New Beachfront Resort Announced For Cabo: ‘1 Hotel’ Plans Rooftop Lounge, Pools & So Much More

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Just when travelers thought Los Cabos couldn’t get more exclusive, a massive new announcement has shaken up the luxury scene.

We at The Cabo Sun just got another big signal that Los Cabos is still very much in its glow-up era: 1 Hotels has officially announced plans for “1 Hotel Cabo,” a new beachfront resort project that’s aiming for an estimated opening in late 2028 or early 2029.

Now, yes—2029 is not exactly “book it for spring break.” But when a brand like 1 Hotels plants a flag, it usually tells you two things: (1) Cabo is still attracting major investment, and (2) the next wave of resorts is leaning hard into design-forward, wellness-heavy, eco-conscious luxury.

Here’s what’s been announced so far

Based on the details shared by the brand and development partners, here’s the high-level rundown of what 1 Hotel Cabo is expected to include:

• ~124 guest rooms and suites
• Beachside infinity pools (plural—music to our ears)
• A rooftop bar and lounge (sunset people, you’re going to want this)
• Restaurants + crafted cocktails with a big emphasis on local flavor
• Wellness spaces/rituals inspired by the “desert + sea” vibe that makes Baja feel so distinct
• A private beach club, plus spa/restaurant access that also ties into the neighboring residential community

The project is being developed in partnership with Grupo Questro and Grupo MRP, and the hotel will sit adjacent to 1 Homes Cabo.

Where will it be?

The announcement notes the resort will be located along a beach with views toward Land’s End, and positioned next to 1 Homes Cabo.

And here’s why that detail matters: 1 Homes Cabo is already marketed as a Cabo San Lucas / El Médano-area stay (their listed address is in Col. El Médano), which strongly hints this new hotel will land in a zone travelers already love for being close to the marina, swimmable beach energy, and easy access to downtown.

(We’ll keep an eye out for a more precise map pin as designs get finalized.)

What “1 Hotel” usually means (and why that’s a big deal for Cabo)

If you haven’t stayed at a 1 Hotel before, the brand’s whole thing is nature-inspired luxury with sustainability baked into the design and operations—not as a side note, but as the point. On their own site, 1 Hotels frames it as preserving the natural environment and culture of the setting while “doing all the good we can along the way.”

So in Cabo terms, this is the sweet spot travelers are obsessing over right now: high-end, photo-worthy design + serious wellness + “feels connected to Baja” energy (instead of a generic resort that could be anywhere).

Why this matters even if you’re traveling way before 2029

Two reasons:

1) Cabo keeps leveling up—fast.

More resorts competing for the same “luxury traveler” usually leads to better everything: stronger dining programs, more creative pool scenes, and more pressure to keep service standards high.

2) Peak-season Cabo is already tight, and new supply helps (eventually).

If you’ve tried to book a prime week lately, you know the struggle. We’ve been tracking how packed things get during peak season—if you’re planning a winter trip, don’t miss our guide on Cabo hotels filling up fast and what to do about it.

A quick reality check (because we love you)

Since this resort is still in the conceptual/design phase, consider everything “planned” rather than “promised.” Timelines can shift, amenities get tweaked, and openings slide—especially on big, design-led projects.

So if you’re already imagining your exact rooftop-lounge sunset selfie: same… but for now, the move is to treat this as a trend signal. Cabo is continuing to attract brands that want to build the next generation of Baja luxury.

And if you’re wondering what that trend does to the Cabo you’re visiting right now—from higher-end demand to why the destination keeps stacking luxury wins—this ties directly into what we covered on why more millionaires and billionaires are flocking to Cabo than ever.

What to do if you’re planning a Cabo trip soon

While we wait for 1 Hotel Cabo to become a real booking button, here are the smartest plays for travelers planning the next 6–18 months:

• Book earlier than you think for winter (especially holidays and long weekends). Start with our Visiting Cabo in December cheat-sheet if that’s your season.
• If beach quality and “clean, organized beach days” are your priority, Cabo’s push for more certifications is worth knowing about—here’s what we found in our breakdown of Los Cabos becoming a global beach powerhouse.
• If your dream Cabo day is “pool + view + zero stress,” keep an eye on resorts that are already leaning into that multi-pool, rooftop-lounge lifestyle (because that’s exactly the direction new builds are going).

Bottom line? 1 Hotel Cabo looks like it’s aiming to be a headline-grabber: rooftop lounge, infinity pools, beach club, wellness, and that “Baja, but elevated” design philosophy—just on a longer runway.