Beachfront and boutique hospitality assets on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. Underwritten deals, off-market access and the tools to run your own numbers.
SaltVale deals are sourced and underwritten by our team. Market picks are publicly listed properties shown for reference; availability and pricing can change, so request details to confirm current status.
Buyer guide
Buying a hotel in Mexico as a foreign investor
Ownership structure
Near the coast, foreign buyers hold through a fideicomiso or a Mexican company, both routine for international buyers. How the fideicomiso works.
Taxes and the IVA credit
Acquisition tax, notary fees and 16% IVA on the building portion add to your basis. Much of the IVA can be recovered once you operate the hotel. How the IVA credit works.
Underwriting
Our underwriting tool models going-in cap rate, yield on cost, DSCR and levered IRR for Mexico hotels in minutes.
Local execution
Transactions run with licensed local broker partners and a notario público, who formalizes the sale.
Questions
Frequently asked
Can Americans buy a hotel in Mexico?
Yes. Foreign buyers can own hotels in Mexico. Near the coast, ownership is held through a fideicomiso or a Mexican company. More in buying property in Mexico as an American.
Where are the best markets to buy a hotel in Mexico?
We focus on Quintana Roo: Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cancún, Puerto Morelos, Cozumel and Bacalar. Each market moves differently, and our Distress Index tracks where pricing is shifting.
How much are closing costs on a hotel in Mexico?
It depends on price, structure and the land-to-building split. The closing cost estimator gives a fast estimate, including the recoverable IVA.
How do I see off-market hotels for sale in Mexico?
Create a buyer profile with your budget, markets and timing. When a property matches, we send you a short teaser first, and full details follow a mutual NDA.
Deal flow
Get first look at Mexico hotel deals.
Share your criteria once. We send matching hotels and resorts in Mexico as they come in.
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