Viceroy Los Cabos

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS // When I visited Viceroy Los Cabos, I was instantly enamored with the hotel’s delivery on “WOW” factor. This high design hotel will stimulate you in ways you didn’t know a hotel could. Everywhere you walk on property, you’ll want to stop and stare in awe at your surroundings and think…. “How did they do that?”

ROOMS // Almost all of Viceroy’s 198 rooms have incredible water views – layers of blue created by the multiple pools. The rooms are chic, modern, minimalist, and super comfortable. The beds were so plush and alluring that I had to take a trial run before remembering to take a photo – hence, the wrinkled bedding. The furnished balcony proved to be the ideal place to enjoy fresh guacamole and thirst-quenching margaritas. I’m always so thankful when one of our hotel partners sends a light bite for a welcome amenity. Experiencing culture through food is one of my favorite pastimes, and I like to get right down to business as soon as I arrive. Want more info on Viceroy Los Cabos? Click here! 

Must love sun. Cabo is warm… some call it hot. It is a desert after all – which makes every hotel a private oasis. Luckily, you’re never more than a few steps from the shade. That same sun casts shadows that dance around the white buildings all day long.

The hotel literally sits in the water. No matter how strong the sun feels, being encircled by water naturally cools the air, adds just the right amount of humidity, and is visually soothing.

WHAT TO DO // What to do at Viceroy Los Cabos? Water, water everywhere so finding a spot on the beach or by the pool is always a good choice. The hotel has two unique and noteworthy activity options. First up, is an art gallery with classes offered by an intriguing rotation of artists. There is also a cinema on the property. I can’t imagine anything more wonderful than spending all day in the sun and then escaping to the cool confines of a luxuriously appointed theater.

DINING // The culinary department is where Viceroy Los Cabos really shines. From the beach eats served under your umbrella to the multi-course chef’s tasting menu at the rooftop restaurant, every single bite was delectable. The menus had all our favorites, many served up with a unique twist. Even the most perfectly executed meal won’t hit the mark if the ambiance is off. Viceroy’s incredible design was an enhancing backdrop to all our meals.

My favorite meal was at Cielomar. Feed me melted Oaxacan cheese paired with burned artichokes and I’ll do anything you ask. Follow it up with Grilled Romaine and I’ll have consumed just enough veggies to justify a truffle pizza. And the next day, my palate will remain so pleased that all I need is a simple fish taco. Salivating yet?

Another great perk about Viceroy Los Cabos is its close proximity to San Jose del Cabo. The old part of town is within bike-riding and cheap-cab-fare distance. San Jose del Cabo is the area’s mecca of incredible restaurants. You’ll find everything from creative fresh Mexican cuisine to fine dining. Let’s chat about rates and dates! Click here

Take a walk on the beach and marvel at the sea. You can look but don’t touch. This is not a swimmable beach and the undercurrents are deadly. We know it’s torture – it’s like window shopping the most extraordinary outfit and being forced to keep on walking. As you walk back to the Viceroy Los Cabo, you’ll stop and take it in. The hotel looks completely different from the beach – the individual sunshades on each balcony, create a lego type appearance to the towering buildings. It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before.

VIBE // Viceroy Los Cabos looks and feels entirely different after the sun goes down. During the day, the hotel feels like a modern retreat – Miami beach club meets chill California surf hotel. But at night the hotel feels like live theater. Lounge music carries across the water and the purple lights that illuminate the buildings have a cool calming effect. (In color therapy, purple is the color of calm – so it makes sense.) 

WELLNESS //  While there are healthy options on every menu and a noteworthy spa, this is not a hotel that you check-in for a total wellness reboot. You can easily keep steady on your current routine + habits at Viceroy Los Cabos, but make no mistake; you will want to leave room for indulging.

The spa is 11,000 square feet – impressive for a resort this size. The mood lighting does the trick, and you are instantly transported to another world. The Spa at Viceroy Los Cabos in their own words:

“Mind. Body. Soul. THE SPA at Viceroy Los Cabos soothes all, from the very first moment you’re with us. Therapeutic mood lighting quiets the mind as your experience begins.” 

Who is Viceroy Los Cabos best for? Viceroy has an undeniable social element to it. While you can undoubtedly exist on property and not speak to a soul other than the staff, the open-aired design concept and shared spaces make conversation easy. The multi-room villas + casitas provide ample space to host a private party.

All that being said, I think Viceroy is best for small social groups. (Or not so small – we saw a stunning destination wedding take place while we were there and it was breathtaking! Great hotel for weddings!) Bachelor/bachelorette weekends and girlfriends getaways come to mind. The hotel’s location makes it easy to explore all Los Cabos is famous for – fabulous food, entertaining nightlight, and 360 days of sunshine. 

PARTNER PERKS // When you book Viceroy Los Cabos with Caribbean Journey, you’ll have access to our partner perks of $100 resort credit, complimentary breakfast, and more. 

FINAL THOUGHTS // What I loved most about my stay here was how the hotel would look totally different at any hour of the day. The shadows shifted, and an illusion of more space would be created. It was insane and felt like we were vacationing in a living art museum. Viceroy Los Cabos is not a large hotel, but at every turn, you’ll feel you were stepping somewhere new.

Cheers,

Laura Sangster