Xcaret Riviera Maya, Mexico
Opened
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design ResortOutside the door
The house
Grupo XcaretSculptural coastal residence
It operates like an open beachfront home, with round-the-clock access to self-serve mezcal bodegas and an underground wine cellar.
“Architect David Quintana’s design mixes Mayan materials, artwork and textiles with modern elements like glass and clean, sweeping lines.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Dedicated shift butlers unpack luggage and prepare custom terrace baths with botanical oils.
Remarkable
A cantilevered glass-edged pool extends over the sea beside living in-suite jellyfish aquariums.
Notable
Paddle courts, catamaran sailings, and private candlelight dinners hosted inside underground cenotes.
What they say
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and The 50 Discovery.
Nature meets design as sustainability-focused architect David Quintana conceived La Casa de la Playa as a living sculpture.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Coastal rainforest edges the private grounds, and the underground caves and rivers of Parque Xcaret sit just next door.
The rooms
Terraces have private heated plunge pools and volcanic stone tubs, with sliding shutters opening bedrooms directly to the sea.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 40-meter lap pool projects straight out over the Caribbean, flanked by stone walls and cushioned daybeds.
The spa
Treatment rooms look out to sea with carved stone soaking tubs, and an apothecary studio prepares customized oils.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Virgilio Martínez serves Peruvian-Yucatecan tasting menus, and an artisan chocolatería stays open around the clock.
The interiors celebrate contemporary Mexican craftsmanship through warm woods, hand-carved stone, natural fibers, and artisan-made furnishings that feel luxurious without being overdesigned.
How it began
Founder Miguel Quintana Pali conceived the property to champion Mexican craft, and keeps his personal residence on site.
Good to know
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La Casa de la Playa by Xcaret
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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.