El Encanto Inn & Suites

Hotels
8.3 (172 reviews)
Morelos 133 , La Paz , mx

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Nightclub
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Wonderful staff
Nice pool
Beautiful gardens
Cons:
Cleaning issues
Overpriced
Minor room quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
There were cobwebs in the shower and dead batteries in the TV remote, which suggest some cleaning issues.
Service
9.1
Staff were consistently described as amazing and helpful throughout the reviews.
Location
9.1
Reviews highlight great central location and easy access to downtown San Jose.
Room Quality
7.9
Some rooms smelled musty and had issues with air conditioning and shower hot water.
Amenities
8.1
The property had a nice pool and beautiful gardens, although some amenities were missing.
Value for Money
7.6
Described as overpriced for the quality received, with room for improvement on details.
Food and Beverage
8.4
No food and beverage services were mentioned, assuming standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall, the experience seems positive despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:16

Property Description

Mexican Hacienda Style Architecture - Experience the charm of San José del Cabo's Artistic District at El Encanto, where each room showcases traditional Mexican hacienda style architecture, offering a unique and authentic stay.

Picturesque Views - Wake up to stunning vistas at El Encanto, with some rooms overlooking the serene outdoor pool or the lush garden featuring a private chapel, providing a tranquil setting for your getaway.

Convenient Location - Situated just a short drive from Pacific beaches, El Encanto is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding coastline and engaging in popular activities like scuba diving, fishing, golf, and surfing.

Experience the essence of Mexican hospitality at El Encanto - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Please note that the reception is open daily from 08:00 am to 22:00 hours .

Please note that the Standard and Garden Suite rooms are located in the Inn building, which is across the street from the main building. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details on the booking confirmation.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SJD

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 7 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 10 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 11 years old to 17 years old stay for US$35 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 172 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Shannon couple us
10
Hope to return and will definitely stay at El Encanto again!
Pros:

This is a beautiful hotel with lovely interior gardens and pool setting. Very quiet! Staff were super friendly and helpful! Excellent location in the arts district with many restaurants and shops nearby!
This was the second time I had stayed at this property and would definitely return!

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Lynsey family_with_children us
9
Pros:

This was a lovely location, but we were advised that this historic building was about to be demolished to make way for a condo building - tragic! So any review is irrelevant, as our great location no longer exists.

Cons:

Demolition of historic buildings to make room for capital investments. Sad!

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Feizal couple us
6
2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Christina couple us
10
Great location and wonderful staff
Pros:

Lovely property , the staff were amazing , front desk woman went above and beyond , just a great place to stay

Cons:

No bar or restaurant anymore which was sad since it was a great place but otherwise nothing else

2026-01-03 via Nuitee
K
Kate couple us
10
We look forward to returning
Pros:

Wonderful ambiance beautiful gardens and kind staff.

Cons:

Upgrade coffee pot and mattress pads.

2025-12-19 via Nuitee
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CAROLYN couple us
9
Perfect for our needs.
Pros:

Central location to downtown San Jose. Quiet location inside courtyard. Nice Pool. Friendly Staff.

2025-12-19 via Nuitee
J
Janice couple ca
8
Pros:

A quiet inn just off the Heritage district. Walking distance to everything. Beautiful courtyard.

Cons:

The pool is small and needs a bit of minor upkeep.

2025-12-13 via Nuitee
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karen extended_group us
6
Great location, setting but rooms could use updating. rooms could use some maintenance.
Pros:

It offers a quiet garden refuge in a busy city. We stayed on a Thursday night for the Art walk and the location was perfect. Parking is available on a first come, first served basis for a nominal fee of $7.00.

Cons:

It is an older property and our room smelled a bit musty. One bathrobe and two towels for two people. Water container is available and you can fill it at the dispensary in the lobby. We booked a room with two queen beds but only a king bed was available. Those are really minor items though. It’s a trade off; beautiful grounds, tranquil setting in the perfect location. Architecture lovely but the rooms could use some updating and maintenance.

2025-11-22 via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey couple us
8
2025-11-12 via Nuitee
M
Michele couple us
7
Overpriced, but beautiful boutique hotel in a great location
Pros:

Beautiful property, great gardens and the downtown Cabo San Jose location was fabulous

Cons:

Overpriced. At over $300/night there wasn't the attention to detail there should have been. Cobwebs in the shower, dead batteries in tv remote, threadbare towels.

2025-10-19 via Nuitee
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Von extended_group us
9
Lovely boutique hotel in downtown San Jose
Pros:

Lovely hotel in a great location downtown San Jose. There are so many great restaurants around. The pool is small but big enough for 10 people. The staff is very friendly. I highly recommend it.

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
J
John couple us
8
Pros:

Staff extremely pleasant and helpful. Rooms comfortable and clean. Bed comfortable.

Cons:

The aircon struggled to cool the room as it is located in the bathroom with a half wall between it and the main room. The hot water in the shower was problematic. We were the farthest room from the water heater apparently. If no one else using the system no problem.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
M
Marc couple es
9
2025-07-06 via Nuitee
D
David family with young children us
9
Excellent place to stay, relax, and to get to know the town of San Jose del Cabo. Great customer service to guests by st
Pros:

Charming and quaint hotel in excellent location. Right in the center of San Jose del Cabo. Reception was exceptional and maintenance kept the place clean and tidy.

Cons:

The room we booked had a kitchenette but unfortunately it was not available due to remodeling. We were placed in main building and no kitchenette was available in our room.

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
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ChicoRanMan Couples us
10
Great experience
Pros:

We spent 4 nights at this well situated art district hotel. We had no complaints about the parking, front desk staff, or the location. There were restaurants and shops right outside of the door and down the street. The worthwhile Thursday Art Walk was in the immediate neighborhood. The city square was just a few blocks away.

The room was large and clean. Plenty of hot water in the shower. The pool was refreshing. The housekeeping staff was friendly and helpful.

We found some local places to eat within walking distance of the hotel where we enjoyed some delicious, authentic, affordable Mexican food.

We’ll definitely return to this hotel.

2025-06-17 via Tripadvisor
8
8shannonb Couples us
10
Perfecto!
Pros:

We’ve walked by this cute hotel many times & decided we needed to stay and check it out! It exceeded expectations! Really nice room, and comfortable beds & pillows. And such a peaceful pool courtyard area! We’ll go back for sure such a great location and great restaurants all around!

2025-06-09 via Tripadvisor
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Jennifer with friends us
10
Great authentic Mexican hotel right in the middle of town
Pros:

Room was nice and clean and far enough off the main drag that it wasn't too loud. And the staff was very nice. It was just a quick overnight so we didn't really use the facilities, but the pool is beautiful. Great location, just steps to all the fun restaurants and galleries.

Cons:

All good

2025-05-26 via Nuitee
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Don solo traveller ca
10
Tastefully decorated character boutique with stunning architecture and style.
Pros:

Truly beautiful property. This isn't a five star corporate venture but rather a tastefully decorated character boutique. Architecture and style are stunning. Of all my travels over past 5 years this property is in top 3. Perfect romantic get away for a couple. Arts/Gallery neighbouhood, adjacent plaza and wide selection of restaurants round out the experience.

2025-04-30 via Nuitee
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Patricia young couple us
8
Very good
Cons:

Loud music on the weekend from nearby through out the until approximately 4 a.m. We have had stayed here in the past and had the same experience. Would we return. The answer is yes. The location in old town San Jose del Cabo is great, the restaurant adjoining El Encanto is has great food, service and ambience.

2025-04-28 via Nuitee
K
Karen group us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Beautiful location and environment with a private pool and gardens. The restaurant was especially good and the local musicians provide entertainment while dining. Overall a great experience.

2025-04-23 via Nuitee