Los Cabos Hotels Reach An Average Of $570 But Budget Options Still Exist!

Los Cabos just proved—again—that it sits at the very top of Mexico’s price pyramid. Fresh data shows the destination now commands an average hotel rate above US$570 per night!

Fiturca officials call it a deliberate strategy: attract fewer tourists, but make sure each guest drops serious coin on rooms, fine dining, and bucket-list activities. Still, “premium” doesn’t have to equal “out of reach.” Deals exist—you just need a smarter playbook.

Below, we at The Cabo Sun break down why prices are high, show three wallet-friendly hotels you can book this July, and explain how you can find hidden bargains even in Mexico’s most exclusive playground.

💸 Why Rates Keep Rising

Sticker shock isn’t random—it’s the result of a deliberate playbook. Tourism leaders and hoteliers agreed years ago that Cabo should lean into quality over quantity, and the ripple effects show up in every new ADR report.

Here’s the big-picture math behind those nightly bills:

• Luxury inventory dominates. Cabo hosts more five-star flags than any other Mexican beach town—think Waldorf Astoria, Four Seasons, Nobu, and soon an Aman. Fewer mid-tier options skews the average skyward.
• Quality over quantity. Tourism leaders openly chase high-spend visitors instead of record foot traffic, betting that smaller crowds preserve the destination’s “premium” vibe.
• Experience inflation. Private-chef dinners, mezcal masterclasses, and yacht charters drive up daily spend (and the reported “average” tourist budget Fiturca tracks).
• Air-seat demand. Direct flights from 26 U.S. gateways keep planes full year-round; high load factors let hotels hold firm on rack rates.

🏨 Three Budget Stand-Outs You Can Book in July

We ran a mid-July search (double-occupancy) and found three properties that deliver legit value without tossing you to a hostel bunk. Check them out below!

1. Los Milagros Hotel — from US $80/night, 9.4/10★ traveler rating
Tucked on a leafy side street behind the Cabo San Lucas marina, Los Milagros feels like a colonial-style guesthouse: bougainvillea courtyards, pillow-top beds, and an honesty bar for sunset beers. No beach club frills, but you’re a five-minute stroll to tacos, nightlife, and water-taxi piers.

2. Solmar Resort — from US $118/night, 8.6/10★ traveler rating
Part of the original Solmar collection at Land’s End, this low-rise property sits directly on the sand—rare at this price. Rooms have Pacific-view balconies; two pools overlook dramatic crashing surf (unswimmable, but photogenic). Guests snag day passes to sister resort Playa Grande’s spa for a small fee.

3. Hotel Riu Santa Fe (All-Inclusive) — from US $210/night, 8.4/10★ traveler rating
Looking for one-price-covers-everything? Riu Santa Fe delivers unlimited buffets, themed dinners, and six pools—including a wild “party pool” with foam cannons on Saturdays. Set on swimmable Medano Beach, it’s ideal for groups who’d blow the same amount on bar tabs alone.

Prices fluctuate with occupancy, but these July snapshots prove sub-$250 rates are alive and well—even while the five-star average hovers above $570.

🔍 How to Snag Deals With the Resort Finder

Scrolling endless booking engines is so 2019. Fire up our Cabo Resort Finder and:

1. Choose the $ or $$ option when selecting your budget.
2. Select your must-haves (on the beach, nightlife, all-inclusive, etc.).
3. In seconds you’ll get a ranked list, Traveler Review scores, and a link to book. No spreadsheet juggling required.

💡 Extra Savings Tips Straight From Our Inbox

• Travel mid-week. Tuesday check-ins often run 10-15 percent less than Friday arrivals.
• Watch the calendar. Late August/early September is Cabo’s quietest stretch; luxury brands quietly slash rates before hurricane-season uncertainty.
• Bundle airport transfers. Some budget hotels partner with shuttle companies—prepaying online can shave US $20–30 off round-trip fares.
• Leverage loyalty points. Riu, Wyndham, and Marriott (The Cape, Zadún) loyalty programs offset high cash rates if you banked points on earlier trips.

✈️ Exclusivity Without Sticker Shock

Yes, Cabo averages $570 per night, but that figure is… well, an average. Savvy travelers who mix data, flexible dates, and a willingness to explore smaller properties can slash that headline number by more than half.

You’ll still wake to Baja sun, sip mezcal at golden hour, and drift asleep to Pacific waves—just with extra pesos for whale-shark tours or Valley of Guadalupe reds.

Already scored a killer Cabo deal? Tag @TheCaboSun with your haul—we love sharing reader wins and keeping luxury within reach. Cheers to champagne sunsets at cerveza prices!