Solaz rooms: which one to book.
What my ocean-view room got me, what else exists, and the tradeoff nobody mentions.
By Brandi Harris · Travel · Los Cabos, MexicoI stayed in an ocean-view room on the second floor of the main building. Here’s what that got me, what else exists, and the tradeoff nobody mentions.
My room
You walk in and the first thing you hit is a second full bathroom: a separate toilet area, a shower, and dual sinks. Then a dining area I wasn’t expecting. A living room with a large TV and a sofa bed, which your artisan butler can set up as an extra bedroom. A private balcony over the Sea of Cortez. A plush primary bed. And a primary bathroom with the same amenities and a roomier shower. The max occupancy is three to four adults, so for families, the extra bathroom is a gift. You can keep the primary bath to yourself.
The room had a hot tub. The shampoo, conditioner, and body wash smelled really good.
The tradeoff nobody mentions
My room did not have a full-length mirror. I found out while getting dressed for dinner, looked up, and said, “Where’s the mirror?” There’s a hot tub, a nice bathroom, even a dining area, but no full-body mirror.
The rooms at The Club at Solaz are the reverse: full mirrors and a washer and dryer, but no hot tub. I don’t have a universal answer. For a week-long family trip, I’d choose the washer and dryer. For a couples’ wellness trip, the hot tub every time. If a mirror matters to you in the main building, ask your butler whether one can be brought in.
“So which would you rather have, a hot tub or a full-body mirror with laundry?”
The room types at Solaz
Oasis Room. A king bed, a private balcony with ocean views, and a hammock. The entry point.
One Bedroom Ocean View Suite. A private balcony with a hammock and an outdoor hot tub, plus a living room, dining area, and bar. What I stayed in looks like this category.
One Bedroom Plunge Pool Suite. A private patio with a plunge pool and an outdoor shower.
Wellness Suite. A massage-table bed and a private steam room. Built around the spa.
Three Bedroom Residence. For groups and families, with large living areas.
Four Bedroom Villa Solaz. About 10,645 square feet. This is the one at The Club.
Across the board you get Nespresso, a smart TV, Wi-Fi, and floor-to-ceiling windows. I’d confirm the exact layout and features of any room with me before booking, since what’s included can vary.
What the entry rooms cost
I toured the lowest category with the sales managers, and it was still really, really nice. I think it’s a great option if you’re coming with your boo or traveling solo. Entry rooms start around $800–900 a night. Rates change by season and availability, so ask me for current pricing.
Which one should you book?
Couple on a wellness trip. The One Bedroom Ocean View Suite for the hot tub, or the Wellness Suite if the spa is the whole point.
Couple who wants a private water moment. The Plunge Pool Suite.
Family of four. The main-building category with the second bathroom and sofa bed, or a Club villa if you want laundry and more space.
Group of friends. A three- or four-bedroom villa, split four ways, often makes more sense than several rooms.
Solo traveler. An Oasis Room. Don’t overspend on space you won’t use.
Which category has the bathroom setup my group needs?
Does the room include a hot tub or plunge pool, and is it private?
Is it in the main building or The Club at Solaz?
What’s the view and the floor?
Can the sofa bed be set up before we arrive?
What’s included with my booking perks in this category?
I’ll get answers directly from the property team, because I’d rather confirm than guess.
A few small tips
Ask about the extras. Some items in the room, like the welcome setup I loved, may not be part of every stay. Check with your butler.
Ask for the sofa bed set-up in advance. If you’re traveling with kids.
Tell me your view and floor. I’ll request it and confirm it.