The Hacienda Temozon is a luxury hotel in the Yucatan peninsula that has stayed true to its rustic Mexican roots. Once a fully-functioning estancia, It is a superbly renovated 16th-century colonial property set in beautiful gardens that evoke the splendor of the past.

The Hacienda, which is part of the Starwoods Hotels and Resorts Luxury Collection, is located in the heart of a beautiful and historical area of Yucatan and the arm, welcoming staff can provide great suggestions regarding day-trips to nearby ancient Mayan and colonial sites, restaurants and artisan shops.

The facilities

Facilities here are plentiful with a tennis court and mountain bikes and horses available. For relaxation, guests can pop into the spa or just chill out on a sun lounger in the beautifully-designed swimming pool area. The Casa Principal restaurant offers the culinary delights of a typical Yucatan kitchen, a mouthwatering mixture of European and Mexican flavours.

The rooms

Each of the Hacienda Temozon's 28 luxury rooms and suites are located in the original buildings. Most carry the name of the room's original Hacienda-era use, so guests may end up staying in a former pharmacy! Suites feature high ceilings with exposed beams, massive iron beds and cabinets made of dark, tropical hardwoods. Safety deposit boxes and CD and DVD players come as standard, and there is internet access in every room.