Hacienda de Cocoyoc occupies a former 16th-century sugar hacienda on the highway between Cuernavaca and Cuautla, with extensive gardens, several thermal-fed pools, a golf course, and colonial-era stone buildings converted into hotel rooms, suites, and villas. The resort spans restaurants, bars, tennis courts, and a kids club across its grounds, making it one of the largest and best-known hotel properties in Morelos.
Hacienda de Cocoyoc sits along the highway linking Cuernavaca and Cuautla, in the small town of Cocoyoc in central Morelos, roughly 40 minutes from Cuernavaca and an hour from the Mexico City basin. The resort occupies the restored grounds of a 16th-century sugar hacienda, with colonial stone arcades, an aqueduct, and mill buildings integrated into the modern hotel layout, giving the property a historic character rare among Mexican resorts of its size. Accommodations range from Standard Rooms to Junior Suites, Master Suites, and freestanding Villas, several of which retain original hacienda stonework and beamed ceilings. Dining is spread across multiple restaurants and bars on the grounds, covering Mexican regional dishes, poolside snacks, and a buffet breakfast. The resort's defining amenity is its network of thermal spring-fed pools, supplemented by a spa, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, and a kids club, making it suited to families, golf groups, and multi-generational gatherings. Service leans toward large-event and conference capacity alongside individual leisure stays, with extensive gardens connecting the property's various wings.
Room types
- Standard Room
- Junior Suite
- Master Suite
- Villa
Amenities
- thermal-fed pools
- golf course
- spa
- restaurants
- bars
- gardens
- tennis courts
- kids club
- wifi
- free parking
Location
Carretera Federal Cuernavaca-Cuautla Km 32.5, Centro Cocoyoc, 62736 Cocoyoc, Morelos, Mexico
18.8833, -98.9850 View on map
Highlights
- Colonial-era hacienda architecture with original stone arcades and aqueduct
- Multiple thermal spring-fed pools spread across the grounds
- 18-hole golf course on site
- Kids club and family-oriented amenities
- Villas and suites built into restored hacienda buildings
Tips for visiting
- Book villas well in advance for weekend stays, since the property hosts weddings and large groups
- The thermal pools are warmest in early morning before day-trip visitors arrive
- Golf course access may require advance tee-time reservations
- Rooms nearest the event lawns can be noisier during wedding season
Accessibility
Ground-floor rooms and paved paths between the hacienda's main wings accommodate limited-mobility guests, though the older stone buildings have uneven courtyard surfaces in places.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hacienda de Cocoyoc suitable for families?
Yes, the resort has a kids club, multiple pools, and family-sized villas, making it a common choice for family trips from Mexico City and Cuernavaca.
How far is the hotel from Cuernavaca?
Hacienda de Cocoyoc is about 40 minutes by car from central Cuernavaca along the Cuernavaca-Cuautla highway.
Does the hotel have a golf course?
Yes, an 18-hole golf course is part of the resort grounds, available to hotel guests.