Best Design Hotels in Riviera Maya & The Yucatan

Casa Malca is located on an unspoiled beach in Tulum, on the edge of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. It offers a bar-restaurant, tropical gardens and stylish accommodations with air conditioning. Each room and suite at Casa Malca is decorated in elegant white and has views of the gardens or the Caribbean Sea. The private bathrooms come with free toiletries and towels. Tulum town and the beautiful Mayan ruins of Tulum are both around 6.2 mi from the property, while Cancún International Airport is 78 mi away. Free parking is available on site.

- "Expand" - "Stayed at Casa Malca 3 times in the last 1.5 years..never disappoints!!" - "Loved this place will return" - "Beautiful place for a nice relaxing vacation with the family." - "Amazing! Highly recommend" - "We such a great stay at Casa Malca that we didn’t want to leave the hotel. All our sightseengs plans were postponed to t" - "Dreamy paradise" - "Great service, felt very safe and catered too. I can’t wait to go back!"

Attractively set in the center of Mérida, Ontico Urban Design Hotel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 9-minute walk from Merida Cathedral. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, while certain accommodations at the hotel also feature a seating area. All rooms have a closet. An American breakfast is available at Ontico Urban Design Hotel. Main Square is a 10-minute walk from the accommodation, while Merida Bus Station is 1.4 miles away. Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport is 3.1 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "It’s nice it’s great for the price but hopefully every one else has a better experience with the chef in the morning." - "Beautiful space, comfortable beds" - "Comfortable" - "Perfect hotel in Merida" - "Great high quality hotel" - "Ontico 4 night stay" - "Nice, modern hotel (minor improvements needed)" - "Ok!" - "Good short term room"

Located on Playa del Carmen's vibrant 5th Avenue, Unic Design Hotel is an elegant property offering accommodations just 5 minutes' walk from Mamitas Beach Club. The elegantly decorated rooms are air conditioned and include TVs with satellite channels. All rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms offer views of the property's garden or the city. Unic Design Hotel can assist guests 24 hours a day in the front desk. Kool beach club is just 0.9 mi from the Hotel, where you can enjoy a full breakfast. ADO International Bus Station is 0.7 mi away. Cancun City and its international Airport can be reached in a 45-minute drive, while Xcaret Eco-Theme Park is 15 minutes' drive away.

- "Excellent service in the heart of Playa del Carmen" - "I really like my room!" - "Pleasant for the value" - "It’s ok for what I paid." - "Convenient location but everything is old and with low maintaince." - "Unfortunately uncomfortable for that woman comment and very uncomfortable to be around. I didn’t think will be like that"

Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels is a sustainable boutique hotel complex of beachfront cabins and cottages, located on Mayan Riviera in Tulum. Set on a 900-yard stretch of private beach, it offers rustic accommodations with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. a 24-hour front desk is available. The eco-friendly cabins at Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels are modestly decorated, with high ceilings, a private bathroom and lots of natural light. Some have sea views or views of the tropical gardens. Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels organizes events every saturdays and once a month a full-moon party. All the events feature music from international DJs at its beach bar.There is also a spa specializing in Mayan Shaman therapies. Water sports and fishing are all available on the nearby beaches. Guests staying on weekends will receive free admission to the Saturday's celebrations. The Tulum ruins are located 0.6 mi from the Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels. Cancún International Airport can be reached by car in 1 hour and 30 minutes.

- "Incredible, relaxing, fun… I tell you anymore, I’m never gonna be able to get another reservation because the place is g" - "It was a nice peaceful stay." - "Gateway to heaven." - "Incredible location, the best Ceasar salad ever, beware of drones!" - "Great location merged into the jungle right on a beautiful beach" - "The Unique PPP" - "Beautiful hotel and amazing beach" - "Beautiful spot, but unfortunately has seen better days."

Located in Mérida, a 14-minute walk from Merida Bus Station, Hotel Casa 57 has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is 600 yards from the city center and a 9-minute walk from Merida Cathedral. At the hotel, all rooms have a desk. All rooms in Hotel Casa 57 are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. The accommodation offers an à la carte or American breakfast. Staff speak English and Spanish at the reception. Main Square is a 8-minute walk from Hotel Casa 57, while Conventions Center Century XXI is 5 miles from the property. Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport is 3.1 miles away.

- "Wish I could’ve stayed longer. Definitely coming back to this hotel" - "Comfortable !" - "Fair" - "Great location, wish hot water in my unit was better" - "value for money"