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Best hotels in Mexico
From beachfront resorts to boutique stays, find your perfect Mexican base.
In Mexico, you can have chilled afternoons by the pool, wild nights at the clubs, and culture-packed days exploring Mayan ruins – all in the space of one trip. But however you spend your time, where you stay matters. So, we’ve pulled together a list of the best hotels in Mexico, homing in on the Caribbean coast. From family friendly properties to honeymoon hotspots, take a look at these exotic escapes and see which one gets your vote.
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TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms
Searching for your dream wedding or honeymoon destination? Look no further than beachfront TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms. The standard rooms at this adults-only hotel are junior suites complete with a Jacuzzi®, and you can upgrade to a swim-up Jacuzzi® suite for direct access to the pool. Couples can pay a bit extra for things like massages on the beach, and if you’re getting married here, there’s a Bridal suite available to get ready in. You’ll even have a personal butler on hand to bring you Champagne.
Elsewhere there are four swim-up bars and five pools in total, including one of each that are reserved for premium guests. The dining scene includes 11 restaurants plus the same number of bars, all of which are part of the hotel’s All Inclusive offering – including the à la cartes. And, if you feel like exploring, nearby Playa del Carmen has plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants to keep you busy.
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Elsewhere there are four swim-up bars and five pools in total, including one of each that are reserved for premium guests. The dining scene includes 11 restaurants plus the same number of bars, all of which are part of the hotel’s All Inclusive offering – including the à la cartes. And, if you feel like exploring, nearby Playa del Carmen has plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants to keep you busy.
Book TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms.
Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa
This All Inclusive hotel is right on the beach and tucked into a snorkel-friendly cove. The area’s really rich with wildlife, and there are walking trails around the hotel where you can see lizards, monkeys and tropical birds.
Facilities-wise, everything’s on a grand scale at the Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort and Spa – from the three swimming pools and lazy river to the line-up of 10 restaurants and 10 bars. The hotel’s home to one of the biggest spas in the region, and even the rooms pull out all the stops for a special stay. They’re junior suites as standard, and every one of them comes with a whirlpool bath next to the bed.
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Facilities-wise, everything’s on a grand scale at the Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort and Spa – from the three swimming pools and lazy river to the line-up of 10 restaurants and 10 bars. The hotel’s home to one of the biggest spas in the region, and even the rooms pull out all the stops for a special stay. They’re junior suites as standard, and every one of them comes with a whirlpool bath next to the bed.
Book Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa.
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
This adults-only hotel lines up nine restaurants specialising in everything from authentic Mexican to French and Italian cuisines, so it’s understandably popular with foodies. Plus, after-dinner entertainment looks like fire-lit beach parties, themed evenings and low-key music in the lounge bar, and there’s a theatre with live acts.
As for location, it’s right next to a white-sand beach that’s a popular hangout for sea turtles, and it lays claim to the world's second-biggest barrier reef, which is about 150 metres offshore. Factor in highlights like an ocean-facing infinity pool and Bali beds that come with a concierge service if you pay extra, and this place has A-list written all over it.
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As for location, it’s right next to a white-sand beach that’s a popular hangout for sea turtles, and it lays claim to the world's second-biggest barrier reef, which is about 150 metres offshore. Factor in highlights like an ocean-facing infinity pool and Bali beds that come with a concierge service if you pay extra, and this place has A-list written all over it.
Book Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya.
Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa
If you’re planning a family trip to Mexico, Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa should be on your radar. This hotel hits the perfect balance between family time and grown-up time, with a hotel-run kids’ club and colourful waterpark paired with a long list of pampering treatments at the spa*.
The hotel itself is seriously impressive – inside it’s all towering ceilings and marble floors, while the outdoor pool areas are dotted with thatched umbrellas and palms and the whole thing looks out over a long strip of bright-white beach. As for rooms, they all come with a balcony or terrace that serves up views over the hotel's gardens and Mayan forest.
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The hotel itself is seriously impressive – inside it’s all towering ceilings and marble floors, while the outdoor pool areas are dotted with thatched umbrellas and palms and the whole thing looks out over a long strip of bright-white beach. As for rooms, they all come with a balcony or terrace that serves up views over the hotel's gardens and Mayan forest.
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Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Just south of Playa del Carmen on the Yucatan peninsula, Playacar is an exclusive gated community of luxury hotels and trendy condo complexes – so the Riu Palace Riviera Maya is right at home here. This upscale property is home to a super-stylish pool scene that includes an adults-only spot with a swim-up bar. It also boasts five speciality restaurants, so you can dine on everything from Asian cuisine to Italian à la carte dishes.
There are four bars here, too, or you can head to any of the other RIU hotels in Playacar and sip a cocktail there. Staying in? You can have meals and snacks delivered straight to your suite with the 24-hour room service. Going out? The hotel is a five-minute drive from Playa del Carmen’s stylish 5th Avenue, home to clubs like Coco Bongo and Mandala.
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There are four bars here, too, or you can head to any of the other RIU hotels in Playacar and sip a cocktail there. Staying in? You can have meals and snacks delivered straight to your suite with the 24-hour room service. Going out? The hotel is a five-minute drive from Playa del Carmen’s stylish 5th Avenue, home to clubs like Coco Bongo and Mandala.
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Author: Katie Gregory
Last updated: 03.07.2026
Take a look at all our Mexico holidays.
Plus, find out the best time to visit Mexico, the best things to do in Mexico and the best places to visit in Mexico.
Pssst. Head to the Discover homepage for our latest articles.
Author: Katie Gregory
Last updated: 03.07.2026