67 Best Hotels in Los Cabos and the Baja Peninsula, Mexico

From the moment your private butler greets you with a foamy margarita and escorts you to the spa for a welcome massage, you know you're in for some serious pampering and a special experience. Despite the high room rates at this ultraprivate, ultraluxe spot, it can be hard to get a reservation. Guests here can unwind in suites that have hot tubs, fireplaces, and telescopes for viewing whales or stars. Newer hotels have attempted to copy Las Ventanas' touches, such as handcrafted lamps and doors, inlaid stone floors, and tequila welcome amenities, but this impeccable original remains the best. Service is sublime, with remarkable attention to detail. Don't be surprised if your butler leaves a monogrammed cleaning cloth on your sunglasses, or creates a customized sewing kit based on the colors of your wardrobe. The four restaurants (including a casual tequila and sushi bar) are outstanding; its signature Alebrije is inspired in the history-rich cuisine of the Mexican southern state of Oaxaca. The spa reflects the latest trends and stresses indigenous ingredients and holistic therapies. The 12 oceanfront villas each have a private swimming pool, full kitchen, media room, and glass pocket doors that open onto patios with garden showers, fire pits, and Jacuzzis.

Professional and amateur surfers alike claim the prime ocean-view rooms in this small hotel on the cliffs above Playa Costa Azul that has successfully blended surfing and pampering into one property. Tastefully decorated with surfing photographs, rooms have marble floors, huge terraces, minibars, king beds, and pull-out sofas; some have French doors that open to the sea breezes. Guests mingle by the two swimming pools and in the 7 Seas Seafood Grille (which has great fish tacos), and they schedule their day's activities around the daily surf report. A second "quiet pool" makes for a nice resting place after morning yoga. The hotel has a surf school, and surfboard rentals. The small Sea Spa & Salon offers massages developed specifically for surfers' wave-taxed muscles, with many other treatments for nonsurfers, too. Unlike most surf hotels, this property is not pet-friendly and rooms are not for budget travelers. Book early at this popular spot.

As Ensenada's only boutique hotel, this historic home (circa 1887) also happens to be Baja’s oldest, with five English-style rooms named after the original owner’s favorite flowers---Daisy, Lily, Gardenia, Rose, and Jasmine. Each room has a sweet personality, with wooden floors, antique furnishings, footed tubs in private baths, and subtle touches to remind you of the past when Adelina and her banker husband lived here. In 2016, the “casa” saw new life as a B&B thanks to Adelina’s grandson who saved it from the wrecking ball. Walls are adorned with black-and-white photos of the original home, and in the study you’re likely to find first-edition books by Charles Dickens and other authors. Included in the unbeatable rate is breakfast, or you can pop into the attached café-bistro-bar "Barlina" serving sandwiches, salads, and artisan drinks.

The Ungson family had been in Cabo for more than four decades before turning their home across from Plaza Amelia Wilkes into the classiest and friendliest inn in the neighborhood. Second generation owner Bárbara is always on-site and gets to know her guests by name. Lush landscaping is threaded with meandering paths leading to the pool, gazebo, and terrace. French colonial furnishings are handcrafted and thoughtfully arranged, such as desks with plenty of books and replicas of works by French impressionist artists. The open showers in the huge tiled bathrooms are stunning—some even have little gardens.

At the push of a button, remote-controlled blackout curtains unveil vineyard views from this property's freestanding villas with floor-to-ceiling windows. Since its 2020 opening, this property has been checking all the right boxes of sustainability, comfort, cuisine, and affordability. If you like to travel with your fur-baby, the hotel is very pet friendly. Perched on a hillside, its 12 villas have modern amenities with wooden floors, stone walls, and small terraces that connect to pathways. This network of trails amalgamates at Salvia Blanca, the hotel’s outstanding restaurant integrating local ingredients and greens plucked straight from their organic garden. A lovely breakfast ranging from eggs to pancakes is included in the room rate. Families can opt for the two-bedroom villa or deluxe loft cabin—both with kitchens.

As the largest hotel in the area, “Heaven” is the closest thing the Valle has to the big resort experience common in Riviera Maya, but without all the traffic or all-inclusive magnitude. In their place are 33, two-story villas (each with two or three rooms) framing two lakes that feed a 74-acre vineyard. Sophisticated rooms are enormous by Valle standards, with rich woods, slate floors, granite bathrooms, and decor in muted grays and beige. The exposed beam ceilings on top-level rooms are a lovely touch. In addition to private balconies, guests have access to a communal villa-terrace where s’mores are served fireside. Ground-level suites have their own Jacuzzi, kitchen, lounge, and fireplace. Unlike many hotels in this area, El Cielo has a shuttle service, wedding chapel, concierge, room service (Thursday–Saturday), and personal butlers to schedule wine tastings, bike tours, spa treatments, and beyond. Be sure to book the "Blend Your Own Wine Experience" that includes a tour and wine-lab workshop where a certified sommelier will teach you how to create your own wine. The pool and gym will help you justify those hearty portions at Latitud 32, the hotel’s restaurant serving Baja-Yucatan cuisine.

One of the most exquisite resorts in Los Cabos, focused on privacy and impeccable service, and home to one of the best spas in the region, Esperanza is true luxury. With 59 casitas and suites, and 96 villas with ocean and garden views, Esperanza provides residential-style accommodations best for families and groups. Accommodations range from 925 to 4,000 square feet and include handcrafted Mexican-style furnishings, Frette linens, and massive bathrooms with dual-head showers and balcony-set Jacuzzis. In-room amenities include flat-screen televisions with Chromecast, all-natural rubber Harmony yoga mats, and Esperanza's signature bath line made with organic ingredients. Villas take the luxe even further, as some have private pools and butler service. Californian and Mexican recipes get a Baja twist in atmospheric Cocina del Mar, and other property restaurants, while guests can be found relaxing at all hours at the chic alfresco "The Lounge" just above the pool. The spa takes treatments to a whole new level, with steam caves, and a waterfall, as well as visiting instructors, and a regular schedule of classes. Framed by a rocky cove, the resort's location makes the beach virtually private since it can't be accessed other than through the property itself.

More than 2 miles of pristine beach and breathtaking Baja flora surround this five-star resort, where rooms all have spectacular sea views, access to ample amenities, and the personalized luxury only Four Seasons can deliver. The drive from the first security check-in to the lobby is more than a mile, plenty of time to take in the artfully harmonized endemic Baja landscaping. From there the property only gets more impressive. The 141 rooms and suites are laid out in three horseshoe-shape arrangements, ensuring they all have Sea of Cortez views. The on-site Oasis Spa is first-class, as are the eight on-site food and beverage options, golf at the newly unveiled 18-hole course from designer Robert Trent Jones Jr., the Kids' Club, and the 250-slip marina. Four large pool areas, a lap pool, and tennis and basketball courts all offer outdoor recreation, but for a truly interactive experience in this incredible setting, visit the beachfront activities concierge for rentals ranging from stand-up paddleboards to sailboats, or better yet, a snorkel or dive trip to the living coral reef at nearby Cabo Pulmo National Park.

Opening its doors in 2024, this brand-new, adults-only, all-inclusive boutique resort has 79 suites, two gourmet restaurants, and one swimming pool, differentiating itself from the massive resorts of the area and providing truly personalized service. This boutique resort, an apparent contradiction, is an innovative concept where visitors get all that’s expected from the big resorts, but with a personal touch and attention to detail. The suites are spectacular in every way, with wide open spaces, an outdoor Jacuzzi or plunge pool, an indoor bathtub, a shower with vitamin C, and a pillow menu. Guests get complimentary bottles of wine and mezcal, a fully stocked minibar, and a Nespresso coffeemaker. The fitness center is world-class and the SE Spa deserves its own space in this guide. Overall, this is one of the best hotels in all of Los Cabos hands down. 

With a curved, half-moon layout that ensures ocean views for all rooms, this luxury resort does not cut the usual "all-inclusive" corners: instead the Grand Velas offers an excess of everything, from its spacious rooms (1,180-square-feet), each with an outdoor Jacuzzi, minibar, walk-in closet, and views of the ocean and three pools, to top-notch dining options, premium drinks, and excellent service. Modern Mexican design is complimented with thoughtful in-room touches like Nespresso machines and L'Occitane bath products. Seven impressive restaurants and personalized service (expect to be called by name) make this property stand out from the resort pack. Grand Velas has wiped away all-inclusive headaches including wristbands, shortage of beach chairs, pool games, and extra fees for lobster, beach beds, premium wines, and nearly everything in between. The two-story spa has a seven-station hydrotherapy and pampering treatments including a tequila cream massage.

Located within a gorgeous 19th-century redbrick building in the heart of Todos Santos, Guaycura is a city hotel with resort-like amenities. It's walking distance from all of the town's top shops, restaurants, art galleries, and more. The rooftop pool, though too small to get your laps in, is great for a quick refresh after a busy day out, though the real star is the beach club that all guests have access to. It's on the other side of town, but if you're visiting without a car, the hotel staff is happy to give you a lift.

One of the truly all-inclusive luxury resorts in the area, Le Blanc distinguishes itself by being adults-only and providing outstanding dining and wellness options. Rooms are huge, classy and comfortable, with little details, such as a pillow menu and butler service, that make all the difference. The public areas are stylish and sophisticated, and are home to nine exclusive restaurants and a state-of-the-art spa. This is a perfect spot for a romantic getaway.

Set in a beautiful natural location that blends perfectly with its design, Montage is an idyllic desert-beach retreat that pampers with lavish luxury; plus, there's a touch of local authenticity missed in other properties in the area. The rooms are wide, fresh, and cozy; here minimalism is out of the equation, and everything is designed to make you feel at home. The dining options make the most of Mexico's finest culinary traditions, and the spa easily qualifies as world-class.

Built in 1956 by the son of the then-president of Mexico, the One&Only was the first resort in Los Cabos area, and it retains an old-world atmosphere and elegance, superior attention to detail and service, and its position as one of the most exclusive luxury resorts in the region. This spacious, leafy, distinguished resort is home to renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Seared restaurant, and another more casual, waterfront spot Agua. Adding to the never-ending amenities are a sushi-and-ceviche bar that looks out onto the Pacific, a Jack Nicklaus golf course, and a top spa. Around-the-clock butlers are at your beck and call to unpack your bags or shine your shoes. Two pools seem to flow over low cliffs into the sea, and the two expansive villas have their own infinity pool, fitness center, cinema, and nanny quarters. Hand-painted tiles edge stairways leading to rooms and suites that have Bose sound systems, flat-screen TVs, illy espresso machines, and handcrafted Mexican accents like studded antique doors, wool rugs, and a gorgeous bar stocked to make any cocktail. Some patios and terraces have daybeds and unobstructed sea views. Guests can soak up the sun, paddleboard, or take a surf lesson at Pelican Beach on the northern shore, one of the area’s few swimmable beaches.

The most upscale hotel in Ensenada has a swanky "Mad Men" vibe, right down to the golden pillars, art deco terrace, and paintings of pin-up girls adorning the lobby and suites. Three restaurants pull out the stops, including Acueducto, which serves a sprawling Sunday brunch. Lucerna is the hotel to see and be seen, especially in the lobby where a tuxedoed pianist tickles the ivories at a blaring level, which is fine since the clientele seems to enjoy it while working their way from the bar to the pool deck. Dapper rooms are spacious and comfy with narrow balconies and soft white bedding. Request an ocean-facing room; although there’s no direct beach access, the views are spectacular. A spa, gym, pool, and business center are just a few of the creature comforts that will have you rethinking your checkout day.

Local art and modern architecture, plus beautiful Sea of Cortez and beach views make this solar-powered, eco-friendly lodging one of the top East Cape accommodations. Guests will have to travel dirt roads to reach Boca de la Vinorama, but once there its stylishly decorated rooms and suites featuring king or double queen-size memory foam beds, rain forest showers, Wi-Fi, and 40-inch flat-screen TVs don't disappoint. The pool has a swim-up bar in the center, a great place to be when a party breaks out, something sure to happen when the on-site restaurant, Crossroads, hosts live bands on Friday and Saturday in-season (November to May). Surfboard, kayak, and ATV rentals are available for active types, while those more interested in relaxation can recline on shaded beachfront lounges and enjoy the weekly movie night.

The majestic Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal lies on Cabo San Lucas’s most coveted parcel of land––an extraordinary, 24-acre site at the southern tip of the peninsula accessible only through the longest private tunnel in Mexico, a chandelier-lit passage through sheer granite that opens into an open-air lobby backed by gorgeous Pacific Ocean vistas. The ultrastylish rooms, suites, casitas, and villas are design confections featuring open bathrooms and plunge pools on the balconies. Every room has a stone fireplace and ocean views, as well as complimentary perks like a bottle of high-end tequila and daily guacamole deliveries.

Rooms are spacious at this hacienda-style Hilton built on one of the Corridor's few swim-friendly beaches. It's a multipurpose, business-friendly, wedding-friendly, kids-friendly hotel, with a loyal clientele that returns year after year. The infinity pool is beautiful, and all five restaurants serve outstanding food. The property's AltaMar Experience, a collection of 65 VIP rooms on the top floors, grants guests all sorts of privileges like personalized check-in, butler service, and a private lounge. Groups and families make up most of the clientele here. Four meeting rooms will accommodate up to 600. In the guest rooms, elaborate headboards, luxurious linens, and L'Occitane bath products are lovely touches to a resort that has an edge on most properties in this price category.

As the grand dame of the valley, this magnificent country inn surrounded by vineyards welcomes you with brick archways, fountains, and a pasture with white horses. Owner Tru Miller has won several awards for her unique blended wines, helping to bring outside attention to the valley. Established in 1997, Adobe Guadalupe was one of the first vineyards to be planted in the region, and today it remains among the best with lovely wines (and rooms) named after angels. A fountain courtyard separates rooms from the main house where breakfast is served at a long wooden table. Most come here to relax and enjoy the wines, meaning rooms are simple with king beds, terra-cotta tile flooring, and a European feel that exudes both warmth and elegance. The inn's talented chefs do an admirable five-course dinner in the romantic dining room beside the fire, generously paired with Adobe Guadalupe wines, for $110 per person; the three-course lunch with wine is available for $82. Tru's stable of beautiful horses—she'll take you around the property—is yet another draw (one hour, $100).

Since its opening in 2021, Baja Club has been considered the hotel to stay at in La Paz; the first of now several high-end boutique properties to make themselves home in the capital city. Built in a restored colonial-style villa on a central stretch of the malecón, the hotel has some space limitations but makes the most of it with creative and attractive design. Spring for a balcony room; the outdoor area largely expands the size of your room and having a private space to enjoy the remarkable sunsets is a fine luxury.

Inside the luxury compound at Bruma, you’ll find a winery, the top-notch Fauna restaurant, villas, a market, and the architectural masterpiece, Casa 8; its eight suites are joined by a main house complete with a common living room, kitchen, pool, and sundeck. The star of the property is a 300-year-old oak tree where guests lose track of time while sipping on local blends. Pathways reminiscent of pier docks are lined with rosemary and lavender; they branch toward steel-and-glass rooms boasting polished concrete floors, stone walls, hand-painted tiles, and modern amenities. Big spenders can opt for the suite with its own pool and Jacuzzi. Included in the room rate are breakfast and use of mountain bikes. For a casual dining experience, pop into the neighboring wine garden for octopus pizza and light fare. It’s easier on the budget than the more formal Fauna.

Underground hot springs are the secret ingredient at this benchmark fishing getaway in Buena Vista; for proof, check out the amazing hot tub. Time seems to stand still here. Wi-Fi is available and included in the room rates, but no one comes here expecting luxury or modern conveniences. Only two deluxe rooms (of 60 total) feature TVs. None have refrigerators. Instead you'll find an old-school Baja beach resort that's still family-owned. The white-sand beach is gorgeous, with a fishing dock for charters. A gazebo game room offers pool and Ping-Pong; the swimming pool is enormous; and El Navegante Restaurant features family-recipes and a fresh catch of the day, as well as all-day food and drink service. Fishing is great here year-round, but reaches its peak in August when the hotel hosts Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore, with more than $1 million in cash on the line. Fishing charters and hunting outings can be arranged through the affiliated South Baja Outfitters. Hotel day passes are available for $30.

If solitude and a reasonable room rate are more important than being in the center of the action, The Bungalows might be your place. Rooms at this quaint little inn are decorated with Mexican textiles, lovely quilts, and art, as well as all the creature comforts like flat screens, microwaves, mini-refrigerators, handmade soaps, and French press coffeemakers. Hammocks can be found throughout the property, calling you for a catnap among the lush landscaping.

Complete with furnished canvas tents, this glamping experience on Isla Espíritu Santo has had to take the glam down a notch thanks to new (though hopefully temporary) government legislation that forbids any permanent island encampments; this new need to break down and rebuild twice weekly has resulted in a simpler overall setup, but guests are hardly "roughing it." Every tent at Camp Cecil comes with a real (and comfortable) bed, and a quite sophisticated, environmentally friendly bathroom set up so guests may comfortably shower and do their business while leaving no trace. A bilingual naturalist tour guide is on hand 24/7 to take you around the island by boat or on foot and provide good company. At the camp, kayaks and paddleboards are available for leisurely use, as is a tented sitting area stocked with refreshments. There's even daily housekeeping. Most surprising is the impressive quality of dining that comes from the mess tent three times a day; you would think the chef was preparing each course in a gourmet kitchen and not over a portable, three-burner stove.

Of all the draws of this Thompson Hotel—from the architectural masterpiece by Javier Sanchez to the breathtaking views of El Arco—perhaps the greatest appeal is the integration of nature, such as the spa set in natural rock formation or the boulders, cacti, and native plants that dot the grounds where two black buildings house sleek, modern rooms. Standards have copper tubs, propeller ceiling fans, handmade tiles, and artwork reminiscent of 1960s Guadalajara. Ultralow beds have stunning leather headboards, and balconies have swinging mattresses for a breezy nap. The two restaurants, Ledge and Manta, are popular with nonguests, as are the sunken lounge bar and rooftop beer garden serving local brew. The saltwater pool is a great spot to watch surfers in action. Throughout the property are local works of art including The Whale by Marcos Castro. The 42-foot wooden sculpture was constructed entirely of driftwood from the 2014 Hurricane Odile.

This road less traveled leads to four cozy cabins in a farmy setting with donkeys, vegetable gardens, and hammocks swaying under the shade of an orange grove. Rooms are simple but cleverly designed with brick walls, open trusses, and plenty of windows flooding natural light. Closer to the highway is a two-bedroom house with a kitchen and deck overlooking the orchard. The helpful owners can point you in all the wine directions, and can even arrange for private dinners prepared by local chefs; advance notice is required. If you need pampering and plenty of creature comforts (there are no TVs), look elsewhere since this place is about nature, tranquillity, and a bit of rustic living. You can also bring your fur babies to this pet-friendly property where rescue dogs are part of the staff.

Set on the protected cove of Chileno Bay, one of the best spots for snorkeling and swimming in Los Cabos, this hotel hits the mark with families seeking personalized, informal service. The contemporary two-, three-, and four-bedroom villas are styled in Latin contemporary design with walk-in closets, industrial kitchens, and laundry facilities. Standards have a fun beachy feel with thoughtful touches like handblown glass and robes from Guadalajara. Large groups can reserve the 21-person movie theater ($350) or lounge by the 450-foot infinity pool. Rounding out the amenities are oceanfront hot tubs, fire pits, a Tom Fazio–designed golf course, extensive spa, fitness center with movement studio, Kids’ Club, and waterfront sports center. They have two dining options including a taco bar and the signature Comal serving Latin American–inspired cuisine.

Located on the most popular stretch of Playa El Médano, families, couples, and friends will all equally feel at home in these chic, comfortable oceanfront towers. And, unlike most other resorts in Los Cabos, Corazón is all about the beach, and swimming, water sports, and sunbathing on the sand are guaranteed to be a special part of your stay.

Husband and wife duo Fabrizio Cavallo and Nilú Feregrino have dedicated their lives to "conscious living," and Desierto Azul ("where the desert meets the ocean") is their brainchild. Not a single detail was overlooked when designing this four-room microhotel ("we're not boutique, but petite," they say): the property is solar-powered, the beds are fitted with organic sheets and linens, the bath products are locally made and reef-safe, and the bar serves natural wine. They also offer plant-based nutrition workshops twice a month at an on-site cooking studio.

This casual, unfussy resort is touted as a romantic getaway, but with an average of five weddings a week, it's more a destination for families and wedding parties with guests of all ages in attendance. Guests simply check in at the restaurant or bar of their choice, rather than having to wear the brightly colored wristbands synonymous with all-inclusives. The best restaurant of the six is Bordeaux, however, no children under 18 are permitted. Rooms have poster beds, faux-oak furnishings, a lounge area, and stocked minibar and microwave. The U-shape building wraps around two huge pools, with one set aside just for families. The spa, tennis courts, and nightly entertainment keep guests happy for days. Roughly a third of the rooms are timeshare properties, so expect to be pitched with an offer to buy. Wedding and honeymoon packages are offered.