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One&Only Palmilla
Cabo San Lucas - Corridor , Palmilla Platinum Resort
Resort utilizes the highest professional cleaning standards to ensure your comfort and safety.
An Enchanting Beachfront Oasis on the Sea of Cortez
Experience a retreat of exceptional luxury, where natural beauty and world-class amenities coexist in harmony. The legendary One&Only Palmilla has earned a deserved place among the world’s finest resorts. The beautiful traditional architecture—with red-tiled roofs, whitewashed buildings and tranquil fountains—is nestled in a spectacular beachfront setting surrounded by swaying palms. Having recently undergone an extensive renovation, this outstanding vacation retreat is better than ever, with restyled guest rooms and suites, new facilities and gourmet dining options.
Originally built in the mid-twentieth century as an exclusive hideaway for the son of the President of Mexico, the resort soon became a favorite hideaway of Hollywood’s elite, including John Wayne, Bing Crosby and Lucille Ball. Today, the resort combines a long and illustrious tradition of excellence with modern luxuries, offering extraordinary guest service, championship golf at the Palmilla Golf Club, award-winning dining and a breathtaking beachfront location. Accommodations are beautifully appointed with elegant furnishings, handcrafted Mexican accents, new furnishings and fabrics, aromatherapy turn-down menus, telescopes for star-gazing and whale watching, and much more. Guests will also appreciate the welcome tequila beverage, personal butler service and fresh fruit delivered to the room daily.
With so much to do, you’ll find plenty of ways to relax and pamper yourself at the One & Only Palmilla. Savor the unforgettable gourmet cuisine of SEARED by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten or Agua. Enjoy a soothing massage or body treatment at the One&Only Spa and Fitness Center. Play a round of golf or hit the tennis courts. Or simply relax and enjoy the Sea of Cortez vistas in one of the world’s finest resorts.
One&Only Palmilla also offers luxurious private villas. These stunning, spacious retreats offer the utmost in luxury and service. More information: Villa Cortez and Villa One at One&Only Pamilla
RESORT FEATURES
- Located among 250 acres of stunning natural coastline at the tip of the Baja Peninsula
- Set alongside one of the few swimmable beaches in the region
- 174 Room, Suites and Villas provide supreme comfort, luxury amenities, and a classic Mexican design
- Guests enjoy personalized 24-hour butler service to tend to every detail, request or need
- All accommodations are ocean-facing and include outdoor seating and plus daybeds for lounging
- Suites with interconnecting options offer the perfect haven for families and groups of friends
- Lavish One Bedroom and Casita Suites offer superior appointments, many with private plunge pools
- Twice daily housekeeping service
- Signature welcome tequila beverage
- Unpacking of luggage and garment upon arrival
- Aromatherapy turndown
- Complimentary fitness access and daily movement classes
- Complimentary water sports available at swimmable Pelican Beach include paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling and more
- Two stunning oceanfront pools, one for adults only and one for families
- Five restaurants and bars, each with a unique ambiance and menu
- Elevated events and private dining options
- Private cooking classes, tequila tastings and mixology lessons available
- Special culinary and holiday events throughout the year
- The serene One&Only Spa specialized in ancient and modern healing techniques with 13 private spa villas, relaxation pools, steam room, and sauna
- Shaman led ancient healing rituals are inspired by indigenous practices of the Maya tribe
- Pedi:Mani:Cure studio by Bastien Gonzalez offers holistic nail therapies
- The sleek gentlemen’s grooming salon, Barber&Blade by One&Only, offers a curated selection of exceptional shaving and treatments exclusively for men
- The salon offers a full range of hair, makeup, nail, waxing, and tanning services
- An outdoor oceanside massage palapa provides a perfect locale for a moment of bliss
- The Palmilla Golf Club features a signature Jack Nicklaus-designed 24-hole golf course and the revolutionary RoboGolfPro swing training technology
- Endless adventures on land and sea including surf, whale watching, yacht cruises, jeep safaris, horseback riding and much more
- The KidsOnly Club provides a wide array of exciting activities for kids (4-12)
ROOM DESCRIPTIONS
Accommodation Features: - Breathtaking ocean views from almost every area of the resort
- Spacious outdoor terrace or patio with luxurious daybed
- Spacious interiors feature separate sitting area with pull-out sofa bed (except for rooms with two queen beds)
- Ultra-HD flat screen TV with premium satellite service
- Bose sound system for music and entertainment
- Binoculars for spotting whales, sea life and stargazing
- Lady Primrose signature Blue Agave bath amenities
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Room Rates Include:
- Daily full American breakfast at Agua or Breeze
- Personalized butler service
- Luggage sanitation and unpacking services
- Premium garment pressing service (two garments per person, per stay)
- Specialty coffee, espresso and teas in-room
- Daily snack delivered in room
- Laundry service for children 2 years and younger
- Personalized aromatherapy turndown
- Personal tote for beach and shopping
- Ultrafast high-speed internet and Wi-Fi
- Premium fitness center access and complimentary daily classes
- Complimentary water sports at the swimmable Pelican Beach including stand-up paddleboard, kayaking, snorkeling, sailing catamarans and bogie boards
- Premium linen, pillow, and bathrobe selection menus for Casita & One Bedroom Suites
- Additional amenities and services for Villa Cortez and Villa One
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Ocean Front Room:
Breathe in the sweet sea air as you make yourself at home in these stylish accommodations that offer the same idylic views as our luxurious suites. Designed to embrace classic Mexican style with a touch of modern flair, these rooms feature separate seating and bedroom areas plus bathrooms that include twin-vanities and walk-in shower. Surrender to a plush daybed on the outdoor patio for a private escape in the sun. Available with a King-size bed or two Queen-size beds. Oceanfront | 1 Bedroom | 56m2 | 600ft2
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Ocean Front Palmilla Room:
The airy and spacious Palmilla room is the largest in its category. A unique layout divides sleeping and living areas with dramatic architectural elements that give the room a suite-like feel. Located in Casa Tres Palmas near Agua Pool, Palmilla Rooms are ideal for families or guests seeking extra spacious interiors. Enjoy well-appointed luxuries including a deluxe bathroom for two, spacious exteriors that invite you to bask in the sun and the attentive services of a shared butler. Available with a King-size or two Queen-size beds. Oceanfront | 1 Bedrooms | 65m2 | 700ft2
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Ocean View Terrace Junior Suite:
Centrally located, Ocean View Junior Suites are conveniently placed near the heart of the resort. Set back from the sea with views that overlook our lush garden landscapes, with the ocean as your backdrop. A dedicated indoor-outdoor living space opens onto your private, palm-shrouded terrace. Featuring an inviting daybed, it’s an ideal haven for casually entertaining family and friends, with your personal butler discreetly pre-empting your every need. Oceanview | 1 Bedroom | 70m2 | 770ft2
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Ocean Front Junior Suite:
Overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean, the stylish Oceanfront Junior Suite offers spectacular sea views. Step out to the patio for an even more immersive view of the waves spilling over sands, and the lush gardens of One&Only Palmilla lying below. The suite features a primary bedroom with a king-size bed, and an airy living area detailed with Mexican ceramics and hand-woven furnishings, with those ocean views making it an easy choice for effortless entertaining. Continue through to the generous bathroom, featuring a deep travertine bathtub, separate pebbled rainfall shower and double vanities. Oceanfront | 1 Bedrooms | 70m2 | 770ft2
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Ocean Front Junior Suite with Plunge Pool:
Striking oceanfront views and total privacy make these suites one of the most sought-after. Awaken your senses with a dip in your own private plunge pool or relax under moonlit sky on your personal patio daybed. Indulge in the height of luxury in our most spacious and open Junior suite, featuring a unique indoor / outdoor living design, oversized bathrooms, walk-in closets and some of the resort’s most striking unobstructed ocean views. Oceanfront | 1 Bedroom | 75m2 | 790ft2
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Ocean Front Casita Junior Suite with Infinity Pool:
With bright, white-washed walls and elegant Spanish detailing – design hallmarks of One&Only Palmilla – the lavish one-bedroom Casita Junior Suites perfectly capture the essence of our Los Cabos resort’s location. Sitting on the stunning shoreline, your Casita Junior Suite includes your own infinity pool with an incredible panoramic view over Turtle Beach and the blue sea beyond. Inside, the suite is gracefully extended over a split-level floorplan. Your spacious living room sits on the ground level, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that can be opened for an effortless, indoor-outdoor living experience. Your primary bedroom on the slightly raised upper level holds a grand king-size bed, and leads into a separate, deluxe en suite. Oceanfront | 1 Bedroom | 65m2 | 715ft2
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Ocean Front One Bedroom Suite:
This rarified suite embraces the beauty of Baja from a superb oceanfront location. Unwind in total luxury and all the comforts of home. A separate bedroom and en-suite bath are highlighted by a steamy rainfall shower, double vanity sinks and walk-in closet. Spacious interiors provide distinguished areas for lounging and dining that open onto an immense, private patio with plush daybed, chaise loungers and outdoor dining. Located in Casa Mañanitas, these suites provide the perfect retreat to take in the dramatic oceanfront views as you sip your morning coffee or enjoy a breathtaking sunset over cocktails. Oceanfront | 1 Bedroom | 110m2 | 1165ft2
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Ocean Front One Bedroom Premier Suite:
Get a taste of classic Baja luxury. Located on the ground floors our enthralling One-Bedroom Premier Suites are perched on the ocean’s edge. Directly by the Sea of Cortez, your suite opens directly onto the terrace, offering ocean vistas and ample space, hosting cushioned daybeds. A dedicated dining area adjoins a generous living space with a plush L-shaped four-seater sofa. The bedroom holds a king-size bed and leads into a stunning, over-sized bathroom with rainfall shower and a walk-in wardrobe, an ideal world to nestle into your own private retreat. Oceanfront | 1 Bedroom | 105m2 | 1150ft2
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Ocean Front One Bedroom Grand Suite:
Indulge in one of the resorts grandest suites, boasting a prime location and dramatic oceanfront views for the ultimate of intimate privacy and relaxed sophistication. There’s plenty of space to unwind with independent living, dining and bedroom areas plus one and a half baths. An enormous bedroom provides ample space for your finest fashions in a spacious walk-in closet. A dedicated living and dining area open onto a private patio or terrace to reveal endless ocean views with space to lounge or entertain. The attentive services of a dedicated butler allow you to revel in the moment while your every wish is being carefully fulfilled. Ample space with multiple zones for living and playing make our Grand Suite ideal for families and friends. Oceanfront | 1 Bedroom | 135m2 | 1425ft2
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Ocean Front One Bedroom Grand Suites with Plunge Pool:
With all the grandeur of a truly grand suite, including the impeccable service of a dedicated butler, a magnificent oceanfront view, plus the pleasure of your own private plunge pool – this Grand Suite has it all. A breathtaking space spread out over 1,400 square feet, sliding glass doors that open-up to create an immersive indoor / outdoor living experience, an immense terrace designed to maximize the beauty of Baja and oceanfront views that seem as endless as the sea itself. A private bedroom to escape and surrender, with an equally grand en-suite bath that is marked by his and her vanities plus a rainfall shower for two. Separate living and dining areas provide plenty of space to unwind. Feel renewed after a dip in your crystal-clear plunge pool on the outside terrace, a perfect setting for entertaining guests or soaking up the Baja sun. Rest easy as your dedicated butler is available to fulfill your every need. Ultimate seclusion and ample space make the Grand Suite ideal for families and friends seeking a truly special retreat. Oceanfront | 1 Bedroom | 140m2 | 1470ft2
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Ocean Front Casita One Bedroom Suite with Infinity Pool:
Secluded, private and just a few steps to the beach, this luxurious one-bedroom suite is among the most coveted accommodations. An expansive outdoor terrace includes a day bed and space for dining along with an infinity pool and hot tub directly overlooking the beach and Sea of Cortez. Inside, separate living and dining areas with high ceilings enhance the generous layout while the primary bedroom lets you lock away the world and spend the evening indulging in amenities. The en suite bath features a primaryfully designed rock tiled shower and deep soaking tub. To make perfection even more perfect: a dedicated butler is at your service throughout your stay. Oceanfront | 1 Bedroom | 135m2 | 1465ft2
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Ocean Front One&Only Casita Suite with Infinity Pool:
Luxuriate in breathtaking seclusion in our most impressive Casita Suite, just a few steps to the white sand beach. Soak up the sun in your beautifully-designed infinity pool that wraps around your suite, uniting your private terrace horizon with endless sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez. Outside, lounges, daybeds and outdoor dining areas make this suite idea for entertaining—inside, the world melts away as you relax in your personal Jacuzzi. No matter what you desire, a dedicated butler is at your service throughout your stay. Oceanfront | 1 Bedroom | 195m2 | 2100ft2
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Ocean Front One Bedroom One&Only Pool Casita Suites:
Located in Casa Playa, this majestic and exquisitely appointed Ocean Front One&Only Pool Casita Suite offers the finest in luxury accommodations including a stunning private infinity edge pool directly on the beach with breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortez. A uniquely designed wrap-around infinity-edge pool and separate Jacuzzi frames the entire outdoor living space complete with daybeds, pool lounges perfect for an afternoon siesta and outside dining for en-suite entertaining. The contemporary marble bathroom is adorned with delicate tile work inspired by the Mexican surrounds, indoor and outdoor rain shower, a sculptured bathtub and twin vanity. Available with one King-size bed. Sleeps 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12.
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4 Bedroom Villa Cortez:
Supremely located on its own private beach on the South side of the resort, and fashioned with the chic elegance of a modern-day hacienda, the expansive four-bedroom Villa Cortez embraces more than 10,000 square feet of resplendent living space, designed for those seeking intense privacy and exceptional luxury.
- 4 Bedroom Villa One: Perched on the highest point of the resort, this spectacular four-bedroom Villa offers dramatic sweeping views of the resort and the Sea of Cortez. Designed for absolute privacy with a distinctively modern aesthetic, highlighting exquisite details and luxurious finishing’s throughout with floor to ceiling windows that frame the magnificent beauty of the Baja coastline.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Meal Plans available
- Private transportation services upon request
- Ideal for honeymoons and milestone celebrations
- Glamorous wedding sites including a historic Mexican chapel
- Inspired meetings and events within the most spectacular spaces
RESTAURANTS AND BARS
AGUA: This cliffside, indoor-outdoor restaurant overlooks the alluring Sea of Cortez, with a seasonally inspired menu that highlights the best of Baja’s Mexican cuisine alongside Mediterranean specialties and seafood selections in an unforgettably dramatic setting. - SEARED BY ONE&ONLY™ : Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten delivers his internationally renowned culinary style showcasing a selection of the finest steaks, as well as the freshest Pacific seafood, accompanied by delicious sauces, side dishes and the country’s most complete wine list.
- SUVICHE: Delight in sushi, ceviche, and sake that features exotic Japanese fusion with a Mexican flair. An extensive tea and sake menu complement the cuisine and an expert sake sommelier assists with recommended pairings.
- BREEZE: Breeze’s dishes are as vibrant as its poolside setting, from deliciously fresh breakfasts to elevated Mexican comfort cuisine for dinner. This is al fresco all-day dining at its best, with exquisite sea and pool views.
- PELICAN BEACH GRILL Located on the exclusive beach, Pelican Beach Grill is the perfect place to relax with refreshments, lunch and light bites available all day, served at your table, beach lounger or private cabana. Its namesake, Pelican Beach, is renowned for its remarkably calm, swimmable waters; ideal for ocean play.
- AGUA BAR Starring one of the resort’s most breathtaking views, Agua Bar overlooks an incredible, mirrored infinity pool and the ocean beyond. Soak up this sensational seascape from beneath Agua Bar’s traditional, palm-thatched palapa or from the edge of our palm tree-lined pool while enjoying light bites and crafted cocktails.
- ONE&ONLY LOUNGE: A picturesque scene with floor-to-ceiling windows framing dramatic sea views; sit back and soak up the incredible views on your own time. With a vast array of cocktails, an extensive selection of Mexico’s finest tequila and mezcal, and live entertainment on offer after-dark, this is the perfect end – or beginning – to your night.
- HERB GARDEN: Aspiring chefs will delight in One&Only Palmilla’s Herb Garden boasting a variety of fresh produce and a state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen with wood fired oven. The garden serves as the location for cooking demonstrations and is available for private events and special dining experiences.
- PRIVATE DINING: From exclusive soirées, interactive culinary demonstrations and tasting experiences to immersive dinner parties in our chef’s herb garden; delight in customized private dining in room and throughout the resort’s dramatic settings, award-winning chefs are at your service for an unforgettable culinary experience.
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Platinum Resort Rating
The Platinum rating is set aside only for properties of extraordinary opulence. Every significant feature - location, views, furnishings, amenities, condition and service - is one of ultimate beauty, classic workmanship and unequaled refinement.
Specials
Property Location
Town 4.8 miles
Marina 6.2 miles
Airport 12.1 miles
About the Area: Palmilla
Palmilla is an exclusive luxury community 4 miles west of San José del Cabo in the Corridor, 20 minutes from the airport. One of its focal points is the newly reopened One & Only Palmilla Hotel and some high-end golf on the signature 27-hole Nicklaus course, his first in Mexico. The Palmilla area is also notable for some great beaches, some of them swimmable.
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Environmental Sanitation Tax Hotel reservations made from June 1, 2022 onward are required to pay a daily Environmental Sanitation Tax small fee under $5 per person. The fee will be collected directly by the resort at check out. This fee supports local sustainable tourism efforts.