In addition to the newly built tower and its amenities, guests also have access to pre-existing features enveloped into the Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa experience, including Baja Brewing, a micro-brewery; Aleta, an oceanfront all-day dining destination; additional pools; full-service Sparitual and salon; and Corazón Beach Club on Medano Beach.
Standing nine stories high, the new Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa is topped off by Rooftop 360, which holds the title of the highest rooftop bar in Cabo, according to the hotel. The roomy and ritzy deck boasts views of the Sea of Cortez and enchanting city skyline, flanked by an infinity pool overlooking the sea. The bar evokes local charm with custom patterned cement tiles made in Todos Santos embellishing its facade, while string lights and chandeliers dangle from the signature, leaf-patterned pergola ceiling made of Palo-de-Arco, a material typically used in Baja.
The contemporary new-build offers 187 hotel rooms and 17 luxury suites, ranging in size from 358-945 sq. ft. With an envious location where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean, the building’s design by Mexican architect Arnoldo Rábago of RACO is inspired by the surrounding nautical elements, playing upon clean modern lines to offer somewhat of a departure from the typical Cabo model.
“The overall inspiration came from the property’s location at the heart of Cabo’s most iconic and traditional experiences—the Arch, the Marina, the fishermen and the ocean lovers lifestyle,” said Arnoldo Rabago Landeros, general director, Rabago Arquitectos & Consultores. “The area is rich with coastline and nautical history which shapes its overall design. Therefore, the design and technology of the building’s ‘L’ shape is meant to maximize views so guests can stay connected to the water and its history.”
The interiors showcase a joint effort between Carlita Alexander, noted for her design work for W Times Square and Las Vegas’ Cosmopolitan, and Sofía Idoate, who has led projects such as the signature restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton in Mexico City, Crown Hotel in Sydney and Dream Hotel Group condominiums in Atlanta. A timeless narrative throughout, the project draws influence from Mexico’s rich history, integrating cultural elements with luxurious amenities. Local craftsmen were tapped to utilize typical Baja materials and construction techniques that honor the regional identity with a contemporary, surprising twist.
Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors, bringing the outdoors in along with a view of the iconic Land’s End landmark, Pacific Ocean and city skyline. Local manufacturers created custom furniture and art pieces using textiles and natural finishes in a color palette inspired by the region for both interior and plush balcony furnishings.
“Our goal with the design was to tell the story of Cabo San Lucas’ origins noting its abundant boating culture. We love that it breaks away from traditional Mexican architecture and introduces a new style that blends with the region’s naval history,” Rabago Landeros said.
The expansive lobby features a light and airy color palette with art gallery-style seating showcasing one-of-a-kind Mexican artwork and gabion walls seemingly suspending rocks in mid-air. Nearby, the soon-to-be-unveiled Draque Mojito Bar offers indoor seating with eclectic vignettes and an inviting outdoor Cuban-inspired terrace to enjoy inventive cocktails. Just outside the lobby doors, an infinity pool gives way to a vantage point of the bay and arch, with a lively geometric pattern at the poolside bar blending into the changing natural light throughout the day.
“The innovative architectural elements and aesthetics that permeate the building will surprise guests,” Rabago Landeros said. “The design is meant to bring the outside ‘in’ through the atrium in a series of ribbon slabs that bind the entire resort. It paints a stunning and iconic new image that traces the town’s history onto the development.”
Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa and its collection of amenities will open in its entirety in early 2022 with the completion of a signature restaurant, coffee bar and an additional 7,450 sq. ft. of meeting space via the additions of a modern ballroom and boardrooms.
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