Las Alamandas

Item: Las Alamandas
Rating: 45
Author: Olimpia Emo Capodilista

Where:
Costalegre Coast, Mexico
Why:A “quarantine” stopover to be able to enter the US
When:April 2021
Who:My friend and I

"Secluded luxury meets full immersion in nature on this lush beachfront property"

My afternoon reading spot

Aerial view of the colourful beachfront property

The hotel's iconic pink dome, entrance to Casa del Domo

The entrance plaza of the hotel. I bought that straw bag from the hotel's boutique

Plaza Delfines decorated with bougainvillea and palms

The stairway leading to our rooms from the plaza

The private hang-out area outside of the room, with views towards the sea

Enjoyed the welcome note on my bed

The best views to wake up to in the morning!

My lovely tiled bathroom

Private plunge pool of one of the beachfront suites

The view from my room over Plaza Delfines

A drone selfie while soaking in some rays on our private roof terrace

Some more drone selfies on the roof. Rewarded with sunstroke for posing for these

My friend Astrid

Morning beach ride. They picked me up by horse from the main plaza and we rode along the beach

Cheeky selfie in the pool — more fun tiles!

Love the strong hue of the pool against the orange walls behind. On the left is La Palapa Beach Club

Astrid at our lunch spot in the beach club

Blending in at La Palapa where we'd have delicious ceviche every day

Lunch for two, with a view

We had one of the beaches all to ourselves. This one was great for swimming

Aperitivo time at the outdoor restaurant

The palm lined stairs leading out of our room

Highs & Lows

Feels like you’re staying at a friend’s private home.
Massages on the beach.
You can rent whole villas for families or groups of friends or select individual junior suite units.
Four private beaches to choose from.
Riding, kayaking, fishing or biking around the property. Or simply lounging in a hammock with a cocktail in hand.
Farm-to-table food from local farmers and their own garden.
Coconuts taken fresh off the palm trees around you.

Be very cautious swimming in the sea right in front of the property as the tides are dangerously strong. There is a pool right at the beach and other beaches more suitable for swimming.
Although the hotel is open all year round, it is good to check which season to go in, as some months are much hotter and more humid (June - September) while others (November - March) are drier with an afternoon breeze.
Mosquitoes!

The Barometer

Design
Location
Future Forward
Night's Sleep
Service

Amenities
Takeable Treats
Refer a Friend
Overall Value
Life Changing

Total: 45/50

Important Bits

Type
Beach Retreat
Vibe
Colourful, fabulous and seclusion for the Hollywood hideaways
Location
Unspoiled private beachfront property on 2,000 acres of wild gardens
Rooms
8 individual villas + 18 suites
Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
I went the old-school way — phone calls and back-and-forth emailing. But now that the hotel has updated their website with Selfbook technology, I look forward to a seamless direct one-click bookings in the future
Future Forward
Sustainability focused food & beverage initiatives with farm-to-table food grown on the property. Limited plastic use throughout the property
Music
The crashing of waves, the morning birds and the evening breeze
Year Opened
1990
Designed By
Designed by Isabel Goldsmith herself, owner of Las Alamandas. Colorful garden design with bougainvillea spilling over the terraces and quirky statues dotted around the gardens that has landed the hotel in Architectural Digest and Vogue, among others
Health & Wellness
Early morning walks along the beach and the freshest of juices are wellness-focused enough, but if you feel inclined to do your daily workout, there is a gym as well as a tennis court and a breezy yoga pavilion overlooking the ocean. Make sure to end your day with a serene massage in the shaded palapa on the beach
Food
Beachfront dining under the stars and delicious Mediterranean-Mexican farm-to-table cuisine with varying daily menus. Guacamole, margaritas and fresh fish were my evening staples
Bar, Events & Nightlife
Generally quiet in the evenings, but not for lack of things to do. There's a sexy rooftop terrace to sip cocktails on as the sun goes down, a colorful bar for evening aperitivos or the option of the beach palapa open all day with snacks. There’s also a bonfire night on the beach once a week
Minibar & Retail
Small boutique store at the hotel offering a vibrant selection of artisanal arts and crafts, jewellery, beachwear and accessories. Should you forget your SPF, you can find that too
Accessibility
Yes — ground floor rooms and paved roads to access the restaurant and beach club
Pet Friendly
Yes
Children
Lots of activities to entertain the little ones — but also enough space that guests don’t feel overwhelmed by children running around
Price
On the pricier side but the seclusion and serenity of a private retreat all to yourself is priceless
Tel.
+52 322 205 8054
Website
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Unmistakably recognisable as the colorful hotel in Mexico, Las Alamandas is hidden on Mexico’s Pacific coast, close enough to Puerto Vallarta but worlds away from the large resorts of that coastline.

Las Alamandas