Looking for an exclusive luxury escape on a romantic road trip of Mexico’s Yucatan?
Chablé Yucatán is conveniently located a short 30 minute drive from Merida in the charming town of Chocholá. The lush jungle surroundings offer a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Merida’s streets and all night party beach vibes in Cancun and Tulum.
Chablé Yucatán is built on the grounds of the historic San Antonio Hacienda, a 200‑year‑old former cattle ranch and later sisal factory, now reimagined as a lush wellness sanctuary across 750 acres.
The resort first opened its doors in 2016, blending its colonial past with cutting-edge contemporary architecture. The jaw-dropping property is part of Chablé Hotels, led by renowned restaurateur and chef Jorge Vallejo, founder of the award‑winning Quintonil in Mexico City.
Before booking your next trip to Mexico, here are a list of highlights that make Chablé Yucatán near Merida stand out from the rest:
- Chablé Yucatán has put the region on every well-heeled travelers to do list thanks to its impressive wins, which include being ranked #8 in World’s Best Hotels 2025 and awarded Two Keys by the Michelin Hotel Guide.
- The boutique hotel offers a total of 40 accommodations: 36 casitas (suites that include private plunge pools, terraces, outdoor showers, and al fresco living areas) and 4 spacious multi-room villas that boast their own pools, expansive terraces and even a private cinema.
- The impressive 32,000 sq ft spa is built beside a cenote, considered sacred in Mayan tradition. Features include hydrotherapy pools, warm and cold whirlpools, sauna, steam room, and temazcal traditional sweat lodge. Guests begin their spa experience with a pre‑arrival wellness consultation, followed by bespoke rituals like Blessing Ceremonies, Mayan‑inspired massages, and stone‑therapy techniques.
- The fitness center is equipped with the latest Technogym equipment, featuring 2 personal Kinesis stations, cardio equipment, treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bikes, a multi-station with incline and decline bench presses, chest, leg and abdominal presses, as well as dumbbells and medicine balls.
- Opt to relax by the pool all day or book fun experiences like yoga, Mayan cooking class, round of golf, bee workshop, tequila tasting and stargazing. They’ve even got a Kids Club for the little ones plus an animal farm.
- Chef Jorge Vallejo is the mastermind behind Mexico City’s Quintonil, which has been included in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants lists since 2015. There should be no surprise that the culinary program he oversees at Chablé Yucatán is top notch.
- Ki’ol: Mayan‑named “healthy”, this poolside and garden‑adjacent restaurant serves nutritious, vibrant cuisine using produce grown in the resort’s Maya Garden. Highlights include panuchos, salbutes, and sopa de lima.
- Ixi’im: Mayan-named “corn”, it’s the hotel’s signature fine dining concept. The artful cuisine here is deeply rooted in Mayan heritage and use of local ingredients. Dishes fuse traditional techniques (like smoky pib) with modern innovation ideas. The restaurant also has the world’s largest private tequila collection with over 3,400 bottles, including rare vintages dating to 1845 and even bottles painted by famous Mexican artists like Rufino Tamayo.
