Cabo is 1.5 hours by air from San Diego, 2 hours from Los Angeles, with ample non-stop and direct flights from numerous U.S. gateway cities. The area is also accessed by the Carretera Transpeninsular Highway#1.
Early guests had to arrive by private plane or yacht and the intimate resort quickly became a favorite among celebrities and dignitaries such as John Wayne, Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Dustin Hoffman, Ernest Hemingway and President Dwight D. Eisenhower. By 1984, the property had been expanded to 53 guestrooms, with another 18 added shortly thereafter. In 1993, the Palmilla Golf Club, the first signature Jack Nicklaus golf course in Mexico, opened at Palmilla and, in 1996, the property was again expanded to 115 rooms.
Palmilla closed in April 2003 for an extensive rebuilding and expansion project that brings the resort’s total guest accommodations to 172, 61 guestrooms, 91 junior suites and 20 one-bedroom suites, all incredibly spacious and each with magnificent views of the Sea of Cortez. The architect for the rebuilding project was Hill Glazier Architects, founded in 1980 and noted for its work on hundreds of high-level hospitality projects in over 25 countries, including One&Only Ocean Club in The Bahamas. Paul Duesing Partners was the interior design firm for the project and oversaw the interior design of the guest rooms and suites, as well as the public areas and spa. The architectural interior design firm is known for its work on such hotels as Claridges in London, Zimbali Forest Lodge in South Africa, Los Cabos’ Las Ventanas al Paraiso, and Sun City Hotel and Casino in Sun City, South Africa.
Accommodations: 172 elegant accommodations, including 61 spacious guestrooms, 91 junior suites and 20 one-bedroom suites. New 1,400-square foot one-bedroom suites and new junior suites, at 750 square feet, are among the largest of any resort. All accommodations, including the bathrooms in most suites, offer magnificent views of the sea.
Manager: André Boersma
Location: Km. 7.5 carretera Transpeninsular SJC - CSL, San José del Cabo, B.C.S. Mexico CP 23400
Phone: (624) 146-7000; Fax: (624) 146-7001.
Amenities: In addition to world-class golf and exceptional accommodations all with ocean views, including 111 suites, One & Only Palmilla offers fine dining in two new restaurants, including C, created by the legendary Charlie Trotter whose Chicago establishment is considered among the best in America. There is also a new spa inspired by the Baja landscape and featuring 13 private spa villas and a new executive conference center. Both new restaurants were designed by internationally renowned interior designer/architect Adam Tihany. Standard amenities include:Flat-screen satellite TV with DVD/CD player and Bose system surround sound. State-of-the-art voice and data lines. Writing desk, Mini-bar, Separate seating area. Services provided for all rooms and suites include: Personal butler service, twice daily maid service, welcome tequila beverage and fresh fruit of your choice, delivered daily.
Rates: From $475 to $1,600 per night. Rates are in U.S. dollars based on per room, per night, single or double occupancy and do not include 12% tax and 15% service charge. Maximum occupancy per room is 3 adults and 1 child ages 11 and under. Extra person rate: $50 per person, per night ages 12 and older. Children under 12 years old are complimentary. Rates subject to change without notice. Major holiday restrictions apply. Call for details. Book nightly rooms online using the reservation link or call and speak to a representative about a custom package.
Payment Methods: American Express, MasterCard, Visa.
Contact Page LCG: One & Only Palmilla Hotel views
Information Last Verified: 14 June, 2005
