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Villa La Estancia Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
4.6(610 reviews)
FamilyBrand: The Villa Group

Villa La Estancia earns its devoted following through two things no Cabo property can fake: a swimmable beach and suite-style rooms that feel like a home rather than a hotel. Medano Beach is one of the few stretches in Los Cabos where you can walk in and actually swim, and Villa La Estancia's front-row position on it is the first thing most guests mention. From One Bedroom suites up, rooms come with a full kitchen, living room and dining area, so cooking breakfast, keeping a real fridge stocked and spreading out across a living space turns a week here into something closer to a vacation home.

Traveler Insights

Pros

  • +Swimmable Medano Beach directly in front of the resort, one of the only beaches in Cabo where you can safely get in the water, which is a genuine differentiator
  • +Hacienda-style suites from One Bedroom up come with a full kitchen, living room and dining area, giving families and longer-stay guests flexibility a hotel room can't match
  • +The all-inclusive plan opens 14 restaurants across three Villa Group resorts, so La Casona and La Parrilla are joined by the Taco Bar, Sushi Bar, Sports Bar and Neptune next door at Villa del Palmar and Villa del Arco
  • +The 31,000 sq ft Desert Spa has a hydrotherapy circuit, steam room and sauna, one of the more serious spa facilities on Medano Beach

Cons

  • −Medano Beach vendors and water sports operators are persistent, so beach time feels more commercial than at a private or gated resort beach
  • −Some rooms show their age: guests mention worn finishes and furniture, and one late-2025 review reported a day and a half without water and two days without elevators
  • −The all-inclusive plan is optional but rigid: everyone in the room aged 25 or older must buy it, the minimum is three consecutive days, and it cannot be cancelled or refunded
  • −The kids club and the nightly theme-night shows are at the neighboring Villa del Palmar, not on property, and the sister resorts' pools are not included in the plan

The property itself is calm: a two-level pool, beachfront jacuzzis, the 31,000 sq ft Desert Spa with its hydrotherapy circuit, a fitness center and tennis courts. The livelier side of the stay sits next door. The all-inclusive plan, which is optional and priced per person, covers La Casona and La Parrilla on site plus restaurants at sister resorts Villa del Palmar and Villa del Arco, 14 venues in all, and the kids club and theme-night shows are at Villa del Palmar too. The plan's fine print matters: everyone 25 and older in the room has to buy it, the minimum is three nights, it is non-refundable, and the sister resorts' pools, spa use, babysitting and late-night room service are not included. Guests rave about the staff and the breakfast at La Casona, while some rooms show wear.

Villa La Estancia suits families and couples who want a real kitchen, ocean swimming and a quieter home base with a busier sister resort a short walk away. As of October 2026 the official site lists the all-inclusive plan at a regular rate of $685 per person per night for autumn, with room-only rates from about $305 per room, so the plan is a real decision rather than a default. It competes well against Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach for the combination of beach access and suite space. The Medano location also puts the marina, downtown Cabo dining and the nightlife strip within easy reach, an advantage over the more isolated properties toward San Jose del Cabo.

Common Questions

Is the beach at Villa La Estancia actually swimmable?
Yes, and this is one of the most important distinctions in the Cabo market. Medano Beach is one of the very few beaches in Los Cabos with water calm enough for safe swimming, while most Cabo beaches face Pacific surf that makes swimming dangerous. The trade-off is that Medano is a public beach with vendors and activity operators, so it is livelier and more commercial than a private resort beach.
How does the all-inclusive plan work at Villa La Estancia?
It is an optional plan priced per person, and everyone in the room aged 25 or older must buy it for a minimum of three consecutive days; it cannot be cancelled or refunded. It covers meals and selected drinks at La Casona and La Parrilla plus the restaurants at Villa del Palmar and Villa del Arco, the theme-night dinners and shows at Villa del Palmar, room service from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm (with a $2 delivery fee), and the pools, jacuzzis, fitness center and tennis courts. Spa treatments and facilities, babysitting, laundry, premium items and the sister resorts' pools are extra.
What is the snorkeling like from Villa La Estancia?
Snorkel gear, kayaks and paddleboards are included for use off the beach, but the best snorkeling is a boat trip to the marine sanctuary near Land's End and the Arch, where you see tropical fish, rays and, during whale season (roughly December through April), whales passing offshore. The beach in front of the resort has some marine life, but the tour destination is meaningfully better.
Is Villa La Estancia good for families with young kids?
Yes, with one caveat about where things are. The swimmable beach is safer than most in Cabo, the suites give families real space and a kitchen, and the pool is calm. The kids club, for ages 4 to 12, is at the neighboring Villa del Palmar rather than on property, as are the theme-night shows. Babysitting is available for a fee and is not part of the all-inclusive plan.
How does Villa La Estancia compare to Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach?
Both are established upscale Cabo resorts in a similar price tier, but they offer very different experiences. Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach sits on the Pacific side with dramatic cliffside pools and sunset views but no swimmable beach. Villa La Estancia has swimmable Medano Beach, full-kitchen suites and the dining of two sister resorts next door. Travelers who prioritize sunsets and seclusion tend to prefer Sunset Beach; those who want to swim in the ocean pick Villa La Estancia.

Restaurants (9)

TypeRestaurants
MexicanTaco Bar (at Villa del Palmar Cabo San Lucas), Tortugas Terrace (at Villa del Palmar Cabo San Lucas), El Patrón Mexican Bistro (at Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa)
ItalianBella California (at Villa del Palmar Cabo San Lucas), Pizza Bar (at Villa del Palmar Cabo San Lucas)
SteakhouseLa Casona, Carbon Grill Restaurant (at Villa del Palmar Cabo San Lucas)
SeafoodNeptune (at Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa)
American & grillLa Parrilla

From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown.

What's nearby

More things to do (24)
  • Chileno Beach · beach20 min drive · 8.1 mi
  • Monuments Beach · beach11 min drive · 3.0 mi
  • Playa del Estero · beach40 min drive · 21 mi
  • Sunset catamaran cruise · excursion5 min drive · 1.3 mi
  • Snorkel cruise to Santa Maria Bay · excursion5 min drive · 1.3 mi
  • Snorkeling at Pelican Rock · excursion5 min drive · 1.3 mi
  • Sportfishing charter · excursion5 min drive · 1.3 mi
  • Cabo San Lucas Natural History Museum · museum5 min drive · 1.6 mi
  • Iglesia de San Lucas · historic site5 min drive · 1.7 mi
  • Cabo Dolphins · adventure park7 min drive · 2.1 mi
  • Cabo San Lucas · town7 min drive · 2.2 mi
  • Quivira Golf Club · golf15 min drive · 6.2 mi
  • Cabo del Sol Golf · golf15 min drive · 5.7 mi
  • Cabo Falso Old Lighthouse · historic site20 min drive · 6.7 mi
  • Cabo Real Golf Club · golf25 min drive · 12 mi
  • Acapulquito Beach · beach30 min drive · 16 mi
  • Costa Azul Beach · beach30 min drive · 17 mi
  • Palmilla Beach · beach30 min drive · 16 mi
  • Club Campestre San José · golf30 min drive · 19 mi
  • San José del Cabo · town30 min drive · 19 mi
  • San José Estuary · nature30 min drive · 19 mi
  • Misión San José del Cabo · historic site35 min drive · 20 mi
  • Cerro de las Chivas · viewpoint35 min drive · 20 mi
  • Sea turtle release, San José del Cabo (July to December) · wildlife35 min drive · 20 mi

Amenities

Heated Swimming Pool
Fishing
Babysitting
Tennis
Kids Club
Swim-Up Bar
Snorkeling
Room Service
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Water Sports Rentals
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
Gym
Beach

Style & Rooms

Atmosphere

ValueBay View

Room upgrades

2 Bedroom Suites

Google Reviews★ 4.6 · 610 reviews

Reese B.
2 weeks ago

“What an amazing & relaxing experience! We were a family of six - 2 parents, 3 kids ages six to ten, and a grand parent. We opted for the all inclusive option for our 4 day vacation. We stayed at Villa La Estancia and had access to Villa del Arco and...”

Kimberly C.
3 months ago

“Exquisite accomodations! We felt relaxed as soon as we arrived. Bellmen and front desk staff are gracious and very helpful . We loved everything, especially the beautiful pool and pristine beach fronting the villa. We felt completely at home and all...”

Stacy H.
3 months ago

“This resort has it all. Located on Medano beach…walking distance to fun bars and restaurants. Quiet, elegant resort with amazing amenities and top level services. Gym, spa, pickleball courts, grocery store and 10+ restaurants all inside. All inclusiv...”

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