Los Cabos, MexicoPuerto Los Cabos
Zadun Los Cabos, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence
Dune-carved coastal estate
Puerto Los Cabos Los Cabos, Mexico
Opened
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness DesignOutside the door
The house
MarriottDune-carved coastal estate
Twenty coastal acres step down desert bluffs to the Sea of Cortez, arranged like a private residential estate.
“At Zadún, expect elite service and pared-down decor complemented by views of the Sea of Cortez.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Personal tosoani butlers coordinate every stay, from in-room arrivals to unprompted evening turndown.
Remarkable
The outdoor Aqua Grande mineral pool and heat ceremonies inside the Templo Caliente.
Notable
Low stone pavilions step down coastal dunes around a glowing Corten-steel lantern bar.
What they say
Also in Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
every spacious room comes with a plunge pool and deck where you will want to spend lazy days gazing at the beach.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
San José del Cabo's historic art district sits fifteen minutes away, bordered by championship desert golf courses.
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The rooms
Most rooms open onto private plunge pools and outdoor showers looking toward the Sea of Cortez.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated infinity pools look across the shoreline, including an adults-only beachfront pool with a swim-up bar.
The spa
Treatment rooms open to private outdoor showers within a sunken garden, and the couples suite has an outdoor soaking tub.
At the table
Humo cooks over an open wood hearth, and Candil pours from a list of over one hundred agave spirits.
How it began
The name comes from dunas, the Spanish word for the coastal sand dunes that shape the grounds.
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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.