W Punta de Mita

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In a chic beachfront complex, this trendy hotel is 8 km from Manzanilla Beach and 11 km from the Litibú Golf Course.

Colorful, quirky rooms come with smart TVs, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi and Nespresso machines, as well as balconies or terraces. Upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs, while suites offer private plunge pools with beach views. There’s 24-hour room service.

In addition to a bright restaurant where a breakfast buffet is served for a fee, dining options include a plush Southeast Asian eatery, a poolside cafe, a beachfront food truck and a lively lounge bar. There’s also an outdoor pool, a spa, and a gym, as well as direct beach access.

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

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Set on Nuevo Vallarta Beach along Banderas Bay, this luxe all-inclusive resort is 12 km from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport and 13 km from Marina Vallarta.

Refined 1- and 2-bedroom suites with balconies and living areas feature flat-screens and free Wi-Fi, plus minibars and Nespresso machines; many have whirlpool tubs. Upgraded suites add hot tubs, bay views and/or personal trainers. Room service is available 24/7.

All meals are included and served in Italian, French and Mexican restaurants. There’s also a posh spa with a gym, and an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, as well as activity programs for kids and teens.

Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen

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This sophisticated resort on Playa Marmitas beach is a 5-minute walk from the stylish stores and restaurants on La Quinta Avenida.

The modern rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies. All have free Wi-Fi, 47-inch flat-screens, minibars and coffeemakers. Club level rooms offer exclusive lounge access with complimentary breakfast. Some units have sea views, direct pool access, or private plunge pools. Room service is available.

Amenities include 2 restaurants, 3 bars, 3 infinity pools and a fitness center, plus a teen arcade, a spa and direct beach access. There are also 18 meeting rooms. Valet parking is extra.

Thompson Beach House

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By a Caribbean Sea beach and surrounded by bars and restaurants on Quinta Avenida, this sleek hotel is 7 minutes’ walk from the Nuestra Señora del Carmen church. It also lies 1 km from Federal Highway 307.

Featuring furnished balconies, sea views and modern artwork, the warm rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars and safes; some add living areas. Suites come with standing baths; upgraded suites have outdoor hot tubs. In-room spa treatments and room service are available.

There’s a rooftop outdoor pool and a poolside bar/grill with beach views, as well as a gym. A sundeck has cabanas. Bike rentals and water sports are offered.

Andaz Mayakoba

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Set within a lush resort complex with a lagoon, this upscale resort on a tranquil stretch of sandy beach is 10 km from Punta Esmeralda beach and 12 km from Fundadores Park.

Airy rooms decorated with local artwork feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and complimentary minibars, plus balconies or patios. Upgraded rooms offer beach or lagoon views. Suites add separate living areas and private plunge pools.

Dining options include an all-day buffet, a Latin American eatery and a beachfront seafood restaurant, plus a cocktail bar with snacks. There are also 2 outdoor pools, along with a hot tub, a gym and a spa. There’s also a kids’ club.

The Fives

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Set in a complex of modern villas, this upscale resort on the Riviera Maya is less than a kilometer from the nearest beach. It’s also 8 km from Guelaguetza Art Gallery and 17 km from Xplor Adventure Park, which features ziplines and underground rivers.

Offering free Wi-Fi, the bright, contemporary rooms and suites feature private balconies and flat-screen TVs. Some suites have kitchens and Jacuzzis.

The 9 restaurants and 6 bars range from casual to elegant, and include a swim-up bar. Breakfast is provided. The 5 pools are connected by a system of lazy rivers, and the spa features holistic treatments and a kids’ menu.

Thompson Playa Del Carmen

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A 3-minute walk from both the 3D Museum of Wonders and the nearest beach on the Caribbean Sea, this upscale hotel is 7 km from Grand Coral Golf Riviera Maya.

Featuring balconies with city views, the posh rooms offer mid-century modern furnishings, free Wi-Fi and rainfall showers, as well as cocktail bars and minifridges. Suites add living rooms and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded suites include sea views; some are beachfront and/or provide balconies with hot tubs. Room service is available.

There’s a casual seaside eatery, a chic seafood restaurant with an open kitchen, and a poolside lounge serving light fare, plus a gym and a rooftop infinity pool.

Paradisus Playa Del Carmen

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Overlooking a private bay, this posh, all-inclusive resort is 3 km from Grand Coral Riviera Maya Golf.

Featuring balconies or terraces, the chic studios offer whirlpool tubs, marble floors and sitting areas, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. All have flat-screens, iPod docks and free Wi-Fi; some add swim-up pool access. Suites have living rooms and/or kitchenettes. Club-level suites provide butler service. Room service is available 24/7.

Amenities include 14 eateries and 16 bars, as well as a plush spa and 2 lagoon-style pools. There’s also a private beach, a ballroom and a kids’ club. Yoga, tennis and wine tastings can be arranged.

Paradisus La Perla

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On lush grounds along a beach, this upscale all-inclusive resort for adults only is 3 km from the 3D Museum of Wonders and 50 km from Cancun International Airport.

Featuring balconies or terraces, the chic rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minibars. Suites add whirlpool tubs, iPod docks, sitting areas and/or swim-up access. Upgraded suites have kitchens and/or living rooms. Room service is available 24/7.

Meals and drinks (included) are served in 24 dining options and bars, including polished Mediterranean and Asian restaurants. There’s also a spa and a gym, plus outdoor pools. Dance lessons, wine tastings and water sports are available.

Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel

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Set along a white-sand beach on the Caribbean Sea, this refined resort is 3 km from Dolphin Discovery Cozumel and 4 km from Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park.

Bright, airy rooms feature flat-screen TVs, minibars and free Wi-Fi, as well as sitting areas. All include balconies or terraces. Upgraded rooms add sea views. Suites offer separate living areas.

There are 3 restaurants and an Italian eatery. Other amenities include a spa, a gym and an outdoor infinity pool. There are also gardens, direct beach access and a business center, plus meeting and event space. Breakfast is available for a surcharge.