✦ The short answer: La Casa de la Playa is a 63-suite, adults-only boutique hotel in the Riviera Maya with butler service, suites with private plunge pools, an exceptional food program and the Muluk Spa. It's our top pick in Mexico for couples who want an intimate, very high-end honeymoon.

La Casa de la Playa is part of the Xcaret family of hotels, a short drive from Playa del Carmen. It feels more like a private beach house than a resort, with only 63 suites, personal service and a beautiful stretch of coastline. Here's why couples love it.

La Casa de la Playa suite in the Riviera Maya

1. The Suites

Every suite is spacious and full of natural light, with thoughtful touches like fresh flowers and an espresso machine. The Ocean View Suite is the one to book for a honeymoon: a private terrace with a heated plunge pool and hydromassage, a hammock and a volcanic-rock bathtub.

2. The Food

The menus are inspired by Mexican cuisine with modern twists, created by some of Mexico's best-known chefs. Ask about a private, custom dinner for a special night.

3. Chocolate and Wine

There's a candy and chocolate boutique by chocolatier Mao Montiel, and a private wine cellar with Mexican and international wines.

4. Experiences

Spend a day on the beach or at yoga, snorkel the reef, or join an excursion. Guests can also visit the Xcaret parks, with underground rivers and cenotes.

5. The Beach and Pools

An infinity pool runs toward the sea, there's a rooftop bar, and for kayaking or paddleboarding you can head next door to Hotel Xcaret Arte.

6. The Muluk Spa

The spa offers a traditional temazcal steam ceremony, massages, facials and a signature Muluk ritual, perfect after a day in the sun.

"With only 63 suites, La Casa de la Playa feels like your own beach house, with a staff that knows your name by the second day."

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