Mexico: 50 places to stay
Mexico : Baja California (9)
Baja Camp, Isla Espiritu Santo
Small, luxurious tented camp on a remote white sand beach on Isla Espíritu Santo, an unspoilt island in Mexico's Sea of Cortez
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Casa Natalia, San Jose del Cabo
Colourful boutique hotel and gourmet restaurant in the charming Spanish colonial town of San José del Cabo
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Posada de las Flores, Loreto
Beautiful rose pink hacienda-style hotel with a rooftop pool overlooking the sleepy fishing town of Loreto
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Villa del Faro, San Jose a la Ribiera
Beautifully conceived and magical eco hotel overlooking miles of deserted beach, one hour from Los Cabos
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Alegria Villas, Todos Santos
Three rustic, delightful and comfortable thatch-roofed villas for 2-6, overlooking a shimmering lagoon and the Pacific
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El Angel Azul, La Paz
A serene B&B just 10 minutes walk from the La Paz seafront with a beautifully designed garden enclosed within a peaceful courtyard
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El Encanto de Cabo Pulmo, Cabo Pulmo
Enchanting little house and a separate casita, with a gorgeous walled garden, in the peaceful village of Cabo Pulmo on the wild East Cape (sleeps 2-8)
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The Hotelito, Todos Santos
Relaxed seclusion and a warm welcome at this colourful, architect-designed boutique B&B, a showcase for Mexican Modernism
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Todos Santos Inn, Todos Santos
Ultra-romantic historic inn in the heart of laid-back Todos Santos, known for its art galleries, stylish restaurants and surf beaches
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Mexico : The Yucatan (18)
Hotel Esencia, Near Playa del Carmen
Peaceful, luxurious hotel with white-on-white rooms, delicious seafood and an organic spa, set on a perfect stretch of beach in Xpu-Ha
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Maroma Resort & Spa, South of Cancun
Secluded, exclusive, Eden-like beachfront resort on the Maya Riviera
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CasaSandra, Isla Holbox
Welcoming chic bolthole, with an excellent Mexican-Cuban restaurant, artistic flair and stylish suites
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Hacienda Santa Rosa, Near Merida
Luxurious and beautifully presented 18th-century hacienda outside Mérida, with a stylish modern finish
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Hotel Encantada, Tulum
Intimate, rustic-chic hotel with a happy and tranquil vibe, right on Tulum’s perfect white-sand beach
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Jashita, Tulum
Secluded and serene, this ocean-front hotel blends laid-back beach sophistication with dreamy Zen style
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Mosquito Blue Hotel & Spa, Playa del Carmen
Affordable and colourful boutique hotel ideally located for Playa del Carmen's buzzing nightlife
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Cabanas La Luna, Tulum
Live the castaway dream: a handful of eco cabanas on a pristine beach, offering friendly service and fab food
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Deseo, Playa del Carmen
Sexy minimalist hotel with a show-stealing terrace situated at the heart of Playa del Carmen's party scene
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Hacienda Chichen, Near Merida
Spend the night amongst Chichen Itza's Mayan temples, in this beautiful 500-year-old colonial hacienda
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Hacienda Xcanatun, Near Merida
An 18th-century hacienda transformed into a small luxury hotel with Old World colonial style, fine dining and a holistic spa
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The Villa Merida, Merida
A stunningly-restored 19th-century mansion featuring succulent gardens and colonial-style bedrooms with triple-height ceilings
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Tulum Beach Houses, Tulum
A trio of sybaritic eco beach houses (each sleeping 4-8) with big-decked balconies and roof terraces, overlooking Tulum's white sands
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Villa las Estrellas, Tulum
Beautiful hotel on Tulum beach with idyllic sea views from each room; well-designed simplicity at its best
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Hotel Hacienda Merida, Merida
A peaceful hacienda in the heart of Mérida with contemporary flair, colonial courtyards and inviting pools
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Rancho Encantado, Bacalar
Budget eco resort with spacious thatched casitas set in verdant gardens, overlooking the aquamarine Laguna Bacalar
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Shambala Petit Hotel, Tulum
Friendly and relaxed Thai-inspired resort, with 10 simple yet stylish cabanas, on a magnificent white powder beach
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Zamas, Tulum
Rustic-chic cabanas and a self-catering house for 6-10 on an unspoilt beach by the Caribbean Sea, near Tulum's Mayan ruins
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Mexico : Mexico City (7)
Condesa DF, Condesa
Cool contemporary hotel with a happening terrace and Gallic décor within walking distance of buzzy galleries, bars and restaurants
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Bolivar Suites, Centro Historico
A stylish apartment with spectacular views in Mexico City’s historic centre (sleeps up to 6 people in 1-4 bedrooms)
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Distrito Capital, Santa Fe
Slick boutique hotel in Mexico City’s business district with 60s decor, fabulous views, a superb restaurant and oodles of modernist style
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Habita, Polanco
Stunning minimalist hotel showcasing the talents of 10 of Mexico City's modern architects.
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El Patio 77, San Rafael
Green and grand: this eco-conscious B&B in Mexico City is a handsomely renovated 19th-century mansion
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Room Mate Valentina, Zona Rosa
Set in vibrant Zona Rosa, a candy-coloured futuristic style saturates this addition to the Room Mate mod squad
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Villa Condesa, Condesa
Beautifully restored family-run Art Deco mansion, near leafy parks in one of Mexico City's classiest neighbourhoods
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Mexico : Oaxaca (4)
Casa Oaxaca, Oaxaca
Stylish hotel with a pool and excellent cuisine in the heart of Oaxaca - Mexico's artistic centre
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Hacienda Los Laureles, Oaxaca
Modernised 19th-century hacienda in a garden setting on the fringes of Oaxaca’s historic centre
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La Casa de los Milagros, Oaxaca
An intimate and homely 3-bedroom colonial house in the heart of Oaxaca, available on a B&B or villa basis
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Las Bugambilias, Oaxaca
Beautiful modern guesthouse decorated with arts and crafts in Oaxaca’s historic district
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Mexico : Chiapas (3)
Boutique Hotel Quinta Chanabnal, Palenque
A gorgeous, modern Mayan palace, just 10 minutes' drive from the ancient ruins of Palenque
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Casa Na Bolom, San Cristobal
Guestrooms in a fascinating cultural foundation and museum, set up to protect the Lacandon people
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Hacienda Santa Maria, La Trinitaria, Near Comitan
19th-century countryside hacienda and art museum south of San Cristóbal de las Casas, near the Montebello lakes
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Mexico : Pacific Coast (5)
Las Alamandas, Jalisco
Exclusive beach resort with a handful of colourful villas, lush gardens and excellent facilities, set on a vast private ecological reserve
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Verana, Puerto Vallarta
Intimate boho-chic jungle retreat ensconced high on a hillside overlooking Mexico's beautiful Bay of Banderas
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Majahuitas, Jalisco
Laid-back hideaway accessible only by boat, with 8 open-air casitas hidden among tropical greenery and overlooking a pristine beach
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Flor de Maria, Puerto Escondido
Laid-back beachfront hotel in the surfers’ mecca of Puerto Escondido
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Villas Carrizalillo, Puerto Escondido
Relaxed resort of beautiful villa-apartments overlooking the loveliest bay in Puerto Escondido, with exclusive access to the beach below
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Mexico : Central Highlands (4)
Casa de la Espiga, San Miguel de Allende
Spanish colonial house with a rooftop studio (sleeps 2-5) and an independent Moorish-style suite (sleeps 1-2), 3 blocks from San Miguel’s lively centre
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Casa Estrella de la Valenciana, Valenciana, Near Guanajuato
Villa-style inn with panoramic views of colonial Guanajuato - a UNESCO World Heritage site with a lively cultural scene
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Hotel Casa de la Real Aduana, Patzcuaro
Art, music, greenery and 5 perfect rooms come together in an enchanting colonial mansion in the heart of Patzcuaro
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Posada de las Minas, Mineral de Pozos, Guanajuato
Imaginative inn rising from the ruins of a picturesque mining/ghost town, beginning a new chapter as an artists’ community
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