Los Cabos at the tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula includes the two "Cabos" — lively Cabo San Lucas and colonial San Jose Del Cabo...
Our Top 10 list features the area's most exclusive resorts and how to choose the one that's right for you..."
LAS VENTANAS AL PARAISO meaning "Windows to Paradise", will truly make you feel like you've gone to heaven. Las Ventanas is the epitome of refined hospitality and architectural style on the sparkling Sea of Cortez.
Here you're indulged in romantic fantasy beyond you're wildest dreams. With its intimate size, stunning location and a dedicated Romance Director, this resort is best for couples, honeymoons, anniversaries or any romantic celebration. Rooftop-terrace suites have a private Jacuzzi, telescope, and sensual rooftop sofas for lounging under the stars. Book a Sea & Star Massage for two in-suite. Charter Las Ventanas' yacht for a romantic cruise through the Sea of Cortez while you sip your favorite champagne and nibble on canapés. Hire a guide to hike the trails and swim in the natural springs and waterfalls of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains located one hour north of the resort.
Or, you may find it impossible to pull yourself away from the hotel's infinity-edge pool overlooking the sea. In the evening, dine in privacy on the beach by a bonfire with a guitarist strumming Mexican ballads...
ONE&ONLY PALMILLA is the grand dame of Los Cabos luxury resorts offering classic resort-style comfort on the tip of the Baja Peninsula where the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean meet. Perched on a cliff top above the sea with beach access (one of the few swimmable beaches in the destination), the intimate resort was founded in 1956 by the son of the president of Mexico, and has been a favorite retreat of A-list celebrities then and now, from Hemingway and Harlow to Travolta, Cruise, Clooney, Paltrow...
In January 2004, following an $80 million renovation, the resort began a new era. Extensive leisure facilities include two infinity-edge pools including an oceanfront pool with swim-up bar, a children's pool and play area, two lighted tennis courts, water sports center (for scuba, snorkeling, and fishing), 27-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, exceptional spa, fitness center and yoga garden.
Experience fine dining in two restaurants, including C, created by the legendary Charlie Trotter whose Chicago establishment is considered among the best in America.
ESPERANZA RESORT - CABO SAN LUCAS is situated in the private enclave of Punta Ballena "Whale Point", 4 miles outside Cabo San Lucas. The hotel's seductive infinity swimming pool overlooks a private cove and boasts stunning views of Land's End, Baja's famous landmark.
Romantic casitas, suites and villas are set across 17 lushly landscaped acres overlooking two private coves on the Sea of Cortez. The smallest suites are 925 square feet and all casitas and suites feature 180–degree vistas, private terraces, fine Frette linens, oversized bathrooms, original Mexican art, as well as handcrafted furnishings that reflect the casual stylishness of Baja. Villas take the luxe even further with private pools and butler service. The resort offers earthy elegance with its winding stone pathways, world-class oceanfront restaurant, private beach and access to championship golf and recreational activities nearby.
The full-service spa incorporates the elements of water, light, desert and sea with uniquely designed features, such as indoor steam caves, waterfalls and outdoor pools and gardens.
VILLAS DEL MAR AT PALMILLA is an exclusive residential resort community -- a neighborhood of beautifully appointed homes with breathtaking beachfront, ocean and mountainside vistas. Each expansive retreat offers masterfully designed interiors, superb craftsmanship and spacious open-air living. Villa guests enjoy Club Ninety Six, Mexico's premier private beach club, built exclusively for Villas Del Mar.
The luxurious environment features two free-form swimming pools, a lap pool, fine dining, poolside bar & grill, private wine cellar and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The Jack Nicklaus Signature course at Palmilla, located only minutes away will challenge you with 27 holes of championship golf. Complimentary membership to the Palmilla golf club is extended to every guest.
The experience at Villas Del Mar is a unique combination of five-star resort service, in your own private villa. It has become a regular destination for high-profile guests who seek the privacy and anonymity that cannot be found at a traditional resort.
MARQUIS LOS CABOS with 210 suites, 28 pool casitas on the beach and adjacent to two world-class golf courses, this resort is best for golfers, families and meetings. Indigenous plants and cacti adorn the grounds and giant iron sculptures greet guests at the entrance and on the terrace level.
Each of the 210 suites and 28 pool casitas are exquisitely designed and decorated, allowing guests every possible luxury and comfort. All the suites feature a sweeping balcony showcasing panoramic views of Cabo San Lucas' vast beauty. Accommodations include luxurious amenities such as hydromassage tubs, Bulgari toiletries, Frette bed linens, down comforters, bathrobes and more. In addition to being located near the Robert Trent Jones-designed Cabo Real course, Marquis Los Cabos is adjacent to the world-renown Jack Nicklaus-designed Cabo Del Sol Ocean Course featuring seven challenging oceanfront holes, and boasting magnificent views of the desert and Sea of Cortez.
The Spa features a variety of treatments, including massages and body wraps that utilize sea salt and seaweed from the adjacent Sea of Cortez.
FIESTA AMERICANA GRAND LOS CABOS is located in the prestigious Cabo del Sol development just 12 minutes from Cabo San Lucas. The resort offers 250 luxurious rooms and suites with beautiful views of Sea of Cortez surrounded by lushly landscaped grounds including exotic desert flora and tropical gardens. The Cabo del Sol development features a 40,000-square-foot clubhouse and two golf courses, Desert, designed by Tom Weiskopf, and Ocean, designed by Jack Nicklaus, with discounts and complimentary shuttle service for resort guests.
In addition to great golf, the resort is a great spot for family vacations. You can also experience sunset cruises, spa treatments, fitness facilities, lighted tennis courts, shopping, nightlife, boating, water sports, exploring by horseback or dune buggy, scuba diving and fishing. Or, just sunning on the white sand beaches or swimming in the five pool complex.
Overlooking the Sea of Cortez from high above, a round fire pit encircled by a tile bench provides a cozy setting for evening cocktails and after-dinner drinks and desserts. A large telescope nearby is free for guests' use.
CASA DEL MAR GOLF RESORT & SPA combines the romance and intimacy of Old Mexican hacienda style and the amenities of a world-class luxury beach resort.
It is an all-suite property with 56 suites, all overlooking the white-sand beach and turquoise sea. The main courtyard with a beautiful fountain in the center and a beautiful view welcome you. Walk right through and you encounter a spectacular two-level pool (one of four on the property) and then miles of pristine beach. All of Casa del Mar's suites have been designed to ensure the ocean is always in sight, even from the Jacuzzi bath or the marble shower. The spacious one-bedroom suites feature a separate entertaining area and refreshment center.
Pampering and diversion options include a full-service spa, two 18-hole golf courses and four tennis courts. For shopping, dining and nightlife, the towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo are just minutes away.
Casa del Mar exudes romance wtih its adults-only beach club with pool and bar-restaurant service, situated in front of the hotel grounds.
CASA NATALIA - SAN JOSE DEL CABO is a gracious, European-style boutique hotel in the heart of the historic, 17th-century colonial town of San Jose del Cabo. With its striking, contemporary architecture and 14 Deluxe Guest Rooms and 2 Spa Suites individually decorated with local arts and crafts, staying at Casa Natalia is like staying in an authentic Mexican home.
Step outside Casa Natalia and you're in the center of an enchanting Mexican town with Spanish colonial buildings, colorful authentic squares, shops selling jewelry, clothing and regional crafts, art galleries and romantic courtyard restaurants serving an exciting mix of local and international cuisine. As dusk falls, 'Mi Cocina' comes to life as the owner-chef, Loïc Tenoux, weaves his magic, a blend of Mexican and European cuisine. Dining al fresco, surrounded by palm trees, waterfalls and the brazier-lit moon-shaped swimming pool, the seduction is irresistible.
For an excellent combined holiday, consider staying a couple nights here and enjoying all the "pueblo" has to offer, then move over to Casa del Mar for a boutique resort experience by the beach.
HOTEL TWIN DOLPHIN offers an alternative to the over-the-top luxury resorts and the larger chain resorts in the Los Cabos area. With just 44 rooms and 6 suites, the hotel is surrounded by more than a hundred acres of coastal desert, affording unmatched quiet and seclusion, not for the see-and-be-seen crowd.
This resort offers the simple pleasures — there are no phones, no TVs, and no in-room Internet service. The best snorkeling beach on the peninsula is right next door, a quick 5-minute walk away. Guest rooms are understated in décor, but each has a private terrace and an ocean view. The Twin Dolphin's restaurant is remarkable, serving the freshest local seafood and vegetables from their own organic garden. The hotel's 9-hole putting green helps guests tune up for play at nearby championship courses. Two lighted tennis courts are set back from the beach, where the wind is calmer.
A nearly two-mile trail winds through the adjacent nature preserve, giving hikers a sense of desert isolation, while never more than 15 minutes away from the swim-up bar and massage rooms.
THE WESTIN RESORT & SPA LOS CABOS offering a wealth of activities for children, this is the best choice among luxury hotels for families vacationing in Los Cabos.
Architecturally dramatic, designed by Javier Sordo Madeleno, the resort emulates the area's celebrated rock arch, El Arco. The hotel rises against a landscape of sandstone, cacti, and palms, with fountains and gardens lining the long pathways from the lobby to the rooms. Room amenity highlights include both air-conditioning and ceiling fans, private balconies, satellite TV, and walk-in showers separate from the bathtubs. Seven pools, smooth white sands and gentle surf beckon throughout the day.
You may want to practice on the 9-hole Seaside Putting Green before hitting the links one of many nearby championship courses. Indulge in a spa treatment, try your hand at sport fishing, explore the traditional streets of San Jose del Cabo or dance the night away in Cabo San Lucas.
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