Montage Los Cabos is a five-star resort spread across 39 acres on Santa Maria Bay, on the Baja desert coast where the Sea of Cortez meets the sand. It offers 122 guestrooms, suites and casas, plus 52 Montage Residences set on the hillside, so it suits couples, families and larger groups who want space and a private feel. The hotel does not publish its board basis, so check the terms attached to your booking.

Every room has a private balcony or terrace and an outdoor shower, and many have partial or full ocean views, with coastal views in select categories. Guestrooms come with a king bed or two queens, and select rooms and suites have a private plunge pool. Suites run from one to three bedrooms with separate living rooms, while the casas offer four or five bedrooms, a private infinity-edge pool, a full kitchen and butler service. Residences add chef's kitchens and a personal Montage Host, which helps on longer family stays.

Santa Maria Bay has warm, gentle waves suited to all ages, with swimming, diving and snorkelling close to the sand. Compass Sports runs a year-round adventure centre with UTV trails, a PADI dive centre and sailings on the Sea of Cortez, while the destination guide suggests sunrise kayaking and sunset charters to Land's End. Golf is played on the Fred Couples Signature course at Twin Dolphin Golf Club, with equipment rental and golf pros on hand. Families can look to Paintbox and guided excursions across Baja California Sur. The hotel does not describe evening entertainment.

Two pools with ocean views anchor the days, one quieter and one livelier, so you can choose the mood that suits you. Private cabanas can be set up at the pool or on the beach, with poolside dining and drinks close by. Spa Montage covers 40,000 square feet, with rituals inspired by the ocean and the local traditions of Baja California Sur, and a Wellness Spa option sits alongside an on-site fitness centre.

Dining centres on three signature restaurants and a marketplace. Mezcal serves modern Mexican cooking and fresh local seafood, Marea by Day is Baja-inspired with aguachile and the signature Marea burger, and Marea by Night turns to aged meats and seafood served open-air on the beachfront. Talay brings a contemporary Thai twist on the food truck scene, Paletas is an all-day café for pastries, gelato and Mexican paletas, and the Sushi Bar overlooks the bay. In-room dining runs 24 hours, and private dining is available.

Cabo San Lucas is 18 minutes away for boutique shopping and a wider choice of places to eat, and excursions run to nearby towns and a 12-metre waterfall. Los Cabos International Airport is 17 miles from the resort, and private airport transfers can be arranged through the Concierge. The hotel publishes no climate information, so check seasonal conditions before you travel.