Riviera Nayarit, MexicoSayulita
Nico Sayulita
Brutalist jungle villa
Sayulita Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
Opened
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
NICOBrutalist jungle villa
It runs like a shared villa in the canopy, with five suites built around communal decks and a rooftop plunge pool.
What it’s good at
Listed
Custom furnishings by emerging Mexican designers incorporate Guadalajara tilework and regional brick.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
On a hillside residential lane above Sayulita, backed into coastal jungle above the bay.
1 of 6
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling iron windows open each suite to private terraces, and the Jungle Suite has a circular concrete soaking tub.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A 40-foot lap pool lined with Guadalajara tiles spans the central terrace, and a heated plunge pool looks across the bay.
At the table
Guests cook together in the open-air stainless steel kitchen, or hire private local chefs to cater communal meals.
How it began
Architect Robert Humble and his wife Nicole Johnson developed the villa in 2022, partnering with Mexico City design studio Palma.
Riviera Nayarit
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Our shorthand
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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.