In Mexico, the tequila and guac are a given but for those looking to indulge in the suite life - we’ve rounded up the resorts that offer next level rooms and and over-the-top treats that have us all grateful calories don’t count on vacation.
Casitas at Marquis Los Cabos | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Suite Life: While the entire resort is all suite, adults only, guests can opt for Marquis Los Cabos’ enchanting casitas which offer either a garden with a plunge pool or a rooftop pool and sundeck for guests to escape and luxuriate in privacy. In addition, all casitas feature over 1,670 square feet of space with a private bedroom, king bed, luxury linens, as well as a living and dining area, wet bar, and a furnished lounge terrace and two full bathrooms. The adults-only, all-inclusive resort has recently reopened following a $10 million redesign and renovation. The all-suite property overlooks the Sea of Cortés and offers five dining options, as well as a cafe and bar. The 13,000 sq ft Spa Marquis offers guests a holistic experience dedicated to wellness of mind, body and spirit.
Sweet Life: Greet the day with perfectly instagram-able mini donuts at the grab and go, Espresso Cappuccino, or drop into the Sweet Spot for an afternoon pick me where a selection of chocolate goods, bombones awaits. Better yet - nothing beats the heat like a tequila popsicle with frozen flakes of gold leaf inside! The luxe pop is a Premium Clase Azul Tequila — along with pure gold leaf – and is only available upon request with a minimum of 15-days notice.
Thompson Playa del Carmen | Mexico
Suite Life: Luxury lifestyle hotel Thompson Playa del Carmen is home to the intimate, oceanfront Beach House, which offers 27 luxury accommodations including 18 suites, and treats with a Mexican twist at C Grill. In accordance with its private beach club feel, the property’s guestrooms and suites each feature private balconies and ocean views. Steps from the sand, the Panoramic Suite is the property’s largest suite at more than 1,000 square feet offering sweeping sea views with floor-to-ceiling windows and an Aquaspa bathtub on its private terrace. Along with its suites and sweets, the Beach House features an exclusive pool and private cabanas and offers highly personalized and intuitive service.
Sweet Life: End each day on a sweet note with C Grill, Thompson’s casual, beachfront restaurant from the NYC team responsible for dining destination CATCH. Guests will want to stay at least three nights to get a taste of signature desserts like the Buñuelos - made with corn, sour orange, papaya nixtamalizada and corn cream, grilled banana complete with chamomile ice cream, cookie crumble, cajeta and creme fraiche or the brulee arroz con leche made up of rice infused citric milk topped with a traditional creme brulee and served with passionfruit sorbet.
The Resort at Pedregal | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Suite Life: Vacationing is sweeter at The Resort at Pedregal, Los Cabos’ No.1 premier AAA Five-Diamond, Forbes Five-Star Resort. The hotel has just debuted new three and four-bedroom Casona suites, so guests can enjoy a home away from home with a full kitchen, living room, dining room, open balconies complete with covered barbecue areas perfect for grilling, fire pits and a private infinity pool, an indoor parking space, a golf cart and complimentary, dedicated butler service.
Sweet Life: For sweet offerings outside of the new casona suites, the cliff-side Champagne Terrace provides premier Champagne selections with mineral salt and cheese pairings such as the smokey black salt of the Himalayas with an oaky Champagne or the pink salts of Tibet with a Rosé Champagne. After a savory drinking and dining experience among the waves, return home to locally baked goods and sweets that come with turndown service, the perfect way to top off this extravagantly sweet trip.
