Namron Hospitality has expanded its Mexico portfolio with MUSA on Guerrero’s Pacific coast and NEST Los Cabos in the Santiago oasis of Baja California Sur.
Announced in August 2026, the two additions share a nature-focused approach but offer very different stays. MUSA is a 38-key hospitality and residential community spread across 250 acres near Ixtapa, while NEST Los Cabos is an intimate six-room desert retreat in the Sierra de la Laguna mountains.
Both properties place food, locally rooted design and outdoor experiences at the centre of the guest experience. MUSA combines beach houses and casitas with regenerative farming, art residencies and ecological programmes. NEST Los Cabos uses native soil in its rammed-earth architecture and offers chef-led dining alongside access to natural pools, surf breaks and mountain trails.
“MUSA and NEST Los Cabos embody our evolving vision, which emphasizes a nature-driven approach to hospitality that prioritizes our guests’ wellbeing,” Namron Hospitality founder Yves Naman said in the group’s announcement.
MUSA brings regenerative hospitality to Guerrero
Set between the Pacific shoreline and the Sierra Madre del Sur, MUSA is a project on Guerrero’s Costa Grande, close to Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. Its name stands for Modern Utopian Society of Adventurers, bringing together hospitality, residences, food and ecological work.
The wider site covers 250 acres according to MUSA, although Namron’s announcement describes it as 177 acres. Across the property, guests encounter tropical vegetation, beaches, a saltwater lagoon and a natural freshwater biopool measuring 5.6 metres long.
MUSA’s 38 accommodations are spread across several distinct settings. There are 13 Hotelito rooms and nine Hideaway casitas clustered around the biopool, all designated members of Design Hotels. Four Basecamp rooms suit organised retreats, while five Casa Musa beach-house accommodations offer greater privacy close to the shore. Seven villas are available for extended stays.
MUSA’s accommodation mix suits different types of stays. A couple might choose a compact Hotelito room for easy access to the social spaces, while groups and families have the option of larger villas with full kitchens and private pools.
Hotelito predates MUSA’s arrival in the Namron portfolio, having opened as a 13-room micro-hotel in 2023. Its low-slung architecture and small footprint established the design language for the first neighbourhood of the wider community.
Gardens, art and ecological work at MUSA
MUSA characterizes itself as a hands-on center for regenerative stewardship, with hospitality operating alongside farming, ecosystem restoration and local partnerships. The property has a regenerative garden and farm, an apiary, historic salt mines, wildlife reserves and a turtle sanctuary.
Guests can see some of this work through garden tours and tree-planting activities, balanced by surf lessons, pickleball and e-bike rides. An open-air amphitheatre, galleries and creative workshops introduce a cultural layer without separating art from the natural setting.
Resident artists include UK-based ceramicist Alma Berrow and sculptor and ceramicist Rachel Garrard. Their work sits among a rooftop water-temple mural by South Africa-based artist Ricky Lee Gordon, sacred-geometry installations by Colombia-based Christian Abusaid and individual room collages by Mexico-based Oso Parado.
MUSA says 3% of its development revenue is reinvested in impact initiatives. These include the School of the Future, a nature-based learning institute located within the community. Namron also says the hotel recruits team members from neighbouring communities and supports longer-term programmes around Zihuatanejo focused on education and animal welfare, alongside ecological restoration.
Guests can centre a short stay on the beach and biopool, or use a retreat or longer villa booking for farm visits, workshops and artist-led programming.
Pacific produce shapes MUSA’s dining
Alba is MUSA’s seasonal, farm-to-table restaurant, drawing organic produce from the property’s gardens and seafood from nearby fishing villages. Namron says the kitchen uses the Japanese Ike Jime method for some fish, a preparation technique intended to preserve quality and texture.
Murciélago, the property’s bar, uses botanicals and freshly harvested herbs in its cocktails. Together, the two venues connect the dining experience with the gardens and surrounding Pacific coast rather than relying on a broad international resort menu.
The property also has a beachfront club and a water temple with a rooftop stargazing deck, offering spaces for time by the ocean and evening views over the surrounding greenery.
Rates at MUSA start from $240, although the announcement does not specify whether that figure includes taxes or other charges. Suggested travel from the UK is via Mexico City to Zihuatanejo Airport, followed by a transfer of about 25 minutes.
NEST Los Cabos is a six-room Baja hideaway
Located in the Santiago oasis around 50 miles north of San José del Cabo, NEST Los Cabos is a secluded six-accommodation retreat framed by palms, freshwater and the Sierra de la Laguna mountains.
The property is designed for guests aged 13 and over, creating a quiet atmosphere for couples and small groups. Its reduced scale is central to the experience, from private terraces overlooking the lagoon to chef-led meals that change with the available seasonal produce.
NEST Los Cabos has three earth-built rooms and three elevated Aqua Tents. Two Terra Rooms each have a king-size bed, a lagoon-view terrace, indoor and outdoor showers and air conditioning. A Terra Double Room offers two queen-size beds and its own terrace, while the three Aqua Tents pair king-size beds with raised views across the oasis and mountains.
Each accommodation includes Wi-Fi, a sound system and coffee station. The Aqua Tents also have private bathrooms and showers within the tent, making them a more comfortable interpretation of an outdoor stay rather than conventional camping.
Rammed-earth walls made with soil native to Santiago give the permanent buildings their warm, muted colour. The material also helps regulate temperature, while the architecture is arranged to create a closer connection between indoor rooms and the oasis outside.
Waterfalls and desert experiences near Santiago
NEST Los Cabos sits within reach of the Cañón de la Zorra nature reserve, known for its clear natural pools and 12-metre waterfall. The surrounding Santiago ecosystem offers a different setting from the resort corridors and busy beaches associated with Los Cabos.
Published experiences include hikes and picnics overlooking Sol de Mayo waterfall, guided visits to Santiago and excursions into Sierra de la Laguna National Park. Guests can also visit the Santa Rita hot springs or join e-bike trips towards nearby surf breaks.
Closer to the property, the pace is slower. Sunrise yoga takes place beside the lagoon, while kayaking, meditation and birdwatching use the freshwater setting. Natural-art workshops incorporate ceramics and materials collected during guided walks.
For more active days, the programme extends to desert exploration and guided reef diving. Guests can alternate mountain and marine excursions with unstructured time on their private terrace.
NEST lists rammed-earth construction, water-wise gardens and endemic planting among its sustainability measures. It also cites responsible water management, local sourcing and work with local artisans, while Namron says hiring practices prioritise the surrounding community.
Surprise menus and private outdoor dining
Dining at NEST Los Cabos centres on rotating surprise menus prepared by the property’s chefs. Seasonal ingredients sourced from the surrounding region determine what is served, making each meal responsive to availability rather than a fixed menu.
Experiences include dinners under the stars, private open-air meals and gourmet picnics taken into the landscape. Healthy Mexican cooking classes offer a more participatory option, connecting the retreat’s wellness focus with local ingredients and techniques.
NEST Los Cabos starts from $245, before potential taxes and fees. The hotel’s booking information says it applies a 21% hospitality tax, a $30 nightly destination fee and a $3.20 nightly environmental fee. It is cash-free and accepts major credit cards.
Guests should also note that tap water is not drinkable. The hotel provides drinking water in the bathrooms from an on-site well, as well as purified bottled water.
Namron’s announcement gives a 30-minute transfer from Los Cabos International Airport, but the hotel’s own FAQ estimates approximately one hour. Travellers arranging private transport should allow for the longer journey to the Santiago oasis.
Namron’s growing collection in Mexico
Founded by Yves Naman, Namron Hospitality is an independent Mexican group specialising in boutique hotels and destination development. Its collection includes La Valise Hotels, NEST, Radhoo, Volga and Alexander, with each property designed around its immediate setting.
NEST Los Cabos joins NEST Tulum and NEST Baja, but it should not be confused with the latter. NEST Baja is a separate 10-accommodation oceanfront property on Los Cabos’ East Cape, while NEST Los Cabos has six stays in the inland Santiago oasis.
MUSA and NEST Los Cabos extend the group into two quieter Mexican settings, one along Guerrero’s tropical Pacific coast and the other among Baja California Sur’s freshwater pools and desert mountains. Both are now accepting bookings through their official websites.
