The 10 best gay-friendly hotels in Baja California Sur, Mexico

Starting just outside of downtown Cabo for a memorable first visit, we unload the luggage at Nobu Hotel Los Cabos, a build that blends modern luxury with minimalist Japanese-Mexican fusion design. It’s not just the Pacific view that’ll strike you as neat, but it’s also the serene atmosphere that runs through the entire complex, from the Esencia Spa to the beachfront Nobu restaurant. Nor is local culture forgotten at the hotel, as each suite features natural materials and native textiles and the restaurant brings the classics, including aquachile, guacamole and jalapeño margaritas to die for. Though swimming is not recommended on the blustery coast, the hotel’s four cactus-edged pools and well-equipped gym can ensure you’ll stay contented.

The alternative name for California Sur Los Cabos is ‘the end of the Earth’ and it’s easy to see why when faced with the stark seafront beauty of Esperanza Resort. Based on a cliff above the crashing Sea of Cortez, Esperanza Resort spans 17 acres and allows for horse-riding, whale-watching and swimming with infinity views without ever leaving the grounds. Part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, Esperanza boasts its own private beach, five swimming pools and bonus facilities including spa, gym, yoga and Pilates studio. Refresh with the Margarita Medley mani-pedi and facial treatment or even take a massage under a beach palapa. For dinner, choose between Cocina del Mar or Pesca Ceviche Bar for South American inspired seafood dishes, before getting involved in the Thursday night live music fiesta out on the oceanfront patio.

Baja California Sur resorts don’t come more iconic than Solaz, a site designed by award-winning Mexican architecture firm Sordo Madaleno Architects to create the seamless entanglement of man and nature where desert meets sea. Mimicking the undulation of the waves at Cabo Beach, Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort comes all in indigenous woods and neutral tones to fit right in with nature. Spot endemic plants on the grounds and rooftop gardens, while also trying out local traditional produce in the on-site restaurant, such as simple fresh fish tacos washed down with damiana liquor. Expand your horizons from the infinity pool to get in on local experiences such as whale watching, diving, fishing and surfing at any of the other beautiful beaches nearby (Maria, Chileno, Médano and Puerto Los Cabos to name but a few).

On the smaller side of things, Hacienda Todos Los Santos offers up three guesthouses and four luxury suites just thirty minutes from its namesake town and just 10 minutes from San Pedro de las Palmas beach. The ultimate in upscale retreats, you’ll live amidst an oasis garden fronted by a private terrace or balcony which overlooks your pool and Todos los Santos bay beyond. Rustle up your own sundown aperitifs in the wet bar or kitchen, or move downtown for chic restaurants and art gallery culture. Whether whale watching or stargazing, the Hacienda’s daily maid service will ensure everything is just as it should be.

A winner for both families and adventurers, One&Only Palmilla is a playful luxury resort towards the deep south of the peninsula. While the grownups can surely let their hair down with tequila tastings around the fire pit and prime wagyu cuts from Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s restaurant Seared, your inner child will also be satiated with all-day activities including kayaking, tennis, fitness classes and poolside fun. On the grounds of One&Only you’ll get your own personal butler who’ll keep your drink topped up while hanging at the infinity pool or daybed area, though the private beach is also close by. The gym, yoga studio and spa lie inset within One&Only’s tropical gardens, the latter running everything from shaman-led healing rituals to Barber and Blade grooming treatments for men.

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