7. Casa Vela’s
Casa Vela’s sits adjacent to the Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, and its main structure resembles a Spanish hacienda estate. Guests are consistently wowed by the grounds – the landscaping and pool of the Táu Beach Club evoke a sense of calm that visitors adore. That serene feeling extends to the ABJA Spa, where you can indulge in a revitalizing holistic massage or an anti-aging facial. Meanwhile, Casa Vela’s’ restaurant Emiliano serves up traditional Mexican dishes. Once you’re well-fed, bed down in one of the resort’s suites; each room comes appointed with a snack-filled minibar, down comforter, cable TV and L’Occitane bath products. If you’re looking for a little extra luxury, you may want to spring for a Grand Class Suite, which offers a private plunge pool and terrace. Beyond this Puerto Vallarta resort’s relaxing atmosphere, past visitors are also quick to compliment the warm and welcoming staff.
8. Chablé Yucatán
Past visitors used words like “perfection,” “unique,” and “magical” to describe this wellness retreat on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, which sits about 25 miles southwest of Mérida. Many referred to Chablé Resort & Spa as an experience rather than a resort thanks to the outstanding staff and luxurious amenities, the standout being the spa. Built alongside a cenote, or a natural sinkhole formed when limestone collapses, the spa offers three “journeys” that incorporate traditional rituals and advanced therapeutic methods inspired by the Mayans, who considered cenotes to be sacred. Other facilities within the spa’s 32,000-square-foot space include a fitness center, an outdoor infinity pool, a wellness restaurant and an outdoor deck for yoga and meditation. Though the spa is the star, the property’s three restaurants and accommodations also receive avid praise from past guests. The 38 casitas and two villas are housed within the original 19th-century walls of the hacienda and are outfitted with traditional Mayan architecture and warm woods. Each accommodation is also equipped with a satellite TV, a coffee maker, a double rain shower and a spacious terrace with a private pool, sunbeds and a hammock.