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Beachfront suites, villas with kitchens, spa, beach access
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77734 Xpu Há, Quintana Roo, Mexico Get directions
Beachfront suites, villas with kitchens, spa, beach access
77734 Xpu Há, Quintana Roo, Mexico Get directions
"Right on Xpu-ha beach, I discovered a quietly bohemian hideaway set on a palm-swaying estate with hammocks, a dimly lit spa that uses garden herbs crushed into poultices, and easy snorkeling via the hotel’s catamaran to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. At Mistura I sampled ceviches and tiraditos overlooking the moon-dappled sea, and the wooden beach bar serves what the piece calls the best Margaritas in Mexico. The interiors—originally the Italian duchess’s house—mix fifties art with huge bedrooms and terraces, and newer Jungle Rooms with plunge pools and white beach suites complete the perfect, intimate vibe." - CNT Editors
"On the candlelit walkway that leads up to its main manor house, the hotel will mount a dramatic three-tiered ofrenda designed by AGO PROJECTS and overflowing with cempasúchiles sculpted by floral designers FDK Florals; traditional touches—copal incense, sugar skulls, food offerings and photographs honoring guests' deceased loved ones—complete the installation. The ofrenda will be unveiled on November 1 with cocktails and live music as part of the hotel's inaugural Fiesta de Todos los Santos weekend, which artistic director Juan Carlos Gutiérrez describes as a soulful yet joyful yearly tradition showcasing Mexican folklore through rituals, design and gastronomy." - David Shortell
"Retains a Three-Key honor in 2025 as part of Mexico’s trio of top-rated hotels, representing the best of beachside luxury with architecture that embraces the Mexican landscape and accommodations that tuck among the trees." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Once the seaside estate of an Italian duchess, this property is set within 50 acres of pristine beachfront and positioned around a main house, where footpaths lead to 47 suites and four white stucco villas that evoke Old World glamour; each is tucked into tropical gardens, many with private plunge pools and terraces that open directly onto powdery sand. Mornings usually begin with breakfast pastries and coffee delivered to your balcony, followed by yoga and lazy hours at the palm-shaded pool before the Caribbean Sea; during a stay, guests can enjoy wood-fired seafood at Beefbar or Japanese-Mexican fusion at Taiyo, and when it comes time for relaxation, the spa is a downright showstopper with its private temazcal sweat lodge and temple-like ambiance drawn from Maya healing traditions, offering treatments in open-air pavilions perfumed with copal." - Michaela Trimble
"A hidden-gem, boutique-style beachfront property in Xpu Há originally built as a private hideaway for an Italian duchess; it’s recommended for couples seeking a quiet, romantic post-holiday retreat away from larger resort communities." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines