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El Encanto Inn

Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from San Jose del Cabo Art District

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El Encanto Inn in Downtown San Jose del Cabo features a refreshing outdoor pool and a billiards table. Guests enjoy practical amenities like WiFi and self-parking. The staff consistently receives positive reviews from previous visitors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Garden View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Located in an annex building
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Morelos, 133, San José del Cabo, BCS, 23400

What's nearby

  • San Jose del Cabo Art District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mission of San Jose - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza Mijares - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Town Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Enrique Bascón Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jazmin's Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Baja Brewing Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Lupita Taco y Mezcal - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Los Tres Gallos - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Encanto Inn

Hotel near San Jose del Cabo Art District
Near Puerto Los Cabos, El Encanto Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at El Encanto Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Cable channels and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 7 per day)

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Annex building guestrooms are located across the street from the main building (approximately 50 meters away).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 70 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only

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

  • Self parking fee: USD 7 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 70 per pet, per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

Property is also known as

El Encanto Inn Hotel
El Encanto Inn San José del Cabo
El Encanto Inn Hotel San José del Cabo

Frequently asked questions

Does El Encanto Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is El Encanto Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 70 per pet, per night.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 7 per day.

What time is check-in at El Encanto Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Encanto Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Encanto Inn located?

Located in Downtown San Jose del Cabo, this hotel is steps from Art Walk San Jose Del Cabo and San Jose del Cabo Art District. Old Town Gallery and Ivan Guaderrama Art Gallery are just steps away.

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Reviews

El Encanto Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Lovely garden and pool area. Location was nice and check in and out was easy. Air conditioning was great and much needed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After 4 days surfing up in Cerritos and Todos Santos we opted to drive into San Jose and found this gem. Very nice staff. Great Location and beautiful gardens. Great location ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful grounds and rooms and close to everything downtown
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family place to stay. Toddler friendly.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

I would definitely stay here again. I loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel excelente
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely staff and rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kircher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enchanting

Beautiful Space Convenient location Friendly staff The hotel was the best part of our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the mexican vibe of the hotel decor, all the staff, the gardens, location in art district.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing boutique hotel! The location was perfect, staff was helpful, and the rooms and pool area were gorgeous. Would definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing jewel in San Jose del Cabo. Great staff. Clean and beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice Hotel we enjoyed so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place & looking forward to stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When visiting San Jose del Cabo over the years, we always wanted to stay at the El Encanto.. this year we made it happen. Such a charming hotel. Friendly service, clean, and perfectly located I the central area. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and adorable boutique hotel in a safe and interesting district. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for exploring downtown and the art walk. We stayed in the main building in a room that opens into the beautiful pool area. The owner is very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place.peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

This was an amazing find in the perfect location. We were located within an easy walk around the art/history district and wonderful restaurants. We will definitely recommend to others and stay again ourselves.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s in the charming historical part of San Jose del Cabo. Only wish the pool was heated; I stay there in the winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

El Encanto lives up to its name!

My daughter-in-law was able to get the suite she wanted. The rooms were clean and attractive. I loved the pool area and the restaurant. The neighbourhood is filled with outstanding art and craft stores. I couldn't recommend this hotel more.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paulina, the person at the front desk, who checked us in, is so very sweet and hospitable and she made us feel at home in every way. The hotel is gorgeous and within walking distance to some really great restaurants and coffee shops.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful authentic Mexico! Dinora and all of the staff were welcoming and fun! I love the Hotels vibe!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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