Ojo de Liebre Spa at Solaz.
Ten out of ten. Here’s how it goes, and what I’d do to get the most from it.
By Brandi Harris · Travel · Los Cabos, MexicoWhat the spa is
Ojo de Liebre Spa + Thalasso is a 10,000-square-foot space with 10 treatment rooms and two VIP double rooms. The name echoes a Baja lagoon where gray whales gather, and the spa draws on local landscapes and ancient wellness traditions, thalassotherapy (seawater-based treatments), and contemporary treatments. There’s also a Himalayan salt igloo and aloe body wraps on the menu.
Arrival
An escort walks you through the locker rooms, which have everything: hair styling cream, conditioner, shower caps, whatever you forgot. You can stow your things and use a jewelry box for valuables.
Aromatherapy
You choose a scent for your treatment. I picked inner peace: bergamot with some citrus. It smelled amazing, and it was calling to me. That’s the scent I chose for my 60-minute massage.
The massage
I had Teresa. If you book, ask for her. She took her time, noted the areas where I carry tension, and gave them extra attention and extra love. She made sure the pressure was right. The whole experience was chef’s kiss.
After
You’re taken to another room where tea and treats are waiting. I chose green tea, and there were mocktails and other teas to choose from.
Hydrotherapy
This part is easy to skip, and I wouldn’t. The circuit includes a cold plunge, a hot tub, a saltwater pool, and a regular-temperature pool.
The cold plunge. It wasn’t as cold as I expected, so it’s a good first try if you’re nervous.
The saltwater pool. I loved it because my skin is sensitive.
Alternate hot and cold. If that’s your style, and take your time.
“Nothing here rewards rushing.”
Book treatments before you arrive. Popular times fill up.
Arrive early. Give yourself time for the locker room, the scent choice, and the circuit afterward.
Tell your therapist where you hold tension. Teresa used mine to shape the whole session.
Don’t schedule a dinner right after. Give yourself an hour to come down.
Ask about the Wellness Suite. It has a massage-table bed and a private steam room, so you can bring part of the spa to your room.
How the spa fits the trip
The day I went, I followed the spa with a shower, a taco and sorbet by the pool, and a drive to Cabo San Lucas for the catamaran. It was a perfect balance. Another day, I ended with a paint-and-sip session that was a reminder to slow down after a long day of hustling and bustling.
That’s what a wellness trip is to me: not one big spa moment, but a rhythm. Something restorative in the morning, something social in the evening, and a lot of room in between.
What thalassotherapy actually is
The word gets used a lot, so here’s the plain version. Thalassotherapy uses seawater and marine elements, like mineral-rich water, algae, and mud, in treatments meant to relax the body and soothe skin. At a resort on the Sea of Cortez, it makes sense. The saltwater pool I loved fits that tradition, and it’s a gentler option if, like me, you have sensitive skin and chlorinated pools bother you.
A sample wellness day at Solaz
Early. Coffee and the sunrise. Every morning there’s complimentary coffee you can take in while the sun comes up.
Mid-morning. A light breakfast, or a juice from Foresta.
Late morning. Your massage, then tea and treats, then the hydrotherapy circuit.
Afternoon. Lunch by the pool, then a long, unscheduled stretch with a book.
Evening. An early dinner, a bath or the hot tub in your room, and bed.
Notice what’s missing: errands, excursions, anything with a time you have to hit. Wellness travel only works if you protect the empty space.
Is a spa credit or treatment included with my room category?
Which treatment times book up first during my dates?
Can we arrange a couple’s treatment, or a VIP double room?
Is there a treatment you’d choose for sore shoulders after a long flight?
I’ll find out, and I’ll flag anything that comes with my booking perks. If you’re building a wellness trip around Los Cabos, this spa is the strongest reason to choose Solaz as your base.
— Bee