Hacienda Todos Los Santos | Boutique Hotel Review | Todos Santos, Baja California Sur

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I don’t remember how I came across Hacienda Todos Los Santos, but from the moment we arrived I knew it was going to be special.

Just north of the tip of the Baja California Sur peninsula sits the picturesque town of Todos Santos. Beautifully preserved colonial architecture, ancient cacti, and a thriving artistic community draw travelers from all over the world in search of stunning desert landscape and a chance to slow the hell down.

Todos Santos had been on my list for close to a decade, always deprioritized in favor of more budget-friendly destinations that hadn’t been splashed across Travel + Leisure or Condé Nast. But it turned out to be the perfect location for a trip I was helping plan — a family getaway that included my mother-in-law, who was a bit trepidatious about leaving the country for the first time in several decades.

This enchanting town was an easy sell: safe, clean, and just an hour and a half by rental car from San José del Cabo airport. With a thriving expat and retired community in place, it was an ideal counter-balance after spending several nights at tiny surf beach Los Cerritos, a fifteen-minute drive down south on the highway.

Driving north from Los Cerritos, our rental van hummed along Highway 19. It was myself, my husband, his sister and her partner, and their mother. We had been calling this trip the 110th — my mother-in-law was turning 70 and my sister-in-law was celebrating her 40th. This trip had been in the works for literal years, and while we relished the beach and ultimate relaxation we had in Los Cerritos, we were ready for something a bit bigger- new streets, shops and restaurants to explore.

Our rental car’s navigation deposited us at the intersection of Calle Benito Juarez and Degollado and alerted us we had arrived. A bit confused, our family pulled into a nearby parking lot to regroup as there was not an obvious lodging there. Despite a large sign on the road pointing left, we felt uncertain about the road winding through stately gates past a taco restaurant and a now-defunct fountain.

I volunteered to venture down the path alone rather than drag the whole family into a potential trespassing situation.

A few moments in, I recognized the architecture from the photos when I’d made the booking. We were in the right place.

I could hardly contain my excitement as we piled back into the car and wound our way toward our home for the rest of the week.

Driving through the gate, you’re immediately surrounded by towering, lush greenery. The graveled path and well-maintained plants make you feel like royalty before you’ve even checked in.

For our group of 5, we rented 3 suites that were housed in the main colonial building. My husband and I stayed in the Santa Clara suite (~$219/night) on the second floor, with a balcony looking out over the back of the property and into a 12-acre palm forest open for guests to explore.

The Santa Clara Suite was an unbeatable place to watch the sunset. The king size bed was a sumptuous sea of marshmallow fluff — the sheets were godly, the comforter and pillows magical, and I felt like a child lost in the floofiness of it all.

My mother-in-law took the Suite Santa Barbara (~$219/night), which connects via adjoining doors to the Suite San Juan Diego (~$300/night) — a setup that’s ideal for families and groups traveling together. San Juan Diego has the deluxe full kitchen and quickly became the de facto hangout space for our family. The property has 12 suites and one villa in total, each uniquely designed and decorated.

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Hacienda Todos Los Santos is perfectly positioned for exploring this Baja California Sur pueblo mágico. You’re just steps from the main historic center, with plenty of restaurants within a 5-minute walk.

A car isn’t strictly necessary for getting around town, though if you’re planning to visit the pilates studio, Estudio 52 (45-minute walk) or the Cuatro Vientos yoga studio (20-minute walk) on the other side of town, having one is a nice option. And as with most of Baja Sur, a rental car unlocks the full experience of the region.

What I really appreciated about our stay was that I always felt supported by the staff, but never pestered. Our group was able to check in several hours early, and the kind man at reception walked us to our rooms and gave us a tour before heading back to the office — attentive without hovering.

Later that day, my husband and I discovered our room had lost power. A visit to reception was immediately followed by a staff member returning with us to check things out. He was confident he could fix it, offered alternative rooms if needed, and by the time my husband and I returned from a little shopping in town, everything was up and running. That kind of quiet, competent service is what makes a stay truly memorable for me.

A standout feature I’ve grown to love in Mexico is purified water available in the room. A beautiful glass cistern was refilled each day, covering all of our potable water needs — a huge plus that eliminates the need for large plastic bottles. Housekeeping also noticed we’d used all our coffee the first morning and left an extra serving the remaining days. Small things, but they add up.

The kitchen in the San Juan Diego suite was well stocked, including a blender — always a nice touch in a tropical destination with tremendous smoothie capability. Even the kitchenettes in the other suites had plenty for easy mornings: plates, bowls, cutting boards and a variety of glassware for pastries from a nearby bakery, fresh papaya, or cocktails for sunset.

The architecture and decor of this boutique hotel in Todos Santos played a huge role in the luxurious feel of the stay. Terracotta tiled floors and ornately painted tiled showers made daily bathing a true experience. Crisp white paint, unique art on the walls in each room, and the traditional Mexican embroidery on the pillows were a lovely touch.

The landscaping was by far one of my favorite elements of the property. Coming and going from the hacienda throughout the day in itself was a beautiful experience. The variety and size of plant life was awing.

The bathroom in the Santa Clara suite was a winner — hot water, fantastic pressure, and a shower design that looks out over the palm forest. I love me a hot shower, and I took several each day just to hang out in the tiled oasis.

The pool is unheated and on the smaller side, but the loungers were well maintained with fresh towels, and the landscaping surrounding it was so beautiful that sitting on the edge dangling my feet in, taking in the greenery, was one of the highlights of my time in Todos Santos. It’s a quiet, private tropical oasis — no lifeguard, no bartender, no one to bother you except perhaps another guest with a book sitting quietly nearby.

Bring a beer and take in the sound of palm fronds in the wind.

There is no onsite dining or bar, but the hacienda’s walkability to everything in Todos Santos makes it completely unnecessary.

We had been gathering in the San Juan Diego suite since it was the largest space, and somehow completely overlooked the incredible sunset view from our second-floor balcony until the very last night. Luckily we caught our mistake just in time and marveled at the unrivaled beauty of a Baja California Sur sunset as a family. Don’t make our mistake — build balcony time into every evening.

To be fair, the sunsets from the lower balconies were also magnificent. But from the second floor you have a stunning treetop view of the palm forest.

If you’re wondering where to stay in Todos Santos, Hacienda Todos Los Santos should be at the top of your list. This is my idea of quiet luxury — the things that mattered most, the bed, the bathroom, the shower pressure, the design, the staff, were all top notch. At $219-300/night it’s a genuine value for the quality, especially for groups and families who can take advantage of the connecting suites and shared kitchen.

But no matter how you’re traveling — solo, as a couple, with family — Hacienda Todos Los Santos is worth looking into.

Did I mention the really friendly black cat will absolutely try to get into your room at every opportunity? It’s super sweet, very photogenic, and has the incredible ability to jump from the ground floor balcony to the top, and even open the screen door. A true MVP on this property.

I booked directly through their website and received confirmation emails without issue. However, I did have trouble getting in touch with them through their platform and via email in the lead-up to our stay — something worth knowing if you’re someone who likes to communicate details in advance. I received a WhatsApp message from them a few days before check-in, and my deposit was taken from my bank account weeks before arrival. If easy communication is important to you, booking through a third-party platform may be the smoother avenue — though booking direct worked out just fine in the end.

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