Xinalani Retreat Mexico Hotel - Quimixto

Adults-only eco-retreat on a private beach in Quimixto, with 33 ocean-view accommodations accessible only by boat.

Accommodations & Amenities

Hotel Xinalani offers 33 eco-friendly accommodations with ocean views, including open-air jungle suites with outdoor showers and air-conditioned casitas on the beach. Each room is fitted with a safety deposit box and a seating area, while some units provide a balcony overlooking the sea. The hotel also provides nightly turn-down service and a minimarket on site, along with board games and an indoor play area for guests.

Wellness & Yoga

Xinalani Mexico features an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by jungle and ocean, a spa with holistic therapies such as hot stone massages and facials, and a steam room and sauna. Daily yoga classes are held in open-air studios with ocean views, led by instructors Jerry, Sol, and Paula, who offer classes for all skill levels. Guests can also participate in wellness ceremonies including temazcal, cacao, sound baths, and ice baths with Paola as wellness coach.

Dining

Xinalani Retreat serves buffet breakfast with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, as well as a restaurant offering Mexican cuisine with dairy-free and vegan choices. Chef Luis leads cooking classes and prepares fresh, plant-forward meals, while the bar serves a snack menu that includes a prawn tostada with tamarind sauce. Special diet menus and fresh fruit are available at every meal, and the hotel provides early continental breakfast for early risers.

Excursions & Activities

Hotel Xinalani offers guided excursions with resident naturalist Kimi, including wild dolphin swims in Bahia de Banderas, whale watching, bird watching, and hikes to the Quimixto waterfall. On-site activities include snorkeling from the private beach, kayaking, paddleboarding, surf lessons at El Volador break, and evening entertainment such as karaoke and live music. The hotel also arranges excursions to Yelapa and cultural ceremonies like the Temazcal with a local shaman.

Location & Access

Xinalani Retreat is located in Quimixto, 50 meters from Quimixto Beach, and is accessible exclusively by boat from Puerto Vallarta, a 45-minute ride that enhances seclusion. The hotel is 47 km from Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport and provides airport shuttle service. Nearby attractions include hiking trails, waterfalls, and the village of Yelapa; the resort also supports the local school and employs community members.

• Location: Secluded private beach in Quimixto, 45-minute boat ride from Puerto Vallarta
• Rooms: 33 eco-friendly accommodations ranging from open-air suites to air-conditioned casitas
• Dining: Mexican cuisine restaurant with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options; cooking classes with Chef Luis
• Wellness: Daily yoga with ocean views, spa with holistic therapies, temazcal and cacao ceremonies
• Activities: Dolphin swims, whale watching, bird watching, waterfall hikes, kayaking, and snorkeling
• Access: Arrival only by boat; airport shuttle included