A charming small hotel in Todos Santos with just 12 rooms around a lush garden and pool. The personalized service, excellent breakfast, and authentic Mexican atmosphere make it a favorite with visitors who want to experience the 'real' Todos Santos away from large resort crowds. Walking distance to top restaurants and galleries.
Casa Kalmar is a 12-room boutique hotel on Calle Obregón in the heart of Todos Santos, the Pacific-coast Pueblo Mágico located about 80 kilometers north of Cabo San Lucas along the Transpeninsular Highway. The building's whitewashed walls, terracotta roof tiles, and mature bougainvillea plantings are characteristic of colonial Baja California architecture, while the interior reflects an eclectic aesthetic with Mexican artisan crafts, hand-painted Talavera tiles, and vintage furniture collected over years of operation.
The 12 rooms and suites are distributed around a central garden and pool. Each room is individually styled with custom wooden headboards, colorful textile accents, and air conditioning for the hot summer months. The garden is planted densely with tropical fruit trees, providing shade and privacy between units.
Breakfast, included in most rates, is one of the consistently praised aspects of Casa Kalmar: a multi-course spread that may include fresh-pressed juice, local fruit, eggs prepared to order, house-baked bread, and Todos Santos honey. The kitchen accommodates dietary restrictions with advance notice.
The hotel's position in Todos Santos's walkable core places it minutes on foot from the town's principal galleries, ceramics studios, and the Thursday organic market. Bike rentals available at the property make it straightforward to reach Playa Los Cerritos—a popular surf and swimming beach approximately 12 kilometers south on the Pacific coast—and to explore the smaller lanes of the old agricultural district. The concierge handles surf lessons, fishing trips, and whale-watching bookings. Casa Kalmar suits couples, solo travelers, and small groups as much interested in arts and culture as outdoor activity.
Amenities
- pool
- garden
- breakfast
- Wi-Fi
- bike rental
- beach access nearby
Location
Calle Obregón s/n, Todos Santos, BCS 23300
23.4514, -110.2233 View on map
Highlights
- 12-room colonial-style boutique hotel in Todos Santos's walkable historic center
- Breakfast featuring local organic produce, Todos Santos honey, and house-baked bread
- Central garden and pool surrounded by tropical fruit trees and bougainvillea
- Bike rentals available for reaching Pacific surf beaches and exploring the agricultural district
- Individually styled rooms with Talavera tiles, artisan crafts, and custom furniture
Tips for visiting
- Rooms overlooking the central garden are the quietest and most atmospheric—ask at booking
- Playa Los Cerritos, about 12 kilometers south, is the best combination of surf and calm swimming—the hotel can advise on road conditions for cyclists
- The Thursday organic market in town is an excellent source of local cheese, honey, and seasonal produce for picnics
- Book several months ahead for December through February, when Todos Santos fills with visitors escaping northern winters
When to visit
November to April for ideal temperatures and the active gallery and cultural season; summer months are hot with occasional tropical moisture.
Accessibility
Single-story property with no elevator; most rooms accessible at garden level. Contact hotel for specific requirements.