San Cristóbal de las Casas
A spacious, modern, traveler-savvy hostel in a high-ceilinged colonial building with a large garden strung with hammocks, kitchen, temascal (pre-Hispanic…
Must-see hotels in Mexico
Celestún
Injecting Celestún with some much-needed style and elegance, this eight-room boutique hotel offers smart and tasteful accommodations without any pretense…
East of Mexico City
A 4.5km drive south of town, this gorgeous renovated hacienda is a former movie set (María Félix stayed here for months while filming one of her classics)…
Zihuatanejo
This adults-only retreat blends earthy tones with marble and thatch, and there's plenty of natural light flooding the understated, luxurious rooms…
Veracruz
Coatepec’s hallmark hotel oozes character. The resplendent colonial-era building has an atmospheric central courtyard overflowing with plants and features…
Puebla
Once part of a 17th-century Jesuit monastery and existing as a hotel in various forms since the mid-19th century, Colonial exudes heritage from its many…
Chiapas
Tuxtla's one and only hostel is actually one of the best in Mexico. A stylish Ikea-esque affair with comfortable beds in either four-person dorms or…
Cholula
This majestic hotel has just six rooms, each with gorgeous, thoughtful touches such as radiant-heat floors, noise-blocking windows, bathtubs and LCD TVs…
Taxco
This elegant colonial home run by a family of jewelry designers boasts 12 beautifully and individually decorated rooms just moments from the zócalo, with…
Sonora
This welcoming and well-cared-for inn has excellent rooms, each lovingly decorated with local handicrafts in true Mexican style. Each unit has a fridge,…
Taxco
With plenty of plant-filled terraces, courtyards, rooftop space and chic cushioned areas to lounge about, this beautiful old hotel could be a destination…
Palenque
The four-star Aldea has 35 large, beautiful and bright palapa-roofed rooms set amid lovely grounds. Each room has an outside terrace with hammock and easy…
Sayulita
Perched above jungly slopes and boasting phenomenal coastal views, these seven intimate bungalows promise to help you 'return to your origins'. There is…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
This excellent, family-owned rural lodge is a great base for bird-watching, hikes and community tourism (the owners have good Rarámuri contacts). The…
Valle de Bravo
Some of the best lake and terracotta-tile views are from the balcony of the small rooms at this fresh hotel. Bathrooms are modern and spotless and beds…
Veracruz
Each of the 14 rooms at this truly stylish hotel is individually themed around a Mexican writer, musician or artist (we particularly like the Agustín Lara…
Mazunte
The best of both worlds can be found high above the lofty headland between Mazunte and San Agustinillo where you get spectacular views of two beaches and…
Guadalajara
Mixing modern amenities with Mexican design, Real Maestranza offers comfort and beauty in its 76 rooms. Each is bright and spacious, integrating dark…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
Run by a friendly Coyoacán native and his Swiss wife, this ecofriendly house strikes a warm blend of Mexican and European aesthetics. On offer are five…
Sonora
The attention to detail at this historic mansion is highly impressive: it feels more like you are stepping into an Edwardian period drama than a Mexican…
Puerto Morelos
A pretty property, with cheery geraniums in the halls and courtyard. Some rooms have kitchenette, most have couches that fold out into futons, and there’s…
Mahahual
Rooms at the Pachamama (which means Mother Earth in Inca) range from small interior singles and doubles with partial ocean views to more ample digs that…
La Paz
Possibly the loveliest of La Paz’ lodging options, the Blue Angel offers simply furnished, pastel-washed rooms, which surround a beautiful courtyard that…
Laguna Bacalar
Just a block away from a lovely swimming spot and a short walk from the town square, this well-run little hotel offers tastefully designed suites with…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
This highly atmospheric hotel inside a rusty red colonial hacienda offers bundles of classic charm with spacious, elegant rooms grouped around shady…
Veracruz
Heads above the competition, Punta Bocana is a serene resort offering spacious, comfortable rooms decorated in soothing pastel tones with hammocks on…
Chetumal
Best deal in town when it comes to comfort, convenience and friendly service. The modern rooms here stay cool thanks to their polished concrete floors,…
Manzanillo
A gloriously peaceful spot up a hill on the landward side of the main road, this B&B has hummingbirds thrumming in the garden. Its four individually…
Tepoztlán
With brightly painted public areas, a heated pool, stylish rooms (some with balconies and great mountain views) and plenty of animals hanging around,…
Playa del Carmen
The closest you're going to get to the jungle in this town; rooms here face a lush courtyard with a small – no, make that tiny – pool. All rooms have air…
Mazatlán
The pick of Mazatlán's resorts, the Inn is a wonderful choice for families, with all manner of water sports and crafts available for kids. Adults are…
Gamma Orizaba Grand Hotel de France
Veracruz
In 2019 the Gamma hotel group breathed fresh, contemporary life into this old central property set around a large internal courtyard. Rooms are large and…
Central Pacific Coast
A peaceful park with a restaurant, campsites and some well-maintained bungalows and houses sleeping up to eight people. Turn left at the end of the road…
Southern Baja
On a tranquil patch of sand north of Bahía de los Ángeles, this former turtle research center now serves as an 'ecotourist campground' and is beautifully…
Chiapas
This fabulous set-up might lack material luxury, but it's rich in jungle atmosphere. Comfortable, semi-open-air, wood-framed cabins with mosquito nets…
Central Pacific Coast
This beautifully done-up hacienda overlooking Plaza Constituyentes strikes the right balance between colonial character and urban style. Upstairs rooms…
Veracruz
This peaceful, nature-surrounded retreat close to where the Laguna Sontecomapan enters the ocean is a blissful escape. The fantastic cabañas tucked into…
Palenque
With the most spotless digs in the jungle, Margarita has welcomed travelers to her exceptionally homey place for decades. Bright, clean and cheerful rooms…
Cancún
A friendly central option just off the buzzing Parque de las Palapas, this small hostel has a lived-in feel that goes hand in hand with the relaxed vibe…
Chiapas
Beautifully situated close to the main falls, this nicely landscaped, professionally run, and very peaceful complex has 15 well-built cabañas with hot…
