Fodor's Expert Review Cabo Surf Hotel

Professional and amateur surfers alike claim the prime ocean-view rooms in this small hotel on the cliffs above Playa Acapulquito that has successfully blended surfing and pampering into one property. Tastefully decorated with surfing photographs and paintings, 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 swimming pool and in the Seven Seas restaurant (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 offers its own label of Cabo Surf Tequila, 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 non-surfers, too. Unlike most surf hotels, this property is not pet friendly and rooms are not for budget travelers. Book early at this popular spot.

Photo: shore double / cabo surf hotel

room

Boutique chic accents distinguish the hotel’s 36 room and suites, from marble floors and Spanish linen curtains to handcrafted Mexican wood furniture and sea and surf inspired paintings. Most accommodations feature gorgeous ocean views, and either a terrace jacuzzi or hammock.

Photo: shore double / cabo surf hotel

bathroom

Warm wooden cabinets, patterned tile walls, and marble countertops account for the bathrooms’ distinctive style. Boutique bath and body products from L’Occitane add yet another touch of class.

lobby

The lobby is comfortably and colorfully appointed, with elegant tropical style seating that spills out through stone framed glass doors onto the patio, and splashes of brilliant blue from the vivid seascapes that line the walls.

pool

Two night-lighted swimming pools and a hot tub offer freshwater alternatives to the nearby Sea of Cortés.

spa

Packages at Sea Spa Cabo include wellness therapies like Stress-Free by the Sea and Happy Couples. A full range of massages, body treatments, and beauty salon services are also available, as are boutique botanical body care products.

gym

The gym boasts treadmills and other basic equipment, but surfing remains the signature fitness activity. Rentals and lessons are offered through the on-site surf shop/surf school, opened by legendary former pro Mike Doyle.

dining

The on-site restaurant, 7 Seas Seafood Grille, is one of the best in the area, known for its fresh local seafood focused dishes and romantic seaside ambiance. It’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

7 Seas hosts special full moon dinners each month, featuring live jazz concerts.

drinking

Pairing options at 7 Seas include a branded tequila, and an impressive selection of international wines, sourced from notable producers in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, the U.S., France, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand. Premium Mexican coffees are another attractive beverage option.