Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026
Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026

Hotel Malinalco

The project is located a few kilometers from the center of Malinalco, a pueblo mágico in the State of Mexico known for its pre-Hispanic archaeological site, colonial architecture, and mountainous natural setting. The site's relative isolation from the town center provides sufficient separation for guests to genuinely connect with nature—experiencing the sky, forest, and water without the intrusions of nearby neighbors, visible infrastructure, or ambient noise from populated areas. This remoteness creates conditions for the serene and tranquil environment essential to the retreat concept, where distance from urban stimulation becomes a primary amenity rather than an inconvenience. The site features exceptional views that enhance the experience of immersion in nature, providing visual connection to the surrounding landscape that reinforces the sense of retreat and environmental engagement.

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The program encompasses both private residence and commercial hospitality components, including a large house for the property owners and a series of cabins designed for guest accommodation. The cabins are deliberately spaced apart to promote privacy, acknowledging that retreat experiences depend on the ability to find solitude and separation from other guests when desired. Outdoor amenities including a firepit area, outdoor yoga space, open-air cinema, and natural pool extend the usable program beyond enclosed structures, creating diverse settings for relaxation, social gathering, physical practice, and entertainment that maintain constant connection to the outdoor environment rather than retreating into air-conditioned interiors.

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