Overview

This resort has been transformed by One&Only yet still retains its intimate nature.

A tropical hideaway once the favourite haunt of Ernest Hemingway, One&Only Palmilla now welcomes couples and families alike. In an exalted location where the desert and Pacific waters merge with the Sea of Cortez, the resort’s expanse of sandy beach gives access to safe bathing. Reflecting the style of grand haciendas, One&Only Palmilla is simply idyllic, a verdant oasis of exquisite fountains, swaying palms and tropical flora.

Accommodation: 172 Guest Rooms and Suites

Accommodation

Tasteful in every detail and appointed with modern amenities, guestrooms are sensuously elegant and comfortably spacious. Featuring handcrafted Mexican accents, each guestroom faces towards the sea, offering expansive views of the Pacific Ocean or Sea of Cortez from a private patio or balcony.

Accommodation is presented in single-story and three-story buildings, or 'casas', encircling the resort grounds along the peninsula’s edge. All 172 guestrooms offer a patio or balcony, allowing optimum privacy and unobstructed ocean front or beach front views; and 24-hour butler service assures every wish and whim is fulfilled.

Restaurants & Bars

Dining at One&Only Palmilla promises moments of culinary discovery sure to surprise even the most discerning and worldly palates.

From the simple…a flaky Mexican Empanada with freshly squeezed juice served in the quiet of a private terrace, to the creative…the resort’s own ‘Mexiterranean’ cuisine fusing the authentic flavours of Mexico with a passion for the new and undiscovered…to the spectacular, a rare opportunity to dine on the award-winning cuisine of famed chef Charlie Trotter, whose Chicago restaurant is considered among the best in America.

Recreation

Noted for its stunning natural geography of mountainous desert terrain set along the Pacific Ocean shoreline, the Los Cabos region is renowned for its abundance of outdoor recreation options. Choose from championship golf, deep-sea fishing, snorkelling, diving, seasonal whale-watching, adventure tours into the Baja desert and more.

Ancient and modern healing techniques bring body and spirit in harmony with nature at the elegant One&Only Spa. A comprehensive menu of treatments represents a blend of Mexican, Asian and global accents with many of the therapies based on the ancient beauty, healing and rejuvenation secrets of several cultures.

One&Only Spa also features a state-of-the-art Fitness Centre, including a Pilates Studio, outdoor hydrotherapy pools, a private WATSU pool where specialized under water sound therapies are performed along with specialized Aquatic therapies as well as ocean front Yoga Pavilions.

Golf

From towering cacti and deep arroyos to breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortez, the signature Jack Nicklaus course offers challenges and delights.

Divided into the Arroyo Nine, the Mountain Nine and the Ocean Nine, the par-72 course features 27 holes on stunning fairways of more than 7,000 yards. Five sets of staggered tee boxes, four lakes and deep shifts in elevation ensure golfers of every skill level a memorable and exciting game.

A golf shop located at the course offers an array of merchandise from logo practice balls to golf shirts and accessories. Rental equipment and professional lessons can also be arranged.

Children

One&Only Palmilla welcomes guests of all ages, and the KidsOnly programme is specially designed for younger members of the family with fully-supervised, age-appropriate activities for children ages four to eleven years old.

With a dedicated clubhouse just for kids and a wide range of activities that takes full advantage of Baja’s natural outdoor beauty, children enjoy an engaging programme of fun and adventure leaving parents to enjoy quieter moments of solitude. Several activities are orchestrated for the entire family.

For babies and toddlers, the resort offers professional baby-sitting and nanny services. In-room video game equipment is available, and for teens, special programmes are featured during holiday periods including golf, tennis, volleyball, soccer and more.