Villa La Estancia Cabo San Lucas
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
- +A two-level pool and beachfront jacuzzis keep the pool deck relaxed, and guests regularly describe it as quiet even during spring break
- +Kayaks, paddleboards and snorkel gear are included, and boat trips to the marine sanctuary at Land's End and the Arch put you among fish, rays and, in season, whales
- +Tennis courts and the fitness center are included with the all-inclusive plan, with courts booked by reservation
- +Staff draw consistent praise in 2026 guest reviews, with servers, pool attendants and the front desk often mentioned by name
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
- −Room service runs 7:00 am to 10:00 pm with a $2 delivery fee, and late-night orders cost extra even on the all-inclusive plan
- −Babysitting, spa treatments and even use of the spa facilities are charged separately from the all-inclusive plan
- −At five-star pricing, it can feel steep next to newer Los Cabos corridor properties with more contemporary design
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.
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Restaurants (9)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Mexican | Taco 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) |
| Italian | Bella California (at Villa del Palmar Cabo San Lucas), Pizza Bar (at Villa del Palmar Cabo San Lucas) |
| Steakhouse | La Casona, Carbon Grill Restaurant (at Villa del Palmar Cabo San Lucas) |
| Seafood | Neptune (at Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa) |
| American & grill | La Parrilla |
From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown.
What's nearby
Medano Beach5 min drive · 1.0 mi
Palmilla Golf Club30 min drive · 16 mi
Santa Maria Beach25 min drive · 7.2 mi
5 min drive · 1.3 mi
Marina Cabo San Lucas5 min drive · 1.3 mi
5 min drive · 1.3 mi
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
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“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...”
“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...”
“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...”





