Six Two Four Hotel

Adults only and deliberately compact, Six Two Four Hotel suits you if you prefer a smaller base to a large resort complex. The hotel has 19 rooms, a garden, a terrace and an outdoor pool, with free Wi-Fi throughout.

The atmosphere is more practical than theatrical. You can return to a private bathroom, a safe place for your essentials and, in selected categories, air conditioning, blackout blinds and a balcony. The hotel's website is available in English and Spanish, so it is geared towards both English- and Spanish-speaking guests.

The address is in San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, rather than Cabo San Lucas. The town centre is only a few minutes away, making it useful when you want to get out for a walk or arrange an excursion without staying in a self-contained resort zone.

The sea is 600 metres away, and the hotel is described as being near the beach. A car park is available if you are driving, while car hire can be arranged through the hotel. The setting is therefore suited to a stay built around moving between the hotel, the coast and the town.

For a solo stay, the single standard rooms keep things simple: a private bathroom, Wi-Fi, a safe and coffee-making facilities. Couples can choose between a double bed or twin beds, while the triple standard category gives three guests a practical rooming option rather than forcing everyone into a romantic interpretation of the word 'sharing'.

The superior categories are the ones to look at when the room itself matters more. Air conditioning helps after a hot day outdoors, blackout blinds are useful when you need proper sleep, and a balcony gives you somewhere to sit without turning the bed into a permanent lounge chair. These rooms also include a television, a safe, a hairdryer and tea or coffee facilities.

Some deluxe double rooms combine the balcony with air conditioning and blackout blinds. If you are travelling as a couple and value a more comfortable wind-down, that combination is the sensible place to start. All room categories do not carry the same equipment, so check the individual room card before choosing.

The outdoor pool is the obvious place to spend an unhurried hour when you are not heading into town. There is also a garden, a terrace and outdoor furniture, giving you a few places to sit rather than one compulsory sun lounger with a view of the car park.

Hiking is available as an activity, and the hotel can help with excursions through its tourist information service. For a slower afternoon, the picnic area offers a simple alternative to going straight back out. The beach is nearby as well, so you can choose between water, a walk or a chair in the garden without turning the day into another timetable.

Check-in runs from 15:00 to 22:00, with check-out by 12:00. Express check-out is available, which is handy when a morning departure leaves no appetite for a prolonged farewell at reception. The property is adults only: guests under 18 are not permitted.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and parking is available on site. The hotel accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. Airport transfers are available as a paid service, and car hire is also available through the hotel.

There is no lift, although accessible facilities and wheelchair access are available, including access to the restaurant. The property does not serve alcohol on site, an important practical detail if your ideal post-dive routine includes something stronger than coffee.