Holbox, MexicoCentro
AWA Hotel Boutique
Barefoot beachfront hotel
Barefoot beachfront hotel
It is one of few hotels set directly on Holbox's sand, shaped around quiet beach days and open-air living.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The design is contemporary, with low-rise buildings made of locally sourced wood and stone, but the hotel channels the island’s laid-back spirit: thatched-roof cabanas provide shade by the pool, fish tacos are served at wooden tables on the sand.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The car-free island sits inside the Yum Balam nature reserve, and the ferry dock is ten minutes away by golf cart.
The rooms
Gauzy curtains soften poured concrete floors, and ground-floor suites step straight off private terraces into the central pool.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A curving freshwater pool winds through the central courtyard between palm trees and thatched guest pavilions.
At the table
Fuego serves wood-fired seafood on the beach, and rooftop bar Viento pours craft mezcal cocktails at sunset.
Holbox
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.