9 Best Cheap Hotels in Cabo San Lucas (Top Picks!)

Right in the heart of Cabo San Lucas is Los Milagros, a 12-room, family-run little piece of paradise.

Even though it’s in the thick of it all, there is peace and tranquility here at every step. Palm trees, bright flowers and a peaceful courtyard create an instant “ahhh” moment.

Looking for authentic Mexican charm in downtown Cabo San Lucas? Casa Bella Boutique Hotel might steal your heart.

With 14 richly colored rooms, decorated with chunky, rustic wooden furniture and brightly hued accents, the whole place is very cozy and comforting. The rooms are nestled around a beautiful flower-filled courtyard, complete with a small inviting pool.

It’s all so charming, you might not want to leave…

Planning a wedding or other special event? You can rent out the entire hotel, turning it into your own private Mexican hacienda!

3) Hotel Los Patios – $ to $$

Every room at the 3-star Hotel Los Patios comes with a patio or balcony – complete with a hammock – and the hotel also has a small outdoor pool for cooling off.

In the shoulder season month of November, you can score a room with a king bed for about $85 a night. (The cost is about $130 in high season.)

It’s located between the Costco and Walmart, so it’s not right downtown (but a short drive away). If you have your own rental car, there’s free parking onsite.

It may be one of the cheapest hotels in Cabo San Lucas… But the 2-star Siesta Suite, in the heart of downtown, has a loyal following of repeat guests.

(We’ve stayed here ourselves for a night, when it made sense to fly in a day earlier before moving to our beach accommodation.)

Rooms are simple but comfortable, with cable TV and free WiFi.

Some rooms have large balconies for lounging about on, while others have small Juliet balconies.

The centerpiece is a 12-person Jacuzzi nestled in a nicely landscaped courtyard, complete with a BBQ for an evening under the stars.

The central location is great – you’re walking distance to the marina and the center of Cabo San Lucas

Free parking and free WiFi are the cherries on top at this owner-operated haven.

6) Cabo Inn Hotel – $

Have you ever stayed in a former brothel? (We’re going to go with no to that question.)

Well, now you can. Built in 1955 and originally used as a “house of pleasure,” this property was rebranded in 1981 as the quirky budget favorite.

Today’s Cabo Inn Hotel offers two open-air rooftop rooms with palapas and private hot tubs.

These unique indoor-outdoor rooms have a traditional Mexican feel with private patios and mosquito netting over the bed. Since they’re technically outside – and the hotel is in the middle of downtown – it can get noisy, so come prepared with earplugs.

If that’s a little too authentic for your vacation style, the hotel also has cute but simple indoor queen rooms, with colorful painted walls and fun Mexican art.

7) Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa – $$

Overlooking the Cabo San Lucas Marina, the Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa is an intimate all-suite resort offering an all-inclusive option (with food and drinks included).

All rooms come with kitchenettes and private balconies. But of course, if you go all-inclusive, you don’t have to cook.

The guest rooms and suites are a bit tired-looking (and could do with some sprucing up).

But the free-form outdoor swimming pool is a hit. Sip margaritas at the swim-up bar or play Mexican bingo by the pool with other guests.

There are several restaurants on the marina, all just a few minutes’ walk away, where you can eat as part of the all-inclusive plan.

8) Seven Crown Express & Suites – $

It costs barely $80 a night in high season (and less than $60 a night in low season) to stay at Seven Crown Express & Suites.

Medano Beach (Cabo’s most popular swimmable beach) is a 10-minute walk away.

As part of your stay, free breakfasts are included. But they’re quite simple and nothing really to write home about.

We can’t guarantee it, but this might just be the cheapest all-inclusive resort in Cabo San Lucas.

Part of the Spanish Riu hotel chain, Hotel Riu Sante Fe is a large, lively value-packed property, with tons to keep you busy.

Perhaps the best part about staying here is the location – on Medano Beach. If you want to swim in the ocean here and the surf is a bit rough, you might have to walk a bit down the beach (in the direction of the marina) to where the water is calmer.

Last words on the best cheap places to stay in Cabo San Luca

So now you know where to stay in town on a budget!

And as you can see, “budget” doesn’t have to mean boring. You’ve got places with charming courtyards, kitchen-equipped suites and great restaurants – even resorts where your margaritas are included.

So go on… Enjoy Cabo without the sticker shock!

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Photos: 1 Hotel Los Milagros | Remaining images courtesy the respective budget hotels in Cabo San Lucas