Palmilla Resort
Classic Mexican hacienda meets contemporary Baja luxury. Whitewashed casitas with red-tiled roofs, lush tropical gardens, fountains, and a small chapel on the hill. The feel is grand but unhurried — slow-moving, serene, and decidedly not spring break.
Spa facilities (pools, steam, sauna) are available to all guests without booking a treatment
Why It Matters
One of the only swimmable resort beaches in all of Los Cabos (Pelican Beach), a Forbes 5-Star spa, Jean-Georges Vongerichten's SEARED steakhouse, and a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Plus a history of celebrity guests and over six decades of operating as the region's benchmark luxury property.
One&Only Palmilla is the original Cabo celebrity hideaway, built in the 1950s for the son of Mexico's president and later adopted by Hollywood royalty — John Wayne, Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball. After an $80 million renovation, it's now the flagship of the One&Only brand: 174 rooms and suites spread across 250 beachfront acres, all facing the Sea of Cortez. The resort sits on one of the only swimmable beaches in Los Cabos, which is a bigger deal than it sounds in a region known for brutal riptides.
Where You'll Stay
18 room types available
Casita Junior Suite Ocean Front with Infinity Pool
Private infinity-edge pool overlooking Turtle Beach and the Sea of Cortez. Bedroom, seating area, and pool terrace with daybed and dining table. Marble bathroom with rainfall shower and oversized bathtub. Aztec prints throughout.
King · 63 sqmCasita Suite Ocean Front One Bedroom with Infinity Pool
Set on a private beachfront with a private infinity-edge pool and separate Jacuzzi. Separate bedroom and living room, marble bathroom with Mexican tiles, rainfall shower, and bathtub in the bedroom. Pool terrace has daybed, loungers, and dining area.
King · 130 sqmGrand Suite Ocean Front One Bedroom
130 sqm of space with Mexican art, walk-in closet, sculpted bathtub, rainfall shower, and a large terrace with daybed and dining table. Sea views from both living area and bedroom.
King · 130 sqmGrand Suite Ocean Front One Bedroom with Plunge Pool
The Grand Suite layout with the addition of a private plunge pool on an expansive beachfront patio. Mexican art, walk-in closet, sculpted bathtub, and rainfall shower.
King · 130 sqmJunior Suite Ocean Front
Mexican-inspired decor with pebble-set rainfall shower, sculpted bathtub, Mexican-inspired twin sinks, and walk-in wardrobe. Private terrace with daybed and direct ocean front positioning.
King · 70 sqmJunior Suite Ocean Front with Plunge Pool
Same 70 sqm footprint as the Junior Suite but with a private plunge pool on a large oceanfront patio. Handcrafted fabrics and furniture, Jacuzzi bathtub, and rainfall shower inside.
King · 70 sqmJunior Suite Ocean View
Aztec-patterned decor with separate sitting area and private terrace with daybed. The ensuite has a pebbled rainfall shower, freestanding bathtub, Mexican-inspired twin sinks, and walk-in wardrobe.
King · 70 sqmOcean Front King
Set slightly back from the beach with separate sitting area, private terrace with daybed, marble shower room with double sinks and rainfall shower. Contemporary Mexican style decor with ocean views.
King · 53 sqmOcean Front Premier King
Overlooks the Bay of San José with lounge area and outdoor terrace. Twin sinks and rainfall shower. A step up from the standard Ocean Front in positioning and finishes.
King · 60 sqmOcean Front Two Queens
Same layout as the Ocean Front King — set back from the beach with separate sitting area, marble shower room, double sinks, rainfall shower, and private terrace with daybed.
Two Queens · 53 sqmOne&Only Pool Casita Suite Ocean Front with Infinity Pool
The top-tier standalone suite: 186 sqm with a wraparound private infinity-edge pool and separate Jacuzzi directly on the beach. Indoor-outdoor rainfall shower, Mexican tile marble bathroom, terrace with sea views, daybed, loungers, and outdoor dining. Comes with a dedicated private butler.
King · 186 sqmPalmilla Family Rooms - Ocean Front
112-130 sqm two-bedroom room sleeping up to eight with a spacious living area opening onto a private terrace with daybed and Sea of Cortez views. Extra bed available.
King + Two Queens · 112 sqmPalmilla Ocean Front King
Located right on the shoreline with lounge area opening onto a private terrace or patio with daybeds. Twin sinks and rainfall shower in ensuite. Slightly larger and better-positioned than the standard Ocean Front rooms.
King · 61 sqmPremier Family Suite - Oceanfront Two Bedroom
Beachfront two-bedroom suite sleeping up to eight. One king room and one room with two queens, each with ensuite rainfall shower. Separate living and dining area leads to private terrace with daybeds and outdoor dining table. Extra bed available on request.
King + Two Queens · 161 sqmPremier Suite Ocean Front One Bedroom
Separate bedroom, living room, and dining area with sliding-glass doors opening to a patio or balcony with daybed, dining table, sunloungers, and ocean views. Ensuite with bathtub and rainfall shower.
King · 116 sqmSuite Ocean Front One Bedroom
Generous 102 sqm suite featuring handcrafted Mexican woodwork and decorative art. Living area has a wet bar, marble ensuite with Jacuzzi tub and double sinks, walk-in wardrobe, and private terrace with daybed.
King · 102 sqmVilla Cortez
Hacienda-style villa on its own private beach with private infinity-edge pool, palapa-style poolside seating with fire pit, outdoor rainfall shower, and private spa. Inside: 12-person screening theatre, state-of-the-art gym, leather-panelled home office, and full kitchen. All four bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms with indoor-outdoor rainfall showers, Jacuzzi tubs, and twin sinks.
King/Queen mix (4 bedrooms) · 930 sqmVilla One
The resort's crown jewel, located at the highest point of the property with panoramic Sea of Cortez views. Built around a Great Room with 9-meter-wide glass doors opening onto a terrace and large infinity pool. Features a private spa treatment room, 8-person screening room, open display kitchen, outdoor kitchen and dining terrace, sunken fire pit, and multiple terraces. Four bedrooms with Bose sound systems and full staff of up to 12, including two chefs.
King/Queen mix (4 bedrooms) · 1060 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Stand-up paddleboard, kayaking, snorkeling, Hobie cat sailing, and boogie boards — all complimentary at the resort's swimmable Pelican Beach. One of the very few such beaches in the entire Los Cabos corridor.
Parasailing off the Baja coast.
Guided scuba and free diving excursions with shark, stingray, and marine life encounters in the Sea of Cortez.
Surf coaching with TropicSurf Pro instructors at some of the best breaks Baja has to offer. Year-round waves.
An exclusive partnership with Los Tamarindos organic herb farm and restaurant — guests harvest organic herbs and vegetables then take a cooking class with chef and restaurateur Enrique Silva.
Tequila tastings at the Agua Bar featuring rare vintage tequilas. Also offered as part of the Barber&Blade grooming experience.
Sport fishing expeditions into the Sea of Cortez with hands-on preparation of your catch of the day on return.
Seasonal whale watching off the coast (December-April prime season). In-room binoculars provided for watching from the terrace.
Private yacht charter options available through the resort, including excursions to the famous Arch at Land's End.
Horseback riding along the Baja coast.
4WD excursions into the Baja desert.
A 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course — the first Nicklaus course in Mexico. Championship layout with ocean views. Features RoboGolfPro swing training technology.
Dedicated indoor-outdoor club for ages 4-11 centered in a mock treehouse and playground. Activities include surf lessons, dessert cooking, pool games, art, and Xbox video games. Separate program for ages 12-16. Complimentary for resort guests.
Daily yoga in the Yoga Garden or on the beach, plus salsa dance lessons, Pilates, and Zumba. Included in standard room rates.
On-site tennis courts plus pickleball courts.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
One of the only swimmable resort beaches in Los Cabos — a major rarity in this corridor where red flags are the norm. Private beach cabanas available (book early).
Executive conference center available for meetings and events.
Daily breakfast for two at Agua or Breeze included with standard room rates.
The resort's iconic chapel on the hill — a favorite wedding venue. Weekly themed evening events hosted in the magically lit Chapel courtyard.
State-of-the-art Technogym equipment with outdoor weight areas. Personal training available. Part of the One&Only Spa complex.
Two outdoor oceanview infinity pools: the Agua pool for adults (with integrated waterfall and river feature) and a family pool. Children's splash pool adjacent to the family pool. Free cabanas, sun loungers, and umbrellas.
Over 50 butlers provide round-the-clock personalized service for all 174 rooms and suites. Pool casita and villa guests receive a dedicated private butler. Pre-arrival preference forms allow butlers to stock your specific favorites.
The resort is plastic-free — plastic water bottles replaced with Water Matters cardboard containers from a Mexican company that plants two trees per one cut down. Also participates in EarthCheck certification and partners with the Los Cabos Sea Turtle Protection Association.
Continuously circulating golf carts to ferry guests around the 250-acre resort grounds.
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