One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos Resort

An elite Los Cabos seaside escape
VERIFIED LUXURY

Cradled on sun-kissed Los Cabos, One&Only Palmilla is a legendary retreat where the marvels of Mexico come to life in ultimate style. Here, spacious cliff-side havens with sweeping sea views are enveloped in privacy and Old-World Mexican charm.

One&Only Palmilla sits on 55 acres and offers 174 guest rooms, including its signature four-bedroom Villa Cortez, where celebrities like Jennifer Aniston have overnighted in the more than 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space.

The property’s other highlights include a 20,000-square-foot spa and four show-stopping restaurants. When you venture outdoors, the options become even more impressive. You can explore the rugged landscape on a 4x4, quadbike or horse. The resort also has one of the few swimmable beaches in the region. Get acquainted with the crystal-clear waters with a casual dip, a sunset yacht charter, a scuba adventure or a whale-watching trip. But no matter what you decide to do with your afternoon, unwind after it all with a drink at Agua Bar.

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Our Inspector's Highlights
  • Spend the afternoon at the 20,000-square-foot One&Only Spa at Palmilla, which has private treatment villas that come with outdoor beds and soaking tubs, air-conditioned massage pavilions and gardens. Shaman-led ancient healing rituals and the Temazcal steam bath are inspired by indigenous practices of the Mayo tribe.
  • Upon arrival you can expect a few welcomed gifts: a tequila treat and housemade popsicles.
  • At night, the resort transforms into a candlelit oasis with candles lining the walkways between buildings and in-room candles lit by your butler.
  • At the pools, expect attentive attendants who will not only provide towels and cocktails, but also pillows to go underneath your knees, a mini-cooler with ice to keep sunscreen chilled and flags to put out when you want service, not to mention complimentary poolside massages.
  • Shaman-led ancient healing rituals and the temazcal steam bath are inspired by indigenous practices of the Mayo tribe.
  • One&Only Palmilla’s beachfront Villa Cortez is spacious and feels like a mini-resort of its own. The private villa includes four bedrooms, a private gym and spa, a 12-person theater, an infinity-edge pool, outdoor Jacuzzi and more. Another spectacular four-bedroom option, Villa One, offers sweeping views, a dramatic infinity-edge pool and a host of spaces ideal for outdoor relaxation or entertainment.
Things to Know
  • The best seats in the house at dinnertime are the cliff side tables at Agua that over look the Sea of Cortez.
  • Be sure to order the Serrano margarita from the palapa-roofed Agua Bar. It’s the perfect pairing for a spectacular sunset.
  • The resort boasts two infinity-edge pools, one of which is an adults-only retreat.
The Rooms
  • Accommodations encircle the One&Only Palmilla resort’s grounds along the Sea of Cortez boast excellent ocean views.
  • Luxurious touches available in all rooms include 24-hour butler service, choice of a daily snack, in-room tequila amenities, espresso coffee machines, choice of evening turndown aromatherapy scent and binoculars for seasonal whale watching
  • Most patios or balconies offer privacy and unobstructed ocean views, and rooms range in size from 600 square feet to 2,100 square feet.
  • Other room niceties, depending on room type, include deluxe pool terrace with a Jacuzzi, daybed, chairs, and table; marble bathroom with a rain shower and oversized bathtub; handcrafted Mexican woodwork and decorative art; and walk-in closets.
The Restaurants
  • The Los Cabos hotel has five restaurants and bars, including SEARED from chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
  • The steakhouse is known for meats like Kobe and Wagyu A5 (you can see the cuts on display in the glass-walled curing room) along with local spiny lobster and red snapper.
  • Agua, an indoor/outdoor restaurant serving Mexican-Mediterranean cuisine (try the roasted sea bass with chermoula, green olives, and lemon preserve) comes complete with a seasonally driven chefs table.
  • You will also enjoy the alfresco-style Suviche for fresh sushi, ceviches (the tuna tartare is a crowd pleaser), and live entertainment.
Amenities
24-hour room service
Babysitting services
Bar
Beach
Fitness classes
Golf
Gym
Meeting rooms
Outdoor pool
Pet friendly
Restaurants
Spa
Tennis
Getting There
Km 7.5 Carretera Transpeninsular San Jose Del Cabo BCS, CP 23400 Mexico
TEL52-624-146-7000
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