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Choose Palmilla for a Los Cabos beach stay with indoor-outdoor rooms, making outdoor living part of your vacation beyond time on the shoreline.

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Choose a Palmilla Room with Plunge Pool for its private terrace and daybed, giving you your own outdoor space for bathing and lounging.

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One&Only Palmilla

One&Only Palmilla occupies a point above Palmilla Bay, where the dry contours of Baja California meet the Sea of Cortez. Its stretch of sand is among the Los Cabos beaches where swimming is possible when conditions allow, a meaningful distinction on a coast with strong surf and variable currents. The resort is close to San Jose del Cabo, yet its gardens, low buildings and long ocean views make the shoreline feel apart from the highway and town.

Palmilla has the confidence of an established address. Its story reaches back to a 1950s retreat, and the chapel, arched passages and courtyards still give the property a recognizable Mexican character. There is plenty of choice here, but the appeal is not simply the size of the resort. Guests can spend a morning on the beach, a quiet afternoon beside a pool and an evening at a restaurant overlooking the water without losing sight of where they are.

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Rooms

  • 174 174

Hotel Style

  • Relaxed Relaxed

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Beach Beach

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Gourmet Restaurant Gourmet Restaurant
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at One&Only Palmilla

Junior Ocean View Terrace Suite
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Junior Ocean View Terrace Suite

753 sqft
From 989 USD

The bathroom is reached through wooden doors with studs made of steel. It has a pebbled rain shower and a deep tub with a curved...

Palmilla Oceanfront Room
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Palmilla Oceanfront Room

700 sqft
From 1’238 USD

The room has separate sleeping and sitting areas, with broad windows facing the coast. It belongs to the Casa Tres Palmas setting, close to the...

Junior Oceanfront Suite
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Junior Oceanfront Suite

753 sqft
From 1’238 USD

Sleeping and sitting spaces share an open-plan interior with fabrics woven by hand, ceramics and carved wooden furniture. The bathroom has a sculpted travertine tub...

Junior Oceanfront Pool Suite
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Junior Oceanfront Pool Suite

753 sqft
From 1’284 USD

The suite has a sitting area and a bathroom with a sculpted tub and rain shower. Mexican design features in fabrics and furniture made by...

Oceanfront  Suite
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Oceanfront Suite

1,184 sqft
From 1’311 USD

A separate bedroom and lounge divide the sleeping and living spaces. The marble ensuite has a bath and shower, with a dining area elsewhere indoors....

Premier Oceanfront Room
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Premier Oceanfront Room

646 sqft
From 1’351 USD

Set on the second or third floor, the room occupies one of two buildings near the shore. Its furnished outdoor space faces the bay. The...

Premier Oceanfront Suite
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Premier Oceanfront Suite

1,130 sqft
From 1’747 USD

The interior combines living and dining spaces with a bedroom and a bathroom containing a bath, rain shower and twin vanities. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open...

Oceanfront Pool Suite
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Oceanfront Pool Suite

1,184 sqft
From 1’818 USD

A separate bedroom opens toward a lounge with dining space. The suite's interior has broad windows as well as flagstone floors and dark wood accents....

Casita Junior Oceanfront Pool Suite
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Casita Junior Oceanfront Pool Suite

700 sqft
From 1’947 USD

In Casa Playa or Casa Sirena, a split-level interior places the sleeping area above the lower living space. Spanish-style details appear against the suite's bright...

Grand Oceanfront Suite
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Grand Oceanfront Suite

1,453 sqft
From 2’149 USD

An entrance hall leads to the lounge and dining area, with the bedroom beyond this shared living space. The ensuite has a sculpted freestanding tub...

2 Bedroom Oceanfront Palmilla Family Room
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2 Bedroom Oceanfront Palmilla Family Room

1,206–1,399 sqft
From 2’250 USD

The family layout links adjoining rooms, each with a sitting area and bathroom of its own. Sleeping and lounge areas are distinct, with outdoor living...

Grand Oceanfront Pool Suite
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Grand Oceanfront Pool Suite

1,507 sqft
From 2’416 USD

Doors with studs, detailed textiles and tiles painted by hand add Mexican character to separate living and dining spaces. The bathroom has a double rain...

2 Bedroom Oceanfront Family Suite
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2 Bedroom Oceanfront Family Suite

1,787–1,884 sqft
From 2’568 USD

The master bedroom has its own ensuite, while the second bedroom includes a lounge space. A larger shared living and dining area joins the rooms,...

Casita Pool Suite
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Casita Pool Suite

1,453 sqft
From 2’738 USD

The suite has separate sleeping and living spaces. Sliding glass doors reach from floor to ceiling and open towards the coast. A dining area forms...

Oceanfront Room
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Oceanfront Room

603 sqft
From 2’816 USD

Travertine flooring runs through the room, and a walk-in shower serves the bathroom. The sleeping space opens towards the coast, with a sitting area indoors....

2 Bedroom Oceanfront Premier Family Suite
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2 Bedroom Oceanfront Premier Family Suite

1,733–1,830 sqft
From 2’863 USD

A master suite connects to the second bedroom, with living and dining spaces forming the shared part of the layout. Each sleeping room opens onto...

2 Bedroom Oceanfront Family Suite
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2 Bedroom Oceanfront Family Suite

1,787–1,884 sqft
From 3’558 USD

In Casa Mañanitas, the master bedroom has a bathroom ensuite, while a separate bathroom serves the second sleeping room. Expansive living and dining areas form...

Casita Oceanfront Pool Suite
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Casita Oceanfront Pool Suite

2,099 sqft
From 3’988 USD

The beachfront layout separates sleeping and living spaces, with an indoor dining area. Mexican tiles feature in a marble bathroom with a rain shower indoors...

2 Bedroom Oceanfront Premier Family Suite
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2 Bedroom Oceanfront Premier Family Suite

1,733–1,830 sqft
From 3’998 USD

The ground-floor layout links a master bedroom to another sleeping room. Living and dining spaces sit between these private areas. Each bedroom opens to its...

2 Bedroom Ocean View Junior Suite
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2 Bedroom Ocean View Junior Suite

1,540 sqft
From 5’803 USD

A private foyer and landing are shared between two adjoining junior suites. The sitting areas are separate, with one for each of the junior suites....

4 Bedroom Villa One
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4 Bedroom Villa One

14,962 sqft
From 7’912 USD

Sleeping, dining and living quarters occupy the upper level, with glass walls opening onto a wraparound terrace. Four dining spaces can host gatherings of up...

4 Bedroom Villa Cortez
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4 Bedroom Villa Cortez

10,495 sqft
From 9’314 USD

Wide glass walls slide back from the living room toward the oceanfront. The villa has a private office and separate quarters for a butler. Outside,...

2 Oceanfront Junior Suite
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2 Oceanfront Junior Suite

1,540 sqft
On Request

A private foyer and landing join two oceanfront junior suites, each with its own sitting area. The two bathrooms combine soaking tubs with rain showers....

The beach is the clearest reason to choose Palmilla over many Los Cabos resorts. Pelican Beach puts loungers and a casual restaurant close to the water, while the sheltered aspect of the bay makes swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and paddleboarding part of the stay when sea conditions cooperate. A beach described as swimmable is still the sea, not a pool; guests should follow local guidance on the day. Those who prefer to stay dry can watch the coastline from the terrace or take a yacht excursion farther into the Sea of Cortez.

The resort also gives guests different pool settings. Agua Pool is one option for time by the water, while Vista Pool is adults-only. Breeze brings poolside dining to the Vista setting, making it possible to stay close to a lounger for lunch. The paths between beach, pools and rooms run through mature planting that softens the bright Baja light, with views of the sea returning as guests move around the grounds.

San Jose del Cabo is within reach for an evening away from the resort, with galleries, streets and restaurants that offer a different side of the destination. Cabo San Lucas lies farther along the corridor. Palmilla's position between the towns works well for guests who want access to the region but do not need to be in its busiest center.

The accommodation spans 174 rooms and suites, plus two four-bedroom villas: Villa Cortez and Villa One. That distinction matters when comparing the size of the hotel with its most private stays. An Oceanfront Palmilla Room already gives a guest an alfresco daybed and generous outdoor space; moving into a suite is about adding living room, terrace or pool features that suit the way a party travels.

The Palmilla Room with Plunge Pool trades a shared pool visit for a private dip on its terrace. Two-Bedroom Oceanfront Family Rooms provide distinct sleeping quarters, bathrooms and adjoining terraces, a more practical arrangement than trying to fit a family into a single open-plan room. Larger suites introduce further choices, but plunge pools and direct beach access belong to particular categories, not every suite. The reservation should match those details to the guests who will actually use them.

Villa Cortez is a four-bedroom beachfront residence, with its own pool and immediate connection to the sand. Four-bedroom Villa One takes in panoramic sea views from broad indoor-outdoor living areas and a private pool. Both suit extended families or groups who want to gather privately while retaining access to the resort's restaurants, spa and beach. Their settings offer a useful comparison: Villa Cortez emphasizes beachfront access, while Villa One combines a panoramic outlook with generous gathering spaces.

Agua makes full use of its cliffside position above the Sea of Cortez. The kitchen looks to Mexican ingredients, especially local fish and seafood, and the view changes with the time of day. Breeze is looser in mood, with poolside tables and Baja flavors that fit an unhurried lunch. At Pelican Bar & Grill, the meal moves down to the beach; grilled catch, mezze and small plates make sense after time in the water.

SEARED brings a wood-fired steakhouse to the dining mix. Hoshi takes a different direction with contemporary Nikkei cooking, drawing together Japanese technique and Peruvian flavors. Palmilla Social Club adds Lucille's Kitchen for Baja dining, Lucille's Cafe for coffee and casual bites, and Sala 56 for a drink overlooking the golf course. The resort has enough variety for a longer stay without requiring a trip into town for every change of scene.

Private dining is another way to use the setting, particularly for a family gathering or a quiet evening outdoors. A table by the chapel or in the garden feels different from the restaurants above the water. The point is choice rather than ceremony: guests can keep the day easy, or make one meal an occasion without leaving Palmilla.

One&Only Spa occupies an indoor-outdoor setting devoted to massage, body treatments and Mexican healing traditions. Its temazcal ceremony and other healer-led rituals are distinct from a conventional massage appointment, while yoga, Pilates and a well-equipped fitness space give active guests ways to keep moving. The contrast with the beach is part of Palmilla's appeal: a full day outside can end in a quiet treatment rather than another excursion.

Palmilla Golf Club is a Jack Nicklaus design with Arroyo and Mountain courses set among terrain away from the shore. Guests planning a round should confirm current course and practice-facility availability with the club. Tennis and pickleball courts extend the sporting options for companions who would rather spend an hour on court than a round on the course. Golf is a nearby resort activity, not a reason to describe every oceanfront room as overlooking the fairways.

Families are well accommodated here. The two-bedroom room and suite layouts give everyone separate space, KidsOnly provides children's activities, and the bay offers gentler beach possibilities than many stretches of Baja coast. Adults can choose Vista Pool while other members of the party spend time on the beach when conditions allow. For guests traveling without children, the adults-only pool adds a distinct option within the larger resort.

One&Only Palmilla is at Kilometer 7.5 on the Transpeninsular Highway near San Jose del Cabo. Los Cabos International Airport is about 17 miles away, so arrival is relatively straightforward for a resort that feels so oriented toward the sea. Its position also makes day trips along the corridor possible, though the beach, golf, spa and restaurants provide ample reasons to stay close.

Palmilla suits travelers who want a classic Baja address with more than one pace. A couple can favor the quiet pool and an ocean-facing room; a family may place greater value on adjoining bedrooms, the beach and KidsOnly; golfers can ask the club about a round. What joins those visits is the same setting: palms and white walls above a bay where the Sea of Cortez is not just a view, but part of the day.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Agua's cliffside setting pairs Sea of Cortez views with Mexican cooking and local seafood, giving meals a connection to the surrounding coast.

Palmilla Golf Club brings Jack Nicklaus-designed golf to a beach stay; guests should confirm current course and practice-facility availability before planning a round.

Private and group yoga and Pilates classes provide a choice of workout formats, helping guests keep movement in their routine during the stay.

Location of One&Only Palmilla

Carretera Transpeninsular, Tourist Corridor, 23400 San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico

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What to Know About One&Only Palmilla

Is One&Only Palmilla a good luxury beach resort?

Yes. One&Only Palmilla is a strong choice for travelers who want classic Los Cabos luxury by the Sea of Cortez. The resort combines ocean-view rooms, villas, butler-style service, dining, spa facilities, pools, family comfort, and a swimmable beach setting.

Where is One&Only Palmilla located?

One&Only Palmilla is located in San Jose del Cabo, on the Los Cabos coastline in Mexico. The resort sits by the Sea of Cortez, with access to Palmilla Beach and easy drives to San Jose del Cabo.

Is the beach at One&Only Palmilla swimmable?

Yes. One&Only Palmilla is known for access to one of the more swimmable beach settings in Los Cabos. This matters because many Cabo beaches are better for views than swimming, due to surf and currents.

What makes One&Only Palmilla special?

One&Only Palmilla is one of Los Cabos' classic luxury addresses, with a long resort history and a secluded coastal feel. Guests choose it for service, ocean views, swimmable water, Mexican style, dining, spa time, and strong family support.

How many rooms and villas does One&Only Palmilla have?

The resort has 174 rooms and suites, plus two private villas, Villa Cortez and Villa One. The accommodation range gives guests choices from ocean-view rooms to larger villas designed for privacy and extended stays.

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