Tree Cabo Marqués
Thai-meets-Mexico cliff resort. Romantic and hushed. Couples and honeymooners are the core audience, though families fit in the two-bedroom villas. Electric golf carts shuttle guests between levels on the steep terrain. Polished but not stiff.
Book direct on banyantree.com to get a free spa upgrade from 60 to 90 minutes and a daily signature cocktail per person
Why It Matters
The only Michelin Key–awarded resort in Acapulco. Private pool-villa concept is rare on Mexico's Pacific coast, and the clifftop setting is genuinely dramatic. Opened in 2010 as a bet on the Punta Diamante zone — that bet paid off. Award-winning Banyan Tree Spa with therapists trained at the brand's academy in Thailand.
Forty-five private pool villas sit on the cliffs of Punta Diamante, about 20 minutes from Acapulco's airport. The design is an intentional blend of Thai architecture — steep roofs, lattice screens, villas on stilts — with Mexican materials and stone, and it genuinely works. Every villa has a heated infinity pool and floor-to-ceiling views of either the Pacific or Puerto Marqués Bay. No beach on property (strictly clifftop living), and getting down to the sand takes 20 minutes by car. But few places in Mexico deliver this level of privacy at scale. Awarded 1 Michelin Key 2025 and Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star, and ranked #1 hotel in Acapulco by US News for 2026 — this is Acapulco's most decorated resort.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Banyan Pool Villa
The flagship signature villa — same 270 sqm footprint as the two-bedroom villas but configured as a single-bedroom residence. Blends timeless Banyan Tree design with Pacific Ocean views. Expansive terrace, heated infinity pool, king bed. Accommodates up to 4 guests.
King · 270 sqmBay View Pool Villa – King
Overlooks Puerto Marqués Bay — a quieter, more intimate cove than the open Pacific. King bed, private infinity pool, open sundeck. The bay view is particularly spectacular at night when the lights of Acapulco reflect on the water.
King · 190 sqmBay View Pool Villa – Twin
Bay-facing twin villa ideal for friends or families. Same panoramic Puerto Marqués Bay views, private infinity pool, and sundeck as the king version.
Twin · 190 sqm
Hillside Pool Villa - King
A hillside retreat designed for couples. Set among lush greenery rather than directly on the ocean, it trades the water view for more privacy and jungle surroundings. King bed, private heated infinity pool, sun-drenched deck, soaking tub and walk-in shower.
King · 190 sqmHillside Pool Villa - Twin
Same footprint and hillside setting as the king version, but with twin beds. Works well for friends traveling together or families with a child. Private heated infinity pool and soaking tub included.
Twin · 190 sqmOcean View Pool Villa - King
Sweeping Pacific Ocean views from a king villa with private heated infinity pool and expansive veranda. One step below the Oceanfront category but still facing the water directly. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the view from the bedroom.
King · 190 sqmOcean View Two-Bedroom Family Pool Villa - King + Twin
The family option: two pavilions with a king in one and twin beds in the other. Shared sundeck and private heated infinity pool with Pacific Ocean views. The twin room works well for children or teenagers.
King + Twin · 270 sqmOcean View Two-Bedroom Pool Villa Queen + King
Two separate pavilions — one with a king, one with a queen — sharing a sundeck and private heated infinity pool. At 270 sqm it's 80 sqm larger than single-bedroom villas. Good for families or two couples traveling together. Ocean views throughout.
King + Queen · 270 sqmOceanfront Pool Villa - King
The prime single-bedroom option. Set dramatically above the Pacific with the most direct ocean position in the villa lineup. Cliffside sundeck, private heated infinity pool, king bed. At 2,045 sqft it's slightly larger than the hillside and bay view categories.
King · 190 sqmWellbeing Sanctuary Pool Villa - King
A dedicated wellness-focused villa on the oceanfront. Designed for holistic renewal with private practice spaces and curated wellbeing amenities built in — think yoga mat, meditation props, and wellness accessories within the villa itself. Heated infinity pool overlooks the Pacific.
King · 190 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Specially crafted in-room or spa bath experiences with local botanicals and ingredients.
Guided sunrise yoga sessions on the resort grounds. The cliffside setting makes morning yoga a standout activity here.
On-site cooking classes where guests can learn Mexican culinary techniques from the resort's chefs.
Guided tastings of Mexico's finest tequila and mezcal, with context on the history and production of each. Arranged on-property through the concierge.
Privately arranged candlelit dinner on a rock terrace overlooking Puerto Marqués Bay. One of the most-requested romantic experiences at the resort.
Breakfast served on floating trays in your private villa pool. A social-media favourite that the resort has formalised as a guest experience.
A private chef comes to your villa and prepares a custom barbecue. Guests arrange preferred dishes and timing. Widely praised in reviews.
Oceanfront 18-hole course nearby. The resort can arrange tee times and transportation.
The resort can set up a tepee inside your villa for younger guests, making it more family-friendly for kids who might find the minimalist design underwhelming.
The resort can arrange transport to Acapulco's iconic cliff divers at La Quebrada, about 25 minutes away.
Excursions to the Tres Palos Lagoon ecosystem can be arranged through the resort.
About 15 minutes from the resort. The resort host can arrange horseback riding, swimming with dolphins, scuba diving, and snorkeling at Bonfil Beach with advance notice.
Deep-sea fishing and sailing excursions in the Pacific and Acapulco Bay, arranged through the resort.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A 102 sqm function room seating up to 50 guests. Ergonomic office chairs, full-length windows, and AV equipment. Ideal for intimate corporate groups or private celebrations.
On-site library for guests.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Coverage is included in the daily 15% service charge.
Room service available around the clock to all villas.
On-site parking for guests, free of charge.
Dogs and cats welcome (one pet per villa). Fee applies. Pet bed and water bowls provided. Dogs over 10 kg require General Manager approval.
The main communal infinity pool, located near the Cello restaurant. Larger of the two shared pools, with chaise lounges, cabanas, and panoramic Pacific views. A favourite for sunsets.
Smaller and quieter communal infinity pool located by the Las Rocas Grill & Bar along the coastline. Ocean-facing, with a few bold lounge chairs.
Each of the 45 villas has its own private heated infinity pool. Heating available upon request. Pool measures approximately 23 sqm.
Custom pillow selection available for all villas.
Daily housekeeping with evening turndown service included.
On-site gallery selling local crafts and Banyan Tree spa products. Also sells the brand's bath, body, and aromatherapy line to take home.
The resort terrain is steep and hilly — electric carts run constantly between the lobby, pool areas, spa, and villas. Guests don't need to walk.
Large wood-floored yoga studio adjacent to the fitness centre.
Fully equipped gym with Technogym Cardio Wave machines, full dumbbell set (5–50 lbs), and cardio equipment. Most machines face floor-to-ceiling windows with tropical garden views.
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