Casa Malca

Once the luxury beachfront hideout of Pablo Escobar, Casa Malca was re-discovered and reinvented in 2003 by renowned art dealer and collector Lio Malca. Stunningly located on the white sandy beaches of the Riviera Maya, this stylish hotel manages to combine glamour with a contemporary yet rustic and almost bohemian feel.

Huge rooms with floor to ceiling windows flood the hotel with light and bold original artwork adorns the walls throughout, some of which is from the owner’s private collection.

Forty rooms including 11 suites are scattered throughout the tropical gardens and along the beachfront. All have a private terrace, some with direct access to the private beach and numerous pools. The communal areas have a colourful Mayan theme and the rooftop bar is a wonderful place to watch the sunset.