Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto

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Carretera Transpeninsular km 84, 23880 Loreto, Mexico

Rating:

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Guest reviews: 8.7

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Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto Overview

First Impressions

You know that feeling when you arrive somewhere and immediately think “okay, this is going to be good”? That’s exactly what happened when I pulled up to Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto. This five-star resort sits right on the edge of the Sea of Cortez, and honestly, the setting is just spectacular — you’ve got these dramatic desert mountains behind you and endless blue water stretching toward the protected islands ahead.

Location & Access

Getting here is actually part of the adventure. The resort is about an hour south of Loreto along the Transpeninsular Highway, and I’ll be honest — it feels pretty remote out there. But that’s exactly the point, isn’t it? You’re staying at what’s essentially Mexico’s first luxury eco-resort, built right where the desert meets the sea. The location gives you easy access to Loreto Bay National Marine Park, which means some of the best snorkeling and diving in Baja is literally at your doorstep.

The Room Experience

My room was one of their ocean-view suites, and the views through those floor-to-ceiling windows were just insane. I mean, you wake up looking straight out at Isla del Carmen and Isla Danzante floating in that impossibly blue water. The interiors blend Mexican design with modern luxury really well — think rich woods, local textiles, and marble bathrooms that actually make you want to take long baths. The private terrace became my go-to spot for morning coffee.

Dining & Activities

The dining here surprised me in the best way. The main restaurant sources a lot of ingredients locally, so you’re getting fresh seafood caught right in these waters paired with produce from Baja farms. But what really sets this place apart is how they handle the whole eco-luxury thing — they’ve got solar power, desalination plants, and they’re serious about protecting the marine environment. You can actually see them practicing what they preach, which is refreshing.

Why Guests Love It

Here’s what I think makes Villa del Palmar special: it’s luxury without the pretension, and adventure without roughing it. You can spend your morning kayaking through mangrove channels where the water is so clear you can see rays gliding underneath, then come back for treatments at the spa that overlooks the sea. The staff really knows the area — they’ll point you toward the best spots for whale watching (if you’re there between January and March) or help arrange fishing trips with local captains who’ve been working these waters for decades. It’s that rare place where you feel genuinely connected to the landscape while still being completely pampered.

Hotel Highlights

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Reviews

Staff: 9.3

Comfort: 9.5

Location: 8.7

Free Wifi: 6.3

Facilities: 9.1

Cleanliness: 9.2

Value for money: 7.2

William from United States (June 11, 2025)

8/10

Great view and location What could be improved: Food in a couple of the on site restaurants was very pricey. The restaurant by TPC golf course needs serious attention. First, the service was very slow for a small restaurant, the food and portions can improve. Second, we each asked for Iced Tea to drink and whatever the beverage was that they...

William from United States (June 11, 2025)

8/10

Great view and location

What could be improved: Food in a couple of the on site restaurants was very pricey.
The restaurant by TPC golf course needs serious attention. First, the service was very slow for a small restaurant, the food and portions can improve. Second, we each asked for Iced Tea to drink and whatever the beverage was that they brought us wasn’t Tea, it was very unpleasant and we all had to ask for bottled water for our meals. And worst of all, the dining area was filled with FLIES! We all spent our entire meal swatting flies away. We mentioned the issue to our waiter but I don’t think he received our message. The rest of our stay, when other guests asked us for dinner recommendations, we told them to stay away from that place.
Finally, we (2 couples) listened to a Timeshare presentation. As an incentive to listen to the presentation we were offered 15% discounts on golf and fishing. The timeshare people worked with the Concierge to set up fishing for 2. When they came back to us with the fishing trip, the trip was double the $ of any panga boat I’ve ever been on. The offer was $720 for the 2 of us. We declined and found a fishing charter on our own for $350, so their 15% off offer was still double what we ended up paying.
We attended the presentation and our friends ended up buying a timeshare week. Our friends listened to everything and agreed to terms. The timeshare people told our friends that someone would be contacting them the Monday after they got home to discuss their package and we finished our meeting. Instead of calling our friends on Monday, they called on Saturday, our first day home and they told my friends that they made a mistake on the interest rate on their contract, saying that the rate should be 14%, not 10% like their signed contract says.
I’m not sure what else to say about that but I know it’s things like that is why many people don’t want to deal with any timeshare programs.

Diana from United States (February 13, 2025)

8/10

It was a beautiful place for relaxation & resting. Not much going on after dinner.

What could be improved: How remote the resort is. It’s 30 minutes from Loreto. To get into town to explore you have to do a tour, rent a car, or get a taxi.

Melanie from United States (January 30, 2025)

10/10

Buffets! Birds! Hiking trails!

Ken from United States (November 13, 2024)

9/10

wonderful, desert/beach setting. resort is super nice and very clean. Good food and service.

What could be improved: because of location, almost have to do all-inclusive as the closest restaurants are at least 30 minutes (and a car rental) away. not necessarily a bad thing, but something to note.

Levi from United States (February 21, 2024)

8/10

Golf, whale watching, kayaking

What could be improved: High cost of meals and golf. Having to sit through sales pitch to get 10% discount.

Fabian from Mexico (February 18, 2024)

9/10

Mexican and American choices...not a big variety....sufficient, met my taste.

What could be improved: Very low key, relaxing atmosphere...which is OK...but I expected a little more evening excitement.

Carolyn from United States (January 29, 2024)

8/10

The views, the staff, the food.

What could be improved: A new ping pong table and paddles are needed. Tile floor around elevators is slippery.

Mhwood from United States (January 6, 2024)

10/10

Beautiful, spacious, friendly staff… a variety of activities to keep family members entertained!

What could be improved: Difficult to get to from central U.S.

Cristina from United States (November 26, 2023)

10/10

The resort is very clean and all the personnel
are really nice and friendly

What could be improved: You definitely need a car. There's nothing around and you need to drive 30min to get anything outside the resort.

Graeme from United States (November 1, 2023)

10/10

Very clean, beautiful setting , super comfy rooms , amazing breakfasts

Surroundings

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Pepeginas: 30 km
  • Restaurant Vista al Mar: 24 km
  • Restaurant Pepeginas Pizza: 17 km

Closest Airports:

  • Loreto International Airport: 43 km

Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $437. Deluxe Suite for Max. people: 2
  • Estimated price from: $452. Deluxe Suite with 2 full beds for Max. people: 2
  • Estimated price from: $512. Suite Deluxe Ocean View with 2 full beds for Max. people: 2
  • Estimated price from: $678. One Bedroom Suite with 1 queen bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
  • Estimated price from: $738. One Bedroom Suite Ocean View with 1 queen bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
  • Estimated price from: $1,300. Two Bedroom Suite with 1 queen bed, 2 full beds and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
  • Estimated price from: $1,570. Two-Bedroom Suite Premium Floor with 1 queen bed, 2 full beds and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
  • Estimated price from: $2,289. Three Bedroom Suite with 2 × 1 queen bed, 2 full beds and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
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Facilities

Spa:

  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna Additional charge

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

General:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities:

  • Bingo
  • Aerobics
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class Additional charge
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Themed dinners Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site Additional charge
  • Nightclub/D J
  • Entertainment staff
  • Mini golf Additional charge
  • Snorkeling Additional charge
  • Diving Additional charge
  • Hiking Additional charge
  • Canoeing Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Languages Spoken:

  • English
  • Spanish

Cleaning Services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Business Facilities:

  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge

Front Desk Services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Great for your stay:

  • 3 restaurants
  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wifi
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Terrace

Outdoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Entertainment & Family Services:

  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge

Parking Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).:

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage

Other for your stay:

  • Landmark view
  • View
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House Rules at Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 4:00 PM

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00 AM

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.

Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto Location

Carretera Transpeninsular km 84, 23880 Loreto, Mexico

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