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“This intimate lodge is nestled in a nature reserve in Punta de Mita, Mexico. Guest suites blend with the natural environment, with wood-framed windows that open onto the forest. Unwind by a private terrace pool with sea views or book the treehouse for true jungle immersion; a luxury nature retreat.”

“This intimate lodge is nestled in a nature reserve in Punta de Mita, Mexico. Guest suites blend with the natural environment, with wood-framed windows that open onto the forest. Unwind by a private terrace pool with sea views or book the treehouse for true jungle immersion; a luxury nature retreat.”

Hotel Review

Punta Mita, a quiet, traditional fishing village on Banderas Bay, is home to beautiful, hidden beaches and a protected jungle. Turtles nest on the sandy stretches of coastline, while humpback whales gather to breed in the waters, making this a biodiverse, paradise setting for a luxury resort. At thirty miles from Puerto Vallarta, the area is also reasonably accessible for visitors. Imanta Resort has been designed to disrupt this natural environment as little as possible; at just 11 guest suites, this boutique lodge reduces impact by limiting the number of guests at a given time, which also means service feels personalised and attentive. Guest spaces have been imagined so as to let nature take centre stage, using unobtrusive materials and blurring the lines between inside and outside space. Suites have been custom-designed by Imanta and are generously sized. Flagstone floors feel cool underfoot and the wood-framed wicker doors become an extension of the jungle outside, sliding open to reveal jungle, mountain or sea views. A luxurious terrace bath comes as standard, sheltered by fronds from the surrounding flora. Private villas offer a luxury family or group trip; the Casona Jaguar is the cream of the crop, with a 70-foot-long pool, three bedrooms and a hot tub. The hotel offers guests the opportunity to interact with local culture and tradition through a range of experiences; try the temezcal ritual, an ancient, spiritual healing experience, and undergo a body-hydration ceremony. For active holidaymakers, there are great hiking packages and guided jungle trails, while couples can enjoy a special clifftop breakfast for a romantic start to the day. Striking the fine balance between eco and luxury, it is unsurprising that this resort is making waves in Mexico and beyond.
 

Written by HG Staff

Recommended For

  • Local exploring
  • Set on the coast in Punta Mita, this hotel is perfectly placed for local exploring, with easy access to beaches and the jungle
  • Back to Nature
  • With accommodation carefully placed within a protected forest on the seafront, this hotel allows a true back-to-nature retreat
  • Honeymoons
  • This unique eco lodge makes an unforgettable honeymoon experience; book the oceanfront casa for a private pool with sea views
  • Kayaking
  • Explore Imanta’s beautiful coastline by kayak and discover all the coves, underwater caves, hidden beaches and offshore islands
  • Great walks
  • Take a hotel guided walk; head through the jungle to be received by a traditional Nayar conch blower, a drummer and flute player
  • Trekking
  • Take a 45-minute guided hike along the hotel's ocean trail with spectacular views, from Tukipa Palapa to The Treehouse
  • Luxury
  • Intimate
  • Romantic
  • Views
  • Family Suites
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Barefoot Luxury
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Full of character
  • Private Hot Tub
  • Chic
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • On the beach
  • Sea Views
  • Boutique
  • In/by a Nature Reserve
  • Gym
  • Child friendly
  • Wellbeing
  • Contemporary

Facilities

  • No pets
  • Wifi
  • Views
  • Safe
  • Family Suites
  • Bar
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Airport transfer
  • Massage
  • Concierge
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Private Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool
  • Garden
  • In room music system
  • Gym
  • Child friendly
  • Room service
  • Suites
  • Private villas
  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Satellite / Cable TV

Activities

  • Kayaking
  • Explore Imanta’s beautiful coastline by kayak and discover all the coves, underwater caves, hidden beaches and offshore islands
  • Great walks
  • Take a hotel guided walk; head through the jungle to be received by a traditional Nayar conch blower, a drummer and flute player
  • Trekking
  • Take a 45-minute guided hike along the hotel's ocean trail with spectacular views, from Tukipa Palapa to The Treehouse

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Room with a view: Casona Jaguar, Imanta Resort

As if en-suite spa treatments by your very own 70-foot-long pool weren’t enough, your room sits at the southern tip of a private beach—so private, in fact, that it’s a popular nesting spot for turtles and overlooks a breeding ground for humpback whales. (From December through March, you’ll see the white flukes of the beasts rise and fall like shooting stars right from your daybed.)

Originally published by CN Traveller (view article)