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Los Cabos hotels with free cancellation, Dec 20 to 27, 2026

Updated Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights, Sunday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 10 of the 25 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before you book. The Los Cabos selection spans Cabo San Lucas Downtown & Marina, San José del Cabo Historic Center, Médano Beach, San José del Cabo Hotel Zone, Tourist Corridor, Pedregal & Land's End, Cabo Bello & Cabo del Sol and Puerto Los Cabos. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

Médano Beach: the easiest first-trip choice if you want beach days and town access. Cabo San Lucas Downtown and Marina: stay here for walkable dinners, boat trips and Cabo’s late-night scene. Tourist Corridor: stay for resort time; being between the towns does not make everything walkable. San José del Cabo Hotel Zone: the sensible resort base when you also want evenings in San José.

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Los Cabos hotels with free cancellation, Dec 20 to 27, 2026

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before you book. The Los Cabos selection spans Cabo San Lucas Downtown & Marina, San José del Cabo Historic Center, Médano Beach, San José del Cabo Hotel Zone, Tourist Corridor, Pedregal & Land's End, Cabo Bello & Cabo del Sol and Puerto Los Cabos. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

Compound search: hotels whose rate for these dates could be cancelled free, located in Los Cabos (Cabo San Lucas Downtown & Marina, San José del Cabo Historic Center, Médano Beach, San José del Cabo Hotel Zone, Tourist Corridor, Pedregal & Land's End, Cabo Bello & Cabo del Sol and Puerto Los Cabos); check-in 2026-12-20, check-out 2026-12-27, 7 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Médano Beach; Cabo San Lucas Downtown & Marina; Tourist Corridor; San José del Cabo Hotel Zone. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-20 to 2026-12-27; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (10 of 25 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Médano Beach: The easiest first-trip choice if you want beach days and town access. Typical $407 a night. Subway: Walk to beach restaurants and, from the western end, downtown.
  • Cabo San Lucas Downtown & Marina: Stay here for walkable dinners, boat trips and Cabo’s late-night scene. Typical $95 a night. Subway: Walk the marina and downtown.
  • Tourist Corridor: Stay for resort time; being between the towns does not make everything walkable. Typical $569 a night. Subway: Ruta del Desierto follows Highway 1 between both towns and SJD.
  • San José del Cabo Hotel Zone: The sensible resort base when you also want evenings in San José. Typical $215 a night. Subway: Walk local stretches of Paseo Malecón.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Cabo Inn Hotel — 2-star, independent

2. Hotel Colli — 3-star, independent

3. Seven Crown Express & Suites by Kavia — 3-star, independent

4. Hotel Posada Terranova — 3-star, independent

5. Tesoro Los Cabos — 3-star, independent

6. Sunrock Hotel and Suites — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (19)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 20 to 27, 2026
  1. Cabo Inn Hotel, Cabo San Lucas Downtown & Marina
    #1 of 6 · Cabo San Lucas Downtown & Marina

    Cabo Inn Hotel

    2-star · Independent

    $63a night · Dec 20 to 27

    One of downtown's cheapest bases, with friendly staff and a shared kitchen. You accept Compact rooms, variable showers and noise; pool reopening unconfirmed.

    Dec 20 to 27, two adults: $439 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 16, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Hotel Colli, San José del Cabo Historic Center
    #2 of 6 · San José del Cabo Historic Center

    Hotel Colli

    3-star · Independent

    $81a night · Dec 20 to 27

    A cheaper historic-center base with consistently praised cleanliness and a leafy courtyard. You accept Street-facing rooms catch traffic and music; no elevator. Two minutes' walk to Plaza Mijares, four minutes' walk to San José del Cabo Gallery District.

    $6/night less than Expedia (6%)

    Axel $198 vs $210 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 20 to 27, two adults: $568 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 16, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Seven Crown Express & Suites by Kavia, Cabo San Lucas Downtown & Marina
    #3 of 6 · Cabo San Lucas Downtown & Marina

    Seven Crown Express & Suites by Kavia

    3-star · Independent

    $98a night · Dec 20 to 27

    Cheaper downtown walkability with a pool, gym and 24-hour reception. You accept Bar and street noise, dated bathrooms and uneven maintenance.

    Dec 20 to 27, two adults: $688 all in for 7 nights, of which $31 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 16, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Hotel Posada Terranova, San José del Cabo Historic Center
    #4 of 6 · San José del Cabo Historic Center

    Hotel Posada Terranova

    3-star · Independent

    $103a night · Dec 20 to 27

    A practical Art District walking base with friendly staff and 24-hour reception. You accept Uneven bathroom upkeep, pest reports and neighborhood noise. Three minutes' walk to San José del Cabo Gallery District, six minutes' walk to Plaza Mijares.

    Dec 20 to 27, two adults: $719 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 16, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Tesoro Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas Downtown & Marina
    #5 of 6 · Cabo San Lucas Downtown & Marina

    Tesoro Los Cabos

    3-star · Independent

    $113a night · Dec 20 to 27

    Direct marina access, a popular Skypool and a well-liked breakfast buffet. You accept Bar and pool noise, dated finishes and uneven front-desk handling.

    $3/night less than Expedia (3%)

    Axel $226 vs $232 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 20 to 27, two adults: $793 all in for 7 nights, of which $31 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 16, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Sunrock Hotel and Suites, Cabo Bello & Cabo del Sol
    #6 of 6 · Cabo Bello & Cabo del Sol

    Sunrock Hotel and Suites

    3-star · Independent

    $119a night · Dec 20 to 27

    Very inexpensive two-bedroom units with balconies for groups traveling with a car. You accept Variable hot water, basic furnishings and hilly grounds without elevators.

    $30/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $191 vs $251 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 20 to 27, two adults: $832 all in for 7 nights, of which $15 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 16, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

10 of 25 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Sunrock Hotel and Suites · Cabo Bello · 3-star$30/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $191 vs $251 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 20 to 27

  2. 2. Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa · Pedregal · 4-star$72/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $501 vs $644 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026. Rooms for Dec 20 to 27

  3. 3. Marquis Los Cabos, An All Inclusive, Adults Only & No Timeshare Resort · Tourist Corridor · 4-star$178/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $1,592 vs $1,947 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 20 to 27

  4. 4. Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos- All Inclusive · San José del Cabo Hotel Zone · 4-star$120/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $1,319 vs $1,559 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 20 to 27

  5. 5. The Cape, A Thompson Hotel, by Hyatt · Cabo Bello · 5-star$122/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $1,795 vs $2,039 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 20 to 27

  6. 6. Posada Real Los Cabos · San José del Cabo Hotel Zone · 3-star$19/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $381 vs $420 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 20 to 27

  7. 7. Paradisus Los Cabos - Adults Only - All Inclusive · Tourist Corridor · 4-star$60/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $1,233 vs $1,353 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 20 to 27

  8. 8. Hotel Colli · San José del Cabo Historic Center · 3-star$6/night less than Expedia (6%)

    Axel $198 vs $210 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 20 to 27

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

19 more
  1. 1. Posada Real Los Cabos · San José del Cabo Hotel Zone · 3-star$19/night less than Expedia (9%)$180Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  2. 2. Hyatt Place Los Cabos · San José del Cabo Hotel Zone · 3-star$220Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  3. 3. The Bungalows Hotel · Cabo San Lucas Downtown · 3-star$272Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  4. 4. Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa · Pedregal · 4-star$72/night less than Expedia (22%)$291Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  5. 5. Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive · Médano Beach · 5-star$392Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  6. 6. Villa del Palmar Beach Resort Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive · Médano Beach · 3-star$400Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  7. 7. Sandos Finisterra All Inclusive · Pedregal · 4-star$433Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  8. 8. Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa - All Inclusive · Tourist Corridor · 4-star$22/night less than Expedia (4%)$537Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  9. 9. ME Cabo by Meliá – Adults Only · Médano Beach · 4-star$541Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  10. 10. Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive · Médano Beach · 4-star$549Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  11. 11. Corazon Cabo, a Noble House Resort · Médano Beach · 4-star$595Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  12. 12. Paradisus Los Cabos - Adults Only - All Inclusive · Tourist Corridor · 4-star$60/night less than Expedia (9%)$623Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  13. 13. Grand Solmar Lands End Resort And Spa · Pedregal · 4-star$693Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  14. 14. Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive · Médano Beach · 4-star$704Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  15. 15. Marquis Los Cabos, An All Inclusive, Adults Only & No Timeshare Resort · Tourist Corridor · 4-star$178/night less than Expedia (18%)$809Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  16. 16. Zoetry Casa del Mar Los Cabos - All Inclusive · Tourist Corridor · 4-star$853Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  17. 17. The Cape, A Thompson Hotel, by Hyatt · Cabo Bello · 5-star$122/night less than Expedia (12%)$976Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  18. 18. Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos- All Inclusive · San José del Cabo Hotel Zone · 4-star$120/night less than Expedia (15%)$1,074Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
  19. 19. Hacienda Beach Club & Residences · Médano Beach · 5-star$2,175Rooms for Dec 20 to 27
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