One&Only Palmilla
Los Cabos
OVERVIEW
One of Mexico’s most stylish hotels, One&Only Palmilla manages to perfectly blend traditional and contemporary Mexican design, creating a beautiful resort that’s good looking from every angle. Whitewashed walls provide the perfect backdrop to the colourful artworks, patterned tiles and tactile fabrics which each room and open space is decorated with – the perfect study in Spanish colonial style.
Rooms and suites (plus the two stunning villas) are designed with beautiful views of the Sea of Cortez, the endless horizon stretching into the distance and sometimes dotted with the shapes of breaching humpback whales, which come to the region to mate. Even the lower category rooms are spacious by any hotel standard, however for the ultimate in luxury living we’d recommend upgrading to the Pool Casita Suites, which have expansive terraces and infinity-edge pools stretching away to the horizon.
Facilities are plentiful, including six restaurants ranging from chic sushi bars to traditional Mexican cuisine. There are also a number of bars, tennis courts, stand up paddle boarding and a fantastic surf school that makes the most of the hotel’s fantastic location on the Pacific coast. As with all One&Only hotels, the spa is a self-contained paradise of wellness, with a cluster of secluded treatment cabanas set around private courtyards and a salon dedicated to the beautifying of feet and hands.
SUMMARY
Rooms: 173
Location: Los Cabos
Nearest Airport: Los Cabos International Airport
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board
6 Reasons to visit One&Only Palmilla
- There’s a choice of spectacular beaches – one swimmable all year round
- Staying in sleepy Baja California offers an excellent chance of spotting humpback whales
- Located a short distance from charming San Jose del Cabos and chi-chi Cabo San Lucas
- Beautiful design marries modern and traditional Mexican, with whitewashed walls and painted tiles
- The fabulous One&Only Spa has a yoga garden and cabanas dotted around the grounds
- There are plenty of activities for all ages, including kids’ clubs, paddle boarding and tennis courts
While the beaches of Baja are beautiful to look at, they’re not the easiest for swimming. Thankfully One&Only Palmilla is set on one of the region’s only year-round swimmable beaches, with surfing centre to help you make the most of the waves.
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Where to stay
One&Only Palmilla’s rooms are an upgrade from standard hotel accommodation. Even the more ‘basic’ rooms are luxurious, but this is a place to splash the budget so upgrade to a room with uninterrupted views of the sea and perhaps a private plunge pool if it’s a special occasion you’re celebrating. The hotel has a wide choice of rooms, suites and villas, all decorated in the whitewashed, colour-accented Mexican style typical to the region.
While the beaches of Baja are beautiful to look at, they’re not the easiest for swimming. Thankfully One&Only Palmilla is set on one of the region’s only year-round swimmable beaches, with surfing centre to help you make the most of the waves.
What to do
Slip into a soft robe and head down to the One&Only Spa, where you can enjoy a plethora of treatments to help you unwind from your flight. If you’re keen to indulge in more active pursuits, the watersports, golf and tennis on offer will keep you occupied. Little ones will be well entertained at the kids’ club, and there are a number of beaches to choose from – take you pick whether you want to surf, swim or slumber.
While the beaches of Baja are beautiful to look at, they’re not the easiest for swimming. Thankfully One&Only Palmilla is set on one of the region’s only year-round swimmable beaches, with surfing centre to help you make the most of the waves.
What and Where to Eat
One&Only Palmilla’s incredible restaurant offering begins at breakfast, with a sumptuous spread overlooking the beach and pools – don’t miss the Mexican specialities of chilaquiles, burritos and guacamole. After dark there’s a choice of formal and informal dining at smart sit-down establishments or beachside grills.
While the beaches of Baja are beautiful to look at, they’re not the easiest for swimming. Thankfully One&Only Palmilla is set on one of the region’s only year-round swimmable beaches, with surfing centre to help you make the most of the waves.
When to travel
Los Cabos is drier and sunnier than other parts of Mexico, averaging 350 days of sun a year. Summer lasts from mid-March until November, with July the hottest month. It’s the perfect year-round destination.
WEATHER: Los Cabos is one of the sunniest regions in Mexico, with the perfect weather for enjoying its many beaches.
| Month | Temp(C) |
Sun(hrs) |
Rain(mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan |
19 | 10 | 3 |
Feb |
20 | 10 | 5 |
Mar |
21 | 11 | 7 |
Apr |
24 | 12 | 4 |
May |
26 | 12 | 8 |
Jun |
29 | 12 | 107 |
Jul |
30 | 10 | 107 |
Aug |
30 | 10 | 75 |
Sep |
30 | 9 | 65 |
Oct |
28 | 10 | 43 |
Nov |
24 | 10 | 8 |
Dec |
20 | 9 | 6 |