Best Luxury Hotels In Oaxaca
Both a state and a city, Oaxaca is in the southwest of the country and a great choice if you want to explore a more authentic side of Mexico than you may in the more touristy resorts. The cuisine here is quite unique (be sure to try the street food and plenty of mezcal) and as a former Aztec region, there are plenty of fascinating sites to tour. It’s historic, sometimes a little hectic (especially in the city centre), but always bright and colourful. But generally, life here is leisurely, laid back and casual, so expect to adapt accordingly.
Terrestre Hotel
(5 stars) Hotel Terrestre, a member of Design Hotels, is a pet-friendly, adults-only, one-of-a-kind experience in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Each of the hotel’s private villas has their own private pool while beautiful outdoor areas and a luminous interior invite guests to connect with nature and take in the immense vistas. The unique architecture of the building and each of its 14 rooms are inspired by the local landscape and contain tranquil natural elements. This hotel is home to Terrícola restaurant, where guests are invited to experience Mexican flavours and traditions through local and authentic dishes. The dazzling Ocean Club sits on the beach and is a perfect place to unwind or enjoy a drink from the Mezcal Bar. Hotel Terrestre also boasts a blissful spa, complete with a hot tub, steam room, and plunge pool as well as an additional expansive, circular pool, open to all guests.
Oaxaca City, Oaxaca
Quinta Real Oaxaca
(5 stars) Dating back to 1576, this building served as the Convent of Santa Catalina de Siena until the mid-1700s. Now a boutique hotel, its frescoes, original tile floors, beamed ceilings, flower-filled gardens, stone courtyards and fountains make it a unique and enchanting place to stay. There are 91 classically decorated rooms (with air-con, a minibar, bathrobes and slippers), an alfresco restaurant, bar, a snack bar, a fitness centre and an outdoor pool. Quinta Real Oaxaca places travellers within a short walk of all of the city’s main attractions.
Oaxaca City, Oaxaca
Hotel Escondido Oaxaca
(5 stars) Another of Oaxaca’s Design Hotels, this one lies on the pristine’s sands of the Oaxacan coast. Guests (aged 16 and over) are accommodated in palm-thatched pool villas with private terraces, but can also swim Olympic lengths in the enormous shared pool. During the day, meals are served in either of these locations or in the hotel’s restaurant, while in the evening, the chef prepares a small menu of daily changing specials. The decor and architecture gives the resort a castaway feel, aided by hammocks slung beside the pool. Visit Hotel Escondido between autumn and spring to be in with a chance of seeing turtles hatching on the adjacent beach.
Casa Antonieta
(4 stars) Casa Antonieta offers guests from around the world a comfortable stay in a luxurious, Oaxacan haven. The hotel’s design incorporates elements from traditional architecture and décor with a modern twist to afford guests with all of today’s luxuries. There are a range of suites and rooms to choose from, including 8 guestrooms and 1 deluxe apartment-style room, each with a unique design and features to suit individual desires. Muss café serves delicious breakfast, coffee, cocktails, and, of course, mezcal in Casa Antonieta’s splendid, serene courtyard. From sunrise until sunset, Amá Terraza is open and offers a range of beverages and succulent dishes from their menus. Guests can enjoy an exceptional assortment of breakfast dishes until 2pm and a range of local, Latin American, and international specialities from 2:30 pm. A perfect blend of traditional and contemporary in a unique setting which allows guests to explore all that Oaxaca has to offer.
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