Looking for your next luxury beach escape? Make a beeline for Mexico, home to some of the world’s most luxurious beachfront resorts. Five-star oceanfront properties, dreamy villas, award-winning day spas and incredible all-inclusive dining programs are just the beginning. Enhanced by Mexico’s ever-present sunshine and extraordinary landscapes – think lush jungles, cactus-strewn desert and white-sand beaches – a luxury resort stay in Mexico guarantees an unforgettable escape.
Sunset Royal Beach Resort, Cancun
For an easy Cancun stay, Sunset Royal Beach Resort puts the beach, pool and dining within a compact, family-friendly setting. Days can be as active or unhurried as you like: swim in the Caribbean, join one of the resort activities or take a break at the spa while younger guests use the playground and children’s programme. At mealtimes, choose between Italian dishes at Capriccio, Mexican specialities at El Comal and poolside snacks from Aqua Grill. The resort’s Hotel Zone location also makes it simple to leave the property for Cancun’s restaurants, shops and nightlife.
Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya
Beach paradise meets Mayan mystique at this five-star beachside resort. A haven of bliss overlooking the swaying palms and rolling waves of Riviera Maya, the property leaves its mark on all who visit and draws guests from far and wide to escape into a tropical sanctuary. Bask in the endless sunshine by one of five spectacular outdoor pools or laze by the endless ocean blue, complete with beachside service. For true indulgence, visit the world-class Conrad Spa and immerse yourself in a spa treatment before delighting at one of 11 onsite restaurants and bars.
Papaya Playa Project, Tulum
Papaya Playa Project offers a more considered way to experience Tulum, with a long Caribbean beachfront and spaces that bring together design, art, wellness and local culture. The day can begin with coffee by the water, continue with time at the beach club and end with dinner, music or a treatment at Casa Wellness. The property’s 900-metre stretch of sand gives the stay a natural sense of space, while its creative program adds reasons to look beyond the beach. It is a fitting choice for travellers who want Tulum’s cultural side as much as its coastline.
Bahia Hotel & Beach House
Barefoot luxury meets laidback coastal comforts at this gorgeous home-away-from-home, located directly on the famous Medano Beach – Cabo’s only swimmable shoreline. Make yourself at home under the shade of an umbrella at SUR Beach House, savouring a mezze platter and margaritas, or spend your evenings kicking back at Bar Esquina, where nightly live music and a 250-strong wine menu await.
Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa
Perched on the shores of beautiful Los Cabos, Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa enjoys a never-ending summer where you can frolic amongst the waves, practice your swing on the resort’s excellent sea-level golf course and laze by one of the six shimmering pools.
With an epic all-inclusive program, you’re all set to savour your favourite dishes (and cocktails) from around the globe at any one of 13 onsite restaurants and bars, or feast on tacos and tequila delivered straight to your sun-soaked lounger.
Jungala Park Hotel at VidantaWorld Riviera Maya
Immerse yourself in the spectacle of VidantaWorld, an expansive 1000-acre entertainment paradise featuring countless family-friendly attractions, from the breathtaking Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ performances to the renowned Nicklaus Design Course and a sprawling onsite waterpark. Don’t miss the resort’s exceptional infinity pool, where a morning swim easily flows into poolside cocktails on The Beach Club’s chic lounges.
Krystal Grand Cancun
At Krystal Grand Cancun, the appeal is having plenty to do without needing to leave the resort. Set on Punta Cancun’s beachfront, it combines multiple pools and eight dining options with spaces designed for children, teenagers and adults. The Moskito Beach Club offers a slower alternative to the main resort, with yoga, meditation, music and food by the sea. Travellers looking for a more private stay can choose the Altitude experience, which includes a separate tower, dedicated concierge and adults-only infinity pool. It is a straightforward Cancun base for families, couples and groups who value choice and convenience.
Viceroy Los Cabos
The Viceroy brand is globally recognised for its signature luxury and five-star facilities, and Viceroy Los Cabos doesn’t disappoint. Our first pick of Mexico’s most luxurious beachfront resorts features an unbeatable beachfront location on the shores of the Sea of Cortés with jaw-dropping ocean views from almost all vantage points.
Its incredible facilities feature five swimming pools, including a kids’ pool and an adults-only pool. Enter nirvana with pampering treatments at THE SPA; think thermal chambers, ice fountains and hydro-massage. When it comes to dining, six restaurants and bars make culinary dreams come true: pop a bottle of champagne at the Cielomar Rooftop, enjoy cocktails at Casero Restaurant or dine on fresh ceviche and sushi at Nido.
Marquis Los Cabos
Sprawled across the coast of Baja California Sur, the five-star Marquis Los Cabos is an all-suite adults-only sanctuary, where every suite and casita enjoys unbeatable ocean views. Fall asleep to the sounds of crashing waves and spend days resting and recharging.
Revel in daily tequila tastings and mixology lessons, visit the resort’s five signature restaurants, dive into one of three ocean-facing swimming pools, visit the 1,207sqm holistic spa and putt at one of five 18-hole golf courses surrounding this multi-award-winning retreat.
Chileno Bay Resort & Residences
Nestled between magenta bougainvillaea and prickly cactus is the luxurious, laidback five-star Chileno Bay Resort & Residences. The Sea of Cortez beckons you to take a short number of steps from the resort onto the soft sands of Chileno Bay. It’s here you can frolic in the shallows, snorkel in the coral reef or take advantage of the complimentary watersports available.
Luxury comes in the form of a glittering, multi-tiered pool, family-sized cabanas and luxe loungers, and the swanky oceanfront COMAL restaurant. Devour tacos by the beach at TnT taco bar, drop the kids off at the fun-filled Kids’ Club or indulge in a Mayan-inspired treatment at the spa.
Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection
A celebrity favourite, the five-star, award-winning Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection is what dreams are made of. Staking its claim as the only private beach resort in Los Cabos, this breathtaking property lets guests enjoy every inch of golden sand and sparkling sea to themselves.
Six exquisite restaurants are at your disposal: savour just-caught seafood at Cocina del Mar, set atop the rocky coastline outcrop; feast on authentic Mexican cuisine at La Palapa; and enjoy casual café favourites at the outdoor La Terraza Americana. Cap off a luxurious retreat by plunging into the bi-level infinity pool or heading straight to the spa for a stress-melting massage or energising body scrub.
