NEWSLily James Soaks Up the Sun in Tiny Bikini on Girls’ Trip to Mexico: Photos
Lily James soaked up the sun in several tiny bikinis in Mexico.
Jan. 15 2026, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
Lily James soaked up the sun in style during a luxe getaway at Mexico's five-star Hotel Esencia, where rooms start at $2,300 a night.
The 36-year-old actress shared a peek into her tropical escape on Instagram, giving fans a look at her relaxing holiday with friends.
Lily James lounged on a beach bed in a black bikini while enjoying a fresh pineapple in Mexico.
The star turned heads in a black bikini while lounging on a beach bed and enjoying fresh pineapple.
Later, she switched into a gray two-piece, showing off her toned figure as she took a refreshing dip in the ocean.
In another carefree moment, the actress was spotted enjoying a book on a beach chair, wearing a strapless purple dress patterned with white flowers. The tropical vibe was amplified by a coconut drink beside her.
As the day turned into evening, James kept the glamour going in a sheer black cover-up layered over a pink bikini top and black bottoms, completing her sun-soaked look.
Her post also featured shots of the stunning resort and candid selfies with her girlfriends.
Accompanying the photos, James wrote: "Girlfriends ♾️ in paradise. The most magical start to the year @hotelesencia ~ such a special place [and] memories to forever cherish."
She took a dip in the ocean wearing a gray two-piece, showing off her toned figure.
As evening fell, Lily James wowed in a sheer black cover-up over a pink bikini top and black bottoms.
Fans and friends were quick to comment on the "dreamy" vacation.
"It looks fantastic xx. I hope you had an amazing time," someone wrote.
"Looks the dream," another shared.
"Looks like the dreamiest gals holiday. Happy New Year xxx," a third read.
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The actress shared selfies with friends and shots of the luxurious Hotel Esencia resort.
Before jetting off to Mexico, James had been turning heads with a flurry of sun‑drenched pictures from a recent trip to Australia.
"I spent the last part of 2025 on the beach, made a film, and watched the sun rise with very special people. I feel very grateful and hopeful for a new year ✨" the starlet wrote in her caption.
She read a book in a strapless purple dress with white flowers.
In the first snap, James posed with her back to the ocean in a white ruched bikini top and makeup‑free look, her hair falling in loose curls as golden light hit the shore.
Another image showed her in a tiny cheetah‑print bikini under a shaded beach tent, sunglasses on, and staring confidently into the camera, giving off relaxed summer vibes.
