ME Cabo by Meliá - Adults Only
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Medano Beach
Vibe
High-energy pool parties and daybed bottle service set the tempo, soundtracked by resident DJs right on the sand.
“Sun-soaked party stage”
Taboo Beach Club and Confessions Skybar host resident DJ sets, daybed bottle service, and oceanfront parties.
Alejandra Pombo crafted the 2021 makeover with sunlit coastal neutrals, bespoke wood furnishings, and private balconies.
A beachfront playground on swimmable Medano Beach featuring two heated pools, daybeds, and oceanfront dining venues.
On Medano Beach with views of El Arco, steps from Cabo San Lucas beach clubs and nightlife.
“The look is sunny and contemporary, with bright modern furnishings, bedding whose threads someone has gone to the trouble of counting, and all the proper wiring.”
Rooms
Sunlit coastal neutrals and custom woodwork frame private balconies, with select suites opening onto outdoor hydromassage decks.
“The 170 accommodations are the picture of beach chic, boasting private balconies, eclectic Mexican accents, and desert garden, pool or ocean views.”
Wellness
Two heated outdoor pools include a swim-up bar, while the spa provides a hydrotherapy circuit, sauna, and beach yoga.
“the hotel itself boasts a party atmosphere—a house DJ spins by the pool, and bottle service is available in the cabanas on the pool terrace.”
Backstory
A comprehensive 2021 redesign overhauled the resort, introducing sleek architecture and social spaces developed with hospitality group RosaNegra.
Eat & drink
Dining spans beachfront Thai and sushi at Funky Geisha, regional Mexican at Mamazzita, and tapas at the rooftop skybar.
The neighborhood
Perched directly on Medano Beach, the shoreline offers swimmable waters and clear views out toward the rock arch of El Arco.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.