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Desierto Azul

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 75 reviews

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Desierto Azul is a 5-star resort in Todos Santos with 100 rooms rated 5.0/5 by 75 TripAdvisor reviewers; typical rates from about $465 a night.

About

Desierto Azul is tucked into the hills above Todos Santos on the road to Las Playitas, putting it a short drive from town but fully removed from the tourist traffic. The perfect 5.0 rating across seventy-five reviews isn't fluff — rooms, sleep quality, service, and cleanliness all score straight fives, with only location and value sitting just under at 4.8 and 4.9. That location point likely reflects the tradeoff: you're not beachfront, but the hillside setting is the reason the rooms work as well as they do. The setup here rewards people who want quiet and aren't trying to walk everywhere. Service is clearly dialed in, and the property stays spotless without feeling fussy. If you're planning on renting a car and spending days surfing or exploring the coast, this is a base camp that doesn't add stress when you get back.

At a glance

Area: Todos Santos
Star rating: ★★★★★
Typical nightly: $465
Beach access: shuttle
Kid-friendly: ●●●○○
Party score: ●○○○○
Walkability: ●●○○○
Rooms: 100
Casino: –
Swim-up: –
Kids' club: –
All inclusive: –
Vibe: boutique
quiet
wellness
intimate
regenerating

Sargassum: not a factor

Not a sargassum coast.

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