Hotels in Mexico Allowing Smoking (2024)

Mexico's 2008 General Law for Tobacco Control bans smoking in enclosed public spaces, but many hotels permit smoking in designated outdoor areas (balconies, terraces, gardens, poolsides). Policies change; always confirm at booking.

Hotels Known to Allow Smoking in Designated Areas

1. Camino Real Aeropuerto (Mexico City) – Designated outdoor areas
2. Holiday Inn Mexico City Aeropuerto – Designated outdoor areas
3. Krystal Grand Cancún – Private balconies/terraces
4. Occidental Caribe Resort (Playa del Carmen) – Designated outdoor areas
5. Riu Plaza Guadalajara – Private balconies/terraces
6. Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancún – Private balconies/terraces (adults-only)
7. Hotel Zócalo Central (Mexico City) – Designated outdoor areas
8. Wyndham Guadalajara – Designated outdoor areas

Critical Notes

• 100% smoke-free brands: Many all-inclusives (Iberostar, Excellence, some RIU, Palace) ban smoking entirely—even balconies.
• Room type matters: "Non-smoking room" ≠ smoke-free balcony; book "smoking permitted" room category if offered.
• Fines: Violations can incur 2,000–5,000 MXN cleaning fees.
• Verify: Call hotel directly or check recent reviews (TripAdvisor, Google) for current enforcement.

Trend: Increasingly smoke-free. By 2025, most major resorts may be fully smoke-free.