Ready for a Tropical Thanksgiving? These are the 5 Best Villas to Start the Holiday Season in Style
Written by Alex Ruelase
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This special day, devoted to spending time with our favorite people, watching great football, and eating surreal amounts of food, is drawing close fast, and with it the need to start preparing for the occasion. It’s inevitable now: winter is coming. But before it does, you can still make this the best part of the year.
So why not escape the chill and kick off the holiday season in a tropical fashion among family and friends? The Riviera Maya awaits with everything you need for a festive getaway, and we have some spectacular villas ready to welcome you to your private paradise.
Watch the game on the terrace, go for a swim in the warm turquoise ocean, and even get your personal chef to help you get a world-class dinner ready. Here are our top 5 beachfront luxury villas for you to spend an unforgettable Thanksgiving experience in the Mexican Caribbean.
Villa Mariola
14 Guests • 5 Bedrooms • 6.5 Bathrooms – Step Inside
How about starting the holidays resting by the sea? You have found just the place. Nestled in the tranquil Soliman Bay, this 5-bedroom beachfront villa is the perfect hideout to enjoy some laid-back tropical living. Whether you decide to get everyone together in the open-plan dining area or you’d rather make the most of the outdoor table, you are all but guaranteed to have a beyond memorable dinner.
And if you need help to work the oven and still want to have time to chill by the pool or go for a swim in the turquoise Caribbean, your chef is here to help. This modern beach house can make this the celebration of a lifetime.
Thanksgiving Special Offer: Down from $2,000 to $1,800 usd/night
Casa Mam
12 Guests • 5 Bedrooms • 4 Bathrooms – Step Inside
Nestled on the coast of Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, this fantastic beachfront villa offers complete isolation and unsurpassed comfort, all within one of Mexico’s most biodiverse protected areas. The enchanting vacation home combines modern tropical architecture and decor with eco-friendly facilities to harmlessly coexist with its beautiful natural surroundings.
Sitting right by the Caribbean, with its own stretch of spotless white-sand beaches, the 5-bedroom residence will comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests. Its spacious dining room is perfect for a big Thanksgiving dinner, while the rooftop pool is guaranteed to become your favorite spot in the days that follow.
Casa Gigi
6 Guests • 4 Bedrooms • 4 Bathrooms – Step Inside
With its Romantic Mediterranean vibes and extraordinary location, Casa Gigi is a model of beachside refinement. This stately home in Playa del Carmen will exceedingly please those looking for an elegant residence to spend the last of autumn among lush gardens, stunning beaches, and sunset views.
With 4 ensuite bedrooms, a gorgeous pool just meters away from the sea, and even a watchtower, the castle-esque residence offers the privacy of an exclusive gated community while being conveniently close to the city's bustling 5th Avenue. So whether you want to spend the holidays at home and enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal cooked by your personal chef, or want to go out for dinner in town, Casa Gigi has something for everyone.
Thanksgiving Special Offer: Down from $1,800 to $1,200 usd/night
Casa Napa
14 Guests • 7 Bedrooms • 9 Bathrooms – Step Inside
You won’t find a more modern and stylish Thanksgiving retreat than the spectacular 7-bedroom Casa Napa, located in the equally breathtaking Soliman Bay. The open concept living and dining area are the ultimate gathering spaces to get everyone involved in the dinner preparations. And don’t forget the palm tree-lined beach volleyball court, the fabulous lap pool, and the electric colors of the ocean just a few steps away.
This sumptuous residence has every amenity you can think of, from a private gym to readily available kayaking and snorkeling gear. Once the celebrations are over, you might want to stay longer to have enough time to explore the bay and enjoy all this fantastic house has in store.
Thanksgiving Special Offer: Down from $6,000 to $4,500 usd/night
Villa Amara
10 Guests • 5 Bedrooms • 5 Bathrooms – Step Inside
You have never felt such a marvelous connection with the ocean. This exquisite residence, located just meters away from the water, is the ideal hideout for lovers of the sea.
Every meal becomes an experience in its outdoor dining table, separated from the white sand dunes by nothing more than the swimming pool. The tasteful interiors, designed by the artist who owns the house, create an atmosphere full of peace. And with enough room to comfortably lodge up to 12 guests, this villa is a paradise for friends and families who wish to spend some unforgettable days tucked between the jungle and the waves.
