This Stunning Cabo Resort Is a Longtime Celebrity-Favorite Destination—Here's What It's Like to Stay There
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For as long as I can remember, Las Ventanas al Paraíso has been at the top of my resort and hotel bucket list. The first time I laid eyes on photos of it, I was blown away by the striking architecture of the property, and I can now say that it's even more stunning in person. After staying at Rosewood Mayakoba in Riviera Maya for my honeymoon and again earlier this year, I was eager to visit another Rosewood property in Mexico, as my experience there was nothing short of magical. My husband and I just returned from a four-night mid-October stay at Las Ventanas al Paraíso, and I had to share my takeaways, as I documented every moment from my time at the enchanting seaside resort.
One of the many things Las Ventanas is known for is being a popular vacation spot for celebrities. Cabo San Lucas is just a 2.5-hour flight from Los Angeles, which has made the resort city a popular vacation destination for Southern California residents. I did a little recon, and over the years, some of the noteworthy guests who have been said to stay at Las Ventanas include Jennifer Lopez, George Clooney, Jessica Alba, Sofia Richie Grainge, Kourtney Kardashian, Charlize Theron, Justin Timberlake, and Cameron Diaz. And most recently, my sleuthing skills helped me to instantly recognize it as the backdrop to Selena Gomez's bachelorette trip photos.
So what's it like to stay at Las Ventanas al Paraíso as a non-celebrity who resides on the East Coast? Read on to find out, from the restaurant reservations to book to the top spa treatment and what to pack.
Las Ventanas is situated in Los Cabos, a resort region between Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo at the southern tip of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Opening in 1997, it was the first of four Rosewood properties in Mexico, and the buzz surrounding it has never faded over the past 28 years. Upon landing at San José del Cabo International Airport, it's just a quick 25-minute drive to paradise. Speaking of, Las Ventanas al Paraíso translates to "the window to paradise," and the property captures this sentiment beautifully. In lieu of a sign, the entrance is marked by a subtle window of sorts that leads you to the grand yet utterly elegant entrance.
When you drive up to the open-air lobby, you're greeted by a four-piece mariachi band, which serenades each new arrival throughout the day. It's a delightful welcome to say the least. Also there to greet you (with a beverage, I might add) is your personal butler, who is there throughout your stay to arrange and assist with anything you could possibly need.
The first thing I noticed about the resort was the striking architecture and seamless way in which the sea, sand, and sky are incorporated into the property's design. With its Spanish colonial style and whitewashed sand-colored buildings and sidewalks that mimic the desert floor, the resort has a luxurious traditional Mexican feel fused with a Mediterranean one. Palm trees and cacti coexist on the property, and torote trees, a native desert plant, are used throughout the grounds to dramatic effect. The buildings are designed in a way that the resort gradually reveals itself as you enter and meander around. Even the bottoms of the pools change colors to complement the sky throughout the day. (Tip: Be sure to check out the artwork, as it's an integral part of the décor, and each piece is by a Mexican artist.)
