Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property

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Courtyard
Exterior
Courtyard

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

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Miguel Hidalgo #613 Between, Alvaro Obregon and Ignacio Comonfort, San José del Cabo, BCS, 23400
  • Place, San Jose del Cabo Art District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Mijares
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerto Los Cabos
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur (SJD-Los Cabos Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Baja Room)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Drift Retreat)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Surfer's Hideout)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Paradise Cove)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, steps from San Jose del Cabo Art District
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services. Housekeeping is available on request.
Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. This San José del Cabo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Jose del Cabo Art District. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a rooftop terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Steps from San Jose del Cabo Art District and a 4-minute drive from Puerto Los Cabos
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels.

This 3.5-star San José del Cabo hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to noon.
Kitchen + Mezcal Bar – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 30 metres
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: MXN 185 to 370 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Kitchen + Mezcal Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: MXN 1000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of MXN 1000 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: 10 per cent of room rate

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MXN 185 to 370 per person
  • Pet fee: MXN 1000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: MXN 400

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Drift San José
Drift San Jose del Cabo
Drift San Jose del Cabo a Member of Design Hotels
Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels Hotel

Drift San Jose del Cabo, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 248 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathen, Hillcrest Mines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing at this place. Very clean and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Godfried

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would rate The Drift to be an awesome and beautiful stay . I felt so welcome and Zay is the best she is the best host I have seen in a while thanks for your kindness and support Zay I would love to come back to stay at the drift the cocktails and food was delicious I appreciate the healthy and tasty choices
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alex helped my wife and me during our stay. He was very kind and truly tried to provide the best service, which made us feel well taken care of. The hotel has a lot of positives. It’s located right in the heart of downtown, so we could easily walk to great restaurants and shopping spots. Also, the room was clean and stylish. The only downside was the noise at night. There’s a club nearby, so it can get a bit loud after midnight. But the hotel provides earplugs, which helped us sleep better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, quaint hotel in the heart of art town. Many restaurants and shops are nearby. Parking was close, but no parking at all at the hotel or on its street. Very large, modern but rustic, nice clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine-Alice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location! The esthetic of the establishment is very nice as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing. We split our vacation in two - 3 nights here for a “city” experience following by 3 nights at a beach hotel. We had so much fun exploring the city. We booked the “ Baja Suite”. Highly recommend paying the little extra for this room. It was very private and roomy. Hotel itself was very relaxed and pretty. Room was cozy and the staff were lovely. There is a spa next door where we had an awesome massage. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ashley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute but overpriced when it’s low season

Definitely overpriced for how simple it is
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deyna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very intimate and beautiful location right in the center of El Centro and the hotel blew us out of the water. Extremely clean room, friendly staff and extremely accommodating. Felt like a hidway from the breaches and felt close with all the locals. Recommend 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Denis Uchenna

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful stay, hidden illegal charges
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

alejandro mendez

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool chic hotel right in downtown. Great location for walking around, shopping and dinning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great tiny boutique hotel. The service was outstanding and the food at the hotel was fantastic! That guacamole is life changing!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Lovely stay, excellent location in Gallery/historic district. Walk to Art Walk and a multitude of restaurants. Rooms were ready upon early arrival with an offer of a welcome drink. Rooms are industrial in design, beds very comfortable and quality linens. Mezcal bar on site and food and beverage service. Small pool. We really enjoyed the Art Walk and celebrating a family birthday. Would recommend this small hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in San Jose, nice pool, modern rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Quiet, convenient, comfortably stylish.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia Kim

This is a very nice facility, however beware of the music on the weekends from the bar across the street. The staff will assist you but you must distract them from their phones or computers first. Also be prepared to have your credit card automatically charged for a tip. You will see the charge and then you complete an automatic checkout that will not process without accepting
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property for a short stay. Rooms are gorgeous, I did however have a room on floor level and unless I closed the curtain everyone could see in, that’s the only window in the room so I didn’t want to close it as the room got very dark being all concrete. That being said we felt a little exposed. Fantastic amenities as well as the service from the staff. stayed here with a 13 month old. I was told Thursday they would have a DJ and I was worried it was going to be loud but it wasn’t. So we were very pleased with that. Pool water is cold but seems it’s that same everywhere we went to in Cabo and Baja. Parking is a bit challenging specially Thursday when the art walk is happening. You have to leave your car about a 5 min walk which is not bad but that’s if you find a spot on the street. Otherwise would have to carry your luggage a bit longer. In order to get to the rooms you have to walk on small rocks so rolling luggage is a no go but the staff will happily assist. Overall an amazing stay! We would recommend if you are looking to discover the beautiful colonial town of San Jose. The mezcal bar is phenomenal and the staff too! Enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Dimitra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hotel, but not for getting a good night's sleep. Even on a Monday night, the extremely loud local music/ club venue raged until 2am. Even though the hotel provided earplugs. It doesn't help.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025