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mexico part II

the dream instagram hotel all over your feed...is it worth the hype?

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Stephanie Covington
Apr 06, 2026
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Iconic pool stairs

Let me start by saying, this hotel has always been on my short list of must stay, unique hotels in my lifetime list.

I was worried Cuixmala would be an Instagram trap hotel, but to my pleasant surprise, it wasn’t. Sure, the hotel, the architecture, and the colors are truly Instagram-worthy and make a perfect backdrop to add to a curated feed. BUT I have been to IG and Tik Tok trap hotels, filled with day trippers and people just there for a photo, and this wasn’t our experience.

The property, for one, is enormous! A 30,000 acre reserve of tropical jungle, lagoons, and beaches on the Pacific Coast. It was originally a private residence for Sir James Goldsmith and his family. INSANE!

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