These are our top picks among Los Cabos’ luxury hotels.
A quick flight from LA will take you to Los Cabos, Mexico’s southernmost tip on the Baja Peninsula, known for its scenic sunsets over the Sea of Cortez and stunning beaches. Besides being one of the country’s most popular vacation spots, it is also one of its most exclusive, offering a variety of ultra-luxury oceanfront hotels and resorts. Elite Traveler has compiled a list of the best luxury hotels in Los Cabos for 2021.
Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas
At the Four Seasons Costa Palmas, the contemporary architecture blends seamlessly with the desert terrain of the more secluded East Cape. A two-mile stretch of pristine beach extends along the resort’s 1,000 acres, and its turquoise waters are swimmable – a rarity in Los Cabos. More oceanfront private residences are on the way, including 141 sleek, light-filled guest rooms and a magnificent Presidential Villa. Farms and orchards near the resort provide organic ingredients for the resort’s five restaurants. In addition to six swimming pools, a superyacht marina, a Robert Trent Jones II golf course, and an adventure concierge to arrange off-the-beaten-track excursions, boredom is not an option at this resort.
Grand Velas Los Cabos
As stunning as its surroundings at the World Biennial of Interior Design and Landscaping 2018-2019, the Grand Velas Los Cabos won the top resort award in Latin America. Each suite of the resort offers expansive ocean views, with special touches like original artwork and binoculars to observe marine life. The suites are over 1,000 sq ft in size. Family-friendly, the resort caters to all your needs, from restorative spa treatments to fine dining at the seven restaurants, including the ten-course tasting menu at fine-dining restaurant Cocina de Autor, which is helmed by acclaimed Dutch chef Sidney Schutte.
Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort
Los Cabos received its much-deserved recognition for luxury travel through the Las Ventanas al Paraso. As a result of its seamless combination of hacienda-style living and modern design, it remains one of the area’s most popular resorts since opening in 1997. Whether you want a welcome tequila or something for your pet to eat during their stay, this is the ultimate pampering destination. It doesn’t matter what experience you are looking for: tennis lessons for couples or private yacht charters in Chileno Bay, a butler can arrange it all. There’s no better place to stay for a truly exclusive experience than the $35,000-a-night Ty Warner Mansion, one of the biggest properties in the region and one of Elite Traveler’s Top 100 Suites.
Montage Los Cabos
There is no better place to stay than Montage Los Cabos, located where the Baja desert meets the golden shores of Santa Maria Bay. A secluded beachfront resort that opened its doors in 2018, the resort offers walk-in access to some of the best snorkeling, diving, and swimming in the area. Floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking your private terrace is a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors, whether you’re staying in one of the 122 elegant guest rooms or a spacious private home. An extensive list of activities is available to guests, including golf at the Fred Couples-designed course, scuba diving at Cabo Pulmo National Park, and relaxing at the incredible 40,000-square-foot spa.
One&Only Palmilla
There is a glamorous past to the One&Only Palmilla. It was the first resort in Los Cabos and attracted a number of celebrities, including John Wayne, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Lucille Ball. Even though the resort has changed, the swaying palms, cascading ocean views, and captivating desert surroundings remain. Hotel suites offer breathtaking ocean views and combine bold Mexican design with chic contemporary design. Another of Elite Traveler’s Top 100 Suites in the World is the four-bedroom Villa Cortez with a huge infinity pool and direct access to a secluded beach cove.
