A beachfront boutique hotel gem nestled within a large-scale resort, Casa Maat in Mexico’s San José del Cabo is poised to win you over. With just 45 enchanting rooms and six Jim Olson-designed suites, you can expect top-tier service, from personal butlers to an accommodating staff that anticipates your every need. One of the best perks of this hotel is, due to being on the same property as the JW Marriott Los Cabos Resort & Spa, you have permission to use their plethora of amenities.
Sea-facing guestrooms are a masterclass in upscale comfort, featuring a soothing palette of browns and beiges, marble floors, and oversized baths with double vanities. For those who appreciate the finer things, Bulgari soaps and shampoos add a touch of luxury.
Sunsets over the Sea of Cortez paint the sky in mesmerizing shades of yellow and orange, offering a natural spectacle best enjoyed from your private balcony, the pool (Casa Maat guests have an exclusive lido those at the larger resort can’t access), or the beach—each is perfect for witnessing Mother Earth’s extraordinary eye candy.
Casa Maat guests are a stone’s throw away from the property’s assortment of restaurants and bars. Sip tropical cocktails and nibble on light bites at Kaha Bar, relish premium steaks and seafood at Nak Grill and Bar, or savor modern Mexican cuisine with panoramic Sea of Cortez views at Café des Artistes. Craving gourmet street tacos? El Luchador has you covered with margaritas, live music, and Lucha Libre films.
Wellness-wise, don’t miss the property’s chic spa, where you can indulge in a roster of revitalizing massages and holistic therapies. For a unique experience, try a Temescal treatment—a traditional Mexican sweat lodge ritual designed to detoxify and renew both body and spirit.
Every January, the property hosts the Relish the Heritage Festival, where they pull out all the stops, dazzling guests with a rotating cast of chefs, wineries, sommeliers, plus winemakers from Mexico and beyond. Expect unforgettable outdoor dinners, culinary creations, and a soundtrack of top-notch local music.
To sum it all up, even though Casa Maat is ‘technically’ part of a large-scale resort, it still feels boutique-y (and that’s what makes it HAP-worthy).
Top Takeaways
Location: San José del Cabo, Mexico
Address: Puerto, Fraccion Hotelera FH5-C1 Subdelegacion de la Playita, 23403 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico
Rating: Five-star
The vibe: A small package equipped with all the benefits of a big package
Food + Drink: Staying at this boutique oasis within the JW Marriott mega-resort is your golden ticket to a food fest. Enjoy tropical cocktails and casual bites at Kaha Bar, feast on prime steaks and seafood at Nak Grill and Bar, or indulge in modern Mexican cuisine with breathtaking Sea of Cortez views at Café des Artistes. For gourmet street tacos with a side of margaritas, live music, and Lucha Libre antics, El Luchador has got you covered.
Amenities: Pools, spa, fitness center, beach access, restaurants, bars
Our favorite thing about the hotel? The Temescal rituals at the onside spa—seriously, they put the ‘n’ in nourishing.
What’s nearby? Playa Costa Azul, San José del Cabo’s historic district, San José Estuary, Club Campestre San José (golf course), Flora Farms
Any personal neighborhood recs? Make sure to walk around San José del Cabo’s historic district, a stone’s throw from the hotel—check out Marquina’s Gallery and Silver Moon Gallery for eye-catching art. A short drive from the hotel as well is Flora Farms, a restaurant dedicated to farm-to-table dishes—opt to sit outside, the Baja sun is gorgeous.
Pricing: Rates start at $532/night
Room count: 45
Closest Airport: Los Cabos International Airport
