The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

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Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this luxe resort is 24 km from the seaside village of Bucerías and 47 km from downtown Puerto Vallarta.

Refined rooms and suites come with terraces, free Wi-Fi, iPhone docks and minibars. The beds are fitted with high-thread-count sheets; the marble bathrooms feature flat-screen TVs. Some quarters offer ocean views, kitchens and/or private pools. Room service is offered 24/7.

There are 5 restaurants, some with bars. The hotel has 2 golf courses, 3 infinity pools and a high-end spa. Other amenities include a fitness room, tennis courts and a kids’ club, as well as beach access. Parking is included.

Amanyara

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Adjacent to protected parkland and overlooking a marine reserve, this luxury beachfront resort is 15 km from Providenciales International Airport and 27 km from the Caicos Conch Farm.

Featuring private balconies, the plush rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; some overlook ponds or have private pools. Villas with 3 to 5 bedrooms include the services of personal cooks and housekeepers.

An elegant restaurant offers Asian/Mediterranean cuisine and ocean views. There’s also a spa, as well as yoga and Pilates classes. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, beach access and a gym.

Como Parrot Cay

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This lavish beach resort on a private island is a 35-minute boat ride from Blue Haven Marina.

Ranging from rooms and suites to villas and houses, the chic quarters offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms, plus 4-poster beds, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some have separate living areas, butler service, and/or terraces with private plunge pools. Room service is available.

Dining options consist of 2 restaurants and a beach bar. Other amenities include a spa, a tennis court, and yoga and Pilates studios. There’s also a gym, an infinity pool and direct access to the beach, plus event space. Breakfast is available.

Grace Bay Club

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Set on Grace Bay Beach along the Atlantic Ocean, this posh resort is 5 km from the limestone cliffs at Bird Rock Trail and 12 km from Providenciales International Airport.

Accommodations range from contemporary rooms in an adults-only hotel to family villa suites, as well as custom-designed estates, and beachfront homes with private pools. All feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as patios/balconies offering ocean views; some are oceanfront and/or have kitchenettes.

Breakfast is included. Multiple bars & restaurants include a Mexican eatery and beachfront dining. There are 2 pools, plus a luxe spa a gym and a private beach area.

Banyan Tree Mayakoba

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This luxury beachfront hotel featuring Asian and Mayan-inspired decor is 12 km from the Riviera Art Gallery in downtown Playa del Carmen.

Sleek villas come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and iPod docks, plus private plunge pools and terrace/garden areas; some have spa treatment beds. There’s 24-hour room service.

Dining options include an elegant Thai restaurant with a waterside terrace, a chic Italian eatery, and private dining on a romantic canal cruise. There’s also a rooftop bar and an outdoor, poolside bar. Other amenities include a golf course, tennis courts, a spa and yoga, plus a gym and a kids’ club. Parking and bike use are free.

Unico 20 87

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Set along the beaches of Riviera Maya along the Caribbean Sea, this luxury, all-inclusive hotel (adults-only) is 85 km from Cancun International Airport.

Airy rooms with handmade decor offer free Wi-Fi and minibars, plus flat-screens and Nespresso machines. All have private butlers, and decks with sea views and hot tubs; some have pools. The 1- to 2-bedroom suites add living rooms, and a seafront villa has a kitchen. Room service is available 24/7.

Meals and drinks are served at 4 restaurants and 3 cafe/bars; entertainment, and poolside and beachside service are also provided. There’s a spa, a gym, and an outdoor pool, plus beach access.

Esencia Xpu-Ha

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Set along a white-sand beach on the Caribbean Sea, this chic hotel surrounded by gardens is 2 km from natural pools at Kantun Chi park and 5 km from lively Xpu-Ha Beach.

Bright, airy rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and iPhone docks, plus terraces and sitting areas. Suites add ocean views, open-air showers and/or plunge pools. Villas feature kitchens. Room service is available.

Amenities include 3 restaurants, 2 bars and a private area on the beach, plus indoor and outdoor pools. There’s also a spa area with hot tubs, a fitness center and a juice bar. Breakfast and parking are available.

Viceroy Riviera Maya

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In a lush setting along a beach, this posh, all-villa resort is 10 km from downtown Playa del Carmen.

Plush villas with private plunge pools, patios, soaking tubs and outdoor rain showers feature TVs, free Wi-Fi and minibars. Upgraded units add Bose sound systems and Nespresso machines; some offer sea views, direct beach access or butlers. Room service is available.

There’s a chic restaurant and an open-air grill/bar. Other amenities include a library, a gym, a lagoon-style pool and a spa, plus a private pier. Activities such as yoga and barbecues are offered, and beachfront dining can be arranged. Kids age 14 and up are welcome.

Maroma Belmond

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Set along a white-sand beach on the Caribbean Sea, this refined resort in thatched buildings is 7 km from Dolphin Discovery Playa del Carmen Maroma and 10 km from the Mayan Water Complex.

Relaxed rooms feature terraces and sitting areas, plus free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add sea views. Suites include living rooms; some offer plunge pools and/or 4-poster beds. There are no TVs.

Breakfast is complimentary. There are also 2 restaurants and an open-air bar, plus lounges and a spa. Other amenities include outdoor pools, tennis courts and a fitness center, as well as loaner bikes, water sports and direct beach access.

Chable Maroma

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Set on Maroma Beach, this upscale hotel is 8 km from Dolphin Discovery Playa del Carmen and 41 km from Cancun International Airport.

The rustic-chic suites come with Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemakers. All feature indoor and outdoor showers, and fully retractable walls. The 1-bedroom villas add terrace living rooms and private plunge pools; upgraded 3-bedroom villas also have indoor lounges.

A breakfast buffet is complimentary. Other amenities include 2 fine-dining restaurants and an outdoor raw food eatery, as well as a 2 outdoor pools, a luxe spa and a private area on the beach.