View all newsletters
Latest in Luxury - Sign up to our newsletter
  1. Travel
December 23, 2019updated Jan 22, 2021

Inside the New Four Seasons Los Cabos Resort

After years of development, the highly anticipated Four Seasons Los Cabos property is finally opening.

By Emma Reynolds

Once a private hideaway in the mid- to late-20th century for famous authors like John Steinbeck, and rock stars needing to escape, the East Cape region of Los Cabos is the next luxury destination for those seeking a quieter alternative to Cabo San Lucas. After years of development, the highly anticipated Four Seasons Los Cabos property is finally opening its oversized wooden doors in the Costa Palmas community — and the wait is well worth it.

The hotel allows travelers easy access to the best of Mexico: a tranquil, even-tempered oceanfront with two miles of white-sand beach (swimmable, shallow and absent of seaweed buildup), lush vegetation and, of course, the desert. In a departure from most hotels in the area, Four Seasons delivers a sleek, modern feel through minimalistic interior decor and exterior architecture, with nods to the region through woven textiles, pops of bold colors and natural materials.

The hotel marries rich tradition with sports, adventure and wellness — the Oasis Spa Wellness Center offers traditional well-being rituals — all in a zen-like setting, and also has residences and a prime location next to the first Four Seasons marina (a haven for superyachts).

What takes center stage, however, are the sparkling views over the Sea of Cortez and the looming Sierra de la Laguna Mountains. It is so private and remote that when you return home, you’ll want to tell everyone and no one at the same time.

An exterior room at Four Seasons Los Cabos

Stay

It’s impossible to have a less-than-ideal room here, as all 141 rooms and suites face the ocean. But if you’re after something exceptional, the three-bedroom, 3,500-sq-ft Presidential Villa will amaze you. The beachfront space has a residential feel with a muted color palette and variety of artwork in its living spaces, bedrooms and bathrooms.

There are floor-to-ceiling windows in nearly every room, which perfectly highlight the bright-blue water. Ideal for families, the villa also comes with a kitchen, multiple living spaces, many outdoor terraces for lounging in the sun and three private plunge pools (because one is never enough). Of course, the hotel’s pool is just a stone’s throw away, as is the ocean.

Villas at Four Seasons Los Cabos come with three private plunge pools

Dine

Fresh fare abounds at the seaside hotel. At its five restaurants, nearly all of the vegetables and herbs are sourced from the property’s 18 acres of organic farms and orchards. The seafood? Directly from the Sea of Cortez. You can be as involved in your personal dining experience as you like: Allow the hotel’s farmers to give you a tour of the gardens and orchards and teach you about the sustainable farming methods on property. Or, head out to sea with the chef from the hotel’s Casa de Brasa restaurant to catch your own fish before he cooks it for you for lunch or dinner.

If relaxing with wine or cocktails while your chef prepares your dinner is more your speed, El Puesto has ceviche made from fresh local fish, while fine-dining Mediterranean restaurant, Estiatorio Milos from chef Costas Spiliadis, is inspired by several global cuisines. Alfresco meals are best enjoyed beachside at the farm-to-table, Limón, near a lemon tree grove.

Adventure

The East Cape region of Los Cabos beckons both adventure-seeking and relaxed travelers alike, thanks to its remote location situated far from Los Cabos’ tourist traps. The area is bursting at the seams with activities, so it’s possible a week might not be enough to experience them all.

Content from our partners
Cayman Cookout: Where Culinary Excellence Meets Paradise
Chartering a Private Jet with Flygreen
Cincoro Launches Tequila in Collaboration with Joshua Vides

When the options become too overwhelming, the hotel’s Adventure Concierge will put together the perfect itinerary for the duration of your stay — and your level of bravery. They can help organize everything from a diving excursion at the Unesco Marine Heritage Site, Cabo Pulmo Marine Park; a hiking trip at Sol de Mayo; ATV tours through the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains; private boat cruises; zip lining; sport fishing; swimming with fish and whale sharks; and quieter adventures to nearby museums, galleries and cultural landmarks.

Thanks to the calm water and swimmable beach (a rarity in Los Cabos), you can partake in plenty of water sports, such as stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing and kayaking. Sport aficionados will love the Robert Trent Jones Jr. Costa Palmas Golf Course, two tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, and four pools.

The concierge team can arrange a host of activities

Presidential Villa from $8,000 per night. Contact Niamh Hartel, travel industry sales manager, niamh.hartel@fourseasons.com, +52 624 869 0292, fourseasons.com

Images: Christian Horan Photography, Adam Lynk

Rosewood Hotels Reveals 12 Extraordinary Experiences

Select and enter your email address Be the first to know about the latest in luxury lifestyle news and travel.
Visit our privacy Policy for more information about our services, how New Statesman Media Group may use, process and share your personal data, including information on your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications.
Thank you

Thank you for subscribing to Elite Traveler.

Websites in our network