Plant-based cuisine, solar-powered infinity pool, ocean views
Camino a, Las Playitas, Las Tunas, 23300 Todos Santos, B.C.S., Mexico Get directions
"First came the surfers, then the official distinction as one of Mexico’s Pueblos Mágicos, and finally, a wave of designers, chefs, and hoteliers, turning the once-quiet beach village of Todos Santos into a hip getaway on the Baja California peninsula. Among the numerous style-conscious lodgings on offer is Desierto Azul, a petite boutique hotel on a sun-baked stretch of land a few blocks back from the coastline." - Tablet Hotels
"Just outside the sleepy arty town of Todos Santos in Baja California Sur lies Desierto Azul, a hidden haven for environmentally conscious travellers seeking peace and rejuvenation. With only four spacious and organically designed units, this sustainable retreat marries minimalist living with high-end luxury and stunning views of the Baja cacti, desert mountains and the sound of rolling ocean waters that lap the nearby beach. Everything about Desierto Azul is curated to have as little impact as possible – the entire property is powered by solar energy, including the heated saltwater infinity pool. Wastewater is recycled for irrigation, plastic is banned and the onsite restaurant is dedicated to plant-based cuisine and the promotion of healthy indulgence. The organic mantra also extends to the cool cowboy-chic design, sumptuous natural furnishings and high-end beauty products. Food is a focus. Onsite food options are vegan specialties including organic breakfasts, and the resort also runs a calendar of plant-based cookery courses in its own kitchen studio. If you can tear yourself away from the pool and those sunrise/sunset views, nearby Todos Santos is an artistic enclave with shops, markets and eateries where you can while away a balmy afternoon or evening, soaking up the local colour. Highs The superb quality of the breakfasts, cocktails and the organic coffee; make sure to take a cooking class while you stayExceptional service – the resort scores almost unanimously perfect scores from guests, who particularly enjoy the intimacy, low-key luxury, personal details and kind but unobtrusive staffVery sympathetically designed with regards to its surroundings – wood pergolas, artisanal tiles, linen and organic cotton bedcovers, palm leaf lamps etc – that combine rustic charm with modern eleganceUsefully located only a few minutes' stroll to the beach, and a 10-minute drive from Todos Santos itselfAn inspirational commitment to all things organic and eco friendly Lows You’ll need a car if you want to explore and, although it goes against the sustainability ethos, a 4x4 is recommended because of the rough roadsWith only four rooms, you'll need to book aheadThe sunbleached minimalist desert aesthetic may not suit all, including the desert scrub in the immediate landscape" - Handpicked by our hotel experts
"Owned by husband-and-wife duo Fabrizio and Nilú, this four-key boutique hotel in Todos Santos blends minimalist and boho-chic design with strong eco-minded practices. Polished concrete interiors, local artisanal tiles, palm-leaf chairs and lamps, pergolas with hammocks and a native, drought-tolerant desert garden create a calm, nature-driven atmosphere; a saltwater pool looks out over a cacti-clad landscape and is bordered by loungers for lazy afternoons. Food and drink options include an on-site, gluten-free and dairy-free boulangerie run by the owners (PANVERO Bakery & Elixirs), a partial bar serving kombucha and cervezas, and a plant-based cooking studio that often offers classes. Sustainability is prioritized through solar power, sun-heated hot water, bio-digestors for black water, and xeriscaping, making it a compact, worry-free retreat for travelers seeking design-forward simplicity and eco-friendly comforts."
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