In Los Cabos, the most luxurious resort is almost never all-inclusive — and that mix-up trips up a lot of first-time visitors. This ranking blends both categories on purpose: verified all-inclusive resorts alongside pure luxury properties that don't need the label to earn their spot. Nothing here is exempt from criticism — where something falls short, we say so.
Garza Blanca Resort & Spa
Three hundred and fifteen suites with private terraces and hammocks overlooking the Sea of Cortez, on grounds that never feel overcrowded. Six restaurants and five bars cover everything from grilled steaks to Japanese cuisine with a Mexican twist. It works equally well for couples and families, with a more relaxed than lively vibe — and it consistently ranks among the top all-inclusive resorts in Los Cabos.
- 315 suites with private terrace and hammock
- 6 restaurants and 5 bars, including Japanese-Mexican fusion
- Free bikes to explore the area
- Not the biggest or most luxurious resort on this list
Ocean-view suites are the first to sell out during high season.
Check Rates for This HotelCategory shift: the next one isn't just big — it's the largest resort this chain has ever built.
Riu Santa Fe
With more than twelve hundred rooms, this is Riu's boldest bet in the entire destination. Ten pools, several with swim-up bars, plus a water park called Splash Water World that rivals any family all-inclusive in Cancun. Twelve restaurants cover everything from a classic buffet to Asian, Mexican, and Italian a la carte dining. It sits right on Medano Beach in the heart of Cabo San Lucas — ideal for anyone who wants nightlife close by without leaving the resort.
- Over 1,200 rooms — Riu's largest property in the destination
- 10 pools and Splash Water World water park
- Direct location on Medano Beach
- Large scale — not the pick for anyone seeking intimacy
It's among the first to sell out during spring break season because of its location.
Check Rates for This HotelHard cut: the party shuts off completely and total quiet takes over.
Secrets Puerto Los Cabos
Adults-only, in the private community of Puerto Los Cabos, on the calmer side of the Sea of Cortez. Five hundred oceanfront or pool-access suites, all with a hot tub. Eight restaurants and six bars, none requiring reservations. What sets it apart from the rest of this list is access to championship golf and pickleball courts — rare for an all-inclusive in the area.
- 500 suites, all with a hot tub
- Access to championship golf and pickleball courts
- 8 restaurants, no reservations required
- Adults-only — not an option for family trips
Oceanfront suites get booked out months in advance.
Check Rates for This HotelLos Cabos Excursions
El Arco at Cabo San Lucas, humpback whale watching (December through April), snorkeling at Santa Maria or Chileno Bay, and a sunset cruise from the Marina are the activities guests of these resorts book the most. Most run 3 to 5 hours and depart directly from the resort or the marina.
El Arco, whale watching, snorkeling, and sunset cruises — with hotel pickup and free cancellation.
Here's where the rules change: the next one isn't even all-inclusive, and it still made the top ten.
Montage Los Cabos
The first resort on this list that doesn't run on the all-inclusive model — and it still earned its spot. The first Montage property in Mexico: 122 rooms, suites, and casitas, plus 52 private oceanfront residences. Three chef-driven restaurants set among manicured gardens and volcanic-stone architecture. The Michelin Guide itself includes this property among its recommended hotels in the destination.
- First Montage property in Mexico
- Included in the MICHELIN Guide's recommended hotels
- Acclaimed spa with personalized wellness programs
- Not all-inclusive — every experience is billed separately
Oceanfront residences have limited availability year-round.
Check Rates for This HotelFrom quiet luxury we jump straight into a water slide: what's next is pure family chaos, in the best way.
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos
Five hundred and ninety-one rooms built with full families in mind, not just couples. A kids' club for children four to twelve years old, a mini water park with several slides, and four outdoor pools, including an infinity pool overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Seven restaurants cover Japanese, Italian, French, and Spanish cuisine. What's surprising: the adult areas don't feel like an afterthought despite being built for kids.
- 591 rooms and a kids' club for ages 4 to 12
- Mini water park and infinity pool
- 7 restaurants covering cuisine from 4 countries
- Family-focused vibe — not ideal for anyone seeking total quiet
Family suites with ocean views sell out first during school holidays.
Check Rates for This HotelFor some dates, booking your flight and hotel together may cost less than booking them separately. Compare the total before deciding.
We switch crowds completely: no kids here, just partying until sunrise.
Breathless Cabo San Lucas
Right on Medano Beach, this adults-only resort bets everything on energy and nightlife. A hundred and sixty-nine suites with marina or ocean views. A dozen restaurants and bars, including a rooftop lounge that fills up every night with live music. The beach in front of the resort is swimmable — something not every beach in Los Cabos allows.
- 169 suites with marina or ocean views
- Rooftop lounge with live music every night
- Swimmable Medano Beach location
- Probably the least quiet resort on this list
Check the available options for your dates.
Check Rates for This HotelNow for some real star power: the next resort was co-founded by an Oscar-winning actor.
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
Behind this hotel are chef Nobu Matsuhisa and actor Robert De Niro, its founders. Two hundred ocean-view rooms and something almost no other resort on this list offers: private hot tubs in the Japanese onsen style. This isn't all-inclusive — here you pay for each experience separately. The signature restaurant carries the Nobu name, with the same sushi menu that made the brand famous worldwide.
- Founded by chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Robert De Niro
- Private Japanese onsen-style hot tubs
- Signature restaurant with the original Nobu menu
- Not all-inclusive — every experience is billed separately
The apartment-style residences book out several months in advance.
Check Rates for This HotelPrivate and shared transfers from Los Cabos International Airport to any hotel in this ranking. Check options for your dates, passengers and luggage.
With your own car you explore Los Cabos and its surroundings on your own schedule. Booking ahead helps secure availability.
After that celebrity moment, the next one takes you to the opposite extreme: total silence.
Le Blanc Spa Resort
Adults-only, built around a single idea: that silence can also be a form of luxury. Suites with Bvlgari bath products, Dyson hair dryers, and personalized butler service. The spa offers hydrotherapy, aqua spinning, and yoga, with treatments drawing on traditional Mexican healing practices. Facing the Pacific, it deliberately avoids the nightlife and noisy activities found at other resorts on this list.
- Bvlgari and Dyson amenities in every suite
- Spa with hydrotherapy and traditional Mexican treatments
- Personalized butler service
- No nightlife — not for anyone chasing a lively scene
Suites with direct spa access are the first to sell out.
Check Rates for This HotelUp next looks like just another all-inclusive, until you find out it has a Michelin star inside.
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Recognized with five stars by Forbes, this all-inclusive redefines what luxury is supposed to look like. Three hundred and seven suites with butler service, a private jacuzzi, and an oceanfront balcony. What really sets it apart is Cocina de Autor, its signature restaurant with a Michelin star — something no other all-inclusive on this list can claim. Three infinity pools and access to nearby golf courses round out the experience.
- Cocina de Autor restaurant, holder of a Michelin star
- 307 suites with butler service and private jacuzzi
- 3 infinity pools and golf course access
- With over 300 suites, it can feel busy during peak dates
Tables at Cocina de Autor are booked separately and weeks in advance.
Check Rates for This HotelAnd here we are at number one, the hotel that for years carried the title of one of the most exclusive on the planet.
One&Only Palmilla
Set on Palmilla Beach, this hotel has been synonymous with absolute luxury in Los Cabos for decades, and it still shows up on lists of the best in the world. This isn't an all-inclusive — every experience is billed separately. Rooms come with separate living and dining areas, private ocean-view terraces, and the option to add a private pool. The welcome includes a tequila toast and fresh fruit delivered daily — details that explain why it has hosted public figures looking to stay under the radar for years.
- Decades as the benchmark for absolute luxury in Los Cabos
- Suites with the option to add a private pool
- Direct location on Palmilla Beach
- A history of hosting public figures seeking privacy
- Not all-inclusive, and the most expensive resort on this list
Suites with a private pool sell out months in advance year-round.
Check Rates for This HotelPackage prices vary by travel dates. Compare the available options before booking.
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