Los Cabos, MexicoCosta Palmas
Amanvari
Desert estuary bolthole
Costa Palmas Los Cabos, Mexico
Opened
2026
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
AmanDesert estuary bolthole
Eighteen standalone pavilions rise between desert palm groves and coastal estuaries, framing the Sea of Cortez against rugged mountain ridges.
“The 18 casitas are spread across both beachfront and estuary settings, with some overlooking the Sea of Cortez and others surrounded by lush greenery.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Hand-applied white concrete, timber screens, and expansive indoor-outdoor pavilions framing the Sea of Cortez and estuary.
Remarkable
Eighteen private casitas staffed for discreet care, featuring ten-metre heated plunge pools and personalized daily beach preparations.
Remarkable
Holistic healing centered on a contemporary temazcal sweat lodge, open-air yoga, and hydrotherapy banya and hammam houses.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Aman’s first retreat in Mexico is designed to disappear into the stillness of its landscape—and leave guests feeling utterly restored.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along Baja's untouched East Cape, the grounds edge a swimmable coastline beneath the backdrop of the Sierra de la Laguna mountains.
The rooms
Finished in hand-applied white concrete and timber, each casita features an outdoor fireplace and a private ten-metre heated plunge pool.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An expansive infinity pool stretches toward the sandy beachfront, reflecting desert palms and the calm Sea of Cortez.
Temazcal and hydrotherapy
A domed temazcal sweat lodge hosts cleansing rituals alongside marble hammam chambers and outdoor stone plunge pools.
The gym
Cardio machines and treadmills line floor-to-ceiling glass walls looking straight out into native desert palms.
Restaurant
Luma
Set directly on the sand, Luma prepares Mexican coastal dishes over open fire under wood-beamed ceilings.
Elastic Architects has designed thoughtfully considered villas that blur the boundary between indoors and out, showcasing Aman’s signature tranquil aesthetic.
Restaurant
Arva
Arva serves seasonal Italian dishes made with Baja produce across a shaded terrace bordered by tropical palms.
At the table
A circular stone bar sits beneath a domed ceiling cutout, mixing drinks against open views of the sea.
How it began
Drawing its name from the Sanskrit words for peace and water, the retreat was designed around the idea of total geographic isolation.
Los Cabos
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.