Why book?
For glorious oceanfront downtime and amazing value in Mexico's most luxurious resort town—and some of the best food you'll ever eat at an all-inclusive property.
Set the scene
Jaws routinely drop on arrival at the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, thanks to its showstopping opening view. From the dramatic open-air lobby, a series of pools cascades, domino-like, down to the glittering Sea of Cortez. It's a dreamy vision that immediately informs your nervous system you've arrived in the right spot to reenergize.
The resort stands in a prime oceanfront position on the southern edge of pretty San José del Cabo, just a 20-minute drive from Los Cabos International Airport and five minutes from the artsy town center itself. It boasts a generous, sugary slice of private white sand beach, plus four pools, including a glorious infinity pool with a stylish swim-up bar.
The rooms
A harmonious blend of sleek, modern comforts and laid-back beachy vibes, the bedrooms are all big, bright, and airy. (Think South Beach meets the North Aegean.) Each room has an ocean view plus a generous balcony to enjoy it from—many with hot tubs and daybeds to sweeten the deal.
The calm, uncluttered rooms are all decorated in whites and creams, with tasteful splashes of color provided by cushions, throws, and fun, nautical-themed artworks.
Lavishly sized bathrooms feature walk-in rain showers with C.O. Bigelow and Lanvin toiletries, while a free minibar is replenished daily with snacks, soft drinks, and local beers.
Food and drink
To say there's an embarrassment of riches here is an understatement akin to calling Mexico City a small town. There are 16 all-inclusive bars and restaurants, each with its own unique menu and vibe, so whatever your mood or appetite, it's likely to be met.
There's upscale Mexican restaurant El Molino, with its spicy twist on local Baja California cuisine, and Farina e Olio, an oceanfront Italian trattoria serving melt-in-your-mouth ravioli and life-altering desserts. The basics are done well here too, with an excellent 24-hour coffee shop and patisserie off the lobby, a little café by the pool mixing inventive smoothies every morning, and an elevated snack bar at the heart of the resort, serving fresh, fluffy tacos.
At the very top of the menu, however, is the newest offering: Mahika. A gorgeous Indian restaurant with a whiff of Wes Anderson about its kaleidoscopic design, it serves some of the best buttered chicken you'll ever find, as well as some truly outstanding vegetarian options.
The neighborhood/area
Most guests don't leave the easy, epicurean embrace of the resort until it's time for their short transfer back to the airport. But there are plenty of options for those who wish to explore a little of Los Cabos, too. Chief among them are the many boat trips from neighboring Cabo San Lucas (a 35-minute drive away), particularly during whale-watching season, which runs from December to April. Other excursions include ATV tours of the peninsula, some 20 premier golf courses to play, and a popular art walk through the galleries of San José del Cabo every Thursday evening.
Worth it?
Yes—the hotel achieves the invaluable trick of being ridiculously close to an international airport while feeling completely cut off from the rest of the world. It has also perfected the "choose your own adventure" vacation, with a lengthy list of daily activities ranging from sunrise yoga and pickleball matches to cooking lessons and tequila tastings.
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