Costalegre, MexicoCareyes
Casitas de las Flores
Sculptural cliffside roost
Careyes Costalegre, Mexico
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
CareyesSculptural cliffside roost
Vibrant cliffside residences cascade down toward Playa Rosa cove, blending Mediterranean coastal ease with bold, sun-drenched Mexican architecture.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Brightly painted sculptural residences cascading down the cliffside, defining the signature Mediterranean-Mexican Careyes architectural style.
Notable
Attentive concierge arrangements, optional private cooks, daily housekeeping, and secluded ocean-facing terraces with private plunge pools.
Notable
Direct access to Playa Rosa cove for swimming, private boat charters, tennis courts, and nearby polo fields.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
There’s something almost European about it, like a classic Riviera resort town — except there isn’t actually a town.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tucked along the undeveloped Costalegre coast, the property sits an hour north of Manzanillo near secluded beaches and polo fields.
The rooms
Hillside residences feature open-air living terraces and full kitchens, with select casitas adding private plunge pools overlooking the Pacific.
Terrace massages
Bring a swimsuit.
Massages and bodywork take place directly on your private terrace overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
At the table
Playa Rosa Beach Club sits on the sand below the casitas, serving coastal Mexican and Mediterranean fare al fresco.
How it began
Italian visionary Gian Franco Brignone founded the enclave in 1968, establishing its signature blend of Mediterranean forms and bold Mexican color.
Costalegre
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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.