Must-see hotels in Mexico

  • Hotel Hostal Teresa

    Zipolite

    A lot of what’s good about a hotel is the people who run it. A case in point is Hotel Teresa managed by a lovely Mexican couple who’ll cater to your every…

  • Casa Campos

    Guadalajara

    This pink-and-orange repurposed 19th-century mansion has a gorgeous, flower-filled courtyard, stone columns and sleek wood furnishings. The 11 rooms on…

  • Posada Don Mario

    Oaxaca City

    Cute, cheerful and friendly, this colorful courtyard inn has an intimate feel, with neat, brightly decorated rooms – the five up on the roof terrace being…

  • Hotel Teresita

    Puebla

    Among the multiple dreary posadas near the zócalo, Hotel Teresita sparkles with modern rooms boasting private bathrooms. The trade-off is tiny space,…

  • Guaycura

    Todos Santos

    All soothing colors, restful lighting and tasteful traditional furniture and artwork, the Guaycura also offers guests the free use of its beach club with…

  • Casa al Mar

    La Paz

    With a dreamy location on the central waterfront, this classic hacienda-style hotel was recently revamped into a classy boutique stay. Nine accommodations…

  • Hotel La Casa de la Piedra

    East of Mexico City

    All 16 rooms in this renovated yet rustic former coffee-processing warehouse have picture windows and refinished wooden floors. Upstairs, the two-level…

  • Hostal Tzalahua

    Manzanillo

    Guests can rest easy at this well-run hostel in a quiet residential area about a block from Playa Azul. Opt to stay in a nine-bed mixed dorm or one of…

  • Posada Mawimbi

    Isla Holbox

    Mosquito nets are a welcome luxury in this pleasant two-story place just off the beach and about three blocks east of the plaza. On offer are standard…

  • Hotel Casa de la Palma Travel

    Puebla

    Palma Travel is surrounded by great places to eat and drink in the historic center and boasts massive rooms, minimally decorated in colonial-era furniture…

  • Teetotum

    Tulum

    There are just four stylish rooms in this hip boutique hotel. Common areas include a sundeck upstairs, a plunge pool just below and an excellent…

  • Hotel Amparo

    Veracruz City

    This mosaic-tile-fronted, family-run hotel represents the best value for your peso in the historic center, if not the city. Yes, the rooms are snug…

  • Hotel Cabaña Colina de los Ruiseñores

    Guadalajara Region

    Down the hill from the plaza, this pleasantly rustic place, with lovely grounds and 30 homey rooms, cozy log fires and a squawking parrot, at times feels…

  • Motel Marley

    Mazatlán

    The most atmospheric of the string of low-budget spots in the Zona Dorada, this two-story place offers dated but comfortable seafront apartments, set in…

  • Hotel Playa Troncones

    Troncones

    Conveniently located in the center of town and reasonably priced by Troncones' standards (especially during low season), rooms here are fairly…

  • Doña Urraca Hotel & Spa

    Querétaro

    The 24 spacious suites at this top-end place are suitably lavished with comforts such as fluffy bathrobes, handmade herbal soaps and sound systems. In the…

  • Hotel Layfer

    Veracruz

    Definitely Córdoba’s fanciest hotel (if not necessarily its best value), the Layfer has modern, but not wildly exciting, rooms arranged around a central…

  • Santa Rita Hotel

    Zacatecas

    A decent contemporary choice, this boutique hotel has delightful, attentive staff and some unusual decorative choices (think random Greek busts). Be aware…

  • Hotel Don Simón

    Toluca

    The rooms at Don Simón are immaculately clean and bright, if a little heavy on the brown furnishings of yesteryear, which continue into the attached…

  • Náder Hotel & Suites

    Cancún

    The Náder caters to business travelers, but it's also a hit with families thanks to its ample rooms and suites with large common areas and kitchens. Even…

  • Casa Bella

    Cabo San Lucas

    Set amid the bustle of terrace restaurants and souvenir shops, this hacienda-style hotel has a real away-from-it-all feel thanks to the juxtaposition of…

  • Xcalak Caribe Lodge

    Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast

    Fairly affordable by Xcalak standards, this waterfront lodge has six clean, modern rooms, all with good mattresses, some with air-con and some with ocean…

  • Hotel María Cristina

    Zona Rosa & Reforma

    Dating from the 1930s, this facsimile of an Andalucian estate makes an appealing retreat, particularly for the adjacent bar with patio seating. Though…

  • Hostal Mazatlán

    Mazatlán

    Liberally covered in scribbled messages from happy past guests, this downtown hostel has a breezy, colorful common area and a wonderful rooftop terrace,…

  • Hotel Cascada Inn

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    This long-standing family-run spot has updated rooms that are simple and modern in style, with marble bathrooms and vast flat-screen TVs. The grounds…

  • Hotel Lagos de Montebello

    Chiapas

    It's all about form and functionality at this large, well-run hotel on the edge of the city center. The rooms are of a good size and are well equipped…

  • Las Arenas

    San Patricio-Melaque

    This property is functional rather than stylish, but has a good pool and is neat and very well maintained. Rooms have queen- or king-sized beds, tile…

  • Hilton Garden Inn

    Chiapas

    The luxurious 167-room Hilton sits in a commercial area 2.5km west of the Jardín de la Marimba. Gadget-lovers will appreciate the MP3 player/alarm clock,…

  • La Granja

    Northern Central Highlands

    Located in a pretty part of town, this colonial building has been renovated into an impressive hotel, though the rooms don't quite live up to the promise…

  • Hotel Isabel

    Centro Histórico

    A longtime budget-traveler’s favorite, the Isabel offers large, well-scrubbed rooms with old but sturdy furniture, high ceilings and great (if noisy)…

  • Celeste del Mar

    Mazunte

    A few steps from Playa Mermejita, this small hotel offers eight carefully designed rooms in two-story palapa-roofed cottages with attractive contemporary…

  • Bali-Hai

    Acapulco

    This Polynesian-themed motel in the heart of Bahía de Acapulco, across the street from the beach, is ideal for the Zona Dorada exploration, has secure…

  • Casablanca Inn

    Bahía de Kino

    This well cared-for hotel is a real find. With rain showers, tiled floors and attractive wooden furniture, the rooms are both stylishly minimalist and…

  • Hotel Yuritzi

    Central Pacific Coast

    Up on a hilltop with an outdoor pool overlooking the cove, this hotel serves as a comfortable and affordable option, though a small military outpost…

  • Casa Bonita

    Veracruz

    Something approaching a backpackers hostel, the brightly decorated Casa Bonita has one large six-bed dorm and several private rooms, a few of which have…

  • Hotel Manglares

    Celestún

    Although the modern architecture doesn’t blend perfectly with the laid-back town, this is a nice midrange choice. The 19 rooms all have sea views and…

  • Castillito Kin-Nah

    Celestún

    Known by locals as the 'little castle,' the German-run Castillito certainly feels grandiose in small-town Celestún. Behind the castle's walled gates await…

  • Hotel Centenario

    East of Mexico City

    Just a short walk from the zócalo, Hotel Centenario has 31 salmon-pink, clean and spacious rooms with black-out curtains, crisp white sheets and…

  • Halfway Inn

    Southern Baja

    North of Guerrero Negro right off Hwy 1, this sprawling old charmer is a popular overnight stop for road-trippers. It has lovely wood floors, dramatic…

  • Hotel Mercurio

    Puerto Vallarta

    Two blocks from Playa de los Muertos pier, some of the rooms at this three-story gay hotel could be aired out better, but are set around a pleasant…

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