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One & Only Palmilla Resort

5.0 of 5
Km 7.5 Carr. Transpeninsular, San Jose del Cabo 23400, Mexico
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Business
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
Top Contributor
50 reviews 50 reviews
46 hotel reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
106 helpful votes 106 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 8, 2005

My wife and I just returned from Palmilla after 5 nights in the Terrace Jr. Suite. After staying at the One and Only Ocean Club last year, we went to Palmilla expecting the same level of quality seen in all of the O&O resorts. To start off with the pros of the resort. It is in a great location and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2005

I just recently returned from my honeymoon in Palmilla and we would not have changed anything. This is one of the most beautiful and romantic places anywhere. No matter where you are on the immaculately maintained property you have an amazing view of the ocean. Some on this site have mentioned the service was "creepy" and we felt that this... More

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chicago, illinois
2 reviews
98 helpful votes 98 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2005

This review was also posted for Las Ventanas. I thought it would be helpful to compare the two properties for those trying to choose between them. Scheduling a two week vacation in Los Cabos, my husband and I decided to stay at both Las Ventanas and Palmilla. We enjoyed both for different reasons and will most likely return in the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2005

My husband and I just returned from the Palmilla on May2nd after staying there for 5 nights and it was absolute heaven. We enjoyed our time on the property so much, we never wanted to leave. The terrace Jr. Suite in building 14 was perfectly situated -- near the swimmable beach and close enough to the pool. I preferred the... More

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new york city, new york
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2005

This is a first class resort. As good as any Four Seasons or Ritz resort i have visited, including Nevis, Cancun, Miami, etc. The resort is beautiful. Service is top notch, and the location is spectacular. You have waves crashing over rocks on one end, and a swimmable beach on the other ( one of only 4 in Cabo). Both... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2005

We did not stay at Pamilla (we stayed at the Hilton, which was outstanding), but wanted to visit since we've been to the One and Only property, the Ocean Club, in the Bahamas. The Charlie Trotter restaurant was certainly not worth the exhorbitant prices, and I was shocked at the number of small children in the restaurant even at 9... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2005

We just returned from 7 nights at Palmilla with our 2 sons ages 10 and 13. We have stayed at top resorts in Mexico, Carribean, and Italy (Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton) and Palmilla ranks among the very top. The grounds were spectacular. The rooms beautifully recreated the feel of colonial Mexico. The staff were exceptionally friendly and featured the 70... More

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Rockwell, NC
1 review
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2005

My wife and I just returned from the One and Only and I must say that we are still smiling and talking about when we can go back! This is as close to paradise as we can imagine! The staff was great and waited on us hand and foot. When we arrived they handed us frozen pops while we waited... More

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houston
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2005

Our stay was wonderful. We loved our beachfront junior suite, great patio to watch the whales and have a meal or relax in the lounge chairs. Concerning the high prices, I agree but in looking at the other 5 star properties they are all overpriced. We ate at "C" and also Las Ventanas, they were both just ok with "C"... More

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Cabo San Lucas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2005

The previous reviewer hit the nail on the head! I couldn't find the words to describe what wasn't right about this place but I now realize it is the phony, insincere staff that makes one feel uncomfortable. They are indeed trained like robots to automatically put their hand over their heart when saying hello, and it's clear that it's because... More

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Additional Information about One & Only Palmilla Resort

Address: Km 7.5 Carr. Transpeninsular, San Jose del Cabo 23400, Mexico
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Region: Mexico > Baja California > Baja California Sur > Los Cabos > San Jose del Cabo
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Luxury Hotels in San Jose del Cabo
#3 Top resorts Hotels in San Jose del Cabo
#3 On the Beach Hotels in San Jose del Cabo
#5 Family Hotels in San Jose del Cabo
#8 Romantic Hotels in San Jose del Cabo
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A verdant oasis on the tip of the Baja Peninsula. Where azure waters greet the mountainous desert and the Pacific Ocean merges with the Sea of Cortez. Where warm waves break onto a dramatic shoreline… and gray whales can be seen rising majestically in the distance. Here, the gracious style of Old Mexico - with its red-tiled roofs, whitewashed walls, and idyllic setting of exquisite fountains - is quietly nestled amidst swaying palms, bird of paradise and other tropical bloom. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
One&Only Palmilla Hotel San Jose Del Cabo
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Palmilla Cabo
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One & Only Palmilla Resort Los Cabos/San Jose Del Cabo

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