Seven New Hotels and Resorts in Mexico to Visit

Mexico is an ever changing country with countless unique attractions for visitors to experience. It’s become a great return destination as its tourism is constantly keeping visitors on their toes, with one new hotel and attraction after another. Here’s a list of newly opened, newly renovated and soon-to-open hotels that are sure to bring new and returning guests alike.

One&Only Palmilla

Villa One is the latest accommodation offered at One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos. The newest addition is a four bedroom suite with an additional butler suite, giving guests access for 14,000 square feet of both indoor and outdoor space. Great for multigenerational family trips, the villa comes equipped with an 870-square-foot master suite, a second bedroom with a king-size bed and sun deck, a third bedroom with two queen-size beds and a fourth bedroom with bunk beds. Floor to ceiling glass windows and doors provide views of the Villa’s outdoor fire pit and infinity pool. Villa One also comes complete with a dedicated fitness trainer and spa therapist, as well as a culinary staff trained to base menus off of individual preferences. The Villa team also designs customized experiences for guests, like deep-sea fishing excursions, full-day surf lessons and cruises on One&Only Palmilla’s Catari Yacht. Many of the offers provided by One&Only Palmilla include roundtrip airport transfers. One&Only Palmilla is currently offering deals such as stay seven pay five, stay four pay three, family escapes including free kids meals and ice cream and 20 percent off Junior Suites and Suites booked 30 days in advance. For more about Villa One, visit https://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/one-and-only-palmilla-los-cabos/accommodation/villa-one.

Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort

This adults-only luxury resort recently unveiled a new expansion planned for winter 2016, with upscale guestrooms and suites, a gourmet restaurant concept, a VIP lounge and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The waterfront property is located on a secluded 2.5-mile section of Cabo San Lucas beach. The 154-room boutique hotel includes four restaurants, four bars, a wellness spa, 5,800 square feet of meeting space, as well as private beach access, complete with wine and tequila tastings. In the winter of 2016, Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort will introduce The Towers at Pacifica, three new buildings that will house new amenities and personalized service. The 47 Club Level guest rooms and suites are designed to mirror the existing resort's décor, combining high end design with the familiarity of home. The Towers at Pacifica are set to open December 22, 2016, and have already begun accepting reservations at www.pueblobonito.com/the-towers-at-pacifica.

Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa

Currently celebrating its first summer season, AMResorts’ adults-only Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa introduced new wellness and dining options earlier this year. The Spa by Pevonia offers body treatments, massages and facials that combine indigenous and modern techniques. La Biblioteca de Tequlia, translated into English as “The Tequila Library,” is home to one of the largest collections of tequila and agave spirits in North America, accompanying a menu of authentic Mexican cuisine.

Located on Medano beach, the 169 room resort is steps away from the famous Cabo San Lucas nightlife scene. Guests of Breathless will enjoy amenities such as unlimited top-shelf spirits and gourmet dining, 24-hour room service and a daily refreshed mini bar. Each week, an updated Party Calendar offers guests exclusive invitations to shows, dance parties and more. On site guests will find six restaurants and four bars. To book now, visit https://www.breathlessresorts.com/cabo-san-lucas.

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Hyatt Ziva Cancun

Having recently opened late last year, the most memorable factor of the Hyatt Ziva Cancun is definitely the oceanfront views the property provides. The all-inclusive beach resort is located on a strip in Punta Cana, surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. On site amenities include eight restaurants and three lounges featuring both local and international cuisines, six bars as well as a microbrewery, a spa, three infinity pools overlooking the ocean, beach butlers, snorkeling gear and more. For special events, the Hyatt Ziva comes complete with indoor and outdoor event spaces, such as ballrooms, gardens and a beach pavilion. Each room at the resort comes stock with a balcony, but those looking for a little extra luxury can find two balconies in the 4,381 foot Presidential Suite, complete with a marble bathroom and a separate hot tub and rain shower. Though the resort is geared towards adults, the Hyatt Ziva has many kid friendly activies, including the Kidz waterpark, a game room, paddle boarding and more. Learn more about the all-inclusive resort at http://cancun.ziva.hyatt.com.

Dos Casas Hotel

Fresh off a two-year old remodel, the twelve rooms of The Dos Casas Hotel, a member of Design Hotels, combine luxury and boutique styles to create a feeling of being at your own home, just outside the Mexican city of San Miguel de Allende. Each room comes with a view, offering travelers a choice between a mountain view or city view. All rooms come with a private terrace complete with a Jacuzzi tub overlooking the city, or if being indoors is more your style, a bathtub underneath an LED television screen. For meals, each guest has the opportunity to speak directly to the chef so he can provide exactly what you’d like. The hotel is located two blocks from the Centro Histórico, and less than 20 minutes outside of San Miguel travelers will find natural hot springs and a spa at Escondido Place, four vineyards, complete with over 10 types of grapes, olive trees and lavender fields, and lots of art in The Parroquia of San Miguel Arcangel and Fabrica La Aurora. The property is currently offering promotions like stay five nights and pay for four, and save 10 percent when you book 90 days in advance. Contact Dos Casas Hotel at http://doscasas.com.mx/contact-us-now/.

Grand Velas Los Cabos

Scheduled to open in November 2016, Grand Velas Los Cabos will be an all-inclusive resort with more than 300 rooms to choose from. Part of The Leading Hotels of the World, the resort offers a spa with 16 treatment rooms, six of which will be available to house couples. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy six restaurants on site, including French, contemporary Mexican, Italian and modern cuisines. Facing the monumental Arch and located where the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean converge on the Baja Peninsula, Grand Velas is the spot to visit for sport fishing and aquatic activities. Guests looking for the best view on site should book from the Grand Class Suites, with all guestrooms boasting ocean front views. Families are more likely to have better luck in the Ambassador level rooms, featuring a large selection of connecting rooms. The hotel's top accommodation is the Imperial Suite, with 5,000 square feet of space with two bedrooms, a living room, bar and deck, and a specific concierge, though all guests staying at Grand Velas will have personal concierges. Rooms are available for presale now. Visit http://loscabos.grandvelas.com for more info.

Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya

Set for reveal at the end of 2016, the Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya is the latest addition to the Mayakoba Resort Group. The development of the hotel began with an ecological investigation performed by a team of biologists to make sure the development of the property improved surrounding eco-system health. The hotel, designed to integrate man and nature, comes complete with 213 guestrooms, each with amenities and decorations designed to energize guests. Located adjacent to the new Ciudad Mayakoba, the hotel's location provides access to new attractions, including shopping and dining. The hotel is also a guest’s gateway to the Yucatan Peninsula, which has experiences like Chichen Itza and Tulum. On site, the El Camaleón golf course borders the Caribbean Sea. The 18-hole course is designed with a lagoon, mangrove and cenote hazards. Other onsite amenities include multiple outdoor pools with a whirlpool, a spa with eight treatment rooms as well as a beauty salon, and a gym with a yoga studio, lap pool and indoor fitness area. Also within the Andaz are a 6,458 square foot ballroom and five studios for both indoor and outdoor meeting spaces. Learn more at http://www.mayakoba.andaz.hyatt.com