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These Design-Led Hotels Across Mexico Have 8 Rooms or Fewer
A mezcal distillery in Oaxaca, a desert hideaway in Todos Santos, and an art-filled retreat in San Miguel de Allende are among these stylish stays with no more than eight rooms.
Condé Nast TravelerAug 7
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- Paradero Todos SantosHotelExperience-based lodging with brutalist-inspired structures.
- Las Palmas beachSightDeserted beach reached by guided hikes.
- Elsewhere
- Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos PedregalHotelCabo San Lucas, MexicoCarved into cliffs with private plunge pools.
- Don Manuel’sRestaurantCabo San Lucas, MexicoDelivers authentic Baja fine dining.
- El FarallonRestaurantCabo San Lucas, MexicoRomantic cliffside dining experience.
- Agave StudyRestaurantCabo San Lucas, MexicoDives deep into Mexico’s finest tequilas and mezcals.
- Esperanza, Auberge CollectionHotelCabo San Lucas, MexicoPrivate beach resort with spa and infinity pool.
- The Cape, A Thompson HotelHotelCabo San Lucas, MexicoFeatures a mod-Mexican restaurant and rooftop bar.
- Montage Los CabosHotelCabo San Lucas, MexicoBeachfront resort with ocean views and terraces.
- Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa PalmasHotelLa Ribera, MexicoSleek stay with private marina and water sports.
- El PuestoRestaurantLa Ribera, MexicoServes ceviche and margaritas on the beach.
- Estiatorio MilosRestaurantLa Ribera, MexicoOutpost of a beloved Greek restaurant serving seafood.
- One&Only PalmillaHotelPalmilla, MexicoSecluded location on one of Cabo’s swimmable beaches.
- Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton ReserveHotelSan José del Cabo, MexicoSuites with terraces and firepits overlooking the sea.
- Baja Club HotelHotelLa Paz, MexicoBoutique hotel on the esplanade of La Paz.
- Espíritu Santo islandSightLa Paz, MexicoIsland destination for boating trips.
- The St. Regis Punta Mita ResortHotelPunta Mita, MexicoSprawling resort with five culinary experiences.
- Cala de Mar Resort & Spa IxtapaHotelIxtapa Zihuatanejo, MexicoCascades down nine cliff levels with private plunge pools.
- Seafood MarketRestaurantIxtapa Zihuatanejo, MexicoGrills fish delivered directly by local boats.
- Banyan Tree Cabo MarquésHotelAcapulco de Juárez, MexicoLaid-back luxury in private villas.
- Casona SforzaHotelPuerto Escondido, MexicoA Luxury Boutique Hotel in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico a sustainable hotel with breathtaking ocean views.
- Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, MexicoHotelPunta Mita, MexicoAn adult-only resort.
- One&Only MandarinaHotelRiviera Nayarit, MexicoResort with private villas.
- Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts CollectionHotelPunta de Mita, MexicoResort with ocean views.
- Casa ToHotelPuerto Escondido, Mexico