Luxury is everywhere in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, from the hotels to the clubs to the dinner cruises that leave its marina each night. As one half of Los Cabos, it’s the side where you can spend the day in the clear blue water and then dance the night away as you wander your way through Cabo San Lucas’s lively nightlife.
Plus, there’s nothing like the view of its famous Arch at Land’s End, so named because, if you follow a straight line down, you won’t touch land again until you hit the South Pole. I’ve been lucky enough to go kayaking around this iconic landmark, and it is a truly spectacular sight.
Planning your own trip to this sunny getaway and wondering where to stay in Cabo San Lucas? I’ve compiled a list of the best luxury hotels in Cabo San Lucas for you, from hotels that feel like their own little cities to beachfront resorts you’ll never want to leave. Pick your favorite Cabo San Lucas luxury resort from this list, and you’re bound to fall in love with this colorful seaside spot!
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Where to Stay in Cabo San Lucas
Before I dive into where to stay in Cabo San Lucas, let me first clarify where I’m referring to. When people often say “Cabo,” they’re actually referring to Los Cabos, as the region is made up of two cities: Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo.
Cabo San Lucas is where you’ll find many of the luxury hotels in Cabo, as well as much of the nightlife and clubs. San José del Cabo is much quieter, known for its vibrant art scene. While both are home to delicious dining scenes, Cabo San Lucas is home to more upscale dining, while San José del Cabo’s bars and restaurants tend to be more casual.
If you’re going to stay in Cabo San Lucas, you should ideally stay near the water, particularly if you’re able to book a hotel near Medano Beach, which is one of the few swimmable beaches in Los Cabos. Although there are many beaches throughout the cities, most of them are too dangerous to swim in.
If you choose to book a hotel in Cabo San Lucas, the trek to San José del Cabo is only about half an hour by car and well worth it, especially if you’re able to visit during their weekly art walk on Thursday nights that starts in November and runs until the summer.
Don’t Miss These Epic Luxury Hotels in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico!
Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa
Frequently ranked as one of the best hotels in the world, it’s no surprise, then, that the Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa deserves a spot on this list of the best luxury hotels in Cabo San Lucas. Located on a private beach that places you within walking distance of Downtown Cabo San Lucas, this hotel boasts multiple infinity pools with spectacular views, a spa with panoramas of the ocean, and several drinking and dining options.
Inside this all-suite hotel’s spacious rooms, you’ll find free Wi-Fi, handcrafted furnishings, lounge areas with flat-screen TVs, kitchens, balconies, and ocean views. Upgraded rooms add more touches, like jetted tubs.
ME Cabo
Located right on Medano Beach is ME Cabo, one of the best Cabo San Lucas luxury hotels if you want to spend your trip in the clear waters of Cabo. This Cabo San Lucas 5-star hotel provides a private beach club, tons of drinking and dining options, a spa, evening entertainment, and a pool.
Your guest rooms offer Chromecast, free Wi-Fi, balconies, rain showers, coffee makers, 300-thread-count linens, and views of the garden, pool, or ocean. Upgraded rooms offer even more features, like access to a hot tub shared with only a select few rooms.
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Providing easy access to Medano Beach and the downtown fun to be had in Cabo San Lucas, Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa is one of the coolest boutique hotels in Cabo San Lucas and a perfect spot if you plan to spend your trip hopping from club to club.
Of course, you could also just laze about at one of the two on-site swimming pools, spa, or private beach club instead. Also on-site are multiple dining options and daily activities for the whole family.
This all-suite hotel features a kitchenette, air conditioning, balconies, and free Wi-Fi in every room. Upgraded rooms include additional features, like full kitchens, dining rooms, and separate living rooms. Some rooms offer garden views, while others provide ocean views.
Breathless Cabo San Lucas
If you’re looking for one of the best all-inclusive hotels in Cabo San Lucas and want a more adult-friendly vibe, check out Breathless Cabo San Lucas, an adults-only, all-inclusive hotel that’s right on the shore of Medano Beach. In addition to its convenient location, guests can also expect to enjoy gourmet dining options, infinity pools, a spa, and much more.
This hotel is a perfect option if you’re looking to enjoy the party scene in the city. In the hotel itself, you’ll have adult-focused entertainment day and night, from DJ pool parties to rooftop dance parties.
Inside the rooms of this all-suite hotel, you’ll find flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, individual climate control, in-room tablets with hotel services, Nespresso coffee makers, fully-stocked mini-bars, and workstations.
Sandos Finisterra All-Inclusive
For another all-inclusive option that is more family-friendly, head to Sandos Finisterra. This Cabo San Lucas 5-star hotel has a prime location right by the Arch, but with everything offered on-site, you might never want to leave. The hotel features several bars, restaurants, cafés, and buffets, as well as pools, a kids’ club, a spa, and so much more.
All guest rooms come with free Wi-Fi, individual climate control, makeup mirrors, purified water dispensers, flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, and mini-bars. Select rooms add additional features, like separate living rooms with pull-out sofas for more guests.
Marina View Villas
If you’re looking for incredible views, you can’t really beat Marina View Villas. This unique Cabo San Lucas hotel places you minutes from the marina and the downtown area, but it also offers you some seclusion. While many of the best luxury hotels in Cabo San Lucas focus on bringing the party to you, this hotel is all about tranquility and giving you a little home away from home.
Enjoy splashing around the swimming pool or exploring the city during the day. At night, come home to your own private, spacious villa featuring free Wi-Fi, a kitchen, a living room, flat-screen TVs, and air conditioning.
Playa Grande Resort
Located on eight acres of private beach, the Playa Grande Resort offers a tranquil paradise to guests. On-site, you’ll find crystal clear pools, multiple drinking and dining options, a spa with relaxing treatments, and activities for the whole family.
When you stay here, every room is a suite and offers all the amenities of home and more, including a kitchenette, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a balcony. Upgraded rooms add more touches, like Jacuzzi tubs and dining rooms.
Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection
Located within driving distance of Downtown Cabo San Lucas and situated on a beautiful beachfront property, Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection is one of the best Can San Lucas 5-star hotels. Enjoy the beauty of the private beach from the comfort of the oceanfront infinity pool, check out the on-site restaurant that’s carved right into the cliffside, rest up at the spa, or play around at the on-site activities, including free yoga classes.
The spacious cabana-style rooms feature high ceilings, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, private terraces with hammocks, and ocean views. Some also offer hot tubs, while suites also add the comfort and convenience of having a personal butler. For even more amenities, upgrade to a villa or private house for your own kitchen and dining room.
Hacienda Beach Club & Residences
If you’re looking for a home away from home that lets you live the life of luxury, one of the best Cabo San Lucas hotels for you is the Hacienda Beach Club & Residences. Set along a private stretch of Medano Beach, this resort is its own gated community featuring oceanfront pools, a spa, an arcade, a kids’ club, and more.
It’s also home to one of my favorite restaurants in Cabo San Lucas, Hacienda Cocina y Cantina, which you should visit if only for the view alone. But the food is amazing, too, especially if you go for breakfast.
These elegant villas feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, spa bathtubs, furnished balconies, full kitchens, living rooms with impressive sound systems, wine storage cabinets, laundry facilities, and sea views. Upgraded rooms include even more incredible amenities, like access to your own private pool.
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
The Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, a Cabo San Lucas luxury hotel, is a cliffside resort set on its own private beach. This 5-star hotel in Cabo San Lucas strives to go above and beyond for guests. On-site, you’ll find a spa, multiple restaurants and bars, and an outdoor pool, but guests also get to enjoy their own plunge pools on their terraces.
Additional welcoming touches include a free margarita when you check in and a complimentary bottle of tequila waiting for you in your room. In addition to your own plunge pool, your room also comes with free Wi-Fi, ocean views, a Nespresso coffee machine, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a mini-bar. All suites have living rooms, while some also come with kitchens or butler service.
