s lushly lined pathways and walls, where the outdoors feels like a natural extension of the hotel itself. Suites and villas feature natural materials like wood and stone alongside rustic furnishings and luxury comforts like copper soaking tubs and private plunge pools.

The Yäan Spa is a healing retreat for Mayan-inspired rituals and treatments and five on-site dining venues showcase bold flavors in magical-seeming spaces alongside a Boho beach club.

The Details:

• Location: Tulum
• Accessibility: Due to the natural jungle terrain and hotel architecture, the hotel does not have accessibility features.
• Loyalty Programs: None
• Parking: Valet parking is complimentary.
• Pet Policy: Pets are not permitted.
• Rates: From $400