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5.0 out of 5

"Having stayed at many 5 star resorts around the world, The One & Only Palmilla has been my favorite. There was NOTHING I did not LOVE about this place ... " More

By TanAndRelaxed, from Los Angeles on Wed 07 Nov 2012

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Hotel Description

5-star beachfront resort near Palmilla Beach

On the beach

You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Palmilla Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Palmilla Golf Club with a stay here. Reserva de la Biosféra Sierra de la Laguna and Arroyo San José are also within 3 miles (5 km).

27-hole golf course

This luxury resort features a private beach, a golf course, and a full-service spa. Enjoy beachfront dining and relax with beach cabanas and sun loungers. There's fun for all ages with a free kid's club and a children's pool, and in-room childcare is an added bonus.

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$1,148* Per night/room Apr 29 - Apr 30

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront (Palmilla)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront (Casita, Infinity Pool)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Casita, Infinity Pool)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Junior Suite, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Villa (One)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 10 Max

One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos ratings based on 6 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos

Couples (1)
5 out of 5

Posted by on Mar 15, 2021

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5 out of 5

Red carpet treatment!

Pros: Close restaurants, Quiet, beautiful grounds
Having stayed at many 5 star resorts around the world, The One & Only Palmilla has been my favorite. There was NOTHING I did not LOVE about this place! Excellent food and drinks! Excellent service! Incredibly beautiful property!

Posted by , from Los Angeles on Nov 7, 2012

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5 out of 5

Absolute Perfection

Pros: Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet, immaculately clean, no bugs
Our Palmillas experience began the moment we stepped out of the airport. We were transported by hummer to the resort and felt immediately cared for. The resort was immaculate! Not a bug or weed in sight, the beautiful gardens blooming, doves cooing and everything clean and hygienic. The staff were gracious, polite and detail oriented, always prepared to care for you and get you anything you wanted or needed without being overwhelming. Our room was gorgeous and it was above the beautiful, swimmable beach. We had panoramic views of the bay and the sound of the waves right outside. Our bed was super comfortable and clean (down pillows yeah!). The bathroom was vast, luxurious and well appointed. On the second day, I found a sewing kit that had been tailored to the colors of my wardrobe! The attention to detail was evident everywhere. Nothing was short of luxurious and everything was maintained perfectly. There were little, carved wooden blocks you could set out by your sun lounger which signaled to the staff whether you wanted to sleep, be left alone or needed service. The same system worked on the beach using flags. Every day there were ice buckets with water, cooling, aloe facial mist, and small treats like sorbet or mini ice creams were handed out. The food was really good, especially the Cevice and fish dishes, all made with such fresh ingredients it was like a party in your mouth! Nighttime was ultra romantic with soft lighting along the pathways, beautiful ambiance in all the eaterys and again, warm, attentive staff at every turn. Some say this place is ‘over priced’. Yes, it’s expensive, but we have stayed at ‘The Tides’ in Playa Del Carmen and ‘The Ritz Carlton’ in the Grand Cayman, both were comparable pricewise and Palmillas blew them out of the water! It was worth every dollar and far exceeded our expectations. For those who want to go and save money, the breakfasts are huge and could easily be shared. You can also cab very easily into San Jose Del Cabo and dine in the town for less. We did this a few times and it was very enjoyable. I can’t say enough about this luxury resort, it was perfect!

Posted by , from San Francisco, CA, USA on Jul 24, 2012

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5 out of 5

This is absolutely the best resort I have been to. I'm coming back!

Pros: Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet
Everything was fantastic. The people were attentive. Food was great. Atmosphere was incomparable.

Posted by on Jun 13, 2012

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5 out of 5

Luxury

We took our young kids 3 & 5 and had a very relaxing time. The staff is very accomodating. You'll feel like you are on their own compound. Very safe and secure. Always a staff around even in the early dark morning hours on the grounds keeping it up. If you want a luxury feel at a very upscale place then this is the place. We saw 1 singer and 1 celebrity at the pool with their kids but everyone respects their privacy.

Posted by on Jan 10, 2011

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5 out of 5

Best hote ever!

My wife and I traveled here for our 12th anniversary in September and we are still raving about it. There is not one thing I would change! By far the service is the most attentive and outgoing of any 5 star hotel I have ever stayed. The grounds are manicured perfectly. The staff all know your name and there is nothing you can't ask them that they would not do. The Villa's are incredible with amazing fews, ample space and the best bathroom I have ever been in. This hotel thinks of everything! The food was also incredible. We will be back!

Posted by on Jan 1, 2010

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Property Features

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. Summer fun is a breeze at One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos, where you can play a round of golf at the golf course, cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, and enjoy a treatment at the full-service spa. Free breakfast is available daily. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and a health club. Self parking and valet parking are free. This 5-star San José del Cabo resort is smoke free.

  • 174 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 12 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 3003 sq ft of conference space
  • 279 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2004
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Children's pool
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 5
  • Children's club (free)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle and area shuttle
  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos offers 174 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include day beds. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Microwaves, refrigerators, and in-room massages can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Private balcony or patio (furnished)
  • Pillowtop beds
  • Day bed
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • HD television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator available
  • Microwave available
  • Coffee maker
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Children's slippers
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Agua - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Breeze Alfresco Cafe - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Market Fine Dining - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Suviche Sushi Lounge - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in sushi and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open select days.

Agua Bar - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this cocktail bar serves breakfast and lunch.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Guests can play rounds at the 27-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a private beach and a health club. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Beach yoga on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golf lessons on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Playground on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Personal motorized watercraft on site
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

The onsite spa has 13 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.

  • Number of treatment rooms 13
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Reflexology
  • Hot springs/mineral springs in spa
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Security system
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Children stay free - maximum age 11
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows regional sanitization guidelines National Guidelines for reopening Tourism (Mexico)
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 175 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • One&Only Palmilla Resort
  • One&Only Palmilla Resort San Jose Del Cabo
  • One&Only Palmilla San Jose Del Cabo
  • One Only Palmilla Resort
  • One&Only Palmilla Jose l Cabo
  • One Only Palmilla Los Cabos
  • "One Only Palmilla Los Cabos"
  • One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos Resort
  • One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos San José del Cabo
  • One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos Resort San José del Cabo

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

  • EarthCheck
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.