Raffles to Debut in Los Cabos: A New Global Icon of Luxury Hospitality in East Cape

Raffles to Debut in Los Cabos: A New Global Icon of Luxury Hospitality in East Cape 

Los Cabos is entering a new era of ultra-luxury development with the official announcement of Raffles Estera East Cape Resort & Residences, a flagship project by Raffles Hotels & Resorts, part of the Accor Group. This marks the brand’s first resort in Mexico—and all of North America—signaling the region’s continued evolution as a global destination for refined living and investment.

A Strategic Entrance into Mexico

Scheduled to open in 2029, Raffles Estera East Cape will bring 80 ultra-luxury guest rooms and 46 branded residences to one of the most pristine and underdeveloped stretches of Baja California Sur.

Known for its legacy of elegance and personalized service—from Singapore to Paris—Raffles is now placing its mark in the secluded shores of East Cape, Los Cabos. This development represents more than a resort; it’s a long-term commitment to creating immersive, meaningful experiences at the highest level of sophistication.

Design, Sustainability & Elevated Living

The project’s architecture will be led by the renowned firm Olson Kundig, with interiors by Studio Paolo Ferrari, and branded residences designed by Huber Design. Together, they aim to blend coastal beauty with timeless design rooted in local culture.

Sustainability will also take center stage, with a focus on preserving the surrounding marine ecosystems, desert landscapes, and cultural integrity of the region—aligning with the new generation of conscious luxury travelers and investors.

Why It Matters for the Real Estate and Hospitality Sectors

The arrival of Raffles confirms a powerful trend: Los Cabos is no longer just a vacation spot—it’s an emerging global hub for luxury investment and branded lifestyle real estate.

This move places East Cape alongside elite global destinations like the Maldives, Seychelles, and St. Barths, as a frontier for thoughtful development and high-net-worth interest.

For brokers, developers, investors, and visionaries in hospitality, this announcement reaffirms what we’ve known for years: the East Cape is ready for its next chapter.

About One Development Group

ONE Development Group, founded in 2009, is a leading real estate developer known for creating innovative environments and unique experiences that have transformed living, working and community interactions across Mexico. ONE Development Group has led the design and development of some of the country’s most visionary projects like Arboleda, SOFIA, El Gran, GALA and EMANA in Monterrey; NAYA, NAYAMA in Punta de Mita; ALISIA in Puerto Vallarta; and Estera in Los Cabos. ONE Development Group’s portfolio includes over 2,200 high-end, luxury residential units and more than 725,000 square meters of constructed area including office, retail and hospitality assets. Since its founding, ONE Development Group has built and managed real estate developments with over US$2.6 billion in total capitalization and generating more than $3.2 billion in sales, showcasing its extensive experience in equity capital management and its established relationships with leading banking institutions.

About GFG Securities

GFG Securities, LLC ("GFG Securities") is a boutique real estate investment banking firm assisting public and privately owned businesses with domestic and international investment banking services, including equity and debt capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic consulting services. Headquartered in Miami, FL, GFG Securities has acted as the primary liaison in debt and equity capital raising transactions exceeding $3 billion, with  transaction values between US$20 million and US$500 million. Visit www.GFGSecurities.com for more company information.