NEST Baja
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Hotel Details
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Calle Coronado #209, Colonia Mauricio Castro, San José del Cabo, BCS, México, CP 23443
Mexico, Caribbean & Central America
Location
NEST Baja · San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
Key Highlights
- ✓Service & Hospitality: The staff is frequently described as excellent, accommodating, extremely helpful, and impeccable, creating genuine connections with visitors.
Expert Review: NEST Baja
NEST Baja, a Michelin Key Selected property in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, offers an eco-luxury boutique experience where refined simplicity meets sustainability. Guests consistently praise its serene atmosphere, stunning natural surroundings, and exceptional service.
Overall Rating & Sentiment
NEST Baja generally receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many guests rating it as "Exceptional" (10/10) and a "Wonderful" score of 9.1. The sentiment highlights a luxurious yet authentic ambiance, providing a relaxing and peaceful escape amidst nature. It's celebrated as a true getaway, perfect for disconnecting and recharging. The Michelin Key selection further underscores its status as an outstanding hotel offering a unique and exceptional stay.
Key Highlights
Guests consistently rave about several aspects of NEST Baja:
- Service & Hospitality: The staff is frequently described as excellent, accommodating, extremely helpful, and impeccable, creating genuine connections with visitors.
- Location & Views: The stunning, quiet, and peaceful location where the desert meets the sea, offering amazing panoramic ocean views, is a major draw. It's particularly noted for great whale watching opportunities from the property.
- Design & Ambiance: The hotel's conscious and sustainable design, featuring minimalist Mexican aesthetics and natural materials, creates a unique and harmonious atmosphere that seamlessly integrates with the landscape.
- Amenities: Guests appreciate the well-appointed rooms, cozy fireplaces, private plunge pools or soaking tubs in many units, and the inviting main lodge pool. Wellness experiences, including in-room spa treatments, Temazcal ceremonies, and yoga, are also highlighted. The property is also pet-friendly.
Room Quality
The rooms at NEST Baja are described as spacious, clean, comfortable, and beautifully designed. They feature a conscious design with natural materials like wood, adobe, and stone, incorporating a minimalist aesthetic and natural palettes of sand, sage, obsidian, and tidal blue. Many ocean-view cottages boast private rooftop terraces, private plunge pools or soaking tubs, and an indoor fireplace, enhancing both comfort and privacy. Artisanal details, such as handcrafted ceramics, woven baskets, and carved wooden elements by local craftspeople, replace traditional artwork. Bathrooms combine rustic charm with minimalist design, featuring handcrafted wooden vanities, naturally curved walk-in showers, and eco-conscious Loredana amenities. Modern comforts include air conditioning, ceiling fans, USB ports, premium bedding, bathrobes, and 24-hour room service.
Dining Experience
The dining experience at NEST Baja is highly praised, with guests noting the "excellent food" that is "amazing" and "delicious". The restaurant, named "Lodge", celebrates the honest flavors of Baja, with every dish prepared using locally sourced ingredients and a strong focus on simplicity, freshness, and seasonality. Breakfast is particularly highlighted as "great" and "unique," often enjoyed with a beautiful view, including whale watching during the season. Vegan and vegetarian dining options are also available. The restaurant offers all-day dining.
Service & Staff
The service and staff at NEST Baja are consistently rated as exceptional. Guests describe the staff as "extremely accommodating" and "always happy to help with any requests". They are lauded as "the nicest staff" and "impeccable". The managing director, Ana, has been singled out for her "warm hospitality and genuine connections with visitors". Multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk ensure guests' needs are met efficiently.
Location & Accessibility
NEST Baja is situated in a remote, quiet, and secluded area on the East Cape of Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, often described as "where the desert meets the sea". This unique setting provides stunning panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez. The property is located on or right next to a private white sand beach, within walking distance.
While offering a tranquil escape, the hotel is approximately 13 miles (21 km) from Puerto Los Cabos and 15 miles (24 km) from Los Cabos International Airport. Access to NEST Baja is via the "Camino Cabo Este" or East Cape Road, which is known to be a long, dirt, and often bumpy road; a 4WD vehicle is highly recommended if guests plan to drive around the region. The hotel does offer private transportation from Los Cabos International Airport for an extra charge.
Value & Pricing
Many guests consider NEST Baja to offer "great value for the money", especially given its luxurious yet authentic and sustainable experience. However, some guests note that the hotel restaurant, being the only dining option in the immediate vicinity, can be expensive. Additional charges apply for services such as airport shuttle (MXN 5900 per vehicle) and for rollaway/extra beds (MXN 1500 per day). Pet fees also apply (MXN 1500 per pet, per stay, with a maximum of MXN 3000 per stay, plus a deposit). As a Michelin Key Selected property, its pricing reflects its commitment to delivering an exceptional and unique luxury experience.
Common Complaints
While reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few minor points have been raised by guests:
- Mattress Firmness: One guest noted that while they prefer a firm bed, the mattress was "a little hard" for them.
- Plunge Pool Temperature: During colder months, such as February, the private plunge pools can be "very cold".
- Remote Location Drawbacks: The secluded nature of the property means the on-site restaurant is the primary dining option, which some found to be expensive.
- Road Condition: The journey to the hotel via the East Cape Road is a long, unpaved, and bumpy dirt road, which, while part of the experience, might be challenging for some vehicles, hence the recommendation for a 4WD.
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Recent Guest Reviews
Gayla Stone
I stayed at the Nest with my daughter who I travel with frequently. I found it very relaxing and the food was delicious. The scenery was amazing and the whales were on full display while we were there. You could eat breakfast and watch the whales in the distance. The staff is super nice and accommodating. If you want to do any adventures, whale watching, go to a different restaurant, you must hir...
Response from the owner
Dear Gayla,<br><br>Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review and for choosing Nest Baja for your trip with your daughter. We’re delighted to hear you found the stay relaxing, enjoyed the fo...
natalie anne gross
Wow. I truly cannot say enough. Often boutique style hotels exude a pretentious ness but Nest has kept the integrity of the laid back Baja lifestyle while still offering a 5 star experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly & felt right at home. Annabelle, Hess, Alandra, Ester, Rodrigo, Fabian, I cannot thank each of you enough for a relaxing weekend. The food is superb, the custo...
Response from the owner
Dear Natalie,<br><br>Thank you so much for your wonderful words. It truly means a lot to us to know that your experience felt both relaxed and memorable while still delivering the level of comfort and...
Heather LaBouy
What a fantastic way to unplug and slow down! Just what we were looking for. There are a few things travelers should know, none of these things impacted our stay in a negative way because we were looking to slow down and unplug but it will likely be helpful for visitors to know. Wi-Fi: available in the main building only and there is no cell service. Transport to and from: Cars from the airport,...
Response from the owner
Dear Heather,<br><br>Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We’re truly happy to hear that Nest Baja offered exactly what you were looking for — a place ...
Scott Ferguson
Nest was great and the staff is excellent and very attentive. We found the restaurant to be great overall with a killer cheeseburger and pizza. Be forewarned, though, this is not a place stay if you intend to enjoy all the Baja California Sur has to offer. From the south, to must travel roughly 20 miles on an unpaved, extremely rough and somewhat treacherous road. That 20 miles takes almost an...
Response from the owner
Dear Scott,<br><br>Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re truly glad to hear you enjoyed the service from our team and that our culinary offerings stood out during your s...
Courtney Bailey
The hotel website states that WiFi is available throughout the property. In reality, there was no WiFi or cell service in the rooms, which made it impossible to communicate. When I asked the front desk for help, I was told that “many of our guests appreciate this feature as part of the disconnection experience the property offers.” This was never disclosed prior to booking and felt dismissive rat...
Response from the owner
Dear Courtney,<br><br>Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention.<br><br>We’re very sorry for the frustration caused by the lack of Wi...
Layla Raquel
We love to have breakfast here and come often. It is our happy place. This time Fabien took care of us and he was such a delight. Thank you for another lovely experience!
Response from the owner
Dear Layla,<br><br>Thank you so much for your lovely words and for making us part of your regular mornings. Knowing Nest Baja has become your “happy place” truly means the world to us.<br><br>We’re es...
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