El Encanto Inn & Suites

This is a charming hotel in the center of San Jose del Cabo. The location made it very easy to walk around town and is close to several good restaurants, the plaza, and a main thoroughfare for driving in/out of San Jose. Additionally, the staff is excellent. We had a few very light sleepers in our group and, when initial rooms were too noisy, the staff ensured that we were able to move to quieter accommodations. They were very professional and quick to resolve the issue. The pool side area is sunny, pleasant, and great for lounging/reading a book. This area made it easy to relax on our stay. The staff also caught a payment error I had made and ensured that they did not overcharge me (it was a mistake on my part). This was taken care of quickly. Rooms are super clean and the poolside rooms (in the first building) refill a glass bottle of water in your room everyday as an attempt to help cut down on the environmental impact of plastic water bottles. I would happily stay here again - it's a great place for a relaxing Cabo experience.

There are two different buildings and the rooms in the second building are exposed to more sound but they are also less expensive. Two of the groups in our party were fine staying in that building while the other two groups opted to move rooms to the larger, slightly more expensive first building. Basically, if you are a light sleeper then pay the extra amount for the quieter rooms - it makes a significant difference (there is a bar pretty much right behind the second building, louder rooms). If you can sleep through noise, then I'd stick with the cheaper rooms which are still well appointed and fully able to access all the amenities. Obviously, noise levels are also season dependent - we were there over New Years so activity was high.

Small and a neighborhood feel

You feel like you are living in the town. Right in the middle of the art district and restaurants. Couldn’t be a better location. No attempt at resort or western “comforts”which was why we chose to stay there.

We did not get to stay in the main building which might have been a little nicer but there was still a small courtyard and quaint surroundings. On the second floor you get a bit of a view. You have to unplug the lamps to plug in your phone.

peaceful

Love the neighborhood even though it's under construction from the hurricane, it's quiet a charming place. We barely stayed in the hotel because we were constantly on the move. The staff was great, suggested places to eat that were either experience and inexpensive. Would definitely go back.