Los Cabos, MexicoGallery District
Drift San Jose del Cabo
Poured-concrete courtyard inn
Gallery District Los Cabos, Mexico
Opened
2014
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Drift HotelsPoured-concrete courtyard inn
Conceived as an alternative to all-inclusive resorts, the inn gathers independent travelers around a communal courtyard plunge pool.
What it’s good at
Notable
Poured concrete bed platforms and industrial steel frames sit beside native desert cacti.
Notable
The courtyard fills every Thursday with street tacos, artisanal mezcal, and guest DJs.
What they say
Also in 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
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Art galleries line the surrounding colonial streets, and the town's Thursday evening Art Walk passes right outside.
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The rooms
Interiors keep to polished concrete floors and custom steel frames, and select rooms include deep concrete bathtubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The concrete plunge pool sits in the pea gravel courtyard, surrounded by palms and a circular fire pit.
Restaurant
Drift Kitchen + Mezcal Bar
The open-air courtyard restaurant serves regional Baja dishes, and the concrete bar pours tasting flights of artisanal mezcal.
How it began
The property was originally a yellow block of six apartments, gutted in 2012 to create an independent design 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.