The popular Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal closed over the summer to undergo the final stage of its full renovation, and it’s about to reopen, which is exciting… sort of.
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Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos reopening details
The Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal is reopening as of Wednesday, October 1, 2025. While the property fully closed over the summer, the multi-phase renovation has taken place over years, and is now finally wrapping up. The final phase of the renovation included a complete redesign of all accommodations, as well as additional upgrades to the beach club restaurants, adult pool, and salon.
The 112-key property became a Waldorf Astoria in 2019. However, it initially opened in 2009 as Capella Pedregal, and was then rebranded in 2014 as The Resort at Pedregal. This is one of the most popular luxury Hilton Honors properties in the Americas, as it has an excellent location, friendly service, and great dining.
This refresh was carried out by Paul Duesing, the original designer of the beachfront resort. As it’s described, the new design “will introduce modern influences while staying true to the iconic and authentic Mexican design and cultural heritage that guests have come to love about the property.”
Accommodations feature a lighter, neutral color palette, and calming hues contrasted with deep, warm accents, to add depth and richness. 
The property has also undergone culinary enhancements, including the debut of the Agave Study at Peacock Alley, Neutral Coffee Lab, a refresh of Don Manuel’s (the property’s signature restaurant), and the introduction of TRAVESÍA, a nine-course tasting menu.
Here’s how Maria Valeria Nowotny, Hilton’s VP of Operations for Resorts, Luxury, and Lifestyle Hotels, Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America (that’s quite a job title!), describes this:
“The reimagination of Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal was guided by a deep respect for its storied legacy and the rich cultural heritage of Mexico to ensure a singularly authentic luxury experience. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, and the culmination of this transformation will propel the resort to a thrilling new era further solidifying the property as the preferred luxury destination for discerning travelers while visiting Los Cabos.”
This is exciting, but too bad Hilton Honors is so bad now
I’m a fan of the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos, and historically, I’ve thought it was a great part to the Hilton Honors portfolio. The resort has always had great “bones,” but in recent years, has definitely felt a bit past its prime, with rooms that were outdated, and not like what you’d expect from a five-star property.
The refresh looks great. I wouldn’t say there’s anything earth shattering here, and the rooms are still relatively simple, but it’s perfectly nice for a beach resort.
Here’s the thing I struggle with, though. In the past, this was such a great way to redeem Hilton Honors points, given what a good value luxury redemptions represented with the program. But here’s what’s frustrating — Hilton Honors points have been devalued to the point that it’s even hard to get excited about redeeming points anywhere.
In recent times, we’ve seen Hilton Honors’ top properties go from costing 150,000 points per night, to costing 200,000 points per night, to costing 250,000 points per night. Based on my valuation of 0.5 cents per Hilton Honors point, redeeming points here isn’t even a good deal anymore, as it’s the equivalent of “paying” $1,250 per night!
We’ve seen so many loyalty program devaluations in recent years, but I really think Hilton Honors took it a step too far with its recent changes, especially when combined with the lack of program promotions.
Bottom line
The Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos is reopening as of October 1, 2025, completing its multi-year renovation. I’m happy to see this property get some updates, as it has a great setting, but was definitely feeling like it could use some love.
What has historically made me excited about this property is how it was part of the Hilton Honors portfolio, but with the extent to which these points have been devalued, it’s hard to get too excited about having the “privilege” of redeeming 250,000 points per night here, no?
What do you make of the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos reopening?
I can rent an entire home on the Pedregal mountainside for under $1000 per night,with 3-5 bedrooms, a private pool ( not a plunge pool) and included in that is a full time chef and housekeeper.
If it’s the sunset I’m seeking I can pay a little more and get a home near the beach.
Why would I waste my money on this horribly overpriced hotel?
A: I don’t and won’t
Where would I find something like that?
The room design really doesn't look very impressive IMHO.
Fantastic location with the best sunset views and tons of privacy.
"Based on my valuation of 0.5 cents per Hilton Honors point, redeeming points here isn’t even a good deal anymore, as it’s the equivalent of “paying” $1,250 per night!"
Probably time to revisit your 0.5 cents valuation.
@ FormerHiltonFan -- Yep, that's coming soon, agreed.
Not sure how this equals a deval. Not to go all DCS, but the cheapest room over the next 4 months is $1,285 after taxes. ALL of November is available on points, to include a night that would otherwise be $2800 after taxes. While the utilization opportunities for people seeking to maximize value has decreased incredibly, I don’t see how the “value” of an HH point can be below .5cpp. And if that argument is to be made, the WAPedregal isn’t a good case for it.
@ Sel, D. -- So a couple of points. First of all, when comparing the cash rate to the points rate, you have to factor in the points you're forgoing by redeeming points. As a Diamond member paying with the Hilton Aspire Card, you'd otherwise earn a minimum of 34x points per dollar spent. At a valuation of 0.5 cents per point, you'd be forgoing a 17% return. That means that for many nights, paying...
@ Sel, D. -- So a couple of points. First of all, when comparing the cash rate to the points rate, you have to factor in the points you're forgoing by redeeming points. As a Diamond member paying with the Hilton Aspire Card, you'd otherwise earn a minimum of 34x points per dollar spent. At a valuation of 0.5 cents per point, you'd be forgoing a 17% return. That means that for many nights, paying cash is cheaper than redeeming points.
But that's only the start of it. For example, several programs (Hilton for Luxury, Amex FHR, etc.), have a fourth night free promotion at the property, and that can be stacked with the typical perks, like a property credit, and more. That even more favors the math for paying cash rather than redeeming points.
Sure, there are some nights where you'll come out ahead, but it's a sad state of affairs when the cash rate and the points rate is roughly equal at a portfolio's most aspirational property, since those are typically supposed to offer the most outsized value.
@Lucky okay okay all good points. I remember when it was 54x often times. I had the hotel go grab me an extra suitcase, and I could pay cash or an extra 10% fee to charge it to the room. That was an easy decision.
If you genuinely believe that this hotel is worth $1,250 per night, I have a unicorn to sell you. My asking price is $10 Quadrillion dollars. I only take face value. No counter offers please.
The subject line says that this is about a resort that has just reopened. The article has nothing to do with the resort and is just a Hilton rant. My time? Successfully wasted.
@ Ethan -- "The article has nothing to do with the resort and is just a Hilton rant."
I'm confused, is the post maybe not loading correctly for you? Because I can assure the post has a lot about the resort, and is not just a Hilton rant.
Gorgeous property but I agree, the devaluation makes me unlikely to stay unless I'm using the free night certificates (and I can afford to book cash, just won't -- if they want to be stingy, 2 can play at that game!)
I have 4 nights (on FNC) booked here for this December. Excited to see it post-reno.
Unfortunately they seem super stingy with upgrades as they specified they only offer a view upgrade as complimentary upgrade for Diamond elites.
That’s what they say. On day of arrival you could end up in one of their best suites, but only if they’re at capacity. Otherwise the highest category you’ll get is Ocean View Vista, which is spectacular.
I got upgraded to a three bedroom villa last year. I wasn't even a Diamond member then. It was a really good surprise. December might be tougher for a big upgrade though--I went in September which is a low season.
One of the top three Hilton properties worldwide. The hotel is accessed via a tunnel under a mountain. Unique and stunning.
Still no swimming
HHonors execs need a basic inflation 101 course. Over the years they "printed" millions of points that allowed us all to buy up to 480,000 a year for "half off". The result: a huge liability on their balance sheet and constant redemptions at their priciest properties. Like any high inflation market driven by too much cash in the ecosystem, the only thing they could do was raise prices.
I don't know why, but they need...
HHonors execs need a basic inflation 101 course. Over the years they "printed" millions of points that allowed us all to buy up to 480,000 a year for "half off". The result: a huge liability on their balance sheet and constant redemptions at their priciest properties. Like any high inflation market driven by too much cash in the ecosystem, the only thing they could do was raise prices.
I don't know why, but they need to be reminded that points are a currency and you do not devalue your currency. Stop "printing" points and reduce your balance sheet liability. The result: less members with large points balances who you allow to redeem at reasonable rates = a happier and more engaged customer base!
Au contraire, the “HHonors execs” know damn well what they are doing. The same is true for the other so-called loyalty programs of hotels, airlines, etc.
Yes, they are effectively devaluing a currency, but there is no legal protection for those “holding” the currency. The owners of these “loyalty programs” are the actual owners of your points/miles/whatever (i.e., the “currency”) and the actual “owners” of what we tend to think of as OUR points/miles. Read...
Au contraire, the “HHonors execs” know damn well what they are doing. The same is true for the other so-called loyalty programs of hotels, airlines, etc.
Yes, they are effectively devaluing a currency, but there is no legal protection for those “holding” the currency. The owners of these “loyalty programs” are the actual owners of your points/miles/whatever (i.e., the “currency”) and the actual “owners” of what we tend to think of as OUR points/miles. Read the fine print! Liability on their balance sheet? Feh! They simply devalue them and voila, the liability shrinks potentially to zero.
Over time, the best strategy for holders of such currencies is to redeem them as quickly as possible the avoid the inevitable devaluation.
Ah, I remember the time in the mid-1980s when 90,000 TWA frequent flyer miles would buy you an international round trip for two to Europe or the Mideast from anywhere in the continental USA!
But if they stopped printing points out of thin air to sell at 0.5 CPP, how do you suppose they continue the ponzi scheme? The unspoken truth in this game is that modern loyalty programs are giant ponzi schemes.
During the pandemic, most of these Corpos used their loyalty programs as collateral to acquire loans. They sold off billions of points upfront and relent the cash to its operating entities. Problem is, the operating entities...
But if they stopped printing points out of thin air to sell at 0.5 CPP, how do you suppose they continue the ponzi scheme? The unspoken truth in this game is that modern loyalty programs are giant ponzi schemes.
During the pandemic, most of these Corpos used their loyalty programs as collateral to acquire loans. They sold off billions of points upfront and relent the cash to its operating entities. Problem is, the operating entities kept burning cash. Now, the loyalty programs are stuck with giant liability balance sheets and loans from related parties that are unpayable.
How do they service those liabilities? By devaluating their points currency to keep attracting new cash into their fund. It's a ponzi scheme 101 except this one is legal.
I used my annual free credit card night here last year. Was upgraded to a four bedroom suite thanks to my Diamond status from the Amex. I looked up the room, which would have run $6000/night. It was the best redemption value I think I have ever had across all hotel programs. So I won’t fault Hilton HHonors at this property one bit.
Umm….your missing the point here
The property made the free “standard award” night available, and then fully tripled down with the over the top upgrade for being Diamond. And they don’t request to be on the “exception list” for these redemptions. What point am I missing?