Hacienda Xcanatun

Hacienda Xcanatun is a retreat for relaxation, offering a holistic spa with treatments using indigenous herbs, flowers and honey; the only sounds you hear are from birds and fountains. The former machine room is now home to an award-winning gourmet restaurant. Outside, acres of vibrant tropical gardens lead to manicured lawns and 2 freshwater swimming pools.

Privacy is a priority here and all 18 suites and rooms are scattered in clusters throughout the flowering 9-acre gardens. Each has its own private veranda or balcony with hammocks with lush garden views. Rooms are large and decorated with an appealing combination of Mexican and Far Eastern antiques. All have high beamed ceilings, full-length windows, grand carved cedar wood doors, polished marble floors and big comfy beds (either kingsize or twin four-posters). The Deluxe Suites have a comfortable sitting area and a Jacuzzi tub and loungers set outdoors on a big private veranda screened by greenery. The Master Suites have a separate living room and two of them have bathrooms with an incredible handcrafted stone tub replenished by a cascade. All room have air-conditioning but no TV's (although available on request).