One & Only Palmilla, San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico
Secluded and elegant, the internationally acclaimed resort features expansive ocean-facing accommodation (either the Pacific Ocean or the Sea of Cortez), each with indulgent amenities.
Situated on a promontory above the ocean, with easy access to the white-sand beach below, the resort offers a 24 hour butler service to all rooms, a restaurant headed by Chicago celebrity chef Charlie Trotter, a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course and a sprawling indoor/outdoor spa and fitness centre.
The hotel imbues the gracious style of Old Mexico with its red-tiled roofs, whitewashed walls and idyllic setting of fountains nestled amid swaying palms and tropical bird of paradise blooms.
Highlights
of One & Only Palmilla, San Jose Del Cabo
Once accessible only by yacht or private plane, the original Palmilla Resort was built in 1956 as a 15-room luxury hideaway and played host to celebrities of the day, including Bing Crosby and Ernest Hemingway.
Following a $90 million refurbishment in 2004, the 172-room resort now hosts celebrities such as Tom Cruise and John Travolta, among others.
Hotel activities include: An adult-only pool with swim-up bar, a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, as well as game fishing, scuba diving and tennis.
Location
of One & Only Palmilla, San Jose Del Cabo – Located 7.5km from San Jose Del Cabo and 28km from San Jose Del Cabo International Airport.
Best time to visit
San Jose del Cabo
Best visited in winter, from December to February, when temperatures average 26˚C. Summer, from June to October, is the rainy season.
About Cabos
San Jose del Cabo is a charming and authentic Mexican town that features an historic mission from the 18th century, a variety of shops selling local handmade arts and crafts, silver and clothing, numerous restaurants and art galleries as well as an active nightlife.
The region offers the best game fishing venue in Mexico for marlin (between June and December) and sailfish (between April and October). Scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, sailing, camping, surfing, horseback riding, nature walks as well as bird watching, cliff hikes, sunset cruises and tours in season to watch whales and sea lions, are all high on the list of things to do. Read more about Cabo san Lucas . . . |