Top Mexican Resorts for a Socially Distant Holiday

Mexico is an ideal destination for a socially distant vacation, with miles of beaches, endless sunshine, and a variety of resorts. Spacious guestrooms, expansive suites, and private residences cater to your needs, and many include your own pool and in-room dining for added privacy.

Outdoor restaurants, breezy beachfront cafes, and poolside cabanas make al fresco dining easy and enjoyable, and most resorts have balconies or patios where you can enjoy the views from the privacy of your room. We’ve chosen some of our favorite destinations in our southern neighbor, ranging from Baja in the west to Cancun in the east.

#1 Rosewood Mayakoba: Riviera Maya

For your socially distant vacation, choose a secluded suite with your own plunge pool or a private residence with full kitchen, outdoor grill, and pool. A long stretch of white sand beach offers plenty of space to relax in a lounge or cabana. At El Camaleon, you can swim, snorkel, golf, or simply relax by one of the resort’s six pools.

#2 Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita: Riviera Nayarit

This beachfront property is situated on 400 acres within the 1,500-acre Punta Mita community. Casita-style guest rooms and private villas offer plenty of space and privacy. Ten al fresco restaurants with ocean views are ideal for socially distant dining, and the resort’s amenities include two golf courses, beaches, and a spa.

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#3 Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal: Cabo San Lucas

This resort is ideal for a socially isolated vacation, with ocean views and sea breezes, private plunge pools, and guestrooms that include suites, casitas, villas, and private homes. The beachfront Crudo and fresh seafood-focused El Farallon, set in the cliffs above the sea and overlooking the Pacific, are two of four al fresco restaurants.

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#4 Andaz Mayakoba Resort: Riviera Maya

The beachfront resort is part of the private gated Mayakoba complex, which includes nature trails for jogging, biking, or a quiet stroll. Kayak in the tranquil lagoons or play golf on El Camaleon. There are several al fresco restaurants for beachfront or poolside dining, as well as an oceanfront pool and a secluded lagoon-side pool.

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#5 The Cape, a Thompson Hotel: Cabo San Lucas

The hotel is located on Monuments Beach, a popular surfing destination, and has 161 guestrooms with unobstructed views of the Sea of Cortez. Villas with one, two, or three bedrooms are available, as are four two-story penthouse suites with private rooftops and plunge pools. Among the hotel’s luxurious amenities are an infinity pool with a swim-up bar and another built into a natural rock formation.

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#6 Montage Los Cabos: Los Cabos

The 39-acre resort on Santa Maria Bay’s shores offers 122 guestrooms, suites, private casas, and 52 Montage Residences for spacious accommodations. Guests can enjoy the resort as they please, with two restaurants, in-room dining, three pools, a beach, and cabanas or beach beds.

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#7 Banyan Tree Cabo Marques: Acapulco

The resort is located in a gated community on the Acapulco cliffs and features 45 cliff-edge villas with private pools, breathtaking views, and secluded verandas. Select an in-villa barbecue or gourmet dinner and dine on seafood, Thai, or local Mexican cuisine while enjoying sea breezes and views of Acapulco Bay.

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#8 Nizuc Resort & Spa: Punta Nizuc, Cancun

The resort offers adult-only ocean suites, family residence suites, and private villas in a secluded enclave about 15 minutes from Cancun. The fitness center, spa, pools, and dining options ranging from oceanfront to poolside to private in-room dining offer the ideal socially distant guest experience.

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#9 Viceroy Riviera Maya: Riviera Maya

This tranquil, boutique-style resort features 41 private villas, each with its own heated plunge pool, outdoor rain shower, and patio with lounge furniture and a hammock. Guests can book private spa treatments and cooking classes, dine at one of two outdoor restaurants with pool and ocean views, or order meals to their rooms.

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#10 Le Blanc Spa Resort: Cancun

This adults-only resort is the ultimate luxury option for all-inclusives in the heart of Cancun. Spacious suites with lagoon or ocean views, some with in-room jacuzzis, and personalized butler service reduces the need to spend time in public areas. Three pools and four indoor-outdoor restaurants allow guests to spread out and enjoy a more personalized experience.

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