The 8 Best Mexico Honeymoon Resorts of 2023

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Best Overall: See Excellence Playa Mujeres Rates at TripAdvisor "Offers a choice of honeymoon packages and a long list of included activities."

Runner-Up, Best Overall: See Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort Rates at TripAdvisor "Its 84 suites and villas charm with authentic Mexican artwork and hand-carved furniture."

Best Luxury: See One&Only Palmilla Rates at TripAdvisor "With a reputation for unparalleled luxury, the resort has served as an exclusive retreat for celebrities and dignitaries."

Best Value: See Villa del Palmar Cancun Luxury Beach Resort & Spa Rates at TripAdvisor "Offers all-inclusive rates from as little as $133 per person per night."

Best Boutique: See Viceroy Riviera Maya Rates at TripAdvisor "Delivers the best of both worlds: the intimacy and personalized service of a boutique hotel and the facilities of a 5-star resort."

Best Wellness: See Chablé Resort & Spa, Yucatán Rates at TripAdvisor "Here, you can escape the crowds of the coast, let go of any wedding stress and take the time to reconnect with each other."

Best Over-Water: See El Dorado Maroma Rates at TripAdvisor "What makes the resort special is its overwater bungalows – the first and only ones in Mexico."

Best Off the Beaten Track: See Imanta Resort Rates at TripAdvisor "The resort guarantees tranquility and promotes an eco-friendly ethos."

Best Overall: Excellence Playa Mujeres

Flawless service and a spectacular location on the Caribbean coast are just two of the highlights mentioned in Excellence Playa Mujeres’ near-perfect TripAdvisor reviews. An adults-only, all-inclusive destination near Cancún, the resort offers a choice of honeymoon packages and a long list of included activities. Spend idyllic days drifting down the lazy river, learning how to scuba dive, or practicing your Spanish dancing. You can also pay extra for more adventurous pursuits, including deep-sea fishing and romantic sunset catamaran cruises. At Miilé Spa, decadent couples treatments are accompanied by flowers and Champagne.

The resort has no fewer than 10 restaurants and 8 bars serving cuisine from all over the world. Discover authentic Mexican favorites and mariachi entertainment at Agave, be transported to Paris with opulent French restaurant Chez Isabelle or dine on exquisite seafood at open-air palapa The Lobster House. All suites are impressively spacious and spoil with a private Jacuzzi and four-poster bed. For honeymooners, the two-story Honeymoon Suite is the most indulgent choice. Revel in the luxury of a private rooftop terrace complete with a plunge pool and uninterrupted Caribbean views.

Runner-Up, Best Overall: Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort

For the perfect honeymoon on the golden shores of the Sea of Cortez, choose Las Ventanas al Paraiso. Its 84 suites and villas charm with authentic Mexican artwork and hand-carved furniture. Oceanfront Villas are especially suited to romance with a private infinity pool, an outdoor dining patio, and two Jacuzzis. If you can drag yourself away, you’ll discover eight resort pools (including a magnificent lazy river) and a spa-inspired by ancient Baja healing techniques. The Romance Ritual for Two includes an aromatic foot soak, exfoliation, and side-by-side massage followed by a rose petal bath and Passion cocktails.

For couples that want to explore their surroundings, a host of activities await. Sign up for desert excursions and horseback rides, scuba diving, sailing, and whale-watching. Most of the resort’s restaurants showcase Mexico’s native cuisine, whether you opt for traditional fine dining at El Restaurante, street tacos at Taqueria, or fresh seafood at the Tequila & Ceviche Bar. At El Restaurante, you can select a bath experience from a special menu while ordering your food, then return to your room to find it already drawn and waiting for you.

Best Luxury: One&Only Palmilla

Junior Suite One&Only Palmilla — One&Only Palmilla

Also located at the meeting point of a desert and ocean on the tip of the Baja Peninsula, One&Only Palmilla presides over one of the region’s few swimmable beaches. It was built by the son of a former Mexican president and, with a reputation for unparalleled luxury, has served as an exclusive retreat for celebrities and dignitaries ever since. All rooms boast a private terrace or patio with a daybed from which to admire spectacular sea views. They also include a handcrafted tequila welcome, a nightly aromatherapy turndown service, and a personal butler to attend to your every whim.

Dining is a highlight, whether you opt for steak and seafood by a Michelin-starred chef at Seared or Mexican farm-to-table showstoppers at Agua. If relaxation is a priority, you will love the adults-only infinity pool and the spa, where hot and cold rock pools, saunas, and steam rooms await discovery amidst a tropical garden paradise. For adventure-loving couples, there’s a long list of activities to choose from. These include sport fishing, diving, chauffeured ATV tours, and rounds of the 27-hole, Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course.

Best Value: Villa del Palmar Cancun Luxury Beach Resort & Spa

If your budget doesn’t stretch to 5-star luxury, don’t worry – Villa del Palmar Cancún offers all-inclusive rates from as little as $133 per person per night. Better yet, you can also opt for a room-only rate. The most affordable accommodation option at this beachfront property is the Deluxe Room, with an ocean or garden view, a king-size bed, and a private balcony. Spend your days relaxing by one of five swimming pools (one of which is exclusively for adults) or taking part in snorkeling tours, cooking lessons, yoga classes, and more.

Some of your most romantic moments will be spent at the spa. Modeled after a Mayan village, it incorporates a hot/cold lagoon, Swiss showers, a steam room, and a Jacuzzi. Ask about couples rituals like Nawal Kan (which includes a Champagne body scrub, a cacao wrap, and a tandem massage) or Romantic Night (a couples massage followed by sparkling wine and chocolate-dipped strawberries). The resort’s restaurants serve gourmet cuisine from all over the world, including Mexico, Italy, and Japan. Make sure to book at least one romantic private dinner under the specially decorated beach pergola.

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Best Boutique: Viceroy Riviera Maya

Viceroy Riviera Maya delivers the best of both worlds: the intimacy and personalized service of a boutique hotel and the facilities of a 5-star resort. Hidden within a magical tract of rainforest near Playa del Carmen, the resort is fringed by white sand shores and the warm waters of the Caribbean. There are just 41 villas to choose from, all with a private plunge pool, sunbathing deck, and outdoor shower – creating an idyllic natural playground for you and your new spouse. You’ll also benefit from Egyptian cotton linens and an aromatherapy turndown service.

At mealtimes, share seafood on the beachfront at Coral Grill & Bar or savor inventive interpretations of traditional Mexican cuisine at La Marea. The resort also offers a range of exciting culinary experiences, including Tequila & Ceviche tasting nights, Guacamole & Margarita-making lessons, weekly beach barbecues, and private candlelit dinners. There’s a lot to discover nearby, too, whether you choose to embark on a guided tour to the region’s ancient cities or go diving in an underground cenote. Back at the resort, paradise beckons with private beach cabanas and a full-service spa inspired by ancient Mayan traditions.

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Best Wellness: Chablé Resort & Spa, Yucatán

Chablé Resort & Spa is a mystical retreat situated deep in the Yucatán jungle. The restored 19th-century hacienda is centered around a spring-fed cenote – a place of great spiritual importance for the ancient Mayans. Here, you can escape the crowds of the coast, let go of any wedding stress and take the time to reconnect with each other. At the spa, treatments are intertwined with elements of traditional Mayan rituals, and couples can even take part in a shaman-led Temazcal ceremony. Other facilities include a hydrotherapy circuit, a flotation room, and hot and cold plunge pools.

Every day, activities focus on a particular sense, emotion, or thought and could include anything from guided meditation classes to Vinyasa or Ashtanga yoga sessions. You can also take part in more active pursuits (cycling or tennis, perhaps) and exciting culinary experiences (the tequila and chocolate pairing is a favorite). All three of the resort’s restaurants showcase organic, seasonal ingredients from the on-site gardens. In addition, Ixi’im restaurant is home to the largest tequila collection in the world. After meals, retire to your jungle casita, where a private pool and spacious terrace await.

Best Over-Water: El Dorado Maroma

Another adults-only, all-inclusive resort located on the Caribbean coast between Playa del Carmen and Cancún, El Dorado Maroma offers a variety of different accommodation options. What makes it special, however, is its overwater bungalows – the first and only ones in Mexico. Each one has glass-bottom floors, a ladder leading directly into the ocean, and a private infinity pool. There’s also a hot tub on the furnished terrace. Opt for an Elite Overwater Bungalow for uninterrupted sea views from the end of the pier and the services of a private butler.

These bungalows are so romantic that you may not want to leave. If you do, you’ll discover six gourmet restaurants and four bars (including two swim-up pool bars) on the mainland. Head to Kiyoko for Asian sashimi and teppanyaki or Lima Limon for authentic Peruvian cuisine. The resort can also arrange private dinners on the beach. The romantic theme continues at the spa, where open-air couple's massages can take place at sunrise or by moonlight. Other activities range from included offerings like yoga and cooking classes to paid options like scuba diving and cultural tours.

Best Off the Beaten Track: Imanta Resort

Those that want to discover a more remote side of Mexico should consider Imanta Resort in Punta de Mita. Part of a private forest reserve on the country’s west coast, the resort guarantees tranquility and promotes an eco-friendly ethos. Jungle Deluxe and Oceanfront Casas spoil honeymooning couples with 2,500 square feet of space. Unwind in the majestic bedroom, take a soak in the large indoor tub or spend serene moments relaxing on a private terrace complete with a king-size daybed and limpid infinity pool.

At the spa, Aztec-inspired treatments take place beneath the forest canopy to the accompaniment of lilting birdsong or in a massage pavilion on the beach. Resort activities make the most of the region’s natural splendor and include swimming with dolphins, mountain biking, surfing, and private jungle tours. After a day packed full of adventures, make your way to clifftop Observatorio Bar in time for sunset. As the sun melts into the sea, craft cocktails and gourmet tapas add the final touch to a perfect day. The resort’s two restaurants, Tzamaika Ocean Grill and adults-only Tukipa, highlight fresh-caught fish and organic garden produce.

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