We booked Villa del Palmar Loreto having stayed at the sister property in Cabo. It is a nice place! Even though we booked a studio, we got a very large corner one-bedroom upgrade without asking, with a nice view of the sea and the pool. There are 6 swimming pools: in addition to the large pool, there is one for elite only (never saw anyone in it), a toddler pool, two plunge pools, and a large hot tub. The hot tub was hands down the most favorite place for the small number guests staying at the hotel during the week we were there. All the comments about a lot of attention and great service are very true. The reason guests flocked to the hot tub was that it was quite cool. We had two relatively hot days (around 90 at the highest), which were wonderful, and other days were pleasant but cool and windy. One night we were woken up by what sounded like a storm, and as we came out on the balcony to look, the palm trees were practically lying sideways. The wind abated by the sunrise, but still our island hopping trip was canceled two days in a row, we couldn't rent kayaks because the sea was too choppy, etc. Blame it on the weather!
We didn't use the spa (next time!) and spent the time working hard entertaining our eight-year-old as there is really not a lot to do. We, adults, loved it, but our next trip would probably be back to Cabo! Still we went hiking on a beautiful well-marked trail that starts right by the side of the hotel, went kayaking, took a shuttle to the town of Loreto and back, and went whale watching. Luckily, our son met a little group of kids of similar age (there were all of 6 kids at the hotel at the time) and we could sit back with our pina coladas as the kids played together in the pool.
What we loved: the view, the deep blue color of the Sea of Cortez, wading into the bay, hiking and exploring rocky little beaches. There were so few people around, every time we went out on a hike or a walk on the beach or kaykaing, we were completely alone. It was a strange feeling, beautiful but eerie. The large hottub was a blessing for the small group of kids otherwise they wouldn't have been able to keep warm in the big pool. No one complained, quite the opposite, a few guests smiled and commented something positive, which we appreciated. We have to commend the staff: Roberto at the pool was friendly and attentive, Luiz in the lobby was very accommodating and went above and beyond his duty answering our questions and helping out. Fausto, the guide on the whale watching tour, was very informative and funny. The whale watching did turn out to be the highlight of our trip, as this was the time when whales travel to Baja California with their young and dozens of them frolic around your boat, some swimming up close as they get curious. My husband and son did end up touching a whale, a wondrous experience!
We apreciated the evening shows the staff put up, working very hard, despite quite the limited audience as the cool weather drove guests indoors. We loved the stars on display every evening.
The food at the Market restaurant just kept getting better, breakfast was wonderful (loved the pastries baked on premises!) and the evening buffets, all was fresh and there were many choices. As our child is an extremely picky eater, his meal was prepared and brought from Casa Mia separately on a daily basis, with a smile and a flourish. Guillermo, the head waiter at the restaurant treated us as if we were his friends. All in all, everyone was very accommodating.
What we didn't like: the weather was a little too cool for our typical "tropical" vacation. As all activities got canceled due to the wind, there was a point when we just felt bored as there was nothing to do but go back to the hottub. It got to be a little slow for us. Had we known our booked activities would be canceled we would have arranged something in town, but there wasn't much chance to plan ahead.
Would we return: yes, maybe in a few years time, when hopefully there is more going on. And definitely later in the year, such as in April.
- Also Known As:
- Villa Del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa At The Islands Of Loreto Hotel
- Villa Del Palmar Beach Resort And Spa At The Islands Of Loreto
- Villa Del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa At The Islands Of Loreto Hotel Loreto
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Region:
Mexico >
Baja California >
Baja California Sur >
Loreto
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge
Beach
Business Center
Fitness Center
Free High-Speed Internet
Free Parking
Kids Activities
Kitchenette
Restaurant
Room Service
Shuttle Bus service
Suites
Swimming Pool
Wheelchair access
#3 On the Beach Hotels in Loreto
#3 Family Hotels in Loreto
#8 Romantic Hotels in Loreto
Price Range:
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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The Villa Group - Loreto master plan will feature 1,800 acres of remarkable beauty, including restaurants, a Rees Jones golf course, up-scale timeshares and ownerships, and grand hotels. As with every resort created by The Villa Group, it will be a blend of elegance, a passion for service and style, and hospitality as warm as the sun-drenched skies. And views that must be experienced to be believed. Villa Del Palmar at The Islands of Loreto is now open! with a total of 191 Deluxe Suites. Each of the one—two and three bedroom suites features stylish contemporary décor. Suites for a romantic getaway, family seeking the ultimate in comfort and style also group business trip or corporate event. Deluxe Studio and penthouse suites are also available.
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