Paradero Todos Santos - Exclusive Experiences Included

Wow. What a beautiful property. I celebrated my 35th birthday and the staff was absolutely fantastic and efficient at handling logistics from airport pick up, car service into town and making reservations. The hotel experiences were amazing as well. My friends and I loved the sunset beach set up which included a nice bottle of wine. I was quite sad to check-out but grateful that I left this vacation feeling super relaxed.

If you’re considering Paradero Cabo as your next luxury escape, don’t. For the staggering price of $1,100 per night, we expected impeccable service, well-curated experiences, and spacious accommodations befitting a high-end retreat. Instead, we endured disorganization, lackluster service, overpriced mediocrity, and outright negligence. Paradero is a place that prioritizes aesthetics over actual hospitality. Pros: • The landscape is undeniably beautiful, though the grounds aren’t as expansive as the price tag suggests. • The restaurant (which is in the Michelin Guide but not Michelin-starred) had solid food—except for a serious food safety issue that made me sick. • Cesar is the only reason this review isn’t a complete zero. His service was exceptional, and he deserves the one star I’m giving. Cons: 1. Overpriced, Unreliable Transportation – Paradero charges $360 for roundtrip airport transfers, but they didn’t even show up on time. We landed to find no driver and no response for four hours. And as if that weren’t bad enough, they charged us twice. 2. No Food Upon Arrival – After a long, frustrating arrival, we got to the hotel at 11 PM, only to be told there was no food available. This crucial detail was never communicated beforehand, so we had to wait until 7 AM the next morning to eat. 3. Service Collapse – While service started off fine, it completely fell apart by the weekend, likely because of Valentine’s Day crowds. But for a “luxury” hotel, this is inexcusable. 4. Tiny Rooms – For a huge development in the middle of the desert, we were shocked at how small the rooms were. There’s no justification for this when you have unlimited land to work with. 5. Lackluster, Overpriced “Experiences” – The Temezcal was decent but way too expensive. The art walk was laughable—the guide knew almost nothing about the art. I would’ve gotten more insight from a quick Google search. 6. Disorganized Communication – They create an itinerary for you but don’t even follow it themselves. Every experience felt like a logistical mess, and you’re left scrambling for answers. 7. Transportation Scams (Again) – Even beyond the airport debacle, their local transportation was unreliable and outrageously overpriced. If you wanted to go anywhere outside their limited schedule, you had to pay $30 one way. 8. Food Safety Violation – I Got Sick – The restaurant, which is in the Michelin Guide, served pickles on a copper plate. Acidic foods react with copper, making it unsafe to eat—which I found out the hard way when I got sick after the meal. The fact that this happened at a place trying to position itself as a fine dining destination is beyond unacceptable. For the price of a true five-star resort, we were met with poor service, tiny rooms, overpriced experiences, and a blatant disregard for food safety. Paradero is all about the aesthetic, with none of the substance to back it up. Save your money and book literally anywhere else.

The whole setting is just magnificent. The people, the scenery, the food, the rooms and all the special events. We had such a wonderful time at Paradero. The service is very personable and the yoga sessions were great. We managed to sneak in a massage and it was magical as well.

The food was absolutely incredible and the service stupendous. Maria took such great care of us 10/10 magical experience. The tostada was incredible, the cocktails all so special. Come at sunset to take in the beautiful colors as they change on the buildings.

Hands down best trip I’ve ever been on in Mexico. The food, the kindness of the hospitality staff, setting, included experiences, truly EVERYTHING was incredible . A unique and relaxing experience in a fabulous part of Cabo, I will absolutely be returning.

Pastoral views & peaceful vibes. This is an architecturally stunning property that offers a really calm atmosphere perfect for unwinding. The pool is an absolute stunner and the gardens/grounds really lovely. I wasn't sure about the Brutalist architecture, but set within a desert context it somehow made sense, feeling somehow cozy instead of cold or harsh. There are lovely sightlines and architectural details to enjoy around every corner. There were some minor language barrier issues a few times, and much of the staff does not speak english, but overall it wasn't a big problem. Slippers in the room would've been nice, especially considering you have to go outside in very cool temps at night to reach the bathroom. I was really glad I had packed my own! The bed was very comfortable. I found that the cleaning supplies smelled very strong and gave me a headache. I re-mopped the floors with wet towels and asked that no more be sprayed in my room during my stay, and left the doors open each day to air things out, but switching to less toxic & fragranced cleaning supplies & detergent would be a worthwhile change. I did also have some minor security concerns, especially if you are a woman traveling alone consider booking an upper floor room. The bedroom doors do not have locks and are fairly exposed to adjacent farmland. After not sleeping well due to unease over this the first night, I asked for a transfer to an upper floor room which offered more privacy and security- luckily there was a room available. Though there are cameras everywhere, there are no security guards other than one stationed at the front gate quite a ways away, and no door locks on the bedroom doors. There is a flimsy wire fence (pictured), which protects the integrity of the views, but does nothing to engender a sense of security. After moving to an upper floor room I witnessed a man in the nearby fields looking intently into a lower room complex which made me very glad I had moved rooms. I spoke to two other women solo travelers who were also a bit on edge about the lack of door locks on the bedroom and who also witnessed farm workers from the nearby poblano fields peering into the rooms. The hotel could also use better signage from the main highway (like San Cristobal has)- it's very difficult to find the turnoff if you are driving yourself. I took part in 3 included experiences, the first being guided breathwork, which I enjoyed. I also took the cooking class- while I enjoyed myself and the food, I would've been disappointed had this been a paid experience. The instructor could not speak much english, and I don't speak much spanish, so it made for very difficult communication. We made guacamole, then the chef prepared an oyster dish (I am allergic, so can't speak to the taste), and an octopus taco, which was fabulous- he also let us smell or taste various components of the dish. I really enjoyed the beach sunset experience! There are individual set ups in the sand w