Villa del Palmar at The Islands of Loreto

We stayed at VDP Loreto in February 2026 and somehow it keeps getting better every year. We’ve been coming for 5 years now, and it truly feels like coming home to family. The rooms are always spotless, spacious, and so well cared for. You can tell the team takes pride in every detail. There are fun activities every day, from water aerobics, loteria by the pool, ceramic painting, cooking demonstrations to beach fun like kayaking and paddle boarding, cornhole and beach volleyball. They also have sand toys for kids to play with. We’re never bored! With young kids I love that this resort is on a bay. The water is very calm and the kids can play in the water without worrying about waves. The food is consistently amazing, especially at The Market and Casa Mia. Huge shoutout to Manuel, Isidro, and Sandro at The Market and Casa Mia — they make every meal special. And Joshua always brings such great energy and service. Around the pool, Cristofer, Edson, Gerardo, Oliver, Enrique, Gabriela, and Dulce keep the fun and drinks going all day long. The Kids Club staff are absolutely incredible — warm, engaging, and so thoughtful. My daughter looks forward to seeing them every year. The events team does an amazing job every week with the events around the pool and the shows at night! The kids are obsessed with the shows and that’s the first thing they ask about when we arrive. The spa is beautiful and clean. The guided hydrotherapy is really nice and every massage therapist I have had has been wonderful. And the concierge team — Jessi and Lupita — truly go above and beyond. They helped create the most special birthday celebration for my daughter. Every detail was perfect, and they made her feel so celebrated and loved. It meant the world to us. On this trip we did the sunrise & sunset trolley rides to the 17th hole and it was absolutely stunning and we did see whales at sunset! What really sets this resort apart is the staff. Everyone is so helpful, kind and accommodating. They remember you. They care. They treat you like family. That’s why we keep coming back to Loreto year after year. Already counting down until our next trip!

Manu was the best waiter ever! The food was excellent! Yair completed the experience!

Jesus is hands down the best bartender! He made the most delicious drinks using fresh kiwi and passion fruit…so refreshing and perfectly balanced. You can really taste the quality and care he puts into every cocktail. On top of that, his service is amazing…super friendly, attentive, and just makes the whole experience even better. Definitely a highlight of the night! 🍹✨

Had a lovely time at an incredible place and lovely people! Reception was outstanding, led by Kassandra Minjavez! Whale watching, ATV’s, snorkeling, great fishing (they will prepare your catch for you) and more! Great place for kids!

I’m a bit late in writing this review, but feel so strongly about my positive experience that better late than never seems to fit. A friend & I stayed at the Villa del Palmar, on the Islands of Loreto, over the week of Thanksgiving 2025. We were on the All-Inclusive plan & had an ocean view suite with two very large balconies. The suite was comfortable & spacious, with dining room, living room, sleeper sofa, bedroom, two bathrooms, jacuzzi tub, kitchen, washer & dryer. Food & beverages at their various restaurants & bars were sublime. Views, decor & presentation could not be beat. Additional activities, such as visiting their beautiful spa, booking 4-wheeler excursions along woods & beach, lovely & easy beach access with wonderful provisions, island hopping & snorkeling with a National Geographic certified guide, visiting the town of Loreto with its skilled artisans, such as jewelers working with Taxco silver & beautiful semi-precious stones. Even time spent learning about Villa del Palmar’s various vacation plans was low key, non-high pressured, & pleasant. We felt very safe while there & staff & residents made us feel immediately right at home. Villa del Palmar, on the Islands of Loreto, is a beautiful place I would enjoy visiting again & again, & where I’d love to simply linger forever. Thank you everyone for making my stay so sweet.