3 Best Hotels in Huatulco, Oaxaca

The newest addition to the luxury hotel scene in Huatulco has an enviable location on photogenic Conejos Bay beyond the main Tangolunda hotel zone. Secrets has done away with pesky all-inclusive wristbands and doesn't require reservations at any of the nine restaurants, which, combined with 24-hour room service, an impressive spa, and spacious swimming pool zones, adds up to an especially relaxed feel. All suites in the six low-rise buildings offer ocean views, but the higher you go up the hillside, the more spectacular they become. Swim-out terraces and Jacuzzi decks are upgrades to consider.

There's plenty to keep families busy (and pampered) at this luxurious all-inclusive resort on a perfect stretch of beach. The rate includes a vast array of outdoor activities—a good deal if you want to do more than just work on your tan. The Explorer's Club entertains youngsters with supervised nature-based activities while grown-ups go snorkeling or relax in the soothing spa. Parents are supplied with pagers in case they need to be reached. The light-filled guest rooms have plenty of space in which to spread out. Request a room on a higher floor for the best views. À la carte dining at five restaurants (no reservations needed), an ever-evolving buffet, 24-hour room service, and a café for morning lattes set this all-inclusive apart from others in the area.

This small hilltop resort, with its trademark double-dome design, takes luxury to glamorous heights. Each suite has white leather furniture, stained concrete floors, exquisite handwoven tapestries, a hot tub, and a terrace with an ocean view. Eight corner suites have plunge pools. Golf carts take you to and from the beach, which is a long walk from the hotel. On-site dining options are limited, but exceptional ocean views are a highlight at Las Cupulas, the hotel's fine-dining restaurant.