“This stylish hotel is located in the Colonia Amapas neighbourhood of Puerto Vallarta. Guestrooms have a cosy, beach-house aesthetic, with sandy colours, sink-in soft furnishings and natural accents; book a suite for a balcony with sea views. Unwind at the rooftop pool; a boutique beach hotel.”

Hotel review

Hotel Amapa has quickly become synonymous with Mexico's chic new approach to boutique bolt-holes; centring a blend of indigenous culture and modernism, Luis Barragán's unprecedented design for this hotel refocuses luxury away from harsh lines and foreign materials to highlight local craftsmanship and the natural landscape. Guestrooms are designed to feel distinctly low-key; homely throws, cushions and mats belie a distinguished eye - the hammocks on the balcony are in fact handmade, sourced from the Yucatán Peninsula. The sandy palette used for the interior design perfectly complements the Pacific Ocean views which dominate the rooms from large windows. Book a luxury suite for breathtaking design pieces and a separate living area. The hotel facilities are split across several levels, giving guests a sense of the hotel's conscientious design; head up to the rooftop terrace for the swimming pool and enjoy a cocktail from the bar, boasting 360-degree views of the coastline and the city. Alternatively, take a break from it all at the wellness pavilion, with a yoga and meditation platform, massage and reflexology treatments. With excellent facilities inside the hotel, you would be forgiven for not leaving its doors. Do venture out onto the beach during your stay; the hotel's beach club is open to serve all your needs while you soak in the sun just 300m from your hotel room. For a seaside hotel in an exclusive Mexican pueblo, Hotel Amapas manages the delicate balance between local heritage and modern design with style and aplomb.

HG Staff
HG Staff Review published: 2024-03-07

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Set in the stylish Colonia Amapas neighbourhood of Puerto Vallarta, there is lots to explore local to this hotel
  • Beach Life

    • With access to its own private stretch off the coastline, this hotel makes the perfect boutique beach getaway
  • Romantic Break

    • Couples love the chic interiors at this seaside hotel; book a suite for added luxury
  • Local markets

    • Visit the Isla Cuale flea market, a charming local market great for finding unusual souvenirs at bargain prices
  • Close to nightlife

    • Wander over to the Piano Bar & Jazz Garbo for live music and cocktails, located a stone's throw from the hotel
  • Watersports

    • Enjoy a range of watersports off the coast of Los Muertos Beach, from surfing to paddle boarding
  • Restrictions on children

    • Adults-only hotel
  • Views

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Chic

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • On the beach

  • Sea Views

  • Boutique

  • Romantic

  • Wellbeing

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

  • Intimate

Facilities

  • Rooms

    55 rooms in this hotel
  • Restrictions on children

    Adults-only hotel
  • Safe

  • Wifi

  • Bath robes

  • Parking

  • Bar

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Meeting Room

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Views

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Local markets

    • Visit the Isla Cuale flea market, a charming local market great for finding unusual souvenirs at bargain prices
  • Close to nightlife

    • Wander over to the Piano Bar & Jazz Garbo for live music and cocktails, located a stone's throw from the hotel
  • Watersports

    • Enjoy a range of watersports off the coast of Los Muertos Beach, from surfing to paddle boarding

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Inside Hotel Amapa

'Trad-Mexicana meets 21st-century Modernism at the new boutique hotel in Puerto Vallarta'

Originally published by The Telegraph

Hotel rooms with amazing views

Hotel Amapa is a modernist-minimal, 55-room love letter to Mexican craftsmanship opening in January 2019. Calming rooms with design inspired by one of Mexico’s foremost architects, Luis Barragán, will feature barro coverings from Oaxaca, woven works by fibre artist Mariella Motilla and hand-crafted hammocks from the Yucatán Peninsula.

Originally published by CN Traveller

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