Best Luxury Resorts in Mexico (2026)
Mexico is one the best and easiest locations to travel to from the U.S. Incredible food, culture and some the most beautiful beaches in the world make it one of our favorite places to travel. Mexico is also home to some of the most beautiful resorts in the world with service to match. Read below for our favorite luxury hotels in Mexico in no particular order.
Best for classic luxury: One&Only Palmilla
Best beach: Four Seasons Los Cabos at Costa Palmas
Best boutique hotel: Hotel Esencia
Best modern resort: Chileno Bay
Cabo San Lucas
Pool at One and Only Palmilla
One and Only Palmilla
This beach-front property feels like what a traditional Mexican hotel should feel with handmade tiles and a stunning infinity pool. It is also located on one of the only swimmable beaches in Cabo. You also have your very own butler and the wonderful kid’s club makes this perfect for a family vacation. Read our full review here.
Why love it?
Traditional Mexican design
Swimmable beach (a rarity in Cabo)
Large suites
Best for: Those who want traditional luxury
Four Seasons Los Cabos at Costa Palmas
This new luxury development home to this new(ish) Four Seasons stunner, and the future home of an Aman hotel. The beach is wide and swimmable, and everything at the hotel is new and beautifully designed. The only downside is this is about an hour from Cabo San Lucas so you’re limited to activities on the property otherwise be ready for a drive. Read our full review here.
Why love it?
Swimmable beach
Incredible food
Water is calm enough for young swimmers and paddle-baorders
Best for: Those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Cabo
Chileno Bay
This beautiful property in Cabo San Lucas hits all the right notes for a relaxing family vacation. Beautiful kid-friendly pools, delicious restaurants, and movies on the beach make this a great hotel for kids of all ages. Read our full review here.
Why love it?
In between the action of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Del Cabo
Swimmable beach
some of the best food in Cabo
Best for: Those who like to follow the trends
Punta Mita
View from a suite at St. Regis Punta Mita
We honeymooned here years ago, so we’ve always been partial to the St. Regis Punta Mita as one of our favorite hotels in Mexico. The views are beautiful and the food (check out Mita Mary’s) is some of the best we’ve experienced in Mexico. The service here is impeccable.
Why love it?
Large suites
Impeccable service
miles of beach with lots of activities
Best for: Those who want a wow factor
One & Only Mandarina
We had a mixed stay at this beautiful resort, but there were still enough pros to include it on our list. Read our full review here.
Best for: Those who dont care about cost or golf cart rides to the beach.
Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya is home to some of the world’s most spectacular beaches, and Maroma, a Belmond hotel, is no exception. There is a laidback luxury feel at this resort, set between the jungle and the turquoise sea.
Why love it?
One of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico
Large suites
miles of beach with lots of activities
Best for: Families who want barefoot-luxury
Pool and beach at Escencia
This boutique hotel may be the smallest on our list, but it has everything you need for a relaxing beach vacation. Consistently listed as one of the top hotels in Mexico by every travel magazine in the biz, this is barefoot luxury at it’s best.
Why love it?
One of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico
Barefood-luxury
miles of beach with lots of activities
Best for: Those looking for a slower pace of vacation
This hotel may be the opposite of the small and charming Escencia listed above, but this is a great option if you are looking for a large resort set in a gated complex of three other resorts with beautiful rooms with ocean or lagoon views. We love the winding mangrove lagoons surrounding this resort. While it is spread out, taking a boat to dinner is a wonderful treat.
Why love it?
Boating around the mangroves
Swimmable beach
Water is calm enough for young swimmers and paddle-baorders
Best for: Anyone who loves a resort experience
Mexico City
The exterior of Casa Polanco
Is this the coolest hotel in Mexico City? The art and design that fill this 19-room mansion-turned-hotel would certainly point to yes. The location in Polanco is fantastic as well.
Why love it?
Quiet neighborhood that’s still in the action
large rooms for a city
Best for: Trendy families who want to get a sense of the local vibes
San Miguel de Allende
Rooftop view at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
This is the most charming hotel in possibly the most charming city in Mexico. Set in a fantastic location with views over the entire city, this is a must-visit hotel in San Miguel.
Why love it?
Magical location in San Miguel
Beautiful rooftop
Best for: Those who want to get not-too-far-away from the beaten path.
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