Couples looking to get away from it all; families who want space to run wild; hotel-buffs searching for the next ‘find’.
Hacienda de San Antonio is set at the foot of an active volcano in lush countryside about 45 minutes from Colima or two and a half hours from Guadalajara in Mexico’s Western Highlands. Both Colima and Guadalajara are accessed by flights from Mexico City.
The 25 suites (there are no “rooms”) ooze character with vaulted brick ceilings, handpainted murals, French doors, fire places, terraces and balconies. The bathrooms are large and plush. Several suites interconnect, making them ideal for families, while the three Grand Suites at Hacienda de San Antonio are our pick for a special occasion.
Eating at Hacienda de San Antonio is a real treat with delicious international and Mexican cuisine prepared using organic dairy produce, meats, fruit and vegetables sourced from the hacienda's own farms and ranch. The hotel also has a wonderful outdoor pool offering volcano views, a tennis court and plenty of bikes to explore the area.
The handsome colonial town of Colima is well worth a visit, with its plaza flanked with restaurants and craft shops (the town its known for its furniture and iron work). Wandering mariachi bands complete the quintessentially Mexican scene. Back at the Hacienda and its vast neighbouring ranch, you can mountain bike, go horseback riding or hiking, bird, swim and play tennis.
Combine Hacienda de San Antonio with quirky sister hotel Cuixmala on the Pacific Coast, a four hour drive or short hop by light aircraft.