4 Best Hotels in Tepoztlán, Side Trips from Mexico City

For the ultimate luxury spa getaway, treat yourself to a couple of days at the supremely cushy Amomoxtli, a hideaway that offers an extensive array of wellness services, including temazcal sessions, yoga classes, cleansing ceremonies, reflexology, and deep-tissue massage. Rooms in this adults-only, sustainably designed resort set in a lush valley a couple of kilometers from town range from standard-size to downright spacious, and all are exquisitely decorated with many locally made crafts and accents. Common spaces are filled with contemporary art, and the outstanding Mesa de Origin restaurant serves artfully plated, locally sourced fare. The pool is one of the prettiest in town, with sweeping views of the surrounding cliffs. 

Among Tepoztlán's several holistic-minded spa resorts, this centrally located boutique hotel known for its polished service and peaceful setting is one of the best, thanks to its soothing spa and first-rate restaurant, La Veladora, which is worth seeking out even if you aren’t an overnight guest. Set amid carefully tended gardens, Casa Fernanda offers a dozen individually appointed rooms with sleek, uncluttered designs, slippers and robes, and top-of-the-line bath products; many have deep soaking tubs. 

From the traditional adobe structure to the use of feng shui, this tranquil, holistic-oriented eco-resort at the foot of the Quetzalcóatl mountains in the village of Amatlán has an expansive spa and has been designed to blend with the environment. Rooms have meditation chairs set in bay-window alcoves where you can absorb the unparalleled views. Rates includes breakfast and some activities, and additional meals are available in the airy restaurant, with its high domed-brick ceiling. The resort is a 15-minute drive east Tepoztlán.

Enjoy splendid views of both the village and the pyramid as you stroll through the terraced gardens of this grand and historic hotel that has hosted numerous celebrities over the years---including Diego Rivera, Dolores Del Rio, and Gael García Bernal---and enjoys an ideal hilltop setting steps from downtown restaurants, shops, and attractions. A honeymooners' favorite, the inn is also a good place for families, with its pool table, pool, and several rooms with two beds. Most rooms have balconies and some have hot tubs---try to request one with views of the pyramid. The patio restaurant has a lovely setting, though somewhat mediocre food.