Bohemian artist roost
Barefoot living defines the breezy grounds, where rotating Latin American art fills the lobby and hammocks string between beachfront palms.
“Located inside the Hotel Casasandra, the restaurant’s setting is as warm as the service.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Original paintings by Latin American artists, Cuban antique accents, and individual rooms curated by artist Sandra Pérez Lozano.
Remarkable
High-thread-count Egyptian cotton linens, clawfoot bathtubs, and attentive staff across eighteen intimate beachfront rooms.
Notable
Shipping-container treatment rooms hosting Mayan cleansing rituals, sound healing ceremonies, and daily morning yoga sessions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Also in AFAR.
It was designed by Pérez herself, making use of local artisan-made or antique furnishings (as well as design pieces by Patricia Urquiola) to create an effortless bohemian feeling
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Golf carts replace cars on this sandy barrier island within the Yum Balam reserve, where wild mangroves meet clear turquoise water.
The rooms
Terrazzo floors welcome sandy feet, while beds are dressed in fine Egyptian cotton and bathrooms feature conch shells for showerheads.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Cushioned loungers and thatched cabanas line the curving freshwater pool, set among tropical gardens just back from the beach.
Spa and yoga
AHAL Holistic Center provides sound therapy and bodywork, and the thatched pavilion hosts daily morning yoga.
Restaurant
Ser Esencia
Chef Andrés Fernández draws on Mexican and Cuban traditions, serving fresh island catch beneath rustic timber beams.
Across the board, the rooms are beautifully designed but not precious – they know you’re going to come back from the beach and track sand onto the terrazzo floors.
At the table
Mojito's Beach Club serves fresh ceviche and signature drinks right on the sand beneath shaded palapas.
How it began
Cuban artist Sandra Pérez Lozano originally built the retreat as a family getaway before expanding it into an eighteen-room beachfront hideaway.
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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.