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For those who prefer to be pampered on vacation, Hilton’s luxury hotels throughout Central America and beyond offer elevated stays in unforgettable settings that go the extra mile to envelope guests in local culture. While there are of course the sun-drenched infinity pools, Michelin-starred dining options and private cabanas you’d expect from a luxury accommodation, Hilton also leverages artisan partnerships and local guides to curate guest excursions, and features regional design and architecture for a uniquely immersive experience.
With a number of locations throughout Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica and beyond, there’s also a hotel for every kind of traveler. Those with children may consider the Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya, with kids programming; outdoor adventurers may prefer the Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club, with a range of excursion options; nature-lovers may spring for Botanika Osa Peninsula, which pairs guests with resident biologists for curated outings. Read on to learn more about Hilton’s luxury hotels.
Hilton Luxury Hotels At A Glance
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Locally Inspired Wellness With A View
From its architecture and décor to its wellness program, The Conrad Punta De Mita is inspired by the traditions of the Huichol indigenous people.
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Conrad Punta De Mita
Amenities: Exclusive beach access, Temazcal experience, private plunge pools
Location: Punta Mita, Mexico
Address: Carr. Punta de Mita Manzana Sayulita Km 2, Litibu, 63734 Punta Mita, Nay., Mexico
The newest luxury resort in Riviera Nayarit centers ancient wellness techniques and aesthetics across the property. From architecture to wall art to its on-site spa, the Conrad’s design is inspired by the traditions of the Huichol indigenous people, a culture guests can experience when they book a temazcal, a 90-minute guided steam room experience in a traditional domed lodge. Rooms range from partial ocean-view suites to grand oceanfront suites with private plunge pools, in-room massages and in-suite dinner preparation.
Supreme Relaxation For The Whole Family
With youth programming and an on-site spa with an extensive menu, kids and adults can both decompress and have fun.
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Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya
Amenities: Kids and teens programming, two infinity pools, access to championship golf courses
Location: Cancun, Mexico
Address: Carr Federal Libre 307 Cancun-Tulum 248-868, SM-36, MZ-1 LT-1-01 UPE-1E, 77580 Cancun, Q.R., Mexico
The resort offers thoughtfully curated, inclusive activities for every age. Children, parents and grandparents are invited to create memories side-by-side at family yoga classes, cooking sessions, beach bonfires and stargazing walks. Younger guests are empowered to explore on their own as well. Children as young as four can learn about Mayan culture while painting pottery, weaving dream catchers and doing other crafts. Every guest can balance shared moments with independent exploration. The for YOU(TH) program includes wellness offerings like junior spa rituals and journaling kits while adults can enjoy an expert-led tequila and mezcal tasting or pamper themselves at the Waldorf Astoria Spa, where treatments incorporate locally sourced oils and healing crystals.
Secluded Oasis With Unparallelled Sunsets
After a day of tranquility, take in the sunset over a seafood dinner at the on-site Farallon Restaurant.
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Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
Amenities: Private plunge pools, ocean excursions, beachfront infinity pool
Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Address: Cam. del Mar 1, Pedregal, 23455 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
If peace and quiet are two of your top vacation aims, you may want to consider this cliffside getaway carved into the side of Cabo’s Pedregal Ridge. Each of the hotel’s 112 guest rooms includes a private plunge pool, a terrace with Pacific Ocean views, a rain shower and an outdoor soaking tub—everything you’ll need for a restorative retreat from the privacy of your own space. Each guest is also assigned a personal concierge for bespoke arrangements including in-room guacamole-making, chilled Coronitas and personalized beach bags. And when you’re ready for interaction, book an on-site tennis or pickleball court, rejuvenate in the Waldorf Astoria Spa or grab dinner at the cliffside El Farrion with unobstructed sunset views over the Pacific.
Deluxe Accommodations Within Reach
Hit the links at the on-site golf course or soak up the sun at one of three outdoor pools.
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Indura Beach & Golf Resort Tela Honduras
Amenities: On-site golf course, tennis courts, 400-person ballroom
Location: Tela, Honduras
Address: Desarollo Turistico Bahia de Tela, Tela, AT, Honduras
This Honduran resort provides accessible comforts in a number of ways. Guests can take a short walk to the on-site 18-hole golf course surrounded by scenic lagoons and mangroves or play a couple sets at the on-site tennis courts. Cool off with a drink and tapas and watch local musicians perform at the beachfront Bahari Bar Lounge. Retire to a Honduran villa surrounded by lush jungle overlooking the Caribbean Sea. If you’re looking to host a wedding, consider the 400-person ballroom, while a 90-person boardroom may accommodate your next professional retreat.
Cliffside Elegance With Volcanic Views
Enjoy private pools, volcanic mineral treatments and unobstructed ocean views over Costa Rica’s Pacific coastline.
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Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Cacique
Amenities: On-site spa, multi-level cascading pools, culinary excursions
Location: Carrillo, Costa Rica
Address: Playa Penca, Ruta Nacional 159 km 3, Guanacaste Province, Carrillo, 10901, Costa Rica
Far removed from the usual resort corridors in Guanacaste, this scenic resort is perched above the scenic shores of Costa Rica’s Playa Plenca—leveraging local natural beauty across its 15-acre property. Of its 40 suites, 22 feature private pools and an outdoor soaking tub so guests can take in the ocean air, while an on-site spa offers earth-based treatments that harness the restorative properties of locally sourced ingredients like cacao, volcanic clay and native botanicals. Beyond the property, guests can book tamale-making classes with local chefs, jungle-foraged tasting menus with foragers and bean-to-cup coffee experiences for an unforgettable taste of the region.
Guided Excursions For Outdoor Enthusiasts
Belize’s only private beach club is just a 15-minute boat ride from the hotel, with cabana beds, overwater hammocks and beach service from a bar and grill.
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Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club, Curio Collection By Hilton
Amenities: On-site concierge hub, on-site artisan studios, private cooking experience
Location: San Pedro, Belize
Address: Sea Grape Drive, San Pedro, Belize
This luxury resort gets its name from locally sourced hardwood used in the construction of its elegant Belizean cottages and villas, reflecting a commitment to organic beauty across the property. An on-site concierge hub assesses guests’ interests and hobbies and pairs them with handpicked local guides that facilitate a range of outdoor excursions from fly-fishing to catamaran charters to diving trips and nighttime bioluminescence kayak expeditions. For a more sedate connection with the region, book an on-site spa treatment complete with indigenous botanicals and volcanic minerals.
Itineraries Curated By Local Nature Experts
Meant to blend in seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, Botanika Osa’s open-air architecture employs primarily organic materials.
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Botanika Osa Peninsula Costa Rica Resort, Curio Collection By Hilton
Amenities: Outdoor excursions, infinity pool, on-site spa
Location: Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica
Address: Costado Sureste del aeropuerto, Aeropuerto Oeste, Puntarenas Province, Puerto Jiménez, 61301, Costa Rica
Designed for travelers who like to completely envelope themselves in nature, the Botanika Osa Peninsula pairs guests with a resident biologist or naturalist who creates bespoke itineraries ranging from sunrise rainforest hikes to private mangrove kayaking to birdwatching safaris in Corcovado National Park. As guests enter the property, they’re greeted with chilled towels made fragrant with local botanicals and cocktails handcrafted with endemic fruit like passionfruit and guabanana. Book a helicopter trip to local hidden beaches, or grab a table at one of the on-site restaurants where chefs personally introduce nightly tasting menus based on local fishermen’s daily catches.
