7. Zoetry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres Cancun
With only 35 suites on this Isla Mujeres property, Zoetry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres Cancun takes seclusion to a new level. You’ll arrive on the island via the hotel’s own private catamaran yacht. During your stay, you can have a complimentary in-suite continental breakfast every morning and enjoy a sunset dip in the Jacuzzi on your own terrace each evening. Other in-suite amenities include minibars, satellite TVs and pillow menus. The unique Swiss-Northern Italian cuisine at Casa Rolandi earns high praise from recent patrons; guests love the dishes’ avant-garde presentations, not to mention the outstanding service. Menu items include everything from tuna carpaccio to gourmet pizza with tomato, prosciutto, arugula and mascarpone cheese. Once you’ve satiated your appetite, stake out a chair by one of the hotel’s pools, or for a little extra pampering, spring for a massage at the spa.
8. Be Tulum
Be Tulum hotel has been described by recent travelers as everything from a “bohemian jungle paradise” to a “simplistically beautiful” property. The hotel’s suites are decorated with natural materials and wood finishes, though a few guests noted the rooms were a bit dark. Each suite includes its own private plunge pool or Jacuzzi, complimentary Wi-Fi access and a sitting area. The property sits alongside a beach in Tulum, Mexico, so guests have direct access to the ocean, as well as lounge chairs, daybeds and thatched palapa coverings. Be Tulum also houses a spa and offers fee-based yoga and meditation classes. When it’s time for a meal, guests can enjoy ceviche and fresh seafood at Malesia’s; sample tacos or freshly grilled lobster at 4 Fuegos; sit down for a dinner of small plates at Ocumare; or grab some casual drinks at the Beach Bar. As far as service goes, past visitors offered mixed reviews. Some described the hotel’s employees as “friendly” and “helpful,” while others said they would have appreciated more smiles from some staff members. You’ll find the hotel about 6 miles south of Tulum’s Mayan ruins by Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve’s northern border.