Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico
Hotel · Bahía de Banderas ·
Luxury tented resort with private plunge pools & spa
Luxury tented resort with private plunge pools & spa
"This intimate, all-inclusive Four Seasons outpost reimagines the brand for experiential travel—formalities like a front desk are gone and guides arrange everything from dinner to surf lessons—while just 15 tented suites terraced into cliffs offer private plunge pools and outdoor showers. Nature-forward programming and Mesoamerican-inspired spa treatments like the five-hour Refuge Retreat, including copal cleansing and Mayan mud massage, make staying here feel like a jungle oasis you won’t want to leave." - CNT Editors
"Tucked away in Punta Mita, this intimate retreat of just 15 canvas-covered bungalows immerses you in lush nature with large terraces, indoor-outdoor living, hammocks, and plunge pools (some with firepits). Its luxe all-inclusive approach covers all food and drinks—including room service and premium wines and spirits—plus a 90-minute spa journey in standalone pavilions with a barrel hot tub and a shaded cabana. Complimentary daily experiences run from a gratitude temazcal and shore fishing for snapper to ceviche-making with the chefs, while wedding sites span a secluded beach, two ocean-view terraces, or even the tiered pool if you’re feeling creative." - Christina Liao
"A Four Seasons–branded, clamping-style resort that pairs barefoot elegance with luxury tented accommodations set in the jungle; features include private plunge pools and floor-to-ceiling views designed for nature-focused, minimalist travelers. This glamping concept emphasizes peace and quiet over creature comforts for adventurous guests; gratuities and Wi‑Fi are included, no restaurant reservations are required, it’s about 1 hour from the airport, and starting rates are around $2,000/night." - Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger left New York City for a life on the road. She has spent the majority of her career traveling and living in Mexico, and is passionate about seeing destinations in a slow-paced, immersive manner. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Features creative room design with indoor-outdoor living areas and private plunge pools, giving an elevated tree-house feel combined with total luxury." - Zachary Rabinor
"At Naviva, a Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita, I joined a tasting workshop led by Arturo Dávila as part of the resort's in-depth agave programming; the property runs a Road to Raicilla that includes a Coastal Road boat across Banderas Bay with education about local flora and fauna and a Mountain Road that travels into the highlands of Jalisco, each offering local meals and one-on-one tours and tastings. The excursions are intentionally not the glamorous visitor-center experiences of other spirits regions but instead take you deep off the tourist trail for immersive education that benefits the local community." - Jake Emen