What are the very best adults-only, extensive resorts in Mexico? It’s a concern that I get asked all the time. If you understand me by now you understand it’s a concern I’m *incredibly* reluctant to respond to, since “finest” can suggest a lot of various things based upon what you’re trying to find.
However I can’t lie to you — I do have my preferred extensive resorts in Mexico, especially the ones that are created solely for grownups. Over the previous 15 years, I have actually remained at numerous resorts all around the nation, and I have actually concerned determine what makes the very best extensive resorts that are adults-only.
These 5 resorts are my go-to suggestions for couples or groups of good friends who are trying to find an enjoyable, unwinding trip in Mexico, total with terrific food, gorgeous beaches, glamorous spaces, and great deals of enjoyable features.
Keep reading to find my preferred adults-only, extensive resorts in Mexico.
UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
I initially visited this resort when it opened in 2017, and it blew me away so hard that it has actually been the standard to which I determine other extensive resorts in Mexico since. I just recently reviewed it and was pleased to see that it still holds up to the memories in my mind.
Why do I like this resort? Since it’s gorgeous. It’s not little with around 400 spaces — however it definitely seems like it’s much smaller sized than that. All the spaces have ocean or partial-ocean views, plus all ground-floor spaces are swim-up suites. Spaces on greater floorings all have balconies with soaking tubs. It is difficult to reserve a bad space at this extensive Mexico resort.
That’s simply the start. It’s likewise among the very best celebration resorts in Playa del Carmen, if you’re seeming social, however has a lot of areas to loosen up and vanish into serenity if you wish to lay low. The resort has 2 swimming pools: one for celebrations, and one for relaxation. A peaceful beach location uses another location to leave. Plus, visitors can constantly settle back with a bottle of bubbly from their personal, ocean-view balcony.
The golden sandy beach extends permanently, and you’ll seem like you have the whole area to yourself. It hugs a warm, mild bay ideal for swimming, with enchanting turquoise-colored water. The beach is actions from the swimming pool location, so it’s simple to snag a mixed drink or something to consume.
The food, the service, the style, the design, and the area are all a cut above other extensive resorts in Mexico. Plus, it is among the very best resorts in Playa del Carmen for couples.
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Hotel Xcaret Arte
Every couple of years Mexico invites a brand-new hotel that stops me in my tracks. In 2021 that hotel, for me, was Hotel Xcaret Arte. You might discover that unexpected viewing as it’s a mega extensive resort with 900 spaces, a wide range of dining establishments, and an extremely “activity-minded” mindset — none of which is actually “on brand name” for me. However what can I state? When something is done in addition to Hotel Xcaret Arte, it’s tough not to consume the Kool-Aid. I am presuming regarding state this is among the very best adults-only extensive resorts in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Yes, the resort is huge. Very huge. And yes, it’s branded as part of the Grupo Xcaret household of resorts and amusement park. However it’s finished with such attention to information and of the greatest quality that I cannot reject how amazing it is. The resort’s spaces are divided into 5 different “casas,” all of which have art-centric styles, and all of which run like mini-hotels by themselves.
I remained in the Casa de los Artistas, which is the oceanfront casa, total with its own roof bar and infinity swimming pool. This specific casa has a personal fitness center, also. If you desire ocean views and a much more special ambiance, this is the casa to book. However the spaces in all of the casas are made with the very same quality and attention to information.
Among the reasons Hotel Xcaret Arte is among the very best extensive resorts in Playa del Carmen is since it embodies a lot of experiences in one. Whether you’re being spoiled in the underground, cenote-inspired health club, having a decadent tasting menu meal, snacking on casual ceviche, or drinking margaritas in the primary infinity swimming pool with 6 of your most recent good friends, you’re going to be having a fantastic time at this resort.
The personnel is not just useful and kind however likewise exceptionally enjoyable. I enjoyed befriending the bartenders at the swimming pool bar, the waiters, in addition to the females at Mercado San Juan who made the tortillas by hand every day.
Hotel Xcaret Arte is clean. Each area is impressive, and as energetic as the swimming pool is, it is never ever careless. That’s since consuming is not allowed by the swimming pool, which assists significantly. You can, obviously, have all the beverages you like whether at the swim-up bar, your seat, or neglecting the infinity edge.
Within the space rate, not just is all food and drink covered (other than for one tasting menu dining establishment), however it likewise consists of round-trip transport to and from the airport, your in-room mini-bar, and limitless access to any of the amusement park consisted of under the Xcaret umbrella. This consists of whatever from Xcaret Park to Xel-Ha, Xenses, Xplor, and so on. These amusement park are amongst the leading factors lots of people check out Cancun and the Riviera Maya. While I’m not huge on amusement park myself, if you are an activities individual, this is a big worth.
It’s challenging to discover an all-encompassing resort in Mexico that gets the dining ideal, however Hotel Xcaret Arte passes with flying colors. Start with breakfast at the Mercado San Juan, a market created to appear like a standard city market in Mexico. Here you’ll discover a station with females hand-making blue corn and routine tortillas, packing them plump with chicken tinga, mushrooms, and Oaxacan cheese.
Supper leaves you ruined for option, also. China Poblano was among my favorites — a dining establishment that merges foods from Puebla in Mexico, in addition to China. However you’ll discover dining establishments that are committed to Lebanese/Mexican blend, Oaxacan food, Japanese food, a completely vegan dining establishment, and more.
Among the very best dining experiences is at Xaak. This is the only dining establishment not consisted of in the extensive strategy, however it deserves the splurge for a tasting menu and red wine pairing. The gorgeous, romantic dining establishment has the very best atmosphere, impressive service, and genuinely unforgettable food.
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Grand Velas Shop Los Cabos
For several years, Grand Velas Los Cabos was among my all-time preferred Cabo extensive resorts. The only thing that might have made it much better was for it to be adults-only — not a surprise that I’m a fan of child-free hotels. Much to my pleasure, Grand Velas made my dreams come to life with the launching of the smaller sized hotel-within-a-hotel, Grand Velas Shop Los Cabos. This smaller sized, more intimate resort is simply as glamorous as the initial, however with the included perk of being totally for grownups.
The resort runs like its own entity, with a different health club, on-site dining establishments, fitness center, and swimming pool. However visitors of Grand Velas Shop Los Cabos have the perk of accessing the dining establishments at the next-door Grand Velas Los Cabos, which has a fair bit of range. Grownups at Grand Velas Los Cabos can not utilize the centers at the Shop hotel, which provides visitors of this more recent resort much more exclusivity.
I was welcomed to experience the resort for myself back in March 2024 and, not remarkably, discovered that it was simply as glamorous and thoughtful as the initial. Plus, the included advantage of being adults-only made it even that a lot more relaxing. If you’re trying to find a wonderful Cabo resort that is extensive and adults-only, look no more than Grand Velas Shop Los Cabos.
From the minute I entered the stunning lobby, I understood I was going to like the ambiance of this resort. Skyrocketing ceilings pave the way to an outdoor area that watches out over the Pacific Ocean and a main yard listed below. The lobby shares area with the primary supper dining establishment, Loto Robata Grill, in addition to the lobby bar. I was handed a welcome glass of Prosecco and blended off to my extensive suite.
Since this is among the very best resorts in Cabo for grownups, the ambiance here is incredibly unwinded. The state of mind is peaceful, without being extremely monastic. It’s smooth and hot with a lovely style that highlights the natural appeal of Los Cabos. The color scheme is silenced with whites and creams, letting the intense purple pops from the bougainvillea blooms and the blue-green of the sea do the majority of the heavy lifting.
The features at Grand Velas Shop Los Cabos are fantastic. The primary swimming pool neglects the Pacific and is tiled with vibrantly colored swimming pool tiles, developing a rainbowlike, glowing radiance on the surface area of the water. Seat and daybeds are set out on terraced actions that lead down to the swimming pool.
Visitors of the resort likewise have actually consisted of in their extensive rate a Mexican red wine and cheese tasting, which can be set up through each suite’s personal butler. Activities like this normally come at an additional charge however at this resort, it’s consisted of in the rate.
While the resort is on the beach, the beach itself is rather little and the ocean here is not swimmable, which is not unusual for Los Cabos.
So let’s enter the spaces, which take the program. They are amongst the most large spaces in Los Cabos, with even entry-level spaces beginning at 900 square feet. Every suite has a walk-in shower, individual Jacuzzi, and personal balcony. All suites likewise have actually everyday equipped mini bars, with top-shelf white wines, tequila, and mezcal. All spaces likewise include Dyson hair clothes dryers and straighteners.
I checked out a Grand Class King Suite, which was huge, with both a big bed room and a different living and dining location. These suites have extensive balconies with personal fire pits, aromatherapy diffusers, an indoor jacuzzi, and an outside personal plunge swimming pool.
The main dining establishment at this resort is the Loto Robata Grill, which is a Japanese izakaya-themed dining establishment. I enjoyed the brief rib gyozas, the temaki hand roll cones, and the decadent skewers of yakitori, from rib eye to pork stomach, shrimp, and yellowfin tuna.
Grand Velas Shop Los Cabos likewise has a poolside dining establishment and a breakfast buffet, both of which are likewise terrific. I advise the shrimp tacos poolside for lunch.
For more dining choices, visitors have access to Grand Velas Los Cabos, which is among the very best resorts in Los Cabos for households. Nevertheless, that suggests that visitors from the Shop will be dining with households at the dining establishments at Grand Velas Los Cabos. If you were trying to find a genuinely adults-only experience, I advise staying with the Shop resort, however that does restrict your choices when it concerns dining.
There are a couple of dining establishments next door that are adults-only: Cocina de Autor is a great 8- or 10-course tasting menu experience. Piaf, the French dining establishment, is likewise for 16 and older.
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Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta
Opened in 2015, this hillside tower hotel is an extension of the close-by veteran resort, Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Health Club Puerto Vallarta. Unlike its sibling, nevertheless, this Puerto Vallarta extensive resort is strictly for grownups and is among the funkiest resorts I’ve ever had the enjoyment of checking out.
I like Hotel Mousai for numerous factors. The style is classic and off-beat, the service is exceptional, the food wonderful, and the views superb. It is genuinely among the very best extensive resorts in Puerto Vallarta, if not the very best.
I initially remained at Hotel Mousai when it opened in 2015. At that time it was a single tower. Ever since, it has actually debuted a 2nd tower and is preparing for a 3rd in 2025. With the addition of the 2nd tower came an extra fitness center, brand-new dining establishments, and a 2nd roof swimming pool. However we’ll enter all the features in a bit.
If you’re trying to find a stylish, comfy, luxe adults-only extensive, with amazing views and lots of terrific activities, look no more than Hotel Mousai, among the very best hotels in Puerto Vallarta.
Hotel Mousai is a bit eliminated from downtown Puerto Vallarta. It’s close sufficient to be a 10-minute taxi trip to Zona Romantica, however far sufficient eliminated to seem like you’re having a resort experience. Eviction to Hotel Mousai is considerably plated in gold and pocked with huge rhinestone-like studs.
It definitely sets the tone for the general appearance of the resort, which I refer to as 1980s-meets-Art Deco. Believe huge chess pieces, black-and-white checkered floorings, neon, and luxurious velour. It’s a departure from the stylish “boho elegant” style that has actually ended up being associated with high-end in Mexico, however I invite the change-up.
The brand-new tower (the South Tower) feels fresher than the initial tower (the North Tower). This is to be anticipated, as the North Tower is now practically 9 years of ages, however you can feel the distinction in the 2 lobbies. The South Tower likewise has less spaces on each flooring than the North Tower. I discover the South Tower lobby to be more social, also, since of the main lobby bar, part of the Italian dining establishment, Noi. The North Tower does not have a lobby bar.
In both, nevertheless, the service is impressive as is the tidiness. The spaces are likewise practically the very same, other than for a couple of style information.
There are features at the resort that are extraordinary, and others that particular resort-goers might need to bypass. Hotel Mousai definitely wins for finest swimming pool in Puerto Vallarta, with a stylish infinity swimming pool set down atop each tower. The swimming pools are amazingly gorgeous, with views out to the Bay of Banderas and the jungle-covered mountains.
Beach enthusiasts might need to jeopardize a bit since this is not one of the Puerto Vallarta hotels on the beach. Hotel Mousai visitors have access to the beach, however it is found a fast shuttle bus trip down the hill at the sibling resort. I am a swimming pool individual, so this makes no distinction to me, however if you are trying to find a prime beachfront resort, you might wish to think about Garza Blanca.
The benefits of remaining at Hotel Mousai and buying an all-encompassing strategy are that you have access to all the dining establishments at Hotel Mousai, in addition to all the dining establishments at Garza Blanca. As far as extensive food goes, the dining establishments at Hotel Mousai include a few of the very best food I’ve ever had.
Standout dining establishments consist of Hiroshi and Dao at Hotel Mousai, and Bocado at Garza Blanca. Hiroshi serves remarkably fresh sashimi and sushi, while Dao is modern Chinese. Bocado is the steakhouse and the steaks were amongst the very best cuts of meat I’ve had anywhere.
Each roof has its own dining establishment, also, serving Mediterranean and Mexican-influenced food. I was a huge fan of the shrimp tacos and the tuna hamburger. Space service breakfast is another win, with my preferred being the egg white omelet or the huevos rancheros.
The health clubs in both towers are 2 of the most detailed I’ve ever seen, total with practically every tool you’ll ever require. The cardio makers deal with out towards the bay and the mountains for outstanding views. If that’s insufficient to sidetrack you from dreadful cardio, absolutely nothing will.
The Day spa Picture is likewise a sanctuary of serenity, with a big hydrotherapy location and different treatment spaces. The health club is extremely little, considering it serves the whole home, in addition to Garza Blanca.
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Meagan Drillinger is an expert tourist whose profession has actually taken her to 6 continents. You can read her things in Travel + Leisure, AFAR, The Points Guy, and other worldwide publications.
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