Best Luxury Hotels in Nayarit

Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, presents ninety one standalone sanctuaries and private residences along Mexico’s Emerald Coast, set within the secluded 920 acre enclave of Nauka. The setting sits between the Sierra Madre foothills and the Pacific, placing guests within a landscape shaped by dense jungle, dramatic cliffs and long stretches of swimmable shoreline.

Architecture and interiors draw deeply from the region, using local stone, native woods, handwoven textiles and artisanal craft to reflect the cultural heritage of Nayarit. Suites and villas bring the outdoors into every moment through open air living, private terraces, infinity pools and uninterrupted ocean or jungle views, with personalised butler service throughout. The five bedroom Siari Presidential Estate stands at the pinnacle of privacy, offering one of the most exclusive residential style retreats on this coastline.

The resort’s culinary identity is led by celebrated Mexican chef David Castro Hussong, whose five restaurants explore both coastal tradition and global influence, supported by a series of characterful bars and lounges. A sense of wellbeing runs through the resort, anchored by the expansive Há Yeka centre where hydrotherapy, Huichol healing practices, volcanic stone rituals and open air treatment spaces form a layered approach to restoration. Families have dedicated cultural and nature based programming at The Wild Kinship Center, while active guests can explore the ocean, hike through the enclave’s tropical terrain, or play the Tom Fazio designed championship golf course reserved solely for Siari residents and guests. With private aviation arrivals, on site helipads and deep slip marina access for yachts, Siari offers exceptional seclusion with smooth access to both Tepic and Puerto Vallarta airports.

This colourfully decorated hotel by W does a great job of harmonising both indigenous and contemporary local culture. Bedrooms in the 119 villa accommodations are decorated like a funky hacienda, with quirky wall murals, bright mismatched cushions and bold patterned floors. Some of the public areas could be mistaken for art installations – an incredible 751,184 tile ‘carpet’ mosaic runs up to and through the beach bar. The uber-contemporary pool area has swinging chairs, in-pool loungers and muslin-slung plush daybeds. W Punta De Mita also boasts six dining options, including a street food-inspired Spice market, a lush spa with an adult pool and a DJ on the decks.

A resort by Hilton, Conrad Punta Mita is found within the Litibú gated community. It offers a private stretch of beach, three outdoor pools, a spa, a 24-hour fitness suite, tennis and basketball courts and plunge pool suites. The dining options are many, with beach barbecues, an open-air beachside grill, a seafood-forward Aztec-themed eatery, a pool lunch spot and a very child-friendly Mexican restaurant. Plus there’s a coffee house and an artisanal cocktail bar. Connecting rooms and large, modern suites with living areas, make this a good choice for families.

With not one, but two stretches of beach along its perimeter, this is the top choice for water babies – or those wishing to lounge beside the ocean, being served tequila cocktails upon a wicker framed cabana. Waiters will also attend those in the infinity pool (yes, in the pool), bringing drinks to your precise spot. After all, with views this epic and temperatures so warm, you won’t want to budge. Indeed, the service throughout the Four Seasons is five-star attentive, with guests’ every micro-need met. Book a treatment at the Apuana Spa, play some sports, charter a yacht, dine on Las Cuevas beach at Bahía, eat Japanese-Mex dishes at Aramara, snack at the Shack or taco stand… the choice is yours.

A top-tier Marriott resort, The St Regis is large, but calm. Guests are ferried around the grounds in golf carts and provided with the brand’s signature butler service. 120 bedrooms are housed in a number of casitas, with decor that’s neutral upscale rustic and airy, outdoor showers and modern beamed ceilings. Multiple pools ensure every type of traveller – from families to honeymooning couples – can find their perfect sunbathing corner. Lush, manicured gardens lead onto the white sandy beach, where guests can take a seat on a cushioned teak lounger. The St Regis has five restaurants, several bars, a fitness room, tennis courts and a kids’ club.

Guests can experience a once-in-a-lifetime stay at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita, Mexico where they can become one with nature and completely unwind in their own blissful sanctuary. The resort is comprised of only 15 luxurious tents but sprawls over 48 acres of lush jungle surrounds along the Pacific coast. Guests are welcome to socialise at the stunning La Solana Beach or around the sun-soaked swimming pool where divine food and beverages are served, right in the heart of the resort. The resort aims to make guest feel at home while helping them to forget the stress of everyday life thanks to invigorating spa treatments and fully equipped leisure and wellbeing facilities. There is a wonderful array of alfresco dining options which are enhanced by the natural surroundings and breath-taking views as well as bars and more private options – including a secret beach picnic and fully customised beachfront dining experiences for two.