Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto Reviews & Ratings

We are seniors and drove from our home in Arizona and headed south to Cabo San Lucas for a three week Timeshare stay. After enjoying three beautiful five star resorts we headed north to Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto on the shores of the Sea of Cortez. Years ago we sailed our own sailboats up and down the Baja coast and fell in love with the area. Now in our senior years we looked forward to visiting Villa del Palmar. The resort’s setting is amazing, sitting all by itself in a beautiful bay. Villa del Palmar is only four years old and the overall resort plan will feature a golf course, private home sites and additional resort buildings.

The comments from previous reviews cover many of the assets’ of the resort. We cook in 95% of the time, and our room was very accommodating. We of course arrived with food supplies for the week ahead, nice to have our own transportation.

The top of the bucket list was to visit the whale calving on the Pacific side of the Baja, this was an excellent location for the trip, west. Carlos Velasco provided us with all the information and directions for the trip. The drive was an hour and a half to PTO. Adolfo Lopez Mateos. We spent two and a half hours visiting Momma and their new babies. We were so close we could rub and pet the new ones. Fantastic !!. We also visited Mission San Javier in the mountains, an hour and a half drive from the resort.

The Activity team does a great job. I attended two cooking classes, Shrimp Ceviche and Tortilla Soup with Eduardo. He is such a delightful young man and when it comes to the evening entertainment he turns into a wild dancing machine.

Duvis, does an excellent job of planning the activities, and preforming on stage.

Eduardo hosts the “Back of the House” tours which you don’t want to miss. The resort is truly a “Green” operation.

There was very little pressure to attend a presentation during our visit. Our room was 2425, the huge deck faced the Sea and the corner deck allowed a view of the construction of the golf course. All staff was excellent, Benito took very good care of our car and luggage. Guillermo, front desk staff, made our check in a very smooth experience. Last but not least, on Friday night after the evening show Duvis and Eduardo launch paper lanterns by the fire pit. A fee of $10.00 is charged and all monies go to the Make a Wish Foundation. This was such a treat, to hold your lantern, close to five feet tall, and the fire is lite inside and as the heat starts to raise the lantern you make a wish and let it go. Up Up and Away!

The resort features 3,600 acres of unspoiled beauty. Boasting four restaurants and 20,000 square feet of turtle-shaped pools, it is minutes away from the Downtown Islands of Loreto, extraordinary beaches, and a world-class golf course. It is family friendly with a swimmable beach, kid’s pools, adult pool, kayaking, SUP boarding, scuba, snorkelling, nightly entertainment, great food, great golf course and impeccable staffing. Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto is located 30 minutes from the international airport in Loreto, a small coastal town in Baja California Sur. The resort has a privileged location overlooking the striking Islands of Loreto that pepper the Sea of Cortez. It sits nestled on the shores of Ensenada Blanca, a picturesque beach that hugs the Loreto National Marine Park. It is a place so magical, so serene, you will never want to leave.

Villa Del Palmar is a hidden gem! Water Sports, best fishing ever, superb gym and spa, amazing golfing and beautiful pools! We love to go to the historical colonial town of Loreto about a 25 min drive from the resort. Easy airplane trip from LA or Phoenix.

We had a great Christmas Week at Islands of Loreto last year! A wonderful resort in a beautiful setting. And no crowds! Great service, great food and Super Luxe! Very quiet and relaxing! A superb property. 👍

Resort has excellent service and I can't say enough about the golf course. We have been coming for the last 5 years and have always stayed in a 1 Bedroom, which is spacious with kitchen, laundry, large outside deck. Resort staff is very friendly and extremely helpful. Food at the resort is excellent. Great hiking and deep sea fishing. TPC Danzante Bay is one of the best courses I've played!

We have stayed at this resort four times over 10 years and always find it to be amazing. Great food, perfect weather temps and light winds, local fishing and whale and dolphin watching, warm water in the bay, great activities end of October with "day of the Dead" celebration in Loretto town, small town feel, very upscale resort...and epic championship golf with a spa....

This has been an incredibly delightful destination for our family, providing a wonderful experience for our kids during our vacation. The vibrant atmosphere, engaging activities, and stunning scenery have created lasting memories that we all cherish.

There for a week in April 2025. Excellent location , staff was very helpful on any request for beach activities or food and drink service. The golf course was excellent and the views of the ocean and mountains were next to none. Highly recommend this location.

The resort is a short 30-35 minute van ride from the airport. The food at all the restaurants is excellent. The beach at Danzante Bay is calm and quiet - just the guests - with kayaks and paddle boards available. You can enjoy breakfast at the clubhouse before your round of golf at TPC Danzante Bay. The staff is very professional, courteous and helpful. A full-service spa and gym are on site. Hike the trails, relax on the beach, lounge at the pools or enjoy a round (or 2) of golf, you can definitely unwind and indulge yourself.

A small slice of heaven right on the sea of Cortez. Right outside of your oceanfront penthouse is a sea that feels more like a warm swimming pool.

Excellent resort Fantastic staff. Beautiful golf course. Great activities on Gulf of California.

This is an amazing resort with the friendliest staff and gorgeous nature surrounds you. We love the TCP golf course which is world-class. This is a peaceful resort, on a private beach, so there are no vendors or loud music. It's easy to escape and rejuvenate. Great for families with a shallow kiddie pool with sprays and an amazing kids club. My little ones loved to go there and make new friends and do arts and crafts so my husband and I could enjoy a round of golf or hike the mountains surrounding the resort. An absolute paradise!

We stayed there for the first time and loved the location. It's quiet and relaxing. There is a large sand bar that makes it nice to relax in the ocean. The food was excellent and the staff was helpful and courteous.

What makes our villa the best spot for a family vacation? We started with a spacious three-bedroom 2,625-square foot floor plan then add all the special touches for an incredible vacation experience with the comforts of home.

The 1-bedroom suite features a master bedroom with a king-sized bed and a spacious master bathroom with a separate tub and walk-in shower. In addition, guests will find a large living room with a sofa bed, a spacious dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen with everything one could need, including a four-burner stove, a refrigerator, coffee maker, blender, toaster, and various kitchen utensils. There is also a dishwasher and washing machine and dryer for added convenience.

Rounding out the One Bedroom Suite is an extra bathroom (two in total), and an oversized terrace to enjoy the stunning pool, garden, mountain, golf course, or ocean views.

The property is very secluded with stunning views! The TPC Danzante Bay golf course is a five-star track which is challenging with gorgeous views?

Have been to this resort many times. Great for kids as the beach is very shallow, no big waves. Great for kayaking, paddle boarding. Several good restaurants. Fully equipped gym. Enjoy relaxing massage or facial at the excellent spa. Take a shuttle ride into town. Daily maid service. All bedding and towels supplied and changed often. Nice bath products provided. Several nice pools and large hot tub in the pool area.

Beautiful setting with and amazing staff, helpful and friendly. Excellent food at the different restaurants ranging from casual Italian or Mexican to the gourmet Danzante restaurant. But you can get service lounging by the pool or at the snack bar on the beach. The spa is one of the best I've ever seen and the full gym is clean and accessible for all. Best of all is the TCP golf course, a challenge, especially that 17th hole! There's no need to go anywhere, but you can rent a car on site or pay a fee and take the shuttle into Loreto proper -- there we recommend the family-owned Mi Loreto for its outstanding homemade food. All in all, this is a relaxing, high quality experience.

Villa Del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto is located at Danzante Bay in Baja CA.

What a perfect get-a-way for a romantic Valentine's Day.

The TPC golf course is extraordinarily beautiful, with desert, ocean and mountain vistas. Renting clubs is easy and not to expensive.

Make sure you take the boat/snorkel tour of the Islands! so much to learn and see.

The resort food is excellent and the wait staff is very attentive and friendly. The resort has always been very clean and the beds are comfy.

We give the resort 5 stars!

This is our favorite site of the Villa group; very laid back, marine protected area that is very family friendly. Danzante Bay TPC golf course on the premises. Hiking, boating and fishing options can be made through the resort. Kyaaks and paddle boards available at beach. It is a 40 minute drive to the town so extra eating options are limited but all five on site restaurants are excellent. Very safe, off the beaten track.

We have now been here 3 times. It is unbelievable. We are looking into making this our full time, or 2nd home. The final phase is complete. Yes, we endured 1 week of construction distraction. H well. But is still our favorite VDP resort of all. I know you will enjoy.

This Resort is absolutely amazing in Everyway! The TPC golf course is the most beautiful & best I’ve ever played! The ocean front location is spectacular! The restaurants are phenomenal & gorgeous!

Outrageously large suites. In middle of a marine sanctuary, exterior lighting is designed to provide maximum protection for the turtles and other wildlife. Golfing on premises, TPC at Danzante Bay.