Best Honeymoon Resorts in Mexico of 2017

Picking the perfect honeymoon is no easy feat—countless romantic destinations, endless hotel options, limited vacation time and the struggle-is-real challenge of finding the perfect place to please both you and your new spouse. Where to begin? Well, right here. BRIDES teamed up with the A-list agents at Virtuoso—a global network of more than 15,000 luxury-travel specialists—to find the most romantic, luxe hot spots in the world. Whether you’re looking for bucket-list hotels and resorts, far-flung beaches, the top cruise lines for couples, inexpensive honeymoon ideas or unexpected honeymoon-worthy locales, you’ve come to the right spot. Presenting our 2017 Honeymoon Awards—dive in to see the best honeymoon resorts in Mexico!

1. OneOnly Palmilla, Los Cabos

You’d never guess this ultraluxe resort has been around since 1956, thanks to a complete overhaul two years ago that included a new restaurant from chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, a celeb-stylist-led hair salon, and an indoor-outdoor gym. This year’s update: the just-debuted Villa One, a four-bedroom hideout perched above the Sea of Cortez with a glass-enclosed infinity pool, chef’s kitchen, screening room, personal trainer, and 24-hour butler. Maybe invite your friends and turn the honeymoon into a “buddymoon”? (Rooms from $615; oneandonlyresorts.com)

2. Rosewood Mayakoba, Riviera Maya

Nature is everywhere you turn at this 130-suite beachside retreat. First, there’s the system of mangrove-shaded canals through which you float to arrive at your room by boat. (Expect local driftwood, limestone, and outdoor showers.) Then, there’s the spa, which sits on an island in the middle of a lagoon and offers all kinds of traditional Mayan treatments. Next, there are amenities like “floating yoga” classes, in which you’re challenged to hold poses while balancing on top of the water (talk about a core workout). Finally, you sit vintage, underneath a canopy of palm trees at the new restaurant, Aqui Me Quedo (translates to “here I stay,” in Spanish), served chilled coconut cocktails and antojitos made in a vintage, retro-fitted truck. (Rooms from $515; rosewoodhotels.com)

3. Belmond Maroma Resort Spa, Riviera Maya

Set on a secluded stretch of the Caribbean-fronting Riviera Maya, Belmond Maroma Resort Spa feels like a beach-jungle oasis. All around you are wide palm trees and a mile of white sand (Maroma Beach is ranked among the best in the world). You’ll feel right at home chilling by one of the three pools, napping on the hammock on your balcony, or indulging in a traditional Mayan temezcal ritual at the spa. And why shouldn’t you? (Rooms from $765; belmond.com)

4. Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Riviera Maya

Also set within the Mayakoba region of the Riviera Maya, Banyan Tree Mayakoba has a similar back-to-nature vibe—but doesn’t skimp on luxury. Expect architectural details that will literally make you stop in your tracks, especially the geometric, connected pools and the restaurant floating above the water amid the mangroves. Also likely to give you pause: “the rainforest” treatment at the spa, complete with a hydrotherapy circuit and a 90-minute massage. (Rooms from $765; banyantree.com)

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5. Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita

Want to whale watch on the resort’s private yacht? Lounge under a cabana at the Nuna pool? Try a traditional temezcal ritual? There’s a reason Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita is one of the best honeymoon resorts in Mexico, and it’s because it will make all your dreams come true. Especially if those dreams include lots of mezcal-based margaritas. Our pick: the Smoky Colada, a Mexican take on the traditional pineapple and coconut cocktail. (Rooms from $750; fourseasons.com)

6. Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort, Los Cabos

From the moment you exit the Mercedes SUV that transports you from the airport, let the gentle sounds of waves crashing on the beach wash over. And the experience of true, upscale Mexican hospitality. Think: Evian mists, binoculars for whale-watching, and any cocktail or snack you can think of—all you have to do is ask! Also worth requesting: A once-in-a-lifetime “Create Your Own Fireworks Display,” which allows couples to craft a completely customizable fireworks show that they can launch whenever they choose (within reason) with just the press of a button. (Rooms from $1,460, including taxes and fees; rosewoodhotels.com)