3 Best Hotels in Ajijic, Guadalajara

Gracious gardens, tinkling fountains, bright colors, and arched windows give the traveler a sense of sleeping in a Mexican hacienda while also enjoying the comforts of home. The hotel's basic rooms are cheerful and tastefully decorated with blonde-wood furnishings, and the grounds include two patios for guest use. A small, upscale bar provides drinks, quick food options, and flat-screen TVs for watching sports. Continental breakfast is included, and four of the eight rooms have a kitchenette.

Well-kept gardens framed in bougainvillea define this inviting inn. Rooms are large, with high ceilings and local crafts. Villas share a courtyard and have tile kitchenettes. The bar has jazz or Caribbean music some weekend evenings. Out in the garden restaurant strands of tiny white lights set the mood for an evening meal.