Best Fitness Hotels in Baja California

Located approximately 7 miles southwest of San José del Cabo, Marquis Los Cabos All Inclusive Resort & Spa, as the name suggests, is an all-inclusive property that touts picturesque vistas, upscale amenities and a wide variety of resort activities. Previous visitors highlight the resort's abundant amenities – which include infinite libations at the on-site bars and lounges, gourmet dining and concierge service – as the biggest draw here. Guests also compliment the resort's extensive sands and three pool areas. For an extra dose of relaxation, escape to the 13,000-square-foot Spa Marquis for a rejuvenating massage or treatment. Once you're feeling relaxed, soothe your appetite at one of five on-site restaurants. In the evening, cozy up in your spacious suite: All accommodations are appointed with terraces or balconies, satellite TVs, stocked minibars and separate showers and bathtubs. What's more, the hotel is part of The Leading Hotels of the World, meaning Leaders Club members have access to perks here.

Perched along the scenic Los Cabos corridor (within 4 miles of downtown San José del Cabo), the luxurious Hotel El Ganzo offers prime access to the beach and San Jose del Cabo's dining venues. But with three dining establishments serving everything from traditional ceviche and chilaquiles (tortillas layered with eggs, onion and cheese) to Japanese and Peruvian-inspired cuisine, there's hardly a reason to leave the property. When you're not indulging in a relaxing massage or body treatment at the spa or catching up on some light reading with your feet dipped in the rooftop infinity pool, you can lounge at the hotel's private beach club. Afterward, kick back in your well-appointed accommodations, which come with organic bath products, Wi-Fi access, Frette robes and stocked minibars. Apart from the modern rooms, past visitors especially praise the hotel's courteous, friendly staff members who they say go above and beyond to take care of guests.

Overlooking the Sea of Cortez from its 12-acre Los Cabos corridor perch, Cabo Azul Resort attracts those looking for dramatic scenery and an exclusive experience. You can take a dip in the three-level infinity pool, indulge in a snorkeling excursion or head to scenic links for a round of golf at nearby Palmilla Golf Club or Cabo Real. Afterward, venture to the property's PAZ Body & Mind Spa to soothe your muscles in a cabana-style treatment room. Once you're feeling relaxed, escape to your well-appointed suite or villa. Each is outfitted with stone flooring, a walk-in shower, a king-sized bed and a private patio terrace. Recent travelers highly recommend splurging on an ocean view room for exceptional vistas. According to a few previous guests, the only downside to staying here is the high price of the dishes and drinks served at Javier's Restaurant & Bar and Flor de Noche. That said, many said the on-site market, El Mercado, offers plenty of coffee, pastries and snacks to satiate your appetite at a lower cost.

Sitting pretty on Medano Beach, Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spa is situated within walking distance of Cabo San Lucas' abundant shops and restaurants. But there's plenty for R&R-seekers, too. You can unwind in your lofty accommodations, appointed with private Jacuzzis, plasma televisions and desert-inspired accents before claiming a chair at one of the two hotel pools. Just be sure to arrive early; recent visitors cautioned that poolside seating tends to go quickly. Craving more adventure? Embrace the elements with a scuba diving expedition or get your heart racing on a zipline at Wild Canyon. Both activities can be arranged through the resort concierge. Afterward, you can ease any lingering tension with a deep tissue massage at the Saltwater Spa. And when your stomach starts to rumble, you can count on tasty entrees available at the hotel's five on-site dining venues; 12 Tribes receives a thumbs-up from recent patrons for its zesty flavors. If you're a member of the I Prefer rewards program, you can use or earn points for stays here.

Welcoming luxury-seekers to its secluded perch along Medano Beach, Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa seeks to provide a warm, inviting atmosphere. Guests believe it achieves this goal with it its authentic Spanish-colonial architecture and upscale amenities. Upon entering the lobby, guests are surrounded by sweeping views of Land's End and the Sea of Cortez. The serene ambiance extends to the hacienda-style suites, outfitted with spacious bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, kitchens and private balconies. Previous visitors strongly recommend splurging on an ocean view room, claiming the ambient sound of the ocean waves guarantees a good night's sleep. If you're a sun-seeker, you can kick off your day by staking out a spot along the beach before taking a quick jaunt to The Desert Spa. At this 31,000 square-foot spa, you'll find an extensive selection of specialty treatments, such as the "Sea of Cortez" body scrub. And when it comes to dining, you'll have your pick between La Parrilla (for breakfast and lunch) and La Casona (for breakfast and dinner), along with casual bites at the Palmita Market & Deli.

Surrounded by 8 acres of golden sands, turquoise waves and Cabo's striking Land's End rock formation, this hideaway impresses visitors with its authentic hacienda-style decor and ocean views. All 260 guest rooms and suites boast private balconies, custom-made furniture, kitchens (or kitchenettes) and satellite TVs. Travelers also commend the versatile array of food specialties available at the resort's handful of restaurants, giving particularly high marks to the tasty Mexican steak and seafood dishes served at The Brigantine Restaurant. Luxury-seekers looking to stay closer to resort grounds can drop off the children at the Kids Club before claiming a spot by the adults-only pool or escaping to the luxurious Playa Grande Spa. Meanwhile, adventurous types looking to venture off the property will have their pick of a variety of outdoor activities that can be arranged through the hotel, including sport fishing, scuba diving and golfing. And because of its ties with the Preferred brand of hotels, the Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa allows guests to use or earn I Prefer points.

Priding itself on its impressive Los Cabos location, Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa wows guests with its exclusive vistas of the Sea of Cortez. If you book an ocean-facing room, you can admire the landscape while standing upon marble floors and imbibing in a refreshing drink from your minibar. Outside of your digs, you can perfect your swing at the nearby Jack Nicklaus Ocean Course at Cabo del Sol. Or if you would prefer to laze about this Grupo Posadas property's grounds, you can melt away tension with "vinotherapy," a customized spa treatment that embraces the benefits of wine, at the SOMMA WineSPA. Meanwhile, the kiddos can enjoy sports, arts and crafts, and beach games. At night, rendezvous for some Mediterranean bites at Rosato or a fusion of Mexican and international fare at Viña del Mar. Prefer a more casual dining experience? Nosh on some delectable seafood by the pool at Península, dig into small bites at the Tapas Bar & Fire Pit or head to one of the other on-site eateries before retreating to your well-appointed quarters.