10 Best Hotels in Mexico


Where to Stay South of the Border

When you're done exploring ruins, hiking through the rainforest or just soaking up sun and margaritas, where should you stay down Mexico way? Check out GAYOT.com's Top 10 Hotels in Mexico, which offer luxury accommodations, top service and fine dining.


SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur
Cabo Azul Resort

From fire sculptures to waterscapes, this all-villa resort strives for a mood that is at one with the elements. Natural details are incorporated throughout, and if Gilligan and his pals had had access to a European designer, the décor at Cabo Azul Resort would have been the result. Villas are ultrachic, and even the smallest one-bedroom accommodations measure in at more than 1,000 square feet. The resort's twelve acres are embraced by the Sea of Cortez and include a stretch of white sand beach, a dramatic pool with fire-dancing platforms and PAZ Body & Mind Spa with private beachfront treatment cabanas. The signature restaurant, Javier's, highlights fresh Mexican flavors, while poolside Flor de Noche serves light fare and margaritas in a unique, dreamlike setting.


PLAYA XCALACOCO
Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo
Viceroy Riviera Maya

In the hotel world lexicon, Viceroy and sexy are synonymous, as guests will quickly discover when staying at this Riviera Maya outpost. The resort is embraced by a white sand beach on one side and a tropical forest on the other, creating a sanctuary for its 41 villas. Nature paths lead to the accommodations, which feature natural materials, Mayan design principles and luxury details such as plunge pools, hand-carved stone dining tables and hand-crocheted hammocks. The lagoon pool features tropical butlers who deliver iced face towels, while the seaside Wayak Spa offers such unique experiences as a traditional Temazcal steam and healing herb purification ceremony. For dining, guests can choose from two venues serving prime steaks and responsibly caught seafood. On-site activities are designed for exclusivity, from yoga classes overlooking the water to intimate tequila and ceviche tastings, while more expansive excursions in the area include swimming with dolphins, deep sea fishing and horseback riding.

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