Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve: 20-acre Sea of Cortez sanctuary in Puerto Los Cabos with Humo dining, private plunge pools, and Alkemia Spa

Reigning with striking modernist desert-and-ocean architectural majesty designed by master architect Urgell + Pizarro and Mexican grand palace nobility across 20 private coastal acres in the exclusive enclave of Puerto Los Cabos in San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico (overlooking the turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez, just steps from the Puerto Los Cabos Marina and 27-hole golf courses by Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman, 20 minutes from Los Cabos International Airport), Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve opened in 2019 as Mexico’s premier ultra-luxury Reserve estate and wellness grand palace. Celebrating consecutive double Forbes Five-Star ratings across both resort and spa, the 115-room luxury palace is wrapped in local desert stone, desert botanical gardens, and crashing ocean surf. Centered around Executive Chef-curated dining institutions including the acclaimed open-flame South American grill Humo, three heated outdoor freshwater swimming pools, private plunge pools on every guest room terrace, dedicated Tosoani (private butler) service for all guests, and the palatial 29,000-square-foot Forbes Five-Star Spa Alkemia, this property is Baja’s ultimate Reserve grand palace.

Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Baja desert glamour and Puerto Los Cabos historic splendour: private Tosoani butlers greet guests beneath the monumental arched stone portal before entering the open-air reception pavilion framing the Sea of Cortez, with curated Mexican folk art, reflection pools, signature scent, and chilled Baja citrus water or artisanal mezcalita with warm artisanal ceviche canapés. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Baja marine, golf, and desert pursuits: relaxing on private oceanfront daybeds along the desert sands of the Sea of Cortez (steps away), playing 27 holes across the championship greens of Puerto Los Cabos Golf Club (in resort), private chartered catamaran cruises through the marine preserves of the Sea of Cortez (steps away), swimming across the three multi-tier heated infinity pools, indulging in Mayan sound healing and volcanic mud therapies at the 29,000 sq ft Forbes Five-Star Spa Alkemia, sipping craft agave cocktails at Candil Bar, and reserving a wood-fired grill table for dinner at Humo.

Palace living balances active Baja coastal discovery with serene desert sanctuary wellness: Spa Alkemia spans 29,000 square feet featuring private luxury treatment casitas, outdoor hydrotherapy vitality pools, the Savasana Sound Room, cold plunges, three heated outdoor infinity swimming pools, and therapies utilizing Mexican botanical herbs and ESPA skincare. Dining is an extraordinary Latin American-Baja culinary summit: elevated open-flame wood-fired gastronomy at Humo (celebrated for dry-aged steaks, wood-roasted seafood, charred vegetables, and Mexican Grand Crus), casual Mexican street food at Barrio, fresh ceviches at Equis on the beach, cocktails at Candil, and 24-hour in-room royal dining.

Accommodations comprise 115 casitas, suites, and private beachfront villas styled by Urgell + Pizarro in warm desert stone boiserie, bespoke hand-woven Oaxaca textiles, deep freestanding marble soaking bathtubs with embedded TV mirrors, private dressing rooms, and large sliding glass walls opening onto private furnished stone terraces with private heated plunge pools framing the Sea of Cortez ranging from 70 to 550 square metres (including the world-famous Grand Reserve Villa). Each residence features plush king beds with custom linens, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs, embedded TV mirrors, and custom artisanal Mexican toiletries.

Reserve purists, Humo open-flame dining fans, and luxury travelers seeking Puerto Los Cabos oceanfront location, 100% private plunge pools, and Tosoani butler service should book Zadún without hesitation. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 5.0 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 11,400 reviews and a 5.0 out of 5 on Google across 17,800 reviews.