Review: Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués

Published Apr 25 2025, 9:36 AM, Updated Apr 26 2025, 1:31 PMResting dramatically on the cliffs of Acapulco’s exclusive Diamond Zone, Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués is a luxury resort offering Mexican charm and Asian sophistication. With 45 oceanfront villas offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, this deluxe resort sits on a headland hidden away from the bustle of Acapulco.

Location

Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués is conveniently located just 15 kilometers from Acapulco International Airport, which is reached via a 20-minute drive through scenic coastal roads.

It’s also about 25 minutes from Acapulco’s vibrant city center, making it easy to dip into the energetic nightlife via a quick taxi ride or to explore cultural attractions while enjoying the serenity of a cliffside retreat.

Though not directly on the beach, the resort is only a 17-minute drive from Playa Princess, a golden-sand beach ideal for sunbathing or beachcombing. Its position high above the Pacific affords unparalleled vistas and a sense of seclusion.

Style & Character

At Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués, the fusion of Asian minimalism and Mexican artistry combines Chinese lanterns with luxury loungers. Villas are perched on stilts, echoing traditional Asian design, while interiors are enriched with Mexican textiles and handcrafted details. Expansive decks, infinity-edge pools, and open-air pavilions reinforce a sense of space and serenity.

The grounds are a mesh of gorgeous greenery with meandering pathways joining the various facilities. Bamboo thickets sprout around every corner, which enhances the tropical and lurid green that engulfs this resort. Between the greenery are beautifully tended lawns where guests can enjoy yoga.

Service & Facilities

Service at Banyan Tree is warm, intuitive, and unobtrusive. Staff are attentive without being overbearing. The resort’s facilities are as extensive as they are luxurious. Highlights include two spectacular infinity pools—Reflections and Las Rocas—each offering sweeping ocean views and poolside refreshments.

The Banyan Tree Spa is a standout feature, with its serene treatment pavilions, skilled therapists trained in Asian traditions, and holistic offerings using natural herbs and oils. There’s also a well-equipped fitness center, yoga sessions, and golf options nearby. Business travelers are equally well-served with elegant meeting spaces and stunning outdoor venues for events, and if you like cooking, join the Mexican food classes to hone your skills.

Rooms

The resort comprises 45 lavish villas stuck to the cliffsides, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views, a sun deck, and a plunge pool. Whether you choose a hillside, bay view, or oceanfront villa, expect expansive 190 m² interiors, flooded with natural light and cooled by the ocean breeze. The Wellbeing Sanctuary Pool Villa offers even more space and indulgence, ideal for guests seeking a wellness-focused escape.

Be warned, these villas soar almost as high as the birds that fly by. The vistas are suitably rewarding, ever-changing, and worth gazing at throughout your stay. They feel like you are living in a tree house, and you will never want to leave.

For families, the Ocean View Two-Bedroom Pool Villa provides the perfect blend of space and intimacy. Every villa blends comfort and sophistication, with plush bedding, elegant furnishings, and a layout inviting indoor lounging and outdoor relaxation.

Food & Drink

Dining at Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués is a culinary journey, marked by variety, authenticity, and atmosphere. Saffron, the signature Thai restaurant, serves up modern interpretations of classic dishes with striking views. Cello offers a blend of international and Northern Italian flavors, from fresh breakfasts to refined evening meals.

For a more casual yet equally memorable experience, Las Rocas Grill and Bar specializes in fresh seafood with a local twist, best enjoyed alongside their Mezcalina cocktail. Guests can also unwind at Las Vistas Bar with a signature drink while enjoying the sunset or indulge in private dining experiences through in-villa service or destination dining, including romantic cliffside dinners under the stars.

Conclusion

Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués is a peaceful, sophisticated wellness escape with amazing villas that almost float on their stilts on this Pacific hilltop. When you stay here, you can pop out to Acapulco by taxi, but this is the kind of place that you embrace and retreat to, to get away from the madness of the city. Sunset at the cliffside Las Vistas Lounge with waves crashing on the rocky shoreline below is unforgettable, as is swimming your morning lengths in the main resort infinity pool that juts out over the cliff’s edge.

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