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Los Cabos hotels under $400 a night, Jan 8 to 10, 2027

Updated Oct 29, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday 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 11 of the 23 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Cabo San Lucas Downtown and Marina: stay here for walkable dinners, boat trips and Cabo’s late-night scene. Médano Beach: the easiest first-trip choice if you want beach days and town access. San José del Cabo Hotel Zone: the sensible resort base when you also want evenings in San José. San José del Cabo Historic Center: choose San José’s historic streets for galleries, good dinners and slower evenings.

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Los Cabos hotels under $400 a night, Jan 8 to 10, 2027

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Los Cabos under $400 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2027-01-08, check-out 2027-01-10, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Cabo San Lucas Downtown & Marina; Médano Beach; San José del Cabo Hotel Zone; San José del Cabo Historic Center. 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 2027-01-08 to 2027-01-10; 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 (11 of 23 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • San José del Cabo Historic Center: Choose San José’s historic streets for galleries, good dinners and slower evenings. Typical $94 a night. Subway: Walk Plaza Mijares and the Gallery District.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

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

2. Hotel Colli — 3-star, independent

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

4. Hotel Posada Terranova — 3-star, independent

5. Santa Maria del Cabo — 3-star, independent

6. Hotel Santa Fe by Villa Group — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (17)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Jan 8 to 10, 2027
  1. Seven Crown Express & Suites by Kavia, Cabo San Lucas Downtown & Marina
    #1 of 6 · Cabo San Lucas Downtown & Marina

    Seven Crown Express & Suites by Kavia

    3-star · Independent

    $83a night · Jan 8 to 10

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

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $166 all in for 2 nights, of which $9 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 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

    $84a night · Jan 8 to 10

    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.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $168 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Sunrock Hotel and Suites

    3-star · Independent

    $93a night · Jan 8 to 10

    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.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $185 all in for 2 nights, of which $9 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 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

    $99a night · Jan 8 to 10

    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.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $199 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Santa Maria del Cabo, San José del Cabo Hotel Zone
    #5 of 6 · San José del Cabo Hotel Zone

    Santa Maria del Cabo

    3-star · Independent

    $107a night · Jan 8 to 10

    Some of the neighborhood's cheapest spacious suites, with breakfast included. You accept Construction noise, dated rooms and potentially under-equipped kitchenettes.

    $17/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $210 vs $244 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $214 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Hotel Santa Fe by Villa Group, Cabo San Lucas Downtown & Marina
    #6 of 6 · Cabo San Lucas Downtown & Marina

    Hotel Santa Fe by Villa Group

    3-star · Independent

    $109a night · Jan 8 to 10

    Practical downtown studios with kitchenettes, a courtyard pool and friendly staff. You accept Uneven upkeep and hot-water reports; no elevator.

    $18/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $166 vs $202 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $219 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

11 of 23 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences · Cabo Bello · 4-star$292/night less than Expedia (41%)

    Axel $844 vs $1,427 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  2. 2. Tropicana Los Cabos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · San José del Cabo Historic Center · 4-star$99/night less than Expedia (34%)

    Axel $384 vs $581 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  3. 3. 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 Jan 8 to 10

  4. 4. 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 Jan 8 to 10

  5. 5. Hotel Santa Fe by Villa Group · Cabo San Lucas Downtown · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $166 vs $202 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  6. 6. Santa Maria del Cabo · San José del Cabo Hotel Zone · 3-star$17/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $210 vs $244 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  7. 7. Grand Decameron Los Cabos, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort · San José del Cabo Hotel Zone · 3-star$65/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $900 vs $1,030 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  8. 8. 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 Jan 8 to 10

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

17 more
  1. 1. Tesoro Los Cabos · Cabo San Lucas Downtown · 3-star$3/night less than Expedia (3%)$113Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  2. 2. Capital O Hotel Dos Mares, Cabo San Lucas · Cabo San Lucas Downtown · 3-star$131Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  3. 3. The Bungalows Hotel · Cabo San Lucas Downtown · 3-star$169Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  4. 4. Hyatt Place Los Cabos · San José del Cabo Hotel Zone · 3-star$171Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  5. 5. Villa del Palmar Beach Resort Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive · Médano Beach · 3-star$173Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  6. 6. Solmar Resort · Pedregal · 3-star$180Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  7. 7. Casa del Mar Condos · Tourist Corridor · 3-star$190Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  8. 8. Posada Real Los Cabos · San José del Cabo Hotel Zone · 3-star$19/night less than Expedia (9%)$191Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  9. 9. Tropicana Los Cabos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · San José del Cabo Historic Center · 4-star$99/night less than Expedia (34%)$215Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  10. 10. Hyatt Vacation Club at Sirena del Mar · Cabo Bello · 4-star$43/night less than Expedia (9%)$243Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  11. 11. Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa · Pedregal · 4-star$72/night less than Expedia (22%)$274Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  12. 12. Grand Decameron Los Cabos, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort · San José del Cabo Hotel Zone · 3-star$65/night less than Expedia (13%)$293Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  13. 13. Sandos Finisterra All Inclusive · Pedregal · 4-star$348Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  14. 14. Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive · Médano Beach · 4-star$362Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  15. 15. Corazon Cabo, a Noble House Resort · Médano Beach · 4-star$383Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  16. 16. Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa · Médano Beach · 4-star$389Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  17. 17. Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences · Cabo Bello · 4-star$292/night less than Expedia (41%)$398Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
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