11 Best Boutique Hotels in Cabo (Hot Beach Picks Too!)

Cabo San Lucas boutique hotels

1) Bahia Hotel & Beach House – $$

And when tire of drinking rosé on the beach (is that possible?), head back to the hotel’s courtyard pool for a cool dip. (We usually gravitate toward the pool when staying at the Bahia, as the music is quieter here than at the beach.)

At night, hit the hotel’s Bar Esquina, one of the hottest restaurants in town. For a change of scene, the hotel’s central location puts you within easy walking distance of Cabo San Lucas’s other great restaurants, clubs and bars.

It’s perfectly located – tucked away in a residential area, yet within easy walking distance to downtown Cabo San Lucas.

Accommodations range from cozy rooms to 2-bedroom bungalows.

The Patio Bungalow, for example – with a king bed in one bedroom and twin beds in the other – has a brick-paved patio, adorned with flower pots, under a thatched roof. Read a book as you relax in the jumbo hammock, or enjoy your morning coffee on the hammock swing.

Every stay guarantees comfort with air conditioning and a handy kitchenette, complete with a mini-fridge, microwave and a French coffee press to enjoy their organic house-blend coffee.

Guests rave about the free breakfasts. Start your day with favorites like peach-pecan buttermilk pancakes or their signature cheese omelette, smothered with a mushroom-cream sauce.

And for those lazy afternoons, the shady courtyard pool is a great place to be, complete with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

Don’t forget to ask for some complimentary fresh-popped popcorn in the evening! Just another treat at this 16-room, character-rich hotel…

San Jose del Cabo boutique hotels

3) Hotel El Ganzo – $$ to $$$

What’s super cool? Artists are invited to hang out and paint on the white walls, and edgy art installations are everywhere. Visiting musicians also record tunes in the underground recording studio and perform on-site.

And let’s not forget the views. We always love watching the fishing boats coming and going from Puerto Los Cabos marina out front and the pelicans putting on a diving show.

4) Hotel Casa Natalia – $$

Casa Natalia sits right in the historic heart of San Jose del Cabo’s old town.

All 18 sunny and spacious rooms are decorated with traditional Mexican wares, like Otomi embroidery, rich woods and rustic chic rattan. Each room is different, with works of art from local Cabo artisans.

What makes Casa Natalia especially lovely:

• Adults-only vibe – It’s quiet, romantic and restful.
• Two onsite eateries – Mi Cocina is divine and focuses on local, organic and sustainable seafood and fish. It’s often touted as one of the finest restos in San Jose del Cabo. And the pop-up Baja Oyster Bar focuses on, well… local, seasonal and sustainable oysters.
• Beach club access – The hotel partners with Veleros Beach Club at El Ganzo Beach, with steep day-pass discounts.  
• Prime location for the weekly Art Walk – Wander galleries, sip wine and meet local artists.

Tip: This is the perfect place to stay for two or three nights before or after a week at an all-inclusive resort in Cabo.

5) Acre Resort Los Cabos – $$$

Ever dream of living the Tarzan life in a treehouse? Well, that is what Acre Resort is known for – besides its drool-worthy farm-to-table restaurant.

Set on 25 acres of verdant greenery in San Jose del Cabo’s foothills, the property is part home for rescued animals (you’ve got to meet Burrito the donkey), part farm, part boutique hotel and 100% all-around vacation paradise.

There are several villas. But the 13 unique treehouses are the main reason to stay. Hovering high on solid stilts, they’re surrounded by majestic palm trees that seem to touch the sky.

They look rustic. After all, they are treehouses.

But then we stepped inside – and discovered all the luxury amenities you’d find in a fancy hotel (minus the air conditioning in some).

There are screens, a king-sized bed with a mosquito net, high-speed free WiFi access, a private terrace to sip Acre’s own mezcal and an outdoor shower so you can get sudsy under the stars.

There’s also a beautiful outdoor swimming pool amid hundreds of palm trees.

6) Casa Costa Azul Boutique Hotel – $$

Set right on a surf-friendly beach, this family-run boutique beach hotel in Cabo gets rave reviews for its warmth and value.

Casa Costa Azul has just 14 rooms. Each is furnished with dark wood Mexican furniture, adding a touch of local charm. Large terraces with sea views are perfect for that morning coffee moment.

While we don’t recommend swimming at the beach (the surf is strong), it’s sublime for long strolls – and watching whales in winter!

The location alone is gold – you’re a short stroll from leafy plazas, cool galleries and some of the best restaurants in town.

Accommodations are fresh and contemporary. Rooms come with a kitchenette, handy for quick breakfasts or snacks, while the larger one-bedroom units (for up to four) and two-bedroom residences (for up to 8) come with full kitchens – ideal for families or longer stays.

Everything feels spotless and well thought-out, and the vibe is welcoming without being fussy.

Boutique hotels along the Corridor

8) Mar del Cabo – $$$

But Mar del Cabo costs a whole lot less – and it sure is pretty!

When we first saw this boutique hotel on the beach, it reminded us of the hotels in Mykonos, Greece. It’s all white, with sapphire blue tiles and fuchsia bougainvillea cascading down your private balcony. 

Each of the 79 luxury suites offers more than 900 square feet of indulgence. They come with a king size bed with goose-down pillows and comforter, a private terrace with sitting area and outdoor Jacuzzi and a premium mini-bar (stocked daily). A Nespresso coffee maker ensures your caffeine fix is always on hand.

The spacious bathrooms feature a luxurious walk-in shower, along with Molton Brown bath products for that extra touch of pampering.

Oh, and let’s not forget the welcome bottles of wine and Mezcal, plus an aromatherapy diffuser, to complete the exclusive experience.

There are two onsite restaurants – a versatile all-day eatery and an elegant fine dining spot. Plus, as an added perk, you have full access to the culinary delights at the larger neighboring all-inclusive Grand Velas Los Cabos (where we loved our stay).

If surfing isn’t your thing, you can learn to paddleboard or just hit the fitness center. Or, for the ultimate in treating yourself on vacation, ask the front desk to organize a spa day for you.

And if you prefer an outdoor pool to the ocean, you’ll still be spoiled for choice with two infinity pools and a hot tub with ocean views.

A restaurant and bar on the beach make it super easy to spend days on end there. But if you’d like to venture out, there are more restaurants, cafés, bars and a grocery store within a few minutes’ drive.

The 36 eco-friendly rooms have a beach-chic vibe.

11) The Cape, a Thompson Hotel – $$$ to $$$$

This is the largest Los Cabos boutique hotel on our list.

But even with 161 rooms, The Cape, a Thompson Hotel never feels crowded.

It could be because each room offers breathtaking ocean views and a glimpse of El Arco (Cabo’s Arch). Or because some have plunge pools and others have copper leaf soaking tubs, so no one leaves their rooms.

The rooms are that good.

They are a captivating blend of mid-century Latin American décor with intense black accents.

Our terrace, where we spent a lot of time sipping bespoke mezcal cocktails on our swinging daybed, was completely black – the walls, the floor, the ceiling all black. It sounds a bit over the top, but it was super chic.

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Photos: 3, 8, 16, 23, 24 © Janice and George Mucalov, Cabo Visitor | 2 Hotel El Ganzo | Remaining photos courtesy of the respective boutique hotels