Six Best Adults-Only, All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico

*By Erin Nicole Davis*

As the crisp air rolls in and the jackets emerge out of hibernation, the easy, breezy thoughts of sand and sun start to fill the mind as we plan our winter vacations. If you’re in the market to decompress from it all, relax, and refresh, a pool full of screaming kids won’t likely help your cause. Nor will an overflow of hard-partying university-aged vacationers. That’s where the luxury adults-only all-inclusive escape comes in. Here are six resorts we recommend in Mexico…

1. Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla

If things like your own personal butler, a private terrace with a Jacuzzi, and gourmet restaurants sound like your idea of a solid sunny escape, the Royal Suites at the adults-only Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla make a solid option. While the sprawling Paradisus resort welcomes children, La Perla and the all-frills-attached Royal Suites upgrade offer a completely separate, childfree experience where guests are invited to live and lounge like the the royals do. This means the ability to call your own personal butler on WhatsApp to draw you a Jacuzzi bath, and bring you a robe and glass of wine to accompany it. Appreciated perks of a stay at Paradisus include 14 impressively-designed restaurants that offer a variety of cuisine, 16 bars, a huge state-of-the-art fitness centre, and a sleek and serene spa with its own peaceful pool.

2. Casa Velas

Located in Marina Vallarta, not far from Puerto Vallarta, is the lush adults-only Casa Velas. A far cry from the typical busting, sprawling all-inclusive alternative, this garden-filled property is intimate and simple – but completely luxurious – and ideal for those seeking tranquility. The resort sits on an 18-hole golf course, and features a surprisingly large gym, a small but peaceful spa, and an oversized, cabana-filled pool. A short shuttle ride away, guests can enjoy the resort’s private beach club – which features a gourmet restaurant, a hot tub, and a pool – and can take advantage of the full range of amenities offered at the sister resort Velas Vallarta next door.

3. Beloved Playa Mujeres

If you’re looking to stay in Playa Mujeres – a seaside resort town located just north of the rowdier Cancun– and have a soft spot for sleek boutique hotels, you may want to call Beloved Playa Mujeres your temporary home this winter. The 109-room luxurious hotel sits on a white sand beach and features three outdoor pools that are more about peacefulness than a party. All of the spacious rooms feature large whirlpool tubs and private balconies, some of which are complete with refreshing personal plunge pools. Additional appreciated elements include a 35,000-square-foot spa, a large fitness centre, four quality restaurants, yacht charters, and seaside golf.

4. Marquis Los Cabos

If you have a soft spot for infinity pools, you’ll find a couple of pristine ones at the travel magazine-worthy Marquis Los Cabos. Located at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula on a white sand beach on the Sea of Cortez, this sleek and breezy adults-only luxury resort houses rooms with ocean-view balconies or terraces, in addition to suites and cottages that are complete with private pools. The hotel features things like an elegant spa, six international restaurants that dish up a fresh local fare, two bars, and a quality gym.

5. El Dorado Casitas Royale

In the Riviera Maya area, the El Dorado Casitas Royale offers a luxurious yet relaxed experience. Located in a private oasis of the sister resort El Dorado, the breezy Casitas Royale features thatched-roof casitas and personal infinity pools. While you can get all of the peace and privacy your heart and mind desires in this serene, childfree place, guests can enjoy all of the main spot’s ample amenities. This includes a luxury large beachfront saltwater pool, a spa, seven restaurants that serve up fresh produce grown in an on-site greenhouse, and a variety of sports.

6. Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun

For a Cancun experience that’s free of the wild parties you may have enjoyed a decade or a few ago, the large and luxurious Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun is nestled in a on a white sand beach in a remote area south of Cancun’s lively Hotel Zone on the Riviera Maya coastline. The sophisticated property – which prides itself in its ‘Unlimited Luxury’ designation that includes things like a 24-hour concierge, food and drinks, and pool service – features eight pools (all serene and child-free, naturally), nine restaurants, and a full-service, world-class spa.