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Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences

★★★★½4.9 out of 5 · 2,608 reviews

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Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences is a 5-star resort in Cabo San Lucas with 100 rooms rated 4.9/5 by 2,608 TripAdvisor reviewers; typical rates from about $520 a night; direct beach access.

About

Vista Encantada sits on the Transpeninsular Highway just north of Cabo San Lucas, close enough to town but removed from the noise. The 4.9 overall rating across 2,600+ reviews puts it at the top of the local pack, and the consistency across subratings — rooms, service, cleanliness all at 4.8 — suggests the place actually runs the way it's supposed to. The sleep quality number stands out because it's not automatic at resorts: 4.7 means they're controlling something beyond the mattress, probably noise and AC. The value rating at 4.6 is honest for what you're getting, which is spa-forward accommodations with condo-style residences for longer stays. The location score reflects the practical middle ground: you're not on the marina strip, but you're not stuck on a hillside either. It's a straightforward pick if you want the resort amenities without the chaos of Médano Beach and you don't mind a short drive into downtown Cabo San Lucas.

At a glance

Area: Cabo San Lucas
Star rating: ★★★★★
Typical nightly: $520
Beach access: direct
Kid-friendly: ●●●○○
Party score: ●●○○○
Walkability: ●●●○○
Rooms: 100
Casino: –
Swim-up: –
Kids' club: –
All inclusive: –
Vibe: spa
tranquil
luxury
views
wellness
intimate

Sargassum: not a factor

Not a sargassum coast.

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Recent Pulse

What travelers are saying.

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Travelers say Vista Encantada delivers a personalized resort experience built on staff who remember names and preferences across multiple visits. The property earns repeat guests through consistent service touchpoints—breakfast cappuccinos waiting before you order, golf cart drivers doubling as photographers at the clifftop chapel, birthday surprises with sparkling wine. The spa wet areas and multiple pool zones with sea views anchor the experience, though one guest noted the absence of a cold plunge.

Standing out

Staff remember repeat guests by name and anticipate drink orders at Meztizo breakfast and poolside bars
3 mentions
“Ernesto has our cappuccinos ready without asking on our fifth visit”
Multiple pool zones including rooftop, beachside with Cortez views, and sushi pool with full bar service
4 mentions
“The beachside pool lounge chairs face the arches and Pacific with food service”
Tequila tasting with Moses covers sensory details on bitter and sweet flavor profiles beyond standard tastings
2 mentions
“We've done tastings worldwide but still learned new details about how flavors change the experience”
Spa wet areas with hot tub, sauna, steam room, and sea-view pool meet resort standards
2 mentions
“Very clean and well-equipped wet areas with personal service from Irving”

Watch-outs

Spa lacks cold plunge despite otherwise complete wet area amenities
1 mention
“The only missing piece is a cold plunge option”

Tips from travelers

Ask for Elder Periban at check-in for direct assistance without routing through middlemen
Book the tequila tasting with Moses for sensory training beyond typical resort experiences
Request Ernesto at Meztizo for breakfast service on repeat visits

Maybe skip if: Travelers prioritizing cold therapy or contrast bathing should note the spa omits a cold plunge despite offering sauna and steam.

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