Todos Santos Inn
Todos Santos, Baja California Sur
Ultra-romantic historic inn in the heart of laid-back Todos Santos, known for its art galleries, stylish restaurants and surf beaches
Todos Santos residents still recall the day the regional governor
hired a plane to scatter flowers into what is now the courtyard of
the Todos Santos Inn, attempting to woo its resident beauty. It
still remains a romantic oasis in this artists' community, a
90-minute drive north of commercialized Los Cabos. Built as the
home of a sugar baron in 1872, the brick hacienda has been
sensitively converted into a charming small inn, now owned by Los
Angeles expat John Stoltzfus.
The 8 suites and rooms, with Spanish colonial-style
beamed ceilings, hand-carved furniture, terracotta tiles and
indulgent four-poster beds, surround a garden-patio lush with
traveller’s palms, hibiscus and birds of paradise. Full of
history, it whispers its stories in burbling courtyard fountains -
interweaving them with evidence of the town’s evolution, from
the faded mural of fisherman pulling their pangas onto the
beach (as they still do at Punta Lobos), to its renowned bar and
the upscale art gallery next door.
Reviewed by Joyce Copeland
Last updated 13 September 2011
Highs
- It's intimate, romantic (but not flowery) and full of old-world elegance
- The large rooms have very comfortable beds, and most have air conditioning
- Service is friendly, on a first-name-basis
- There's a great bar, La Copa, with a picturesque patio fountain and a sophisticated wine list
- It's centrally located, a mere stone's throw from cafés, restaurants, boutiques and galleries
- The small, laid-back town of Todos Santos makes a welcome change from the tourist excesses of Los Cabos
Lows
- The heated pool is good for soaking but too small for laps
- The tranquil environment isn't appropriate for children
- There are no TVs or phones
- The nearest good beach is a few miles away
- We've heard mixed reports about the breakfasts on offer
