The top 10 gay all inclusive resorts in Mexico

A lush escape on the Yucatan Peninsula’s Playa del Carmen, the Banyan Tree Riviera Maya is a favourite when it comes to all exclusive Mexico vacations for its luxury amenities and proximity to many of the region’s best bits. This Playa del Carmen all-inclusive resort sits just ten kilometres from downtown, meaning you get that blissful remoteness without compromising on the party lifestyle. Each of the resort’s 5-star waterfront villas comes complete with a private pool and garden, with room service available from 11 on-site speciality restaurants and 3 bars. During your stay, take advantage of the full-service spa and gym, with mangrove tours departing from the lobby and golfing lessons available from El Camaleón Golf Club opposite. For unmanicured nature meanwhile, try biking out to the lagoons, beach and beyond.

Gay-friendly and one of the best all-inclusive resorts in Cancun is Le Blanc Spa Resort which goes above and beyond with a hands-on butler service. Have the staff unpack, draw a bath or fetch you a drink all while you lounge beside one of three pools, roam the private beach and 5-acre grounds, deciding on classic Italian or Japanese cuisine for dinner. By day, guests can run off to downtown Cancun (just 5 minutes away) or try the fitness centre and its full schedule of classes to finally earn a Kukulkan massage at the on-site spa. Tours to Chichen Itza, Tulum, Xcaret and jungle cenotes can also be arranged through Le Blanc.

A veritable playground for adults, Temptation Cancun Resort is one Mexico hotel your bad self won’t be able to resist. In line with its name, Temptation Cancun Resort is down to party, allowing everyone to go topless on the grounds, indulging in impromptu foam parties and drinking games around the pool. The stylish resort’s second pool also caters to the quieter guests with a swim-up bar and 7 hot tubs to mingle in. Located on the beachfront just a short ride from Cancun town centre, the hotel is well-placed for whatever, providing a full-service spa alongside its 7 restaurants and 6 bars, the latter coming alive with LGBTQ-themed fun during Pride Week in late July each year.

One of the more exclusive all-inclusive resorts on this list, the adults-only Hotel Mousai in Puerto Vallarta keeps things classy across its 74 contemporary suites, each of which offer coastal vistas just a 10-minute uphill walk from the beach. To get the best views, head to Hotel Mousai’s rooftop infinity pool or the on-site Imagine Spa and gym, moving back to the rooftop come sundown for live music, DJ sets and nightly entertainment. Stay active by day on the tennis court, or opt for hiking excursions, kayaking, paddle boarding and snorkelling in the vicinity. Though guests can drive to Puerto Vallarta main square in just 10 minutes, the boat ride from Los Arcos is rather more fun, especially at sunset. For more things to do, see our rundown of the best day trips from Puerto Vallarta.

The Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya stands out in Playa del Carmen thanks to its oasis-style layout of 3 outdoor pools, swim-up bars and eco-friendly facilities all skirted by a lazy river and an 800-metre private beach. Exclusive to adults, Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya offers its guests access to 7 à la carte restaurants serving Japanese, Indonesian, French, Italian and Mexican fare, but resist the urge to overeat at breakfast to stay energised for daily activities such as kayaking, snorkelling, scuba diving and tennis, all arranged through the hotel. Alternatively, spend the day horizontal on the beach, poolside or at the full-service spa, which provides facials, body wraps, aromatherapy and more.

The action at Atelier Playa Mujeres stays squarely on the oceanfront where beach cabanas front a poolside bar and lounge area. Chill beach/poolside all day after a much-deserved treatment at the spa, getting active at the golf course or fitness centre when the urge hits you. Each 5-star room is designed to reflect modern Mexico through marble and wood accents, spreading through to the hotel’s eight restaurants where avante-garde styles blend seamlessly with the nature surrounding.

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