Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
9.0 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on dining and service
Grand Velas Boutique Hotel at a glance
- Location
- Cabo San Lucas
- Guests
- Adults only
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 on Google109 reviews
- Best months
- Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May
- Pools
- 1 pool
- Airport transfer
- SJDAbout 35 minutes
- Dining
- 2 restaurants
- Drinks
- 3 bars
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
Checked Sep 14, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 · Sample details
Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 3 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.
Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.
- Jan 10, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 14, 2026
- Jan 10, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 14, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 14, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 14, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 12, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 12, 2026
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Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
Things to know
before you go
Adults 18+.Opened Feb 2024 next door to family Grand Velas Los Cabos.
Default all-inclusive.
The beach is a lounge beach; swimming is the infinity pool.
Do not merge with Grand Velas Los Cabos (family, 307 rooms).
Hidden tips
Eat at the big sister at least once, that is the dine-around.
Grand Class keys book first.
SJD transfer is extra.
Strengths from our research
79-key scale
Loto / Michelin consulting kitchen
Suite size
Sister-resort access
Other considerations from our research
Unswimmable corridor beach
Price
Airport transfer extra
Quiet to the point of small
What guests say
Most loved
- Food50 mentions
- Suite size and plunge pools40 mentions
- Service / concierge35 mentions
Most complained about
- Rough / unswimmable beach25 mentions
- Price12 mentions
From Reddit
r/loscabos threads treat Boutique as the adults wing of Grand Velas; the swim-warning on the corridor beach is consistent.
What’s included
Included
- Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
Del Mar + Loto (Sidney Schutte, 2 Michelin stars consulting) plus sister Grand Velas Los Cabos restaurants
- Room serviceIncluded
24-hour suite service
- Wi-FiIncluded
- In-room minibarIncluded
Daily restock
- Tipping & gratuitiesTips included
Taxes and gratuities in the rate
Not included
- Motorized water sportsCosts extra
- Non-motorized water sportsCosts extra
Cabo corridor surf is not a house-reef snorkel beach
- Off-site excursionsCosts extra
- Airport transfersCosts extra
Included with limits
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Premium national and international at listed bars; selected wines and liquors extra
- Spa treatmentsPartly included
SE Spa access at sister Grand Velas; treatments extra
- Resort creditsPromo bookings only
Seasonal spa-credit presales — coupon, not cash
No. Grand Velas Boutique Hotel doesn't run vacation-club or timeshare presentations. No vacation-club pitch pattern at Velas.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Rooms and suites
- 79
- Pools
- 1
- Value
- 8.2 out of 10
- Service
- 9.2 out of 10
- Beach
- 7.4 out of 10
- Dining
- 9.3 out of 10
- Rooms
- 9.2 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 9.1 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except value, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
11 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Aug 28, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 5 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.2Medium confidence
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.2
Service9.2High confidence
- Guest Sentiment
- 9.2
Beach7.4High confidence
- Swim Safety
- 5.5
- Guest Sentiment
- 7.4
Dining9.3High confidence
- Guest Sentiment
- 9.3
Rooms9.2High confidence
- Guest Sentiment
- 9.2
Pools & Spa9.1High confidence
- Guest Sentiment
- 9.1
Luxury9.3High confidence
- Guest Sentiment
- 9.3
Romance9.3High confidence
- Guest Sentiment
- 9.3
Wellness8.9High confidence
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.9
Quiet8.8High confidence
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.8
Remote work8.3
- Wifi
- 8.5
- Quiet
- 8.5
- Suite Space
- 9.0
- Business Style
- 7.5
What it does best
- 79-key scale
- Loto / Michelin consulting kitchen
- Suite size
- Sister-resort access
Where it costs you
- Unswimmable corridor beach
- Price
- Airport transfer extra
- Quiet to the point of small
Room intelligence
- Best Room Category
- Grand Class King with plunge pool
Everything we read on Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 9.3 / 10
- Places to eat
- 2
- A la carte
- 1
- Buffets
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 3
- Swim-up bars
- 1
Mexican · Asian · Seafood
51 Bar
Cocktails
Lobby / evening bar.
Included in the plan
More about 51 Bar
- Meals
- Evening Lounge
- Service
- Bar
Del Mar
International · Seafood
Buffet breakfast and all-day dining.
Included in the plan
More about Del Mar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Service
- Buffet
Loto
Asian · Mexican
Asian-Mexican fusion; Sidney Schutte consulting.
Included in the plan
Guests rave: The food is why people book Boutique instead of the big sister.
More about Loto
- Meals
- Dinner
- Service
- A la carte
Roca Ocean Bistro / Aqua Bar
Cocktails
Pool and ocean bars.
Included in the plan
More about Roca Ocean Bistro / Aqua Bar
- Meals
- Lunch
- Service
- Bar
Dining at sister resorts is available. Confirm the participating venues and terms for your stay.
Full access to sister Grand Velas Los Cabos F&B and SE Spa (T&Cs).
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at Grand Velas Boutique Hotel?
Del Mar: Walk-in; no reservations required. Loto: Reservations recommended. 51 Bar: Walk-in; no reservations required. Roca Ocean Bistro / Aqua Bar: Walk-in; no reservations required. Full access to sister Grand Velas Los Cabos F&B and SE Spa (T&Cs).
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Class King SuiteBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Pool King SuiteBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published | Not published |
More room options (3)
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Garden View SuiteRoom details for Garden View Suite900+ sq ft; terrace jacuzzi. | Sleeps 2 | 904 ft²84 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden |
| Ocean View / Sunrise King | Sleeps 2 | 904 ft²84 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea of Cortez |
Grand Class KingRoom details for Grand Class KingPlunge pool and firepit. | Sleeps 2 | Not published | 1 bedroom | Oceanprivate pool |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
Oceanfront infinity pool. Sister resort pools are usable.
The beach itself
Los Cabos corridor. Pacific/Sea of Cortez swim is often flagged unsafe; the pool is the swim product. Private beach for lounging.
- Caveat: Rough water: surf and current, not a swimming beach
- Caveat: Steep drop-off close to shore
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Families & group stays
Taking a group to Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
79 suites. Sister next door for bigger events.
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Group size
- Up to 20 guests
- Connecting rooms
- None
- Group rates
- Negotiable on a block
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
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When to go
Best months: Nov to May
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Jun to Oct.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 84°F29°C | 86°F30°C | 88°F31°C | 90°F32°C | 91°F33°C | 91°F33°C | 93°F34°C | 93°F34°C | 91°F33°C | 90°F32°C | 86°F30°C | 84°F29°C |
| Rain days | 4 days | 3 days | 2 days | 2 days | 6 days | 10 days | 8 days | 8 days | 12 days | 11 days | 5 days | 4 days |
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best | Best |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Getting to Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
- Nearest airport
- SJD · Los Cabos International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 35 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Carr. Transpeninsular Km 17.3, Tourist Corridor, Corredor Turístico, 23405 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico · +52 866 707 5690
Mexico
- Language
- Spanish (English at many resorts)
- Currency
- Mexican peso (MXN)
- Power
- Type A/B plugs, as in the U.S.
- Driving
- On the right
- Airports
- CUN / TQO / SJD / PVR, by coast
- Choose first
- Caribbean coast, Los Cabos or Vallarta
Who it suits
Three of the 11 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Grand Velas Boutique Hotel; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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Fly into SJD, 35 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $282.
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Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
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An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
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