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Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near San Jose del Cabo Art District

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

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Miguel Hidalgo #613 Between, Alvaro Obregon and Ignacio Comonfort, San José del Cabo, BCS, 23400
  • Place, San Jose del Cabo Art District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Mijares
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerto Los Cabos
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur (SJD-Los Cabos Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (Baja Room)

  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (Drift Retreat)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (Surfer's Hideout)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (Paradise Cove)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San José del Cabo

Downtown San Jose del Cabo stay.With a stay at this Downtown San Jose del Cabo hotel, you'll be steps from San Jose del Cabo Art District and Frank Arnold Art. Enrique Bascón Art Gallery and Plaza Mijares are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • San Jose del Cabo Art District - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza Mijares - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Costa Azul Beach - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Playa Hotelera - 9 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Puerto Los Cabos - 9 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jazmin's Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ALMAZÉN - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Baja Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Lupita Taco y Mezcal - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sage - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5-star hotel near San Jose del Cabo Art District
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels.

This 3.5-star San José del Cabo hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. This San José del Cabo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: MXN 185 to 370 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: MXN 1000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of MXN 1000 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MXN 185 to 370 per person
  • Pet fee: MXN 1000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: MXN 400

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

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, 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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Drift San José
Drift San Jose del Cabo
Drift San Jose del Cabo a Member of Design Hotels
Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels to the airport?

Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels is 8.4 mi (19-min drive) away from the Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels on Nov 8, 2025 start from $169.81, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels.

How close is Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels to the beach?

This hotel is 3.2 mi (9-min drive) from Costa Azul Beach and 5 mi (11-min drive) from Palmilla Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between MXN 185 and 370 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels have a pool?

Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels have a restaurant?

Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels is home to Kitchen + Mezcal Bar, which features happy hour.

Does Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels to downtown San José del Cabo?

Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels is 0.4 mi away from San José del Cabo.

Reviews

Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 248 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathen, Hillcrest Mines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing at this place. Very clean and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Godfried

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would rate The Drift to be an awesome and beautiful stay . I felt so welcome and Zay is the best she is the best host I have seen in a while thanks for your kindness and support Zay I would love to come back to stay at the drift the cocktails and food was delicious I appreciate the healthy and tasty choices
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alex helped my wife and me during our stay. He was very kind and truly tried to provide the best service, which made us feel well taken care of. The hotel has a lot of positives. It’s located right in the heart of downtown, so we could easily walk to great restaurants and shopping spots. Also, the room was clean and stylish. The only downside was the noise at night. There’s a club nearby, so it can get a bit loud after midnight. But the hotel provides earplugs, which helped us sleep better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, quaint hotel in the heart of art town. Many restaurants and shops are nearby. Parking was close, but no parking at all at the hotel or on its street. Very large, modern but rustic, nice clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine-Alice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location! The esthetic of the establishment is very nice as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing. We split our vacation in two - 3 nights here for a “city” experience following by 3 nights at a beach hotel. We had so much fun exploring the city. We booked the “ Baja Suite”. Highly recommend paying the little extra for this room. It was very private and roomy. Hotel itself was very relaxed and pretty. Room was cozy and the staff were lovely. There is a spa next door where we had an awesome massage. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ashley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute but overpriced when it’s low season

Definitely overpriced for how simple it is
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deyna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very intimate and beautiful location right in the center of El Centro and the hotel blew us out of the water. Extremely clean room, friendly staff and extremely accommodating. Felt like a hidway from the breaches and felt close with all the locals. Recommend 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Denis Uchenna

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful stay, hidden illegal charges
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

alejandro mendez

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool chic hotel right in downtown. Great location for walking around, shopping and dinning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great tiny boutique hotel. The service was outstanding and the food at the hotel was fantastic! That guacamole is life changing!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Lovely stay, excellent location in Gallery/historic district. Walk to Art Walk and a multitude of restaurants. Rooms were ready upon early arrival with an offer of a welcome drink. Rooms are industrial in design, beds very comfortable and quality linens. Mezcal bar on site and food and beverage service. Small pool. We really enjoyed the Art Walk and celebrating a family birthday. Would recommend this small hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in San Jose, nice pool, modern rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia Kim

This is a very nice facility, however beware of the music on the weekends from the bar across the street. The staff will assist you but you must distract them from their phones or computers first. Also be prepared to have your credit card automatically charged for a tip. You will see the charge and then you complete an automatic checkout that will not process without accepting
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property for a short stay. Rooms are gorgeous, I did however have a room on floor level and unless I closed the curtain everyone could see in, that’s the only window in the room so I didn’t want to close it as the room got very dark being all concrete. That being said we felt a little exposed. Fantastic amenities as well as the service from the staff. stayed here with a 13 month old. I was told Thursday they would have a DJ and I was worried it was going to be loud but it wasn’t. So we were very pleased with that. Pool water is cold but seems it’s that same everywhere we went to in Cabo and Baja. Parking is a bit challenging specially Thursday when the art walk is happening. You have to leave your car about a 5 min walk which is not bad but that’s if you find a spot on the street. Otherwise would have to carry your luggage a bit longer. In order to get to the rooms you have to walk on small rocks so rolling luggage is a no go but the staff will happily assist. Overall an amazing stay! We would recommend if you are looking to discover the beautiful colonial town of San Jose. The mezcal bar is phenomenal and the staff too! Enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Dimitra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hotel, but not for getting a good night's sleep. Even on a Monday night, the extremely loud local music/ club venue raged until 2am. Even though the hotel provided earplugs. It doesn't help.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this place but better guest communication way

The staff was friendly, professional, patient and respectful. Alex, in particular, showed great compassion when our dog injured her foot on the gravel in the courtyard and the other manager (whose name I wish I could remember Brody us a bandage immediately, and clean sheets. The chef’s were kindly accommodating of our vegan needs and the barista made cute little bears on our latte’s. The grounds were well kept. The only negative is that they did not inform guests of a party that went well past midnight with a DJ that was extremely loud in the restaurant courtyard in the center of the hotel. The next morning the restaurant was closed for a deep cleaning which made checking out early, as we had planned, impossible as they were using a high pressure hose to clean the bars roof, which blocked the entrance. I witnessed and experienced a grumpy and impatient manager that morning who did not accommodate guests who were inconvenienced by the restaurant having a deep clean scheduled during posted business hours. Had we known this would be happening we would not have extended our stay for an extra night. However I would choose to stay again as it’s location and staff are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super cute and affordable

This is the cutest hotel. Very boho chic. Super comfory beds and very nice rooms. The pool, bar and restaurant are super nice too. The bar is a meccal bar so if you like that, it's for you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay!

Drift Hotel Cabo Review I recently stayed at Drift Hotel in Cabo, and while I was initially hesitant upon arrival, the experience quickly won me over. The food, service, and overall character of the place made up for any first impressions. Pros: • Great location – Within walking distance to popular tourist areas, making it easy to explore. • Helpful staff – The front desk went above and beyond, assisting with reservations and even securing deals I wouldn’t have found elsewhere. • Food & bar – Easily the highlight of my stay! The bar had a great selection, and the food was top-notch. • Extras – They offer yoga sessions and fire pits, adding to the laid-back vibe. • Transportation – Uber is always accessible, making it easy to get around. Cons: • Very noisy at night – This was my biggest complaint. If you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs or be prepared for some late-night noise. • Fire alarm issues – The fire alarm would go off during showers, which was frustrating. • Event scene – It was slow during my visit, but I could tell it picks up at certain times. Overall, Drift Hotel is a unique stay with character, offering great food, a prime location, and helpful staff. However, if you’re sensitive to noise or easily annoyed by small inconveniences like faulty fire alarms, you might want to take that into consideration.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025