Hotel Review
Chable Yucatan Resort
A beautifully modernized historic hacienda
Chable Yucatan is a masterfully restored archeological masterpiece and little-known health, wellness and spa retreat tucked away in the Mayan jungle of Mexico. The team at this luxury resort’s mission is to not only offer a luxury hotel stay, but to elevate your mind, body and soul by creating luxury experiences in a way that you have never experienced. A stay here will unequivocally connect you with nature and balance your being to embrace the spirit of this enchanting property.
Vibe: A beautifully modernized historic Mexican hacienda, Chable Yucatan, has been a pet-project of a renowned architecture and design team who took 15 years to lovingly restore this property to its current splendor. You may find yourself completely disconnected and elatedly riding a bike through the luxury resort’s winding paths to the soundtrack of chirping birds and jungle wildlife.
Accommodations: Chablé Yucatan consists of 40 casitas, family villas, a presidential villa and a royal villa. All accommodations have their own private pool, with family villas being a two bedroom with adjoining living room. The presidential and royal villas are both three bedrooms and offer complete privacy.
Food & Beverage: One of the highlights of Chablé Yucatan is the food. It is authentic Yucatecan gourmet food prepared in a fresh way than your typical tacos and guacamole that you’ll find elsewhere in the Riviera Maya and Cancun. Each morning, they deliver your preferred choice of coffee or tea with breakfast pastries that you can enjoy at the hour you indicate upon your arrival. Post wake-up coffee, you’ll have a poolside breakfast and/or lunch at Ki’ol, which translates to healthy in Mayan and has an ever-changing menu of fresh selections from the gardens.
The Wellness Restaurant next to the spa and fitness center is another healthy option offering vegan, gluten-free, and fresh juices and smoothies. At Ixi’im, which means corn in the Mayan language, is an impressive display of 3,475 bottles of tequila that is as jaw-dropping as it seems. Illuminated by fire and candlelight, this restaurant was a highlight of the trip.
While I don’t drink tequila, I was definitely tempted to at both nights we had dinner here. Sikar is an after-dinner stop to taste the finest selection in whiskey, cognac, brandy and hand-made cigars. Perhaps my favorite of all the culinary options at ChabléYucatan was the Casita Maya, where you’ll experience an extended course authentically Mayan and Yucatecan meal prepared right in front of you by two women. It was such a special experience and I highly recommend it to anyone who visits!
Wellness: The focus of wellness at Chablé Yucatan surrounds the sacred cenote found on property, and every treatment room has its own private balcony overlooking the water. Prior to your treatment, you’re welcome to make use of the circuit, carefully guided by a personal attendant through a series of Mayan rituals that alternate between heat and cold, from sauna and steam room, to ice plunge pool and showers. Each treatment begins with a shamanic ceremony performed inside a large conch shell-like structure, as your therapist describes the 7 elements and their significance. Following this beautiful ceremony, you’ll be guided to your treatment room where you’ll begin with a foot bath and served a rice drink, meant to nourish the mind, body and soul.
Activities: I was surprised by the number of activities available at Chablé Yucatan, having visited the majority of the haciendas in the Yucatan region before and expecting a similar experience. However, Chablé Yucatan offers a 9-course golf course, pickle ball, tennis, miles of nature paths to either walk, run or ride.
There is a melipona bee sanctuary, one of very few of its kind, meant to preserve this sacred bee and its honey of healing properties. They have a temezcal, used to perform ancient Mayan ceremonies, which I highly recommend. There’s a main pool, a spa pool for adults only, and the private pools that each villa offers. If you’re looking to just relax, eat and drink, then you might enjoy the cigar bar for a post-dinner treat.
Finally, there a multitude of excursions that you can easily do from Chable Yucatan, from enjoying the charm of the colonial city of Merida, to taking a refreshing dip at a one of the nearby cenotes (underground rivers), to visiting flamingos at nearby Celestún to exploring Uxmal, one of the most important prehispanic Mayan cities.
Perfect For: Honeymooners, anniversary trips, destination wedding, culture enthusiasts, adult groups, and even family trips. Our kids loved it, but they are used to a more adult-friendly vibe and tend to refuse any kids club. Small business conferences or incentive trips would be amazing here. The property has a convention center with two meeting rooms, one with a maximum capacity for 50 and the other for 100 people, but they can easily combine to host groups up to 150.
What Sets It Apart: The setting of the Mayan jungle is truly spectacular, but the way Chablé Yucatan was designed is truly what sets it apart. The resort could be at full capacity, but you’ll still feel complete privacy. We felt safe enough to let the kids wander on their own, and the service by every team member was at another level.
How Much Does Chablé Yucatan Cost? The high season for Chablé Yucatan and Merida in general is November through April. The low season will be hotter with periods of rain, which brings more bugs. Rates will really be season-dependent.
Diego Travel Loves: Every aspect of Chablé Yucatan was thoughtfully planned, from the soundtrack of chic background music, to the pristine landscape architecture. And the landscape lighting at night! It creates a whole new magical experience that transforms the property into a magical wonderland of illuminated trees under a vast sky of twinkling stars and fireflies. I cannot think of another resort that pairs current and hip design while still maintaining the integrity of a historic restoration quite like Chablé Yucatan.
Extras You’ll Get with Diego Travel:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Complimentary Full Breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom, served in restaurant
- $100 USD equivalent Resort/Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Summary of Our Stay at Chablé Yucatan:
While visiting Mexico and working remotely for a month, we wanted to do something special for our daughter’s 10th birthday. After the 3+ hour drive from the Riviera Maya, we were greeted with fresh Lima juice, a fragrant blend between lemon and lime, only grown in this region of Merida. There’s no translation in English for this particular fruit, but when you taste it, you’ll know. Upon check-in, we were asked to fill out a form asking our preferences for morning coffee and pastries, preferred activities and dining times, and any dietary restrictions. I’m always curious, as a travel advisor, if this information gets relayed to every staff member, and I can say with certainty that it did.
As they gave us a tour of the property and finally our private villa, the feeling of having arrived overcame us. This is the life! The kids fell instantly in love with the idea of running off on their own to explore by bike, and we felt safe enough to let them do so. On my daughter’s actual birthday, we surprised them with the Ruta Verde tour, which is a guided tour starting at the gardens, where we picked the lettuce, herbs, and vegetables that they would prepare for us at our Mayan lunch. Then we visited the deer, as they foster about 30-40 on property at any given time, before sending them to a deer sanctuary or back into the wild. After the deer we had a private tour of the bee sanctuary, where we learned about the melipona honeybees and how they were regarded in ancient Mayan times to hold medicinal powers. Our last stop of La Ruta Verde was at an area of trees, where we were each handed a ribbon to tie onto a tree to set an intention. It was such a beautiful and unforgettable experience for all of us.
We planned to stay at Chablé Yucatan for two nights, but shortly after arrival, we extended our stay another night. As a travel advisor and seeing so many hotels and resorts around the world, I have to admit that I rarely do this. A 2-night stay at any given property is pretty normal, but it just wasn’t enough for this hotel. I fell madly in love and I think you will too. It really is one of my favorite resorts in the world, and when you book your stay with me, you’ll have access to special promotions like 3rd night free plus your Virtuoso amenities mentioned above. So it’s always worth it to reach out to find out how Diego Travel can help elevate your stay. Contact us now to get started planning your next getaway.
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Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
An Authentic and Classical Luxury Mexican Resort
As you drive inside the gates of the gated community and home to the 400 acre nature reserve of Punta Mita, you’ll immediately feel like kicking off your shoes and getting your toes in the sand. The true spirit of Mexican hospitality is felt when the Four Seasons Punta Mita team offers a refreshing welcome cocktail and cold towel. Once you’ve settled into your home away from home, you can do or not do many of the exciting activities on offer – we primarily used our time to read and relax, but then had the opportunity to release baby sea turtles, which was a highlight of the trip.
General manager, John O’Sullivan, says “Here, you arrive as a guest, leave as a friend and return as family,” and that ethos is really felt throughout your stay at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita.
Perfect For: | Couples | Honeymoons and Anniversaries | Families with kids | Multi-Generational Families | Golfers | Business Meetings and Retreats | Water Enthusiasts
The Four Seasons Punta Mita
Nayarit, Mexico
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita Location and Getting There:
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Four Seasons Punta Mita
Situated on a private peninsula overlooking Bahia de Banderas, one of the largest natural bays in the world, and between the Sierra Madre mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Nayarit isn’t well-known to foreign tourists, even though it’s only about 45 minutes away from the more popular Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta is the nearest international airport, with flights from cities across North America.
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Vibe at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita:
The vibe is distinctly relaxed and you won’t need to compete for space on the beach. And while being less crowded is undoubtedly a perk — the real appeal of Nayarit is the range of activities for every type of traveler. Guests love the gorgeous beaches, rich culture, and plentiful activities. Even though the resort is only 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, it feels a world away.
Accomodations at The Four Seasons Punta Mita:
The Four Seasons Punta Mita embraces the Mexican casita style with 177 guestrooms and 31 private villas with up to 5 bedrooms. All accommodations are decorated in a classic yet contemporary design with private terraces overlooking the ocean.
Rooms: The Four Seasons Punta Mita casitas come with either a garden view or an ocean view.. Family casitas sleep up to 5. Oceanfront Casitas offer breathtaking panoramic views which flow from living space to open air terrace, and some of the oceanfront casitas also come with a private plunge pool.
Suites: Suites are available with either one or two bedrooms and offer a garden view or an oceanfront view. All suites come with a private plunge pool and spacious terraces overlooking the coastline. With two marble bathrooms, extensive in-room amenities, and comfortable living areas.
Residences and Villas: For those traveling with a larger group, such as a multi-generational family or on a business retreat, the residences and villas would be a perfect fit, with three and four bedrooms available, sleeping up to 10 guests. All of these accommodations offer stunning views, private pools and generous entertaining spaces to spend quality time together. Decorated in elegant and natural tones, each bedroom comes with its own ensuite marble bathroom. As a Four Seasons Preferred Partner, our clients receive an extra $200 resort credit when booking Four Seasons residences.
The residences and villas offer an unprecedented level of privacy and guests have access to their own spa and outdoor shower, personal fitness center, media room and private golf cart. Beach homes also come with a full-time personal host.
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Food & Beverage at The Four Seasons Punta Mita:
- Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita offers 11 dining and bar options, from the stylish contemporary Mexican restaurant, Dos Catrinas, to beachside dining at steak and seafood restaurant, Bahia by Richard Sandival.
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- Find varied pop-up dining experiences like contemporary Asian, Aramarita, or a classic Mexican-American dining experience at the Tail of the Whale Clubhouse by the golf course.
- There are also plenty of casual drinks and snack style options at the Salad Shack, The Nuna Pool Bar, Drift Bar, Mezcal bar, Mez or the Cora Lounge.
Activities at The Four Seasons Punta Mita:
The standout feature at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita is the two championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus. With oceanside holes, the Pacifico course features the world’s only par-three natural island green.
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Watermen and women are also in luck here, with the resort being situated on one of the world’s largest natural bays, they have amazing snorkeling, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, and seasonal whale watching.
The Four Seasons Punta Mita is also a great destination for surfers. While a couple of playful reef breaks can be found directly in front of the resort the rest of Punta Mita’s better known breaks such as El Faro and La Bahia are easily accessed by boat. The resort’s hidden perk however, is access to the private “EL Surf Club at La Lancha” for Four Seasons Guests.
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The resort also offers horseback riding on the beach, a luxury infinity-edge adult-only pool with private cabanas, and a lazy river pool. You can even make your own tequila blend with 50 aromas and authentic local barrels for a unique souvenir to take home.
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Wellness at The Four Seasons Punta Mita:
The resort’s Apuane Spa offers pampering treatments inspired by locally inspired therapies such as Hakali and Punta Mita Tequila Stone therapy. With full salon services and body treatments for complete relaxation and rejuvenation including couples treatments.
With an extensive fitness facility, there are many classes and activities available to book including yoga, spin class, CrossFit, AquaForza, and a tennis court that is available to play at night.
What sets The Four Seasons Punta Mita appart:
You know what to expect when you stay at a Four Seasons. The luxury brand is so well-known, and yet, our stay at Four Seasons Punta Mita far exceeded all the expectations we had of a Four Seasons resort.
The level of attentive hospitality and personalization is a true stand out and made our stay at Riviera Nayarit so memorable.
From the spectacular location to the concierge service and the variety of activities and amenities available on the property, I’m confident that this is a trip that Diego Travel clients will love as much as I did.
Diego Travel Loves…
We love that this resort truly has a homey feel to it and because many of the staff have worked here for many years, they get to know you for every return visit. Many guests have been coming back year after year.
How Much Does it Cost?
Casitas start from $1,000 per night and Oceanfront Casitas start at $2,000 per night.
Villas start from $2,500 per night and residences from $3,300 per night. When you book your stay with Diego Travel, you’ll have exclusive access to our Four Seasons Preferred Partner promotions that are oftentimes not available on the website, and you’ll also receive additional resort credit, priority upgrade (often at time of booking) and daily breakfast served both in the restaurant or in-room dining.
Diego Travel Perks:
- Daily full breakfast for two people per bedroom, served in a hotel restaurant or through In-Room Dining
- Hotel/Resort Credit* (based on room category booked):
- Guest Rooms: USD 100 credit per stay
- Suites and Specialty Suites: USD 200 credit per stay
- Villa & Residence Rentals: USD 200 credit per bedroom per stay
- Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Diego Travel Insider Tip:
- If you’re looking for a unique, adults-only stay, the recently opened Naviva Four Seasons is also nearby and offers beautiful, luxury beach tent accommodation.
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- With 10 tents and 5 large tents, this is an all-inclusive resort that reconnects its guests with nature at the heart of a 19-hectare jungle beachfront location. This concept is intended to be more intimate and less formal, really extending the Mexican hospitality we saw at the Four Seasons Punta Mita with the concept of being welcomed into a friend’s house and being greeted by first name instead of Mr. and Mrs…
- The itinerary at Naviva Four Seasons is built out bespoke to you and your vacation, each itinerary is different depending on whether you’re looking for rest and wellness or adventure and fitness. Food amenities are also bespoke, with no menus found on the resort and no restaurant, just la cocina de la casa. Instead, the food is made according to guests’ tastes and can be adapted however you request.
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- With one spa treatment included with your stay, Reiki and Shaman rituals on arrival, and bikes available for guests, everything is intimate, individual, and carefully curated to you.
- There’s also a sustainability and eco-focus here, with source panels to capture humidity in the air and convert it to drinking water, miles of trails on the resort, open-air gym and arrival pavilion and even the weights in the gym carved out of stone, Four Seasons Naviva is all about bringing you back to nature through wild luxury.
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