Las Alamandas

The Most Peaceful Place in Mexico, According to Someone Who Lived There for 5 Years

"I view Las Alamandas as part of the group of quirky luxury escapes that bring well-heeled (but decidedly dressed-down) guests for splashy villas, private pools, and a five-star escape." - Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger left New York City for a life on the road. She has spent the majority of her career traveling and living in Mexico, and is passionate about seeing destinations in a slow-paced, immersive manner. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"Inherited and preserved by Isabel Goldsmith-Patiño, Las Alamandas minimizes its footprint across eight unassuming yet luxe haciendas with 18 private suites, making it a favorite for privacy-seeking visitors including celebrities. There’s no nearby nightlife or shopping — and that’s intentional, since on-site offerings like horse riding, surfing, salsa dancing and a spa keep you engaged; the bar celebrates the region with more than 120 tequila brands and the restaurants incorporate tequila-based dishes." - Stephanie Granada Stephanie Granada Stephanie Granada is a writer and editor focusing on travel, beauty, home, and health. Her bylines have appeared in Sunset, Outside, Southern Living, Woman's Day, Brit + Co., National Geographic Traveler, and others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

Las Alamandas

"Owner Isabel Goldsmith-Patiño, daughter of the late British financier Sir James Goldsmith, envisioned a boutique retreat on her inherited wild land; she named it after the beautiful buttercup yellow flowers found on the property. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group, this seaside resort feels like a nature reserve (1,500 acres of gardens!) without the crowds. There are only 16 larger-than-life suites in all, but with four private beaches along the Costalegre, secluded strips of sand owned by four billionaire hoteliers who love a sense of understated glamour, you get more than your fair share of sand. The colors of the hotel are Frida Kahlo-centric with pops of salmon, pink, and purple everywhere. Celebrities like Cindy Crawford and Sting are regulars, as is Robert de Niro who frequents the place with a passion (the resort even custom-built him a gym). In the spirit of Goldsmith-Patiño’s vision, eco-conservation efforts are plentiful, with a continued commitment to preserving the Mexican coastline."

"Las Alamandas is a colorful, comfortable hotel with just 16 suites located on Mexico 's Costalegre, or “Happy Coast.” Rooms here are spacious, comfortable, and bright, suffused with natural sunlight washing over the vivid colors of the furniture and decor. While design details differ from one room to another, expect Mexican accents such as a cotton bedspread embroidered with colorful traditional Mexican textiles. Pinks, yellows, greens, and blues abound. Despite the limited number of rooms, the property itself is expansive at 1,500 acres, and guests find that they are able to stake out their own private space on the grounds. Amenities and services at the individual room level and across the property include personal pools and spaces for a variety of physical activities, such as yoga, and sports, including basketball, tennis, and bocce ball."

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"The backstory of Las Alamandas seems too fantastic to be true. A Bolivian tin magnate plans a beachfront mega-resort but doesn’t live to complete it, so his granddaughter takes over. To preserve the land (and dolphins) so dear to her, she revises her grandfather’s plan and erects a tiny resort, where a maximum of 28 guests have at their disposal 1,500 acres of pristine beachfront land and close to 100 staff members." - Mark Fedeli