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Accommodations in Mexico range as broadly as do the marvelous country鈥檚 beaches, mountains, ancient sites, historic towns and world-class cities.

Across the country, you can lay your head down in everything from thatch-roof beachfront caba帽as to impossibly luxurious resorts, from converted convents to tree houses in the jungle. Choosing the right accommodation will only enhance memories of your trip 鈥� and a truly one-of-a-kind stay may even be a highlight you can brag about.  

Which is why we鈥檝e rounded some of our favorite hotels, hostels and resorts all over Mexico, grouping them into categories to appeal to every type of traveler. It鈥檚 time to get planning.

Luxury hotels

: In Los Cabos, the fabulous Natalia opens onto San Jos茅鈥檚 plaza and has rooms overlooking a descending series of luxurious swimming pools.

: Bright colors and bold designs characterize this modern, adults-only resort in 颁补苍肠煤苍. Expect playfulness and sensuality in both ambience and amenities.

: Dripping in gold, this institution in Mexico City鈥檚 Zona Rosa maintains a belle 茅poque ambience, in the middle of the CDMX action.

: This opulent palace is fit for a wedding or extravagant bachelorette party. The rooftop bar, Luna, has some of the best city views of the historic city.

: Morelia鈥檚 centuries-old inn is a palm-fringed showstopper, its individually styled rooms combining period features and mod cons.

Boutique hotels

: This boutique hotel in San Crist贸bal de las Casas is built with reclaimed wood and tiles. The intimate spaces feature upcycled furniture and textiles from Indigenous artisans.

: An architectural experience on Isla Holbox, this small hotel is crafted from traditional materials (red cedar and thatch palapa roofs) in an exquisitely innovative design. The swimming-pool setup is fantastic.

: This smallish hotel at the southern end of Isla Mujeres has elegant rooms and a spectacular infinity pool. Bikes, kayaks, paddle boards and snorkel gear are all available at the associated beach club, Kin Ha.

: This monastery-turned-hotel in Chihuahua matches romantic European charm with contemporary furnishings and an excellent restaurant.

: Wood-beamed ceilings, fireplaces and leather Chesterfield sofas give this upscale hotel a charming old-world atmosphere. It鈥檚 a good base before or after riding the scenic railway known as El Chepe.  

: A colonial-era convent in Oaxaca City now features luxurious hotel rooms plus a lovely rooftop cafe.

Best resorts 

: Besides its wonderful aesthetic, Nizuc in 颁补苍肠煤苍 is a standout option for its intimate setting and attentive service. Choose all-inclusive or room-only rates.

: The world-class restaurants at Le Blanc in 颁补苍肠煤苍 go above and beyond your expectations for an all-inclusive, especially the French fine dining at Lumi猫re. For extra romance, book a private dinner on the beach.

: This hillside hotel in Valle de Bravo has an infinity pool, fountains, an in-house spa and rooms with magnificent lake views and personal mini-pools. There鈥檚 also a golf course, horse stables and a marina.

: This jungly all-inclusive resort in Acapulco has secluded villas, an infinity pool, a spa and a Thai restaurant.

: Puerto Vallarta鈥檚 only luxury LGBTIQ+ resort has perks including a spa, rooftop bar, bluff-top location and infinity pool abutting Los Muertos beach.

: This resort hotel on Playa Chahu茅 in Huatulco (Oaxaca state) has poolside service, six restaurants and evening entertainment.

Family-friendly accommodations

: Kids get wet and wild at this family-friendly resort in 颁补苍肠煤苍, which features waterslides and splash pads. Evening entertainment includes movies and magic shows, while teens can hang out in their own arcade lounge.

: This forested estate epitomizes Valle de Bravo鈥檚 escapism thanks to its pool, golf course, spa, tennis and neat cabins. It鈥檚 a great choice for families 鈥� including four-legged members.

: Multiple pools, proximity to Ixtapa鈥檚 golf course and family-friendly facilities beckon at this beachfront hotel in Ixtapa.

: Our pick of 惭补锄补迟濒谩苍鈥檚 family-friendly resorts abuts , and has numerous water sports, an excellent spa, Jacuzzis and pools.

: This family-friendly place in San Blas has multiple pools, tiled rooms in neutral shades and a handy central location.

Budget-friendly stays

: For party vibes and a social atmosphere, Che is Playa del Carmen鈥檚 best hostel, with a rooftop bar (and tiny pool), plus activities including mixology classes, salsa lessons and tours. 

: On the shoreline of Laguna Bacalar, this festive, socially minded hostel has both dorms and private rooms, along with a restaurant and bar, tours and activities.

: This socially minded hostel in Tulum has wide-ranging appeal, with amenities like a swing bar, giant terrace, swimming pool and many activities (yoga, salsa classes, live music).

: This delightful hostel just outside the town center of Cozumel has both dorms and private rooms, and the owners have a wealth of tips on diving and surfing.

: In Mexico City鈥檚 Alameda Central, this Quaker-run guesthouse is popular with social activists but welcomes walk-in travelers, too (minimum two nights). Note that there鈥檚 no alcohol, and 10pm to 7am are quiet hours.

: The best budget option in town has well-priced rooms and hospitable hosts. It鈥檚 located in Creel, gateway to adventures in the Copper Canyon.

: This gorgeous place in San Lu铆s Potos铆 is almost too beautiful to be called a hostel. Its elegant coworking space, kitchen and bathrooms belong in a design magazine.

: This fun Guadalajara hostel has spacious, fan-cooled dorms with lockers, and numerous group activities for its young-traveler clientele.

Eco-friendly and sustainable options

: Run by a friendly local and Swiss couple, this eco-friendly B&B in 颁辞测辞补肠谩苍, Mexico City, has a kitchen and antique furnishings.

: Outside of the Maya ruins of Ek鈥� Balam in the Yucat谩n, this lovely, eco-friendly guesthouse makes a great base for cultural tourism.

: This forested beekeeping park in Valladolid also has eco-friendly lodging, including camping (gear available) and simple wooden bungalows.

: At this beautiful, eco-friendly oasis in 颁补苍肠煤苍, a lush jungly courtyard surrounds a swimming pool.

: This romantic couples-only option in 颁补苍肠煤苍 has earned a 鈥済old鈥� certification from for its efforts to limit single-use plastics, conserve water, recycle and reforest. The resort also relies on renewable resources (wind turbines) for 98% of its energy needs.

: This former turtle research center on Bah铆a de los 脕ngeles is a beautifully run 鈥渆cotourist campground.鈥� Accommodations range from basic beach palapas (huts) for camping to spacious waterfront houses.

: In San Jos茅 del Pac铆fico, Oaxaca, you鈥檒l find these artful, solar-powered cabins with waterfalls, a meditation room and a vegan restaurant.

Romantic getaways and honeymoon spots

: This beachfront oasis in Isla Holbox has 30 gorgeous rooms 鈥�  rustic on the outside but luxurious on the inside 鈥� plus rejuvenating spa treatments and a phenomenal restaurant. 

: In Todos Santos, La Poza combines Mexican hospitality with exquisite design details. This private, adults-only retreat is located in a drop-dead gorgeous palm oasis on the Pacific.

: This beautiful, adults-only B&B overlooks the rolling vineyards and fields in Valle de Guadalupe鈥檚 wine country. This Baja beauty feels like a modern, ultraluxe place in Tuscany.

: In San Miguel de Allende, this stylish B&B is built around a tiny 17th-century chapel, and offers extraordinary breakfasts and a gorgeous plant-lined courtyard.

: The 鈥渉ouse that sings鈥� is a clifftop, thatch-roofed, adults-only hotel in with exquisitely decorated sea-view suites, some with private terraces and plunge pools.

: The cr猫me de la cr猫me of Zihuatanejo accommodation, this adults-only retreat melds marble, thatch, water features and greenery to devastating effect. It has a superb restaurant, too.

Unique stays: from tree houses to haciendas

: Located in the Costalegre region of Jalisco on Mexico鈥檚 rugged Pacific coast, Careyes is equal parts private retreat, luxury resort, architectural marvel and creative community.

: In Izamal, you can stay overnight in a one-of-a-kind Casa Maya, a sustainably designed traditional thatch-roof dwelling set around a productive garden.

: This sustainably designed property near Cenote Escondido has beautifully designed tree houses made of native woods, with hammock-strung decks and a romantic restaurant.

: Channel your inner Tarzan at this upscale tree-house village in Los Cabos. Yet rather than the deep jungle, you鈥檒l get farm-to-table gardens and the full boutique treatment.

: On Esp铆ritu Santo Island off southern Baja, sleep under the stars in large dome tents with beds. Glampsite rates include meals, transportation, kayaks, cocktails and more.

: In keeping with the surreal theme, these 鈥渉obbit鈥� houses in Xilitla offer cabins with round doors that Bilbo Baggins would have loved.

: This gorgeous 57-room hacienda in Uruapan sits amid landscaped gardens with a pool. Splurge on an executive room.