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Signature Exclusive Legendary 1956 Heritage Swimmable Pelican Beach

One&Only Palmilla

Legendary Baja Glamour, Swimmable Pelican Beach, 24/7 Butler & Jack Nicklaus Golf

San Jose del Cabo, Sea of Cortez, Mexico
5.0 Star Ultra-Luxury Resort
174 Oceanfront Rooms, Suites & Villas
Exclusive Privileges

The Vincent Vacations Advantage

$150 Resort Credit

Per room per stay for dining, spa, or activities

Daily Full Breakfast

Complimentary full breakfast for two daily

Room Upgrade

Priority upgrade upon check-in, subject to availability

Suite Extra Credit

$150–$800 extra credit on 2+ night suite/villa stays

Legendary Baja Glamour Since 1956

A Storied Sanctuary on a Private Ocean Promontory

Cradled on the cusp of the sun-kissed Baja Peninsula with coveted panoramas over the Sea of Cortez, One&Only Palmilla is a legendary retreat where the marvels of Mexico come to life in ultimate style.

Originally established in 1956 as a secluded hideaway accessible only by private yacht or aircraft, Palmilla has captivated discerning travelers, royalty, and Hollywood legends for generations. Today, this iconic haven pairs timeless Mexican colonial charm with intuitive 24-hour butler service.

Bask along the calm, swimmable shores of Pelican Beach, savor Michelin-starred culinary artistry at SEARED by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, restore inner balance in the indigenous Temazcal at One&Only Spa, or tee off on 27 championship holes designed by Jack Nicklaus.

Resort Highlights

Swimmable Pelican Beach

Direct walk-in access to one of Cabo's only safely swimmable ocean coves with watersports.

24/7 Dedicated Butler Service

Every room includes personalized intuitive butler care, unpacking, and cocktail rituals.

SEARED by Jean-Georges

Michelin-starred dining featuring Certified Kobe & Wagyu cuts with an award-winning cellar.

27-Hole Jack Nicklaus Golf

Palmilla Golf Club offers 27 championship holes framed by deep desert arroyos and ocean.

Visual Splendor

The One&Only Palmilla Experience

Old-World Mexican Charm

Oceanfront Rooms, Casitas & Villas

Oceanfront Superior & Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room • 570 Sq. Ft.

Oceanfront Superior & Deluxe Rooms

Impeccably detailed with custom Mexican colonial furnishings, hand-painted ceramic tiles, a private furnished terrace with daybed overlooking the Sea of Cortez, marble bath, and 24-hour butler care.

  • Bedding: 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
  • Occupancy: Up to 3 Guests
  • View: Direct Unobstructed Oceanfront
  • Key Features: 24/7 Butler Service, Daybed Terrace, Tequila Welcome, Twice-Daily Service
Oceanfront One-Bedroom Casita Suite with Pool
Casita Suite • 1,150 Sq. Ft.

Oceanfront Casita Suite with Private Pool

Secluded cliffside standalone casita featuring an expansive oceanfront terrace with personal heated infinity plunge pool, living salon, master bedroom with walk-in closet, and intuitive butler care.

  • Bedding: 1 King Bed
  • Occupancy: Up to 3 Guests
  • View: 180° Sea of Cortez & Coastal Cliffs
  • Key Features: Private Infinity Plunge Pool, Sun Terrace, Dedicated Butler, $250 Extra Credit
Villa One & Villa Cortez Luxury Estates
Private Estate • 8,500+ Sq. Ft.

Villa One & Villa Cortez Estates

Among the most legendary private villas in the Americas. Features up to five master bedrooms, private heated infinity pool, private screening theater, fitness room, full chef kitchen, and private chef & butler team.

  • Bedding: 4 to 5 King Bedrooms
  • Occupancy: Up to 10 Guests
  • View: Panoramic Beachfront & Sea of Cortez
  • Key Features: Private Pool, Dedicated Chef & Butler, Private Cinema, $800 Extra Credit
Culinary Showpieces

Six Destination Dining Experiences

SEARED by Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Michelin-Starred Steakhouse • Certified Kobe & Wagyu

SEARED by Jean-Georges Vongerichten

A world-class steakhouse showcasing Certified A5 Kobe beef, custom-aged Wagyu, and fresh-caught Baja spiny lobster, elevated by an award-winning cellar of over 1,500 international vintages.

  • Meals: Dinner Daily
  • Vibe: Glamorous • Resort Elegant
Agua Bar & Restaurant
Moonlit Cliffside Coastal Mexican • Farm-to-Table

Agua Bar & Restaurant

Perched dramatically on the cliff edge, Agua celebrates the diversity of Mexican culinary traditions with freshly pressed heirloom tortillas, charred octopuses, and artisanal agave cocktails under moonlit skies.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily
  • Vibe: Moonlit Romance • Casual Chic
Hoshi
Intimate Japanese Omakase • Sushi Artistry

Hoshi

An intimate omakase temple perched above the coastline where master chefs craft personalized tasting journeys with supreme Sea of Cortez catches and rare seafood flown in daily from Tokyo markets.

  • Meals: Dinner Daily
  • Vibe: Exclusive • Smart Casual
Pelican Beach Grill & Breeze
Casual Beachfront Fare • Poolside Cocktails

Pelican Beach Grill & Breeze

Relax with your toes in the sand at Pelican Beach or beside the infinity pool, savoring fresh wood-fired ceviches, Baja fish tacos, and chilled margaritas served with genuine Palmilla warmth.

  • Meals: Daily 11:00 AM - Sunset
  • Vibe: Beachside Bliss • Casual
One&Only Spa Relaxation Pool
Transformative Healing Sanctuary

The One&Only Spa & Temazcal

Tucked within verdant botanical gardens, the One&Only Spa is an alluring sanctuary of holistic restoration. Individual private treatment villas feature secluded open-air courtyards with daybeds and hydrotherapy plunge pools.

Experience the profound ancient power of an authentic Mexican Temazcal sweat lodge ceremony, led by an indigenous master healer (shaman) to cleanse mind, body, and spirit through herbal steam and meditative chanting.

Authentic Shaman Temazcal
Private Garden Spa Villas
27-Hole Jack Nicklaus Golf
$150 Resort Credit Included
Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know

Is the beach at One&Only Palmilla safely swimmable?

Yes! One&Only Palmilla is fortunate to feature Pelican Beach, one of the few safely swimmable ocean beaches in Los Cabos. Guests enjoy direct walk-in access to calm, protected waters with complimentary paddleboards, kayaks, snorkeling gear, and beach cabana butler service.

What exclusive benefits do Vincent Vacations guests receive at One&Only Palmilla?

Guests reserving through Vincent Vacations receive daily full breakfast for two, a $150 USD resort credit per room per stay, room upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability), early check-in and late check-out upon availability, and Suite/Villa Privileges providing an additional $150 to $800 resort credit on 2+ night stays.

What butler services are included at One&Only Palmilla?

Every single accommodation at One&Only Palmilla includes dedicated 24-hour butler service. Your intuitive butler provides unpacking and pressing services upon arrival, coordinates dining and golf reservations, prepares personalized afternoon cocktail trays, and draws evening bath rituals.

What golf and wellness amenities are available at One&Only Palmilla?

The resort offers 27 championship holes at the Palmilla Golf Club designed by Jack Nicklaus, the first Nicklaus Signature course in Latin America. The One&Only Spa spans private garden treatment villas, hydrotherapy circuits, and an authentic Mexican Temazcal sweat lodge guided by an indigenous healer.

What makes One&Only Palmilla historically legendary?

Originally built in 1956 by Don Abelardo Rodriguez (son of the Mexican president) as a 15-room luxury hideaway accessible only by private yacht or plane, Palmilla has hosted Hollywood royalty from John Wayne, Lucille Ball, and Bing Crosby to modern luminaries who cherish its timeless privacy.

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