Must-see hotels in Mexico

  • Majova Inn

    Xalapa

    A study in creams and browns, with welcome splashes of color, Majova is slick and modern if a little antiseptic. Tiled rooms are as neat as a pin, all…

  • Playa Palms

    Playa del Carmen

    A rip-roaring deal in low season (get the best price online), Playa Palms is right on the beach. The shell-shaped rooms have balconies that look out to…

  • Hotel Socaire

    Campeche

    A charmingly converted colonial building leads through to a variety of spacious rooms in the rear. The walls have curios and antiques in the nooks and…

  • MC Suites

    Zona Rosa & Reforma

    The clean suites in this lofty building function like small, self-contained studios with minibar, basic kitchenette facilities, flat screen TVs and very…

  • Hotel Juanita’s

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    In a great location opposite the main plaza, this familial guesthouse has basic, well-kept rooms each with their own crucifix, plus a shared river-facing…

  • Hotel Palenque

    Palenque

    All 28 rooms here are plain but clean, and most have two queen beds. The upstairs rooms – off a breezy wide walkway – have gorgeous hill views. The fruit…

  • Le Gite del Sol

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    A bountiful breakfast complements simple rooms with floors of radiant sunflower yellow and bathrooms that look a bit like oversized shower stalls, or…

  • Eden Apartments

    Puerto Morelos

    A great deal for families, even more so in the low season when rates drop by as much as 50%. With an emphasis on function over form, the well-managed Eden…

  • Hotel Posada Los Tabachines

    Mazatlán

    Just 100m from the beach and five blocks from the bus station, this convenient budget hotel has clean air-conditioned rooms with tile floors and larger…

  • Casa Caribe

    Puerto Morelos

    Rooms with terracotta floors at this tastefully decorated B&B afford sweeping beach views from large balconies with hammocks, and all get fantastic sea…

  • La Casa del Barrio

    Monterrey

    A charming option in the middle of the Barrio Antiguo, this place also has a bamboo-fringed courtyard-cafe that serves tasty, waffle-centric breakfasts…

  • Hotel Rocamar

    Isla Mujeres

    Modern rooms (the glass-walled bathrooms in some do have curtains) feature private balcony with sea views. The view from the pool ain't too shabby either…

  • Hotel Misión Campeche

    Campeche

    Part of a national chain of midrange hotels, this excellently located and atmospheric place enjoys a traditional courtyard and has 42 large, clean rooms…

  • Hotel Rockaway

    Puerto Escondido

    This newish hotel is Zicatela’s fledgling posh abode, advertizing itself in slick white with purple accents. Rooms are as attractive as they are spotless,…

  • Casa Corazón

    Sayulita

    About 500m from the town square, this family-run hotel provides 10 simple yet colorful rooms varying in size from compact digs with air-con to larger…

  • Casa Punta Perula

    Central Pacific Coast

    With just three rooms, this small hotel makes a quiet base for exploring the coast and nearby islands. There's no wi-fi, but who needs the internet when…

  • Surf Casitas

    Todos Santos

    Rustic, affordable and wonderfully secluded, these six beachfront casitas feature Mexican artwork and come with thatched roofs, mosquito nets, linens and…

  • Hotel Ojo de Agua

    Puerto Morelos

    Offers 36 remodeled rooms on a nice stretch of beach. You can get 'standard' rooms, but for a few hundred pesos more you get one with an ocean view. The …

  • Hotel Posada Doña Lala

    Veracruz

    Doña Lala is a handsome colonial-style hotel with spacious, elegant rooms with high ceilings. For great views try to get a room overlooking the riverside…

  • Posada del Río

    Veracruz

    This centrally located hotel has just 14 compact rooms clustered around a courtyard filled with greenery and a tiny pool. There's a rustic mansion vibe to…

  • Lodging at Sima de Las Cotorras

    Chiapas

    The wonderfully atmospheric cabins here offer a great mix of rustic style and home comforts and are the ideal base for birders who want to catch the dawn…

  • Hostel Gente de Más

    Puebla

    This fresh hostel has 'poshtel' aspirations with arty, rustic touches to the former house. Bathrooms are tiny and noise travels easily along the long…

  • Hostal Akumal

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Friendly, live-in owners and a big cooked breakfast that changes daily are winning points at this tiny, but centrally located house-come-hostel. There's a…

  • Hotel Suites Ixtapa Plaza

    Ixtapa

    This relatively small hotel is a welcome sight in the land of ginormous resorts. The rooftop pool provides a nice view of Ixtapa. Accommodations vary from…

  • El Palmar de Chacala

    Central Pacific Coast

    Right on the beach in the center of town, this campsite lacks shade and has basic facilities that cost a few pesos extra, but has 24-hour security and a…

  • Hotel Diego de Mazariegos

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    This long-established hotel occupies two 18th-century mansions built around beautiful, wide courtyards. The 76 rooms are large and decked out with…

  • Casa Bentley

    Todos Santos

    A magical place built by hand by the owner, Bob Bentley, this rambling hotel offers beautiful rooms and giant mango trees that seem plucked from a movie…

  • Hotel Holmar

    Isla Holbox

    Design-wise rooms at the Holmar are nothing out of this world, unless you have a thing for towel animals, but the price is fair for what you get and it's…

  • Rodavento

    Valle de Bravo

    Set on a sprawling property outside of Valle, this rustic-luxe hotel distinguishes itself with its natural design – using earth tones, traditional wood…

  • Fiesta Inn

    Veracruz City

    A block away from the malecón and overlooking the sea, this chain hotel is all spacious rooms and blond-wood furniture. A decent on-site restaurant, small…

  • La Casa de los Dos Leones

    Querétaro

    If you want a very comfortable experience with spacious modern rooms and superfriendly staff, this place may be for you. While it's a block outside the…

  • Hotel Castropol

    Centro Histórico

    Minimalist, spacious rooms for peso watchers are hard to come by when the Zócalo is in sight at the end of the street. Here you not only get loads of…

  • Rio Nexpa Surf Resort

    Central Pacific Coast

    There's a handy general store, a surf shop with board rental, and some sweet, simple digs here, including a cabin for up to five people. Expect super…

  • Hotel Acapulco Malibu

    Acapulco

    It's always nice to see a bit of originality, and the octagonal rooms here fit the bill. Compact and rather charming, they sport a small balcony, surround…

  • Villa Las Rosas

    Central Pacific Coast

    A clean and convenient stopover whether you're just dropping in for the night or staying around for a few days. The motel-style Villa is near some of the…

  • Casa Mexicana

    Isla Cozumel

    The breezy open-air lobby with swimming pool and ocean view is pretty awesome here. Rooms are standard issue for the most part, but all in all Casa…

  • Hotel del Carmen

    Chiapas

    An excellent option that offers real value for money. It's got a plumb spot between the old and new parts of town. Rooms are large and charmingly simple…

  • Sak Nok

    Chiapas

    The most upmarket of the options in Lacanjá Chansayab, with massive cabañas featuring solid wooden bed frames. The generous room sizes are good for…

  • Mi Casita

    Zihuatanejo

    This humble and welcoming family-run place perches on the hillside between Playas Madera and La Ropa. The six rooms vary – some have artistic paint jobs,…

  • Casa del Retoño

    Guadalajara

    The eight rooms in this pleasant traditional house are all colorfully decorated, share an enormous garden and boast good bathrooms. It’s a short walk from…

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