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13 Best Boutique Hotels in Los Cabos

If you’re looking for something different than the standard mega resort, a boutique hotel provides elements of surprise in an anti-chain space with plenty of ambiance and personalized service. In Los Cabos, which includes both the towns of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, there is no shortage of enticing options. These properties offer everything you need for an unforgettable stay without the cookie-cutter experience.

The Cape, a Thompson Hotel The Cape A Thompson Hotel
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The Cape, a Thompson Hotel

This ultra-chic boutique hotel was designed by Mexico City architect Javier Sanchez. Every room has a view of the iconic Arch, a private balcony, hanging daybed, a freestanding copper tub and a cocktail bar. For the ultimate stay you can book a villa, which includes butler service, private hot tubs, optional plunge pools and afternoon cocktails. The property also boasts outstanding upscale eateries, a full-service spa with hot and cold plunge pools, cabanas along the oceanfront, and a great surfing beach.

Hacienda Beach Club & Residences Hacienda Beach Club & Residences
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Hacienda Beach Club & Residences

Hacienda Beach Club & Residences offers one of the most tranquil spots right on popular Medano Beach, one of the area’s few swimmable stretches, along with jaw-dropping views of Land’s End and the sea. It includes contemporary-style apartments, many of which are privately owned, and while the setting is refined and quiet, it’s easy to reach the livelier parts of town on foot for a night of letting loose. Right on the property is a gym that hosts complimentary classes like Pilates, yoga, and TRX training, a beautiful zero-entry infinity pool with an adult-only level, and a reasonably priced upmarket restaurant serving Mexican fare.

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Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal

Enter this Spanish colonial-style resort in a grand way by walking through a private tunnel cut into the mountain. It offers luxurious surroundings and jaw-dropping views in Cabo’s most exclusive neighborhood. The resort’s onsite restaurant, El Farallón, offers tables perched at cliff-side above the waves — ideal for romance-seeking couples. Guests also can enjoy champagne tastings complemented with cheese at its Champagne Terrace. The spa is impressive too with soothing, organic treatments based on the phases of the moon. The luxurious rooms and suites all feature fireplaces, ocean views, and terraces with plunge pools. Multi-bedroom villas come with full kitchens too.

Esperanza – Auberge Resorts Collection Esperanza pool at night
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Esperanza – Auberge Resorts Collection

The Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection is a boutique hotel that was perfectly designed for romance. Ideal for couples, including honeymooners, it’s nestled between two scenic bluffs with every one of the casitas and villas offering private terraces and awe-inspiring views of the Sea of Cortez. Some include plunge pools too. There’s a stunning infinity pool, an elegant spa, and a large fitness center, and private candlelit dinners can be enjoyed at beachfront. Cocina del Mar, the main restaurant, is spread across a series of terraces that jut out above the crashing waves, providing memorable dining on Mediterranean-influenced Mexican fare.

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Sirena del Mar by Vacation Club Rentals - Sirena del Mar

Located in a private residential community, this luxury boutique resort is perched on a rugged cliff overlooking the Sea of Cortez, centered around two pools where you can swim with a view of the turquoise water. There’s a large game room and fitness center along with multiple bars and eateries, including daily happy hour drink specials and live music at the Tronco Bar. Rooms are spacious and all feature furnished balconies with hammocks, most of which offer magnificent sea views. In addition to free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, they even have full kitchens and washer/dryers.

Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort Las Ventanas al Paraiso, a Rosewood Resort
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Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort

At Las Ventanas al Paraíso, or “The Windows to Paradise” as it translates to, you’ll find ultra-luxe accommodation and amenities. Rooms feature telescopes for winter whale watching, wood-burning terracotta fireplaces, kitchenettes, and huge bathrooms. Most offer furnished balconies with ocean views. There are loungers and cabanas on the beach and two main pool complexes with the main pool absolutely breathtaking. The extensive fitness center offers yoga and a variety of other programs, while spa features elemental therapies inspired by earth, air, fire and water. Dining and drinking are world-class events and can be enjoyed at multiple venues, including the Tequila and Ceviche Bar.

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Casa Bella Hotel Boutique

This charming property is just five minutes on foot to the marina and not much farther to Medano Beach. It has a flower-filled courtyard with a pool and a spa offering Mexican-inspired treatments while rooms are all individually decorated and have a homey feel. They all have rustic terra cotta tile floors and Old World oil paintings, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Some have private furnished verandas, minifridges and microwaves. The one-bedroom suite has a separate living area with a vintage leather couch and antique chairs, with a romantic four-poster bed in the bedroom. While there is no restaurant on-site, there are plenty of local eateries close by.

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Casa del Mar Boutique Resort & Spa

Located in a hacienda-style building along the Tourist Corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, Casa del Mar Boutique Resort & Spa is a luxury boutique hotel with many of the amenities the surrounding mega-resorts offer while providing a more intimate, relaxed setting. It includes a hot tub, multi-level swimming pool and poolside bar, a fitness center, a la carte restaurants, and 24-hour room service. There’s also a spa that utilizes natural Mexican elements into its decadent treatments. Guests can also hit the links at three championship golf courses. Rooms and suites all offer balconies, ocean views, and flat-screen TVs.

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Montage Los Cabos

This boutique resort on Santa Maria Bay offers rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows that face the water. The suites are massive, home-like at 1,645 square feet, and feature lavish marble bathrooms with rainfall showers and soaking tubs too. All have balconies or terraces, many with ocean views, along with Nespresso machines and living areas with Smart TVs. It sits on a swimmable beach and also offers gorgeous ocean-view swimming pools. A number of on-site activities are on offer too, including hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and paddleboarding. At Mezcal, the marquee restaurant, enjoy contemporary Mexican cuisine with a dazzling sea view.

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Cabo Surf Hotel

An eco-friendly boutique hotel, Cabo Surf Hotel offers an exceptional beach setting with spectacular ocean views from the two infinity pools, hot tub and nearly all of its stylish rooms. The Mike Doyle Surf School is attached and provides top-notch instruction and rentals, including paddleboards. There’s a spa with a menu of massages, facials, and beauty treatments along with a beauty salon for manis, pedis, and hairstyling. A fitness center is on-site too and free outdoor yoga classes are hosted on Saturday mornings. Seven Seas Seafood Grille, is sure to please all, serving tasty yet healthy Mediterranean and Mexican dishes with a focus on fresh seafood and jaw-dropping ocean views.

Hotel Casa Costa Azul Room with an ocean view at Hotel Casa Costa Azul
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Hotel Casa Costa Azul

Hotel Casa Costa Azul is a small boutique hotel that’s overflowing with charm, located on one of the area’s rare swimmable beaches. It’s the perfect place to rest and recharge, with a pool deck, hammocks strung between the palm trees, and a yoga studio that also offers meditation classes. The open-air terrace restaurant serves an outstanding breakfast and lunch, with dinner available upon advanced request — all dishes are home cooked. Rooms are individually decorated with a beach-bohemian feel and include small balconies, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. The Ocean King rooms have direct ocean views and more expansive balconies.

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Chileno Bay Resort & Residences

Chileno Bay Resort & Residences sits along sparkling Chileno Bay on one of the area’s few calm, swimmable beaches. The pool complex is located at its heart, made up of a series of tiered pools surrounded by loungers. When you need a drink or anything else, servers are ready to take care of all your needs. There’s a spa with a menu of treatments inspired by local traditions using local products, an extensive gym, and numerous water sports. Rooms and suites were designed to create an indoor-outdoor ambiance, with the one- to four-bedroom villas especially impressive. All come with a full kitchen and most have a private Jacuzzi or pool.

Hotel El Ganzo Hotel El Ganzo, Los Cabos
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Hotel El Ganzo

Hotel El Ganzo may be the coolest boutique hotel in Cabo with its artsy concept and wealth of unique amenities, like an onsite recording studio where musicians can enjoy a session and the video is aired later on the hotel’s internal TV channel. It’s located at the high-end development of Puerto Los Cabos, with artists in residence who are free to decorate both the exteriors and interiors as they wish. Guests can enjoy everything from a massive infinity pool and a luxurious spa to rooftop sushi and vodka bars, and upscale restaurants. It even throws in free panga service to reach the nearby beach club along with bicycles for exploring the marina area. Rooms all have stylish décor and most boast terraces with Jacuzzis and views of the Sea of Cortez.

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