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Grand Velas Boutique

Closer Look: Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos

  • April 7, 2024
  • Brad A. Johnson
OLTRE Volume 5, the Ooh La La issue, rolled off the press this week, and it includes my review of the 79-suite Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, the new adults-only offshoot of the 307-room Grand Velas Los Cabos, next door. I’ve been a fan of Grand Velas since the brand debuted in Puerto Vallarta in 2002 and completely revolutionized the concept of all-inclusive resorts. Food is no afterthought here. It’s a serious draw. Every meal, every drink, is an event.
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Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Grand Velas Boutique, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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The beach at Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)

While I always enjoy holding the print magazine in my hands — and OLTRE is beautiful — print has limits. My five-page story on Grand Velas Boutique included only eight images. So here’s a supplemental photo tour to give everyone a more detailed look at the new resort and — by nature of its relationship with the larger Grand Velas, where Boutique’s guests enjoy additional dining privileges — some of the culinary options next door as well.

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Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Pool suite at Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)

Roca Bar, adjacent to the pool

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Chocolate clams at Roca Bar, Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Grand Velas Boutique, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Grand Velas Boutique, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Ceviche at Roca Bar at Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Snapper at Roca Bar at Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Pool at Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)

Loto Grill, lobby level

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Mushrooms and avocado at Loto Grill at Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Tartare cones at Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Baja oysters at Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Chef David Puga at Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)

Cocina de Autor, next door at Grand Velas

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Cocina de Autor at Grand Velas Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Kampachi with nixtamal habanero broth, hoja santa and sea beans at Cocina de Autor at Grand Velas Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)

Frida, next door at Grand Velas

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Frida at Grand Velas Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Octopus tlacoyo at Frida at Grand Velas Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Snapper a la talla at Grand Velas Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
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Duck enmoladas at Frida at Grand Velas Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)

To read the full article (and I hope you will), please check out the print edition of OLTRE. If you’re not already subscribed, contact your Internova-affiliated travel advisor to get on the list.

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Sunrise at Grand Velas Boutique Hotel, Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)

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Brad A. Johnson is a photographer, writer and editor specializing in food and luxury travel. His work has been honored by the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards, James Beard Awards, FOLIO Eddie & Ozzie Awards, World Food Media Awards, World Food Photography Awards, Society for Features Journalism Awards, Muster Photo Awards and others. Based in Southern California, Brad was previously the founding editorial director of OLTRE, the national food and travel editor at Modern Luxury and a longtime reporter at Food & Wine, among other prominent roles.

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