Valle de Bravo, MexicoAvandaro
Hotel Rodavento
Forest adventure lodge
Avandaro Valle de Bravo, Mexico
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Design WellnessOutside the door
Forest adventure lodge
The grounds run like an upscale wilderness camp, where lake kayaking and canopy zip-lines give way to quiet forest hydrotherapy.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s more like a mountain lodge, twenty-eight modern suites in tented-roof hillside villas, each one with a deck overlooking the property’s pine forests and private lake.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Avandaro's pine ridges surround the grounds, and the cobblestone streets of Valle de Bravo sit a short drive away.
The rooms
Timber pavilions stand on stilts under canvas roofs, with wood-burning fireplaces and private decks facing the pines.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor pool and whirlpool sit on the stone terrace, surrounded by lawn and pine forest.
The thermal circuit
Soaking pools and an open fire pit sit beneath the pines, beside a gold-tiled hammam and cedar sauna.
The spa
The spa pavilion borders a forest stream, with an apothecary bar where guests blend native herbs and oils.
Restaurant
La Cocina
The glass pavilion serves wood-fired dishes beside the water, and dinner can be set on floating lake rafts.
At the table
El Bar pours craft cocktails around open fire pits, serving pizzas on low tables across the forest deck.
How it began
Adventure enthusiast Waldemar Franco Sol designed the property in 2003, using light stilt foundations to protect the forest floor.
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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.