These are the amazing resorts in the luxury category. It was hard to stop at five as Cabo has a wide variety of great modern hotels and resorts. This list comprises of those that have consistently led by providing exceptional service, best locations and amenities aplenty.
The Cape a Thompson Hotel
Opened last year to critical acclaim, the Cape is on the far eastern side of Cabo Bay and adjacent to the Sunset Di Mona Lisa restaurant. The views through The Arch at Land’s End is amazing especially from their Rooftop Bar and Nightclub. There are rooms and stunning suites and huge villas with their own rooftop lounges. The Cape has two pools and outdoor spa cabanas along with casual dining and open air lounges. This is the most modern of Cabo designs and attracts the younger, fitter crowd that enjoy live music and DJ’s on the weekends. They draw the local crowd as well as tourists with their amazing rooftop terrace, lounge and bar. The advanced surf break Monuments is directly in front but beware swimming here. Well known interior architect Marisabel Gomez has his signature on this modern yet casual, comfortable styled hotel. Rack rates range from $465 to $2275 plus tax peak season.
Grand Solmar at Land’s End
Opened in 2010 and finished in 2016 the Grand Solmar at Land’s End replaced the original boutique Solmar, one of the original hotels in Cabo built before statehood and just prior to the highway 1 completion. The location is the ‘last resort’ as it is the most southern of all hotels. The Bulnes family really outdid themselves with this ocean’s edge property. There is no resort closer to the ocean and their 6 pools all have dramatic views. Many of their suites are practically right over the water and range from a spacious 700 sq ft suite to the 6200 sq ft 4 bedroom Penthouses. Plenty of swim up pool bars, a sports bar and 5 restaurants make up this award winning resort at the end of the road. Throw in the Sea Spa, a huge fitness center and whale watching from every suite and you have a winning formula. Rates starting at $475 plus tax.
The Hacienda Beach Club and Residences
Formerly the Hotel Camino Real built in 1964. This condo hotel and villa resort has an enviable location originally next to the private air strip that was later turned into the Cabo Marina. Surprisingly quiet on the busiest of all beaches, Playa Medano. It has a relaxed atmosphere and a short walk to world class nightlife and restaurants. Even on Holiday weeks the resort is never full as these are second and third homes to the residents some of which rent them out through their management company. So if you are looking for exclusive, well-appointed, center of it all location with wonderful beach club, bars and Oceanside Restaurant give this a try for a stay or purchase one for yourself. From two bedroom ocean view condos starting at $1400 plus tax to four bedroom ocean front villas starting at $4450 plus tax.
Villa La Estancia Resort and Spa
Located on the eastern side of Medano Beach lies the Villas Group of resorts. The three resorts share what feels like a world unto themselves with spas, restaurants, grocery store, shopping and a great beach front location. In the middle lies their top private residence club, Villa la Estancia. This Spanish Colonial inspired architecture has 156 units in a mix of two, three and huge four bedroom penthouses that are full ownership, quarter share and 4 week ownerships with titles. They have their condo hotel rental program for those owners wishing to rent out unused time. Built in 2004 for the higher end client that wanted larger residence style resort vacations. This has been a trend in the industry as families like to have the comforts of a second home and the 5 star amenities of a high end hotel. Each villa has large living rooms, dining and full kitchens and well appointed balconies with views of Cabo Bay and Land’s End in the distance.
Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach at Quivira
If you like expansive mega resorts with tons of amenities, pools and restaurants with stunning views you will love Sunset Beach. This has been a work in progress for the past 16 years and you always have something new to experience as they keep adding amenities, beach clubs, golf, and new restaurants. They are also well on their way with full ownership home options in a wide range of prices. Their Quivira golf course is a Jack Nicklaus stunner with cliff side holes wrapping around the southern most tip of the Baja peninsula. The course has been called ‘The Pebble Beach of Mexico’ and is a joy to play. Being semi-private you have to stay on property to play the course. Plans for a private 2nd course and expanding the resort are underway. They have optional all inclusive plans and kitchens in all units. The sky pool is the highest pool and an excellent place to sip a cold beverage, catch some sun and relax while whale watching. The classic Mexican design even has a beautiful chapel designed in typical Hacienda tradition. They have three, four and five bedroom residences with private pools high up on the cliffs and close to the beach. When you pull into the gate the road to the resort is still another mile as this 1800 acre property is immense. The views on the ride in is simply magical and distracting so keep your eyes on the road or your rental insurance policy may need to be used. All in all this mega project has matured well and will delight even the most well traveled guests.
