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It is a well-known fact by now that all three seasons of HBO’s white lotus was filmed on site at the Four Seasons property. Well, no coincidence there. The hospitality brand is associated with all things cool luxury, and the name alone conjures up images of luxurious robes, spacious suites and vast, minimalist-designed resorts that are literally the stuff of television fantasies. So when I learned about the latest spot to open its doors, I was immediately hooked — and rushed out the door before I could.
Four Seasons Resort Cabo del Sol Cabo San Lucas arrived in 2024 and soon achieved ranking as the number one resort in the world, according to conde nast. Cabo del Sol is the second Four Seasons location in the Baja region, but it is located on a different part of the beach from its sister property in Costa Palmas and has a different, fresher feel. Despite the multitude of huge resorts lining the Cabo coastline, this new space was, impressively, completely custom-built for the project, which gave the whole experience another level of luxury – every little corner was brand new, sparkling clean and expertly designed. The buzz around the hotel has grown steadily since it first arrived, and when I visited a year after opening, it certainly felt like a well-oiled machine. Ahead, an inside look at the Four Seasons Cabo del Sol and all the details you need to know for your upcoming trip.
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As someone who lived in LA for six years, I’m very familiar with the vacation spots of the city’s most stylish residents, and Cabo is a place that will endure as long as there are nonstop flights carrying Angelenos up and down the Pacific Coast. The thing about Cabo is that the sheer amount of resorts to choose from can be overwhelming, to say the least, but after my visit I can attest that all of my standards and expectations for the Four Seasons brand were met – and then some.
Although I’m in favor of staying at an older resort if there’s a compelling history, there’s something to be said about the experience of a brand-new property while it’s in its infancy, and Cabo del Sol was completely custom-built from the ground up, meaning everything from how you flow through the space to the details and finishings were well thought out. The hotel consists of 96 guest rooms and suites, as well as 61 residences, villas and estates, although each feels private and discreet. The buildings are arranged in an amphitheater-inspired format so that every room has an ideal view of the ocean. It has three different restaurants, a rooftop bar, two huge pools (one family-friendly, one for adults only) and one just for the fitness area, and a huge spa with a contrast-therapy circuit.
There can’t be a conversation about a Four Seasons property without mentioning the design aesthetic. The massive brand has become synonymous with a certain kind of high-touch luxury that’s somehow consistent (but still localized) in more than 130 destinations around the world. At Cabo del Sol, I would describe the architecture as clean, modern, and minimalist, but this is Mexico after all, and elements of the traditional Spanish Revival style were featured throughout the resort through the dramatic curved arches, colorful tile, and terra-cotta terraces that line the property. Let’s not make too much noise about this White lotus Undertones, but standing in the open-air lobby overlooking the unrestricted view of the Pacific through a portico, it was hard not to feel like I’d stepped into an alternate fourth season of the show set in Baja. I half expected to see Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya sipping on spicy Marge on one of the plush cloud sofas.
It’s all designed around a modern hacienda-style village at the center of the resort layout, which aims to convey how a traditional Mexican town would be set up with an open-air mercado, artist’s studios and numerous retail boutiques featuring local designers. This feature makes the hotel unique and provides a community feel. In the three short days I spent there, as I walked through the makeshift downtown square to grab a coffee before heading to the gym to work up a sweat, I found myself settling into somewhat of a morning routine. Maybe it’s the New Yorker in me, but I enjoyed this little routine before settling down on the pool lounger for the day.
One thing about staying at the Four Seasons? They will make you feel like they have rolled out the red carpet for you. From the moment I landed and was picked up by a private airport transfer, the experience continued at every turn. Obviously, personal preferences weigh heavily, but I found the service fast and attentive, but not overly so – there was always someone ready whenever I needed them, but I never felt like someone was hovering around me, if that makes any sense.
I had an iPad set up in my room for just about any request I could think of, whether it was as standard as ordering room service or as specific as my last-minute request for nail polish remover when I had to redo my pedicure (delivered in a Four Seasons-branded glass container, if you were curious). But it also looked like the early birthday balloon arrangements and pastry assortments that greeted me in my room or the mini mango and Tajin popsicles that were delivered by the pool every afternoon.
I’m not sure what my expectations were for the food when I arrived here, but whatever I had in mind beforehand was quickly put to waste. Each meal pleased me more than the last, and the variety between the three on-site restaurants and rooftop bar was as impressive as the dishes themselves. Incredibly fresh sushi, a Michelin-worthy wine program and a rooftop bar with sweeping views of the beach are some of the highlights.
But SoraA rooftop bar with the most amazing sunset views, the menu of small dishes like ceviche and guac and cocktails was so good that it turned into a full dinner. But CoraluzI ate some fresh fish tacos for lunch while overlooking the beach. But the most special meal of my stay and one I would come back to eat again was here physiqueMenu designed by Richard Sandoval that is a blend of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. Immediately, I knew my dinner would be highly memorable when it started with a martini mixed table-side from a specialty bar cart. The melt-in-your-mouth otoro and hamachi nigiri were highlights, as was the ishiaki hot stone, where slices of raw tenderloin were cooked straight at the table.
A moment for the spa – and yes, for the gym too. I’m not exaggerating when I say that this was truly one of the most beautiful hotel gyms I’ve ever stepped foot in, if you can even call it a gym. Designed by celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak, it was like an entire wing dedicated to the resort’s fitness offering, complete with a main room for weights and cardio machines where unobstructed views allow you to look straight out to the Pacific and beyond, a group fitness studio for daily Pilates and yoga classes, a fitness terrace and separate lap pool.
As for the spa, it’s set up like its own mini resort within the resort, with each of the 10 treatment rooms being their own bungalows separated by a lush stone walkway. However, you don’t need to book treatments to attend, as both the men’s and women’s facilities come complete with a contrast-therapy circuit that includes a steam room, infrared sauna and hot and cold plunges.
Guest rooms here start at 850 square feet, while casitas and suites can go up to 2000. Although my room was the standard layout, it felt like I had been upgraded with amenities like twin indoor and outdoor showers and a vanity and dressing-room area that was already the equivalent of a sizable bathroom. As a person who treats the process of getting ready as its own line item on the itinerary, I probably spend the most time in it. Even the balcony, which was easily the size of my studio apartment in Manhattan, was complete with a wide couch and full dining arrangements.
The best thing about hotel bathrooms isn’t just the plush towels or logo-adorned bath robes, although Cabo del Sol delivered on both accounts, but also the nice bath products. Here, they arrive courtesy of Diptyque and smell like heaven.
The Cabo packing list doesn’t vary from season to season, and I always pack according to what I need during a beach vacation. Generally speaking, the days are warm and the nights are a little cooler, so my wardrobe for the day consisted of flowy, elegant silhouettes that I could easily wear over a swimsuit and go to lunch by the beach. At night, I wore flowy maxi dresses that I paired with kitten-heel sandals and cute flats. I mixed the resort’s sleek and minimalist design with a black and ivory aesthetic, including standout items like the Pose column dress, silk cape top and more. vanity-case bag.
JW PEI
Theia Top Handle Bag
Brunello Cucinelli
marla sunglasses
Juju Vera
Petra Sterling Silver Shell Necklace
juillet swimwear
ingrid bikini top
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