Desert Meets Sea at These 2 Revitalizing Luxury Resorts in Los Cabos, Mexico

10.12.2024 - 21:45 / matadornetwork.com

It’s 6:36 AM. The sun is slowly emerging above the morning clouds, painting the night sky in orange and yellow hues. Ocean waves break the silence, and the smell of coffee fills my nose. I’m seated on my balcony at Solaz, A Luxury Collection Resort, as I watch the cool desert air meet the warm Sea of Cortez in Los Cabos, Mexico. It creates a mystical fog that dances across the coastline for a few brief moments each morning.

I’m treated to this magic at both of the resorts I stayed at in Baja California, continuing to watch the daily drama of colliding elements unfold from my private plunge pool at Zadún, A Ritz Carlton Reserve property. In a way, this morning scene epitomizes my experience in Los Cabos, where pristine design meets wild nature, where Mexican tradition meets modern innovation, and where luxury travelers can choose between two distinct properties that mutually testify to both.

Photo: Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos

True to Marriott’s Luxury Collection ethos, Solaz has 145 rooms that showcase modern Mexican design through floor-to-ceiling that frame the Sea of Cortez like living artwork. Contemporary furnishings create a sophisticated atmosphere that’s perfect for design-obsessed travelers who crave luxury. For those seeking more space, the resort offers multi-bedroom configurations ranging from intimate one-bedroom suites to the crown jewel Villa Solaz (a four-bedroom haven with 4.5 bathrooms, a private infinity pool, and direct beach access) while The Residences occupy entire floors with panoramic ocean views. They feature three bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, and wrap-around decks with jacuzzis accommodating up to 10 guests.

Through a rope-draped hallway, I enter my king-bedroom suite. The curtains are set to automatically reveal a large double balcony that overlooks the Sea of Cortez as soon as you enter. The room and balcony are impressively spacious.; the living room comes with kitchen amenities, and the bathroom features more storage space than my New York City condo.

Photo: Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos

A clear highlight of the property is the Ojo de Liebre Spa, which draws inspiration from the coastal lagoon where grey and humpback whales congregate in Baja California Sur. The 12 treatment rooms (including four VIP double suites) house a comprehensive menu of therapies designed to mirror the majestic journey of these marine mammals through sensory experiences and healing treatments.

What sets this spa apart is its extensive hydrotherapy circuit, with the area’s only cryotherapy chamber alongside thalassotherapy pools. The spa marries sustainability and luxury through its mix of technology and traditional wellness: hot and ice-cold tubs, aromatherapy