One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos

Before this trip, I would have absolutely said this resort was one of the best in the world but this year it felt more like a touristy cruise ship experience- a VERY VERY expensive one. I rise early every day to watch whales and soak in the beauty only to...

Before this trip, I would have absolutely said this resort was one of the best in the world but this year it felt more like a touristy cruise ship experience- a VERY VERY expensive one. I rise early every day to watch whales and soak in the beauty only to find that all the chairs with excellent views are being reserved with magazines or empty bags... ALL WEEK LONG. So, for several hours every morning, I had a poor seat while the great ones stayed unoccupied. This is absolutely not OK at a resort that is this expensive and is supposed to have great service. I complained calmly about this the first morning, only to be directed to a sign that says seats cannot be left unoccupied for more than an hour but no one would enforce this rule. On the second and third mornings, it became clear that staff were reserving them and obviously were being tipped to do so. They just told me that they need to keep these ( invisible) people happy. Really, Really bad vibe! My husband wants to return, but I want assurance that this practice will change. Uggh. Still annoyed!

We returned to the property for the first time since the hurricane decimated Cabo in 2014 and were delightfully surprised to find it the beautiful oasis we remembered and better. The entire Palmilla area is beautifully landscaped with and flowers are everywhere. The property is even more lushly landscaped in...

We returned to the property for the first time since the hurricane decimated Cabo in 2014 and were delightfully surprised to find it the beautiful oasis we remembered and better. The entire Palmilla area is beautifully landscaped with and flowers are everywhere. The property is even more lushly landscaped in sharp contrast to most of the area. There are views of the beach and the sea of Cortez beyond from the majority of rooms and suites. We had a second floor suite with views of whales spouting and an expansive balcony with daybed, chairs, and dining table. The furniture and fixtures were contemporary buy blended well with the more traditional architecture with heavy riveted doors and painted tile work. There are several of the restaurants had both inside and alfresco dining including sea views at Agua (traditional seasonal Mexican). The Jean-George steakhouse, Seared, was excellent and definitely worth a visit. There are also two Japanese inspired restaurants, Hoshi and Cuviche, but we did not try them on this visit. There are two pools, a large infinity edge family pool which we enjoyed and an adult pool perched dramatically above a rocky point. Both had plenty of lounges and attentive service but the adult pool was a bit breezy in the afternoon. In addition they have added several suites and junior suites with private plunge pools on the ground level since we were first there. The butlers assigned to us were very helpful and were available 9am to 9pm and kept in touch by text which was very convenient while affording privacy when we wanted it. Note that it is a ways to Cabo San Lucas and a bit closer to San Jose del Cabo. All in all it is a great place to get away and enjoy a peaceful retreat in a beautiful setting. Note that this all comes at a significant price, not out of line with the other top tier properties in the area but keep in mind that add-ons, spa treatment, etc are similarly dear. But you do get what you pay for, in my opinion

We decided to stop in at the Breeze Restaurant at One and Only Pamilla for breakfast on our way to the airport. Breathtaking landscaping and views of the Sea of Cortez! We started with a couple of Bloody Mary's, which were delicious! Tried the Breeze Spicy Chilquiles and the Huevos...

We decided to stop in at the Breeze Restaurant at One and Only Pamilla for breakfast on our way to the airport. Breathtaking landscaping and views of the Sea of Cortez! We started with a couple of Bloody Mary's, which were delicious! Tried the Breeze Spicy Chilquiles and the Huevos Ranchos, both with added chorizo. Excellent! Some of the best service we have ever received at any restaurant during our entire trip. This is not an inexpensive breakfast. Cocktails are $25USD ea. and the meals with sides $36USD ea. We added a couple of Palomas before we left, so all in, we were just under $300 for breakfast. Wouldn't do it everyday, but definitely worth a special treat!!

My wife and I just returned from 6 nights at O and O. Just an amazing place. There aren’t enough superlatives. The attention to detail was unlike anything we have experienced before. Everyone we encountered was so helpful. A special shout out to our Concierge team of Lorenzo and Francisco...

My wife and I just returned from 6 nights at O and O. Just an amazing place. There aren’t enough superlatives. The attention to detail was unlike anything we have experienced before. Everyone we encountered was so helpful. A special shout out to our Concierge team of Lorenzo and Francisco and to the housekeeping staff. Breakfast was terrific. As was whale watching from the breakfast area and the balcony of our suite. This is splurge but well worth it. If I could give it 6 stars I would.

Our 4th visit in the last 10 years or so and One & Only Palmilla is still an exceptional experience with uniquely kind and dedicated staff. On this trip I played a lot of golf and the quality extends to those at the club who assisted; it appears they are...

Our 4th visit in the last 10 years or so and One & Only Palmilla is still an exceptional experience with uniquely kind and dedicated staff. On this trip I played a lot of golf and the quality extends to those at the club who assisted; it appears they are working on a large expansion of that facility, the course is already lovely.

We had a wonderful experience at the One and Only. The service is exceptional. The food was very good. I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. The location is exceptional and it has a swimmable beach. The butler service makes one feel very special and welcome. The rooms...

We had a wonderful experience at the One and Only. The service is exceptional. The food was very good. I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. The location is exceptional and it has a swimmable beach. The butler service makes one feel very special and welcome. The rooms and the view are world class.