Todos Santos
You can check out but you may never want to leave the arty-yet-homey, lively-yet-serene Hotel California. The public spaces, in particular, are lovely,…
Must-see hotels in Mexico
Guadalajara
A sort of rural hacienda in a busy city, this five-star property, one of 10 in a Mexican luxury chain, is drop-dead gorgeous with its exquisite stone and…
La Paz
An upscale B&B run by a dive-master with serious baking skills (proven daily via delicious breakfasts). The four well-kept guest rooms are comfortable…
Chiapas
Even if you're not a fan of chain hotels, this one is well worth a look. It has a prime position just two blocks from the Jardín de la Marimba, slick and…
Mazatlán
This waterfront boutique hotel dazzles guests with huge walk-in closets and showers, ultra-comfy king-size beds, wi-fi music players, flat-screen TVs,…
Puerto Morelos
Great for people who want to see what life's like on the other side of town (yes, there are signs of life west of the highway!), Kinsol offers fan-cooled…
Veracruz City
The fanciest option on the zócalo has a smart lobby full of fresh flowers and buzzes with livery-clad bellhops. Upstairs, big rooms deliver solid, old…
Chiapas
Across the street from the beach and 800m southeast of the lighthouse, and spread over two different grounds, this hotel has pastel-shaded, air…
Loreto
This historical posada has spacious, individually furnished rooms with decor ranging from brightly colored Baja fabrics, ceramics and artwork to mellow…
San José del Cabo
Polished concrete, white walls with brick detail and exposed copper piping bring an austere luxuriousness to the bright, airy rooms here. Head downstairs…
Cabo Pulmo
For Cabo Pulmo, these five thatch-roofed villas can be considered fancy. They're set in the local village and like the rest of the community, they run on…
Troncones
With welcoming caretakers and a very laid-back atmosphere, this B&B is a super place to stay. If available, grab one of the amazing upstairs suites, which…
Morelia
This charming 16-room guesthouse has rooms with exposed stone walls and wooden roof beams, very helpful staff, a nice central courtyard bedecked with…
Cholula
This rarefied hotel is popular with a wealthy weekender crowd. The seven stylish rooms occupy a thick-walled 17th-century mansion set around a charming…
Guanajuato
You can't miss this summer-blue place on a quiet square. It has three traditional fan-cooled rooms in a converted old colonial home, many of which feature…
Guadalajara
From the cozy sunken lobby to the sunny, flower-filled, kidney-shaped pool terrace complete with gurgling fountains, this charming hotel is a great place…
Mérida
Named after a small type of local black iguana, Le Juj (pronounced khookh) is just west of downtown Mérida and has a spacious and stylishly minimalist…
Oaxaca City
This backpacker's favorite is a cross between a hostel and a B&B. A sunny garden that generates the comfy atmosphere of a private home lies at its heart…
Guadalajara
Housed in an impressive colonial mansion in a charming part of the Centro Histórico, this hotel is a bit away from the action and a titch attitudy. The 12…
Chiapas
One for Robinson Crusoe types; the friendly community cooperative here offers 15 cabañas with fans, screened windows and cold-water bathrooms. There's a…
Guanajuato
Unusually, this hostel is run by volunteers whose presence makes it feel like more of a hangout than traditional hostel setup. There's lots of communal…
Isla Cozumel
Unlike some cramped budget digs, here you get a large garden with labeled trees, an inviting pool and a good lounge area stocked with reading material…
Palenque
Modern, open-plan rooms with lots of space, tiled floors and forest views. It's out on its own a short walk away from the other hotel zones, which is…
Centro Histórico
Off the lively Regina corridor, this 18th-century historic building makes a great base to explore downtown. On offer are dark, chic private rooms with…
Bahías de Huatulco
An interesting new 'concept' hotel with an open reception on a roadside plaza welcoming you to slick, minimalist rooms perched in a large angular…
Central Pacific Coast
The accommodating and friendly Real has it all for surfers on a tight budget, including affordable camping sites, reasonably priced rooms, an onsite…
San Miguel de Allende
Muted tones and subtle design choices define this ultra-attractive, intimate boutique hotel in the heart of San Miguel. The four rooms vary in size, but…
Zacatecas
This luxury treat is hands down the best hotel in Zacatecas. Spectacularly situated around the country's oldest – and now retired – bullring and near El…
Sonora
Overlooking Plaza Alameda, Los Arcos offers basic but squeaky clean hotel rooms and two-room apartments with fully equipped kitchenettes. All have heavy…
Tulum
About 1km north of the T-junction, this group of no-frills, thatched cabañas (cabins) and basic rooms is one of the cheaper options on the beach, though…
East of Mexico City
This basic hotel has the best location in town and a roof deck overlooking the palm trees and steeples of Cuetzalan’s gorgeous zócalo. The 15 rooms have…
Morelia
Recently renamed and rebranded, this hotel's 26 rooms might be small but they are crammed with pomp and a sense of royalty, including ornately carved…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
For sensory overload hacienda-style, check into this labyrinthine colonial mansion, expertly and sympathetically renovated and decorated with lavish…
San Agustinillo
This budget option looks like some frozen relic from San Agustinillo's pre-tourist days and sits 100m up steps opposite Bambú with surf views from its…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Right by the canyon viewpoint, rooms are modern with a log-cabin feel, though are a bit pricey for the digs. The original units lack views (what were they…
Tepoztlán
Ali has a mix of 20 comfortable rooms, from the small, darker and more affordable rooms on the lower floors to the larger rooms upstairs. There’s a…
Sonora
Spacious, modern rooms with a colonial-era touch – think high ceilings, stenciled walls and even adobe chimeneas (fireplaces) – make this a comfortable…
Xalapa
This classy, 19th-century colonial mansion is a partial retreat from the roaring traffic outside (the rooms don't quite block out the noise). It offers…
Mérida
Off a quiet side street overlooking Parque de la Mejorada, this friendly little hotel has lovely views of the park or the pleasant patio area. Each of the…
Hotel Las Casitas de Santa Rosalia
Southern Baja
Expat-owned Las Casitas has a real five-star holiday-in-the-sun look with large rooms that have balconies, seamless Sea of Cortez views, exquisite…
