Cabo San Lucas is a resort city at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. Together with San José del Cabo, the two towns are known as Los Cabos.

The area is known for its beaches, scuba diving locations, the sea arch El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, also called “Land’s End”, where the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean meet.

Chileno Bay is one of the most frequented beaches in the area and its rich marine life includes rays, sharks, mahi-mahi (dorado) and striped marlin.

Here are the best 5-star resorts and hotels with best deals at luxury resorts and hotels in Cabo San Lucas and best rate guarantee direct from some hotels.

 Nobu Hotel Los Cabos

The beachfront Nobu Hotel Los Cabos is the first Nobu hotel opened in Latin America by Robert de Niro and celebrity chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa. It is situated on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. It combines contemporary Japanese minimalism with locally-sourced natural, Mexican materials and finishes.

Location

8 mi / 14 km from Marina Cabo San Lucas.

Distance to the beach

2 minutes walk.

Rooms and suites

The 200 rooms here are comfortable and spacious with Japanese-influenced décor, decorated mainly with creams, whites and light woods. All rooms have balconies and many of the suites also feature contemporary, private plunge pools.

The rooms are cleverly threaded around the four swimming pools to avoid the feeling of a big resort. Some have direct swim-up access from their own private entries.

The spa-like bathrooms feature rain showers and Japanese soaking tubs in a palette of dark woods, limestone and river-rock walls.

The hotel offers a concierge service that goes above and beyond to make sure that all your wishes are catered for.

Food and drink at Nobu Hotel Los Cabos

There are a range of restaurants to choose at this hotel.

The world-famous Nobu cuisine is served at the resort’s main restaurant overlooking the waves of the Pacific.
Cups of warmed sake are served and the menu includes dishes with Mexican influences, such as salmon sashimi, cauliflower in jalapeño sauce and Atlantic cod with miso in a lettuce taco. All menu items are sourced locally.

Amenities and services

There are four swimming pools, one of which is a beachfront infinity pool.

Activities available include table tennis, golf, beachfront dinner, beach bonfires with fireworks and tequila tasting.
There is also a children’s playground.

The biggest emphasis at this resort is on health and wellbeing. The spa has a sauna, steam room, thirteen treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy garden and well-trained therapists.

There is also a well-equipped 24-hour gym and fitness center featuring.

Distance to the airport

24 mi / 39 km from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD).

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 Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal

This is one of the most luxurious properties in Mexico, offering consistently high standards of service, friendly staff and attention to detail. It combines distinctive modern architecture with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

It is situated on 24 acres of clifftop at Land’s End, the southernmost tip of the Peninsula. Downtown Cabo is only minutes.

Location

Comfortable walking distance of downtown Cabo San Lucas.

Distance to the beach

Beachfront, but the sea is not swimmable in this area.

Rooms, suites and villas

All of the hotel’s 113 rooms and suites have private balconies with plunge pools and dramatic views of waves crashing over the rocky beach. Each is decorated with neutral tones and splashes of color brought by local Mexican art and gorgeous wood-carved headboards. Decorative hand-forged, custom-designed iron light fixtures from Mexico give a sophisticated local touch.

Beachfront suites feature private swimming pools and hammocks.

Spacious villas offer complete privacy with premium locations, a private plunge pool and ocean views and enhanced facilities.

Food and drinks at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal

There is a variety of dining experiences offered in some of the best restaurants in Los Cabos at this resort. The hotel’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean ensures a plethora of fresh seafood in all restaurants.

Culinary classics are on offer at a traditional Mexican hacienda with farm-to-table fare from locally grown organic produce.

Amenities and services

There is a stunning infinity pool set on the private beach overlooking the horizon of the Pacific Ocean.
Facilities for playing tennis, scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, and horseback riding.

There is a Kids’ Club offering a full program of activities that includes a weekly film night.

The onsite spa has ten private treatment rooms and offers a wide range of holistic and therapeutic treatments.

Guests also have access to a fitness center with instructors offering complimentary yoga classes.

Distance to the airport

45 minutes from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)

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 Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection

This is one of the most opulent, luxurious hotels in Mexico, with wonderfully attentive and friendly staff, and lovely welcoming touches. It is the only private beach resort in Los Cabos and is set high on the cliffside on the stunning Baja peninsula.

Location

Punta Ballena, Cabo San Lucas is only four miles away.

Distance to the beach

Beachfront resort.

Rooms, suites and villas

All 92 rooms are spacious and have private furnished balconies and bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers and designer toiletries. All are heavily whitewashed with rustic wooden furniture, handcrafted furnishings with local original artwork and have oceanfront views.

There are also 56 suites ioverlooking two private coves on the Sea of Cortez.

Both villas and oceanfront villas are more suited to families or larger groups with fully equipped kitchen, dining areas and expansive outdoor terraces.

Food and drinks at Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection

This resort has six restaurants offering plenty of dining options.

Wherever guests decide to eat, they will experience an array of spectacular dishes delivered with artful presentation.

The main restaurant is set on the cliffside where guests dine on candlelit tables with sweeping views over the bay.

Amenities and services

This resort has five outdoor swimming pools, as well as the private beach.

Activities include horseback riding, whale watching, sea foraging along the shoreline with the chef, sunset sailing, deep sea Marlin fishing and access to a stunning championship golf course.

For those guests who love their food, there is chance to get involved in locally run cookery classes, tequila, mezcal and wine tasting.

Children can be entertained at the kid’s club offering Cabo style fun, piñata parties, access to four onsite pools, beaches and gardens to run around in.

There is a spa offering services that are locally inspired, including the Esperanza Tropical Essence Massage, and customized treatments.

The modern fitness center allows guests to use the latest equipment to stay fit and active and, as well as free fitness classes.

Distance to the airport

40 minutes from San José del Cabo International Airport (SJD).

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 The Cape, A Thompson Hotel

This is an upscale beachfront hotel on the beach where every room and boast spectacular views of El Arco and the Bahia Cabo San Lucas horizon. The décor is designed to evoke a 1960s meeting of Mexico and Southern California, giving the privacy of residential-style living in a world-class resort.

Location

1-minute walk from Monuments Beach.

Distance to the beach

Beachfront hotel.

Rooms, suites and villas

There are 161 air-conditioned rooms decorated in laid-back luxury and surfer-chic style. Regional artwork from celebrated ceramicist José Noé Suro shares space with vintage surf photographs and five corner rooms feature panoramic views of Land’s End.

All suites in the Cape have ocean views and a private balcony with hanging daybed, freestanding copper tub and craft cocktail bar.

The villas are set apart from the hotel and provide discretion, privacy and contemporary luxury with an unparalleled level of service and dependability from the staff. They offer generous living areas with the character and qualities of a luxury home.

Food and drinks at The Cape – a Thompson Hotel

There are two restaurants available on site.

One of them is celebrated Mexican chef Enrique Olvera’s first restaurant in Los Cabos.
The food is a contemporary fusion of Mexican and Pacific Rim flavors, with the focus on fresh local seafood.

The alternative restaurant offers daily breakfast buffets and lunch specials.

Amenities and services

There are two outdoor swimming pools on site and surf rentals.

There is a range of venues suitable for weddings, celebrations, conferences, events and meetings.

There is a hotel spa offering ocean-view cabanas for al fresco treatments, hot and cold plunge pools, sauna and an intimate couples treatment room with rain showers and private pool. There is also a well-outfitted gym.

Distance to the airport

40 minutes drive from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)

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 Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort

This is a luxury resort in an exceptional location where guests can discover iconic architecture and indigenous experiences.

Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos is designed in contemporary Mexican style using warm indigenous woods and tones to provide a seamless immersion into the local environment.

Location

San José del Cabo.

Distance to the beach

Beachfront resort. 7-minute drive to Chileno Beach.

Rooms and suites

There are 128 contemporary rooms and suites, all with breathtaking panoramic sea views through floor-to-ceiling windows, and balconies or patios, and some also have private plunge pools.

The rooms are designed with local Mexican Huanacaxtle wood, bamboo-textured marble, and custom furnishings in a natural color palette.  Each room is also assigned a dedicated artisan butler.

Food and drinks at Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort

The restaurants and bars at this resort use fresh products procured from local fishermen and farmers, creating a true farm-to-table experience.

An array of cuisines available, including international flavors with Mexican hints, seafood catch-of-the-day simply prepared alongside organic produce from nearby farms. Alfresco dining on salads and artisanal wood-fired flatbreads, local live lobsters, flame-grilled catch and dry-aged steaks.

Amenities and services

There are two infinity outdoor heated pools and two children’s outdoor heated pools.

There is an array of excursions offered, including diving with whale sharks, helicopter trips to the cave paintings of Baja and camping under the desert stars.

There are five tennis courts and paddleboarding and bike trails are also available.

The spa has a team to take care of guest well-being and physical and emotional balance through relaxing massages and treatments.

The fitness center is open 24 hours a day and contains the latest equipment.

Distance to the airport

14 mi / 24 km from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD).

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 Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection

This is a casual luxury resort sitting on one of Los Cabos’ only swimmable beaches, with beautiful beach-chic style and an airy, open atmosphere.

Location

Playa Chileno Bay, Cabo San Lucas.

Distance to the beach

Beachfront resort.

Rooms, bungalows and villas

There are 60 spacious rooms clustered around beautifully tiered pools leading to the beach. The décor is bright, beach-chic style and all rooms have spacious terraces overlooking the pool or beach. Beautiful indoor-outdoor bathrooms with a deep soaking tub and a spa-like outdoor shower.

Five private bungalows by the three-tiered pool and villas with multiple bedrooms that have private pools or Jacuzzis and full kitchens.

Food and drinks at Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection

There is plenty of choice available for dining at Chileno Bay Resort & Residences.

The main restaurant is terraced over both the pool and the sea. Breakfast includes a self-serve morning bar furnished with all manner of exotic fruits, Mexican breads and pastries. Yogurts, freshly pressed juices and condiments ranging from banana-mezcal jam to whipped vanilla butter.

Another dinner option serves up raw oysters with aguachile, grilled lobster with prickly pear and red mole rib-eye steak, with Mexican-style chocolate for dessert.

Amenities and services

The centerpiece of the resort is its pool complex with a series of tiered pools surrounded by loungers. Poolside massage treatments are also available.

Water-based activities available here include snorkeling, kayaking or paddle boarding where you can enjoy the schools of multi-colored fish in the bay.

Golf enthusiasts get exclusive access to the normally members-only 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course.
There is a teen club to keep the younger members of the family busy with a recording studio, games and video games.
There is also a Kids’ Club for the very youngest.

There is a 10-room spa with many treatments.

An extensive gym offers a range of the latest Technogym equipment and has a personal trainer as well as daily workout programs.

Distance to the airport

30 minutes from the airport.

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 Montage Los Cabos

This resort features luxury residences, guestrooms and five-star amenities on a breathtaking property, Sustainably developed to celebrate the natural beauty of the land on the famous Golden Corridor of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula.

Location

Int. Bahía Santa María, Cabo San Lucas.

Distance to the beach

Beachfront resort.

Rooms, suites, casas and residences

Montage Los Cabos has 122 expansive guestrooms, suites and casas and 52 residences.

All guest rooms and residences have at least partial views of the Sea of Cortez. Most claim awe-inspiring panoramas of the bay and beyond. Some of the accommodation is beachfront and some of the suites have access to their own infinity pool.

Food and drinks at Montage Los Cabos

There are two restaurants that offer exquisite beachfront dining. One offers modern Mexican cuisine and top-notch tequilas, whilst the other is the kind of place where lazy lunches often drift into sunset drinks and surf-and-turf dinners.

There is an emphasis on Mexican culinary traditions and fresh, local ingredients, particularly the region’s abundance of seafood.

Amenities and services

There are three pools scattered around the grounds differentiated by setting and scenery.

There are a wide range of recreational experiences available, including kayaking, snorkeling, golf, tennis, surfing, sport fishing, diving, paddle boarding, hiking and biking, swimming with whale sharks or dolphins, and horseback riding.

The resort spa, which is the largest in the region, has an array of spa treatments.

There is a state-of-the-art fitness center, and guided meditation and yoga classes are also available.

The kids’ club provides activities for children from 5 to 12 years old.

Distance to the airport

21 mi / 33 km from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD).

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 ME Cabo

This resort is situated on beautiful Playa El Medano, which is the only swimmable beach in Los Cabos. It is within walking distance of the Marina and downtown Cabo San Lucas. It strives to create a sophisticated getaway that blends elegance, great vibe, creativity and local culture.

It is a trendy adult-oriented hotel and also LGBTTTIQA friendly. A DJ plays house music in a contemporary booth overlooking the pool and beach throughout the day. There are different theme parties most nights of the week.

Location

7-minute walk to downtown Cabo San Lucas.

Distance to the beach

Beachfront hotel.

Rooms and suites

There are 162 spacious and modern rooms offering a private, elegantly furnished balcony or terrace with a garden or ocean view. All are furnished with all the latest technologies, as well as every imaginable comfort and indulgence.

Suites include a hot tub with other extra amenities, such as concierge services, free breakfast, and a welcome wine or snacks. Suites are also adult-only.

Food and drinks at ME Cabo

There is a good selection of dining experiences available at this resort. Ranging from the theatre and excitement of every dish being prepared with the best locally-sourced produced and ingredients. Mediterranean cuisine with Mexican influences, and casual, yet chic bar with breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortez.

Amenities and services

Apart from being located directly on the white sands of the most swimmable beach in Cabo San Lucas, there is a massive pool terrace overlooking the beach with plenty of cabanas and lounge chairs.

There is a small, yet well-equipped fitness center that has a few modern LifeFitness cardio machines, free weights, and flat-screen TVs.

The resort spa features lovely tranquility rooms with black cushioned wooden chairs, Buddha statues, and hot tubs. Guests can get various kinds of massages, facials, and body wraps.

Distance to the airport

20 minutes from Cabo San Lucas International Airport.

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 Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort

This sprawling luxury AAA Five-Diamond resort is situated on a private Pacific beachfront. Behind the mountains of Land’s End and within walking distance of downtown Cabo San Lucas. The plush accommodation and world-class amenities are designed for relaxation, romance, and adventure.

Location

Av Solmar, Cabo San Lucas.

Distance to the beach

Beachfront resort.

Suites and penthouses

All 250 suites and penthouses are spacious, have ocean views and are gorgeously designed with marble floors and counters. A private terrace or balcony, kitchen, and jacuzzi tub.

The old-world Mexican décor is tasteful, sophisticated, and luxurious, consisting of dark oak and mahogany furniture, wrought iron finishes, ornate fabric patterns, creamy travertine surfaces, and deep, bold colors.

Penthouses are large and feature full kitchens, separate living and dining rooms, multiple bathrooms, marble wet bars, whirlpool hot tubs, and private terraces with plunge pools.

Food and drinks at Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa

There are three full on-site restaurants located in airy, beautifully designed spaces and each with its own unique, modern decor.

The resort’s executive chef is passionate about local produce and creates farm-to-table menus using many ingredients only available in Baja. Such as pitaya (cactus fruit) jam, regional artisanal cheese or machaca beef from a local rancho.

The main restaurant has amazing sea views from both the indoor and outdoor seating areas and offers buffet-style and a la carte with  international fare.

Amenities and services

Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort houses eight pools scattered throughout the property. Including three oceanfront infinity pools, an adult-only pool, and a kids’ pool, all with breathtaking views.

Fishing excursions can be arranged from the marina and the restaurants will gladly prepare the catch for dinner.
Other activities include scuba and snorkel tours, dinner and sunset cruises, whale-watching cruises, and short water taxi tours to view the world-famous Land’s End arch and a stop at Lover’s Beach. Golf is always popular, too.

The resort spa is located on the beachfront and consists of private, thatched-roof cabanas private balconies and stunning views of Land’s End. A full menu of massage treatments is available.

Distance to the airport

45-minute drive to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD).

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 Zoetry Casa del Mar – Los Cabos

Zoëtry Casa del Mar brings oceanfront luxury and old-world charm to The Corridor in Los Cabos, right on the Sea of Cortez.
It has been recognized by AAA with a 4-Diamond rating since 2008 and has earned a reputation for hospitality, beauty and service.

Location

Baja California Sur.

Distance to the beach

Beachfront resort.

Rooms and suites

This resort has 55 rooms and 32 suites, all spacious and beautifully appointed with modern décor and indigenous art.
All the rooms have balconies or patios with ocean views and offer deep soaking tubs and rainfall showers.

The exceptionally large, ultra-luxurious suites come with Jacuzzis, private terraces with breathtaking ocean views, and superior amenities.

Food and drinks at Zoetry Casa del Mar Los Cabos

This resort offers memorable dining experiences at two á la carte restaurants. All menus are filled with authentic and cultural cuisines from Mexico and around the world.

Fresh seafood and local and organic ingredients are used to give a delicious twist to classic dishes, served in romantic al fresco settings.

Amenities and services

The resort has four pools and access to a private beach that gives the perfect vantage point for sea views, desert landscapes and rugged mountains.

There are multiple tennis courts, and guests can enjoy exclusive privileges at three championship 18-hole golf courses.
There is definitely an emphasis on wellbeing here. The resort spa has seven indoor cabins and beautiful oceanfront palapa located directly on the beach.

Wild Canyon is an adventure park located in The Corridor where guests can experience many activities and extreme sports. Including the largest zip-lining circuit in Baja, bungee jumping and a funicular with glass floors suspended 300 feet above the Canyon.

Distance to the airport

24 minutes drive from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD).

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