The Enclaves at Ritz-Carlton Reserve: Inside San José del Cabo's Most Exclusive Address
Four collections of villas and towers, from completed West Enclave homes to a pre-construction North Enclave with penthouses over 7,800 square feet. Here's what ownership at The Enclaves actually looks like, phase by phase.
If you've spent any time researching branded residences in Los Cabos, you've likely come across the name Zadún, or maybe Puerto Los Cabos, or maybe just "The Enclaves" without much context tying the three together. They're the same story. The Enclaves is the residential real estate arm of Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, sitting inside the larger 2,000-acre master-planned community of Puerto Los Cabos in San José del Cabo. Understanding how those three names connect matters, because it's the difference between finding this listing and scrolling past it.
Where The Enclaves Sits
Puerto Los Cabos is a gated, master-planned community built by Grupo Questro on the East Cape side of San José del Cabo, about 15 minutes from the airport. The development centers on a marina capable of accommodating yachts up to 250 feet and a golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman that currently plays 27 holes and remains semi-private. There's no confirmed date yet for the remaining 9 holes, but once they're built, the course will split: 18 holes will stay public and the rest will become private for residents and club members. The community also fronts a stretch of largely unspoiled coastline that's noticeably quieter than the Corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San José. The Enclaves occupies an elevated bluff within that community, positioned around Zadún, the Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel that anchors the neighborhood.
A new members' beach club is currently under construction, with an opening date of summer 2027 according to the developer. In the meantime, a smaller interim beach opened in front of the beach club site in December 2025, offering a restaurant and lounge-chair beach service called Toba, so there's already a food and beverage presence on the sand while the full club is being built.
The Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand itself is worth pausing on. It's a small, deliberately limited collection of ultra-luxury properties worldwide, distinct from the standard Ritz-Carlton flag. Owning inside The Enclaves means your residence carries that Reserve-level service standard, not the broader Ritz-Carlton one.
The Residences
The Enclaves is made up of four distinct collections, at different stages of completion, and they serve different buyers.
West Enclave is the original phase: 27 single-family villas positioned on an elevated bluff with panoramic Sea of Cortez views and direct proximity to a secluded stretch of beach. 23 of the 27 are already built. These are whole-ownership, single-story villas built in a contemporary interpretation of hacienda style, with natural stone exteriors and wood-clad interiors.
East Enclave is the second collection of villas, 10 in total, with 3 currently under construction. Same architectural language and service standard as West Enclave, positioned as its companion phase on the property. The 2 Oceanfront Signature Residences at the East Enclave are the most exclusive product in the entire community: just two villas, each roughly 50 percent larger than the standard West and East Enclave villas. One is currently under construction, the other remains available for sale. With only two of these ever built, this is the tightest inventory in the entire Enclaves portfolio.
North Enclave is the pre-construction phase, sited on top of the hills above the rest of the community with unrestricted ocean views. It consists of four towers, labeled A through D, with Tower C already completed. Each tower is configured with two garden-level units, two middle-floor units, and a single penthouse that spans the entire top floor of the building. Living space across the tower units ranges from roughly 4,800 to 7,880 square feet, making North Enclave the largest-format product in the community despite being the last to break ground.
What Ownership Actually Includes
The appeal of a Ritz-Carlton Reserve residence isn't just the architecture, it's the operational layer underneath it. Owners typically have access to anticipatory concierge service, in-residence dining, and a dedicated residential management team, along with the option to enroll in a rental program for the periods they're not using the home themselves. For a buyer weighing a fully self-managed villa against a branded residence, this is usually the deciding factor: you're not just buying square footage, you're buying a service infrastructure that handles the property when you're not there.
Amenities at a Glance
Marina — full-service marina within Puerto Los Cabos, capacity for yachts up to 250 feet.
Golf — 27 holes currently in play, designed by Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman, currently semi-private. Once the final 9 holes are complete, the course will split into 18 public holes and a private section for residents.
Beach club — a members' beach club is under construction, targeting a summer 2027 opening per the developer. A smaller interim beach opened in December 2025 in front of the site, with restaurant and lounge-chair service called Toba.
Beach access — a secluded, multi-mile stretch of coastline fronting the West Enclave homes.
Location — approximately 15 minutes from Los Cabos International Airport.
Residential services — Ritz-Carlton Reserve concierge, in-residence dining, dedicated management, optional rental program.
Who This Is For
The Enclaves tends to draw a specific kind of buyer: someone who wants a genuine second home rather than a rental-first investment property, values privacy over proximity to Cabo San Lucas' downtown energy, and is comfortable paying for a service layer they may only use part of the year. It's a different buyer profile than what you'll typically see chasing branded residences closer to the Corridor, where short-term rental yield tends to be a bigger part of the pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Zadún and The Enclaves? Zadún is the Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel. The Enclaves is the residential community built around it, spanning West Enclave, East Enclave and North Enclave.
How many homes are in The Enclaves? The Enclaves spans four collections: 27 West Enclave villas (23 built), 10 East Enclave villas (3 under construction) and the pre-construction North Enclave, four towers with Tower C already complete.
Is Puerto Los Cabos the same as Cabo San Lucas? No. Puerto Los Cabos is a separate master-planned community located in San José del Cabo, roughly 15 minutes from the airport and distinct from the resort corridor closer to Cabo San Lucas.
Do owners at The Enclaves have rental options? Yes, there is typically a rental program available for owners who want to generate income from their residence when they're not using it personally.
When will the Puerto Los Cabos beach club and golf course be finished? The members' beach club is under construction with a developer-targeted opening of summer 2027, though that date isn't confirmed. The golf course currently plays 27 of a planned 36 holes and remains semi-private; once the final 9 holes are complete, it will split into 18 public holes and a private section for residents.
Thinking About The Enclaves
Branded residences at this level move quietly, often before they're widely listed, and The Enclaves is a smaller, more limited release than most of what's coming to market in Los Cabos right now. If this kind of property is on your radar, the conversation is worth having before availability changes.
Reach out to Alen to talk through current availability at The Enclaves and how it compares to the other branded residence options opening across Los Cabos.
Alen Fabjan
Managing Broker Oppenheim Group Cabo
+1.480.264.1006
