The DNA: Whitewashed walls provide backdrops for cacti and frame ocean views at the laid-back Hotel San Cristóbal, with the hotel’s vibe minimal and beachy, reminiscent of the Baja in the 1970s. The boutique hotel is located directly on the beach of Todos Santos. One of Mexico’s “pueblos magicos” it is in a transition from fishing village to bohemian getaway to emerging tourist destination. The hotel is a three-mile bike ride from the town, close to the rocky Punta Lobos promontory, with access to good surf, fishing and hiking, whale watching, as well as eating spots and art galleries. Wooden shutters and partitions allow light and air into the rooms, and timber verandas provide shade. Rooms vary in size, from poolside kings to a mountain-view suite. They feature colourful textiles from Guatemala, furniture from Guadalajara, and fixtures and accessories made by craftspeople across Mexico. The central swimming pool, with one end open to the beach offers shaded loungers and table seating circle the pool, while an indoor communal library offers respite from the sun and a bar serves drinks and casual meals. For more formal dining, the oceanfront Benno restaurant has a mix of Mexican, Mediterranean and Asian foods.
✅ free Wi-Fi • size matters: 32 rooms & suites (37-48m2) (398-517 sq ft) • hotel opened: April 2017 • architecture: Lake | Flato • interior design: Liz Lambert • bathroom amenities: Malin + Goetz ✅ free on-site parking • pets allowed on request • 24-hour front desk • adult only: no children under 16
