Los Cabos, MexicoEl Encanto de la Laguna
Drift
Minimalist mezcal inn
El Encanto de la Laguna Los Cabos, Mexico
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Drift HotelsMinimalist mezcal inn
This stripped-back Baja inn centers on a palm-filled courtyard, where guests sip artisanal mezcal beside the pool.
What it’s good at
Notable
Poured concrete bed platforms and industrial steel rolling doors anchor the minimalist rooms.
Notable
Tasting flights of Mexican agave spirits introduce regional crafts in the historic gallery quarter.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
With its soft neutral tones, handwoven linen, and abundance of wicker, Drift oozes a bright, airy charm that feels at one with the kind of relaxing coastal getaway its residents have traveled here for.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Independent art galleries surround the property, and the historic downtown streets host lively Thursday evening art walks.
The rooms
Rooms keep to stark white walls and polished concrete floors, with steel-framed glass doors opening toward the courtyard.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Daybeds and hammocks surround the concrete plunge pool, set among palms and cacti in the central gravel courtyard.
Restaurant
Drift Kitchen + Mezcal Bar
The open-air concrete counter pours regional mezcal flights and serves dishes made with local Baja ingredients.
At the table
Breakfast is served on the brick courtyard patio, with rustic wooden tables set under canvas shade sails.
How it began
The building was once a neglected yellow apartment block, stripped to bare concrete before opening as an independent boutique inn.
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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.