# Emerald Water-Filled Hotels The Punta Caliza Hotel Offers a Luxurious and Intimate Getaway By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-07-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punta-caliza References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/07/02/estudio-macias-peredo-stylises-mayan-architecture-punta-caliza-boutique-hotel-holbox-mexico/) & [puntacaliza](http://puntacaliza.com/home/) Local architects Estudio Macais Peredo created the new Punta Caliza hotel, located 300 feet from the Gulf of Mexico. The intimate sanctuary is set on the remote and private island of Holbox, Mexico, incorporated in tone of the region's most ancient buildings. Completely free of cars, the [boutique hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-casa-de-la-playa) is accessible solely by ferry, offering guests the rare opportunity to swim with whale sharks during all of the summer months. The hotel offers 12 guest rooms that are are modern and comfortable, giving off a villa-like aesthetic. Using [classic Mexican design features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanai-resort), each part of the structure is both authentic and luxurious for a unique travel experience. The serene surroundings of the [Punta Caliza Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-punta-cana) allow all guests to feel as though they are placed directly on the water for the perfect vacation of resting and relaxing. Image Credit: [Cesar Bejar Studio](http://www.cesarbejarstudio.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water-filled Hotels:** Creating hotels that are built over or surrounded by water, providing guests with a unique and immersive experience. - **Remote and Private Hotels:** Developing hotels in secluded locations, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, to offer guests a tranquil and exclusive getaway. - **Authentic Luxury Experiences:** Designing hotels that incorporate authentic regional elements and provide luxurious accommodations, creating a one-of-a-kind travel experience for guests. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore opportunities in creating water-filled and remote hotels to cater to the growing demand for unique and exclusive travel experiences. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can capitalize on the trend of incorporating authentic regional elements in hotel designs, creating luxurious and visually stunning accommodations. - **Tourism and Travel:** Tourism and travel companies can promote destinations with remote and private hotels, attracting travelers seeking peaceful and secluded vacation experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Treehouse-Style Tranquil Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frida-escobedo.md) - [Pyramid-Inspired Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kymaia-hotel.md) - [Dynamic Mexican Suite Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradero.md) - [Sustainable Earthy-Toned Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delek-tulum.md) - [Next-Gen Mexican Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilton-cancun-mar-caribe.md) - [Relaxed Luxurious Dynamic Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riviera-maya-edition.md) - [Verdant Adults-Only Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-punta-cana.md) - [Brutalist Mexican Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-mexican-hotel.md) - [Vegetal Concrete Mexican Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuma.md)