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Hotel Palmas De Cortez

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Gym
Property grounds
Hotel Palmas De Cortez sits on a white sand beach perfect for ocean enthusiasts. Travelers kayak or motorboat by day, then relax at the swim-up or poolside bar. The Spa De Cortez offers rejuvenating treatments, and the restaurant serves all three daily meals by the water.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, Ocean View, Poolside

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Wardrobe or closet
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cabin | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Garden View, Sea Facing | Terrace/patio

Standard Room, Garden View, Sea Facing

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 56 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Condo, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Condo, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 111 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Master Suite One Bedroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Master Suite One Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Two Bedrooms | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Presidential Two Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Penthouse 3 Bedrooms | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Penthouse 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
3 bedrooms
  • 149 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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Calle 20 de Noviembre # 2, y Valentin Ruiz Gonzalez, Los Barriles, BCS, 23330

What's nearby

  • Los Barriles Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • ExotiKite Kiteboarding School - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Buena Vista Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • La Ribera Beach - 35 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Punta Colorada Beach - 50 min drive - 20.3 miles

Getting around

  • Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokeys Grill n Cantina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Gecko - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Barrilito Restaurante - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cozy Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria El Viejo - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Palmas De Cortez

Family-friendly hotel by the ocean
A golf course, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Palmas De Cortez. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, windsurfing, and fishing. Indulge in a body scrub, Ayurvedic treatments, and aromatherapy at Spa De Cortez, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like motor boating and kayaking. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and extended parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 5:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 2 to 20 for adults and USD 2 to 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 15 outdoor pickleball courts
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 9-hole golf course
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot spring
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Windsurfing
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 110 ºF
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1959
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 2.00 to 20.00 for adults, and USD 2.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200.00 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 12)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 12 (roundtrip), (from 7 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Palmas
Hotel Palmas De Cortez
Hotel Palmas De Cortez Los Barriles
Palmas De Cortez
Palmas De Cortez Los Barriles
Palmas De Cortez Hotel
Resort Palmas De Cortez
Hotel Palmas Cortez Los Barriles
Hotel Palmas Cortez
Palmas Cortez Los Barriles
Palmas Cortez
Hotel Palmas De Cortez Hotel
Hotel Palmas De Cortez Los Barriles
Hotel Palmas De Cortez Hotel Los Barriles

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Palmas De Cortez have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Palmas De Cortez pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Palmas De Cortez?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Palmas De Cortez?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Palmas De Cortez?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Palmas De Cortez provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 200.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Palmas De Cortez located?

Located in Los Barriles, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of ExotiKite Kiteboarding School and Los Barriles Beach. Buena Vista Beach is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Hotel Palmas De Cortez Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 416 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty nice place. Clean rooms and great staff. Our stay was for fishing. There were other activities available too. Would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is quiet, right on the beach and has a beautiful pool with a swim up bar. The 2 restaurants on site are great! Nice place for groups celebrating a special event or a family trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice pool, bar, restaurant and the beach is amazing. 5 star cleanliness. The only issue we had was a 5 day stay with no hot water in the shower. It was reported with no follow up. I would have given 5 stars across the board if they would have taken care of it. If they communicated back with me I would have given the staff 5 stars
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, stayed there many years ago and was great to see it tastefully updated. Great friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly, food was good, not great, good value. Downside was construction going on during our stay which was noisy and dusty.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
delightful spot, friendly staff, wonderful restaurant, particularly the guacamole and salsa made at your table
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ida Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for a week, and everything was ready and clean when we arrived. Each day, we were given two bottles of water, which was a nice touch. The pool and hot tub area were always clean and well-maintained, and there was never any noise after 10 p.m.—even before that, it was pretty quiet. The best part was being right on the beach with easy access. It made our stay really relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Los Barriles 7/2024

Great quiet beach town fishing village. Restaurants were good fishing charters were good and the staff was all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hidden gem! Not too busy for such a large resort. Practically had the place all to ourselves. Felt very safe and not too far to explore other places around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Long beachfront property easily accessible from San Jose del Cabo. Very well kept property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The grounds of the property were beautiful and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Lots of dining options! Staff is very friendly. Walkable location close to Los Barriles.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful fishing experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Sunrises!

What a great weekend! The Hotel Palmas De Cortez was a very nice place to stay. Easy to find, check in, plenty of amenities around to keep us entertained. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Lori

Disliked: Amenities
This property is dated. If something is no longer available ie: the pizza place or gym. That should be removed from their list of options.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here frequently. Great place. I asked the young gentleman at the reception desk if they could make a reservation for me. He said no because they didn’t have the number. Really? Young lady stepped in and took care of it for me. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Mirella

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs lots of work, rooms are old and dirty bed sucks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It’s a little run down in parts, maybe past it’s prime. Also our room was very dark, almost a cave, and when the room above used their bathroom you heard the drains loud and clear. But the staff were all friendly and helpful. And the beachfront setting is quite special, amazing sunsets and sunrises.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband, dog and I stayed in Hotel Palmas de Cortez in December 2023. The ground floor room was a little older but very clean and well maintained. The breakfast which was included and made to order (Mexican and North American dishes) was fantastic and the restaurant is right on the beach with outdoor tables on a deck. The front desk, cleaning and restaurant staff were all very friendly and helpful and they were super welcoming to our dog. We were able to walk to great restaurants for dinner along the beach a couple of times and had a glass of wine and a beer at a scenic bar on the water that was associated with the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

jenna

Disliked: Cleanliness
We didn’t end up staying. Staff was nice. Didn’t offer refund. Room had no towels or pillow cases. We just ended up leaving and driving home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Mélanie

Liked: Staff & service
The beds are not comfortable, they are old, no mattress protection covers so pretty disgusting. No bottled water in the room for brushing teeth (first time i see that in Mexico). Guests bring their dogs and there is feces beside the side walks on the property. The view from the pool is beautiful, however the pool is not that clean. The food in the restaurant is not very good, i got sick. What i understood from the guests it is a sportfishing hôtel. The rooms are way to expensive. The staff was very friendly. I don't recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Darrell Milciades

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't be fooled by the response to this review. This hotel is quick to respond to poor reviews as if they care about your stay, but that is not the case. The room was full of an ant/termite type bug? The bed was awful the pillow was a sheet, the food was very expensive and awful. If you want to lay on the beach, you will need to pay 25.00 to rent an umbrella and a chair. I was unable to stay the second night of a four night stay. I communicated to the front desk that I was unable to stay another night and I was told that they would refund the three nights. When Travelocity called the front desk they refused to refund the three nights but did refund two of them. They claimed that we took a tour and used that as an excuse to not refund the three nights. We never took a tour? We were not expecting a 5 star experience but we were not expecting a total disregard for hygiene and such poor customer service?

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love staying at this property. So convenient for us. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was quiet and great for a group. The food on site was very good and the water and beach was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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