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    2.4 (56 reviews)

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    Fish tacos x 3
    Jill N.

    Very good fresh food, portions and friendly staff. Has a bar and outdoor area, inside was pretty. Sports bar vibe with food that exceeded my expectations

    Dining area with a nice view of the man made lagoon
    Ultima M.

    Nice property Staff is friendly and helpful Property is clean and well maintained Buffet is good This property is about 20-30 min away from downtown Cabo Mostly everyone speaks English Kid friendly Definitely consider staying here

    Steven C.

    What a fantastic place! I came to Diamante and was genuinely impressed with its potential and the level of service it provides. First the room The room was gorgeous! The OCR was modern and sleek. The rooms were huge, and the furnishings were comfortable. We started in a two-bedroom that had three full bathrooms with great showers. The food: There were flashes of greatness and areas that could be improved. Our go-to spot was the market! The tortilla soup was terrific. Fresh and flavorful, as well as a perfect temperature to warm me up in a cool evening. Breakfast there was a hit. I loved the French toast, probably the best at the resort. The pizza was great as well. My son, who is allergic to dairy, was over the moon when we were allowed to purchase non-dairy cheese, and the staff made his pizza. The market had fresh sushi, and the Mexican fair was good but not exceptional. The cookies, on the other hand, wow. Get them they are delicious! Amigos was a central spot. It seemed to be where we went for all the special events and the complimentary breakfast for the tour. The free breakfast during the tour was much better than another resort we attended; at least the food was hot and plentiful, which is more than I could say for another property. The breakfast that we ordered from the menu was truly unique. I loved the pancakes. They were perfectly made and delicious. My wife had the all-American, which was her go-to for each day of breakfast. My son had an all-American as well, and they took special care to ensure his food was safe to eat given his dairy allergy. The OCR was the place where we had lunch on the first day. This was my least favorite establishment to eat. I think the menu was minimal on the first lunch day and poorly prepared. The sports bar was another favorite. I appreciated the free popcorn and the food. It really was well done despite the numerous flies that seem to be present, but that could be a seasonal thing and certainly not a reflection on the Diamante. The Woods restaurant was genuinely impressive and befitting the title of Crown Jewel of the resort--a five-star experience with handcrafted cocktails, perfectly aged, and hand-cut steaks that were perfectly cooked. I had the New York strip Australian Wagyu A7, Carrots, and mashed potatoes. They were fantastic. The Key lime pie was a perfect compliment to a fantastic meal. My sister had sushi that was expertly sliced and made my son enjoy and off the menu pasta with shrimp. My wife had pork chops. This is a must-visit. Getting around The shuttle service to the Diamonte is adequate. They run with some consistency and are pretty on time, which I appreciate it. The only thing I wish I knew was how to tell which shuttle was going to what location. A few times, I got confused and had to ask where the shuttle was ultimately going, only to find out that my desired location would be at the next shuttle. The room Depending on your room, it will vary, but I can say for the OCR. Our room was insane. It was so spacious and one that I will never forget. The housekeeping staff was so thorough. They cleaned our room daily and ensured we had fresh towels, empty trash, and clean countertops. The pools were nice. The lagoon was so impressive to see. It is the largest lagoon in Mexico and is perfect for the resort. Where other places may have a little bit of usable beach, the lagoon makes up forward in the size, scope, and scale of activities. From paddle boarding to paddle boats and kayaks, there is something for everyone in the lagoon. The kids club was there also; although many of the activities were a bit subpar and were not as robust as other places, they at least had a space dedicated to kids and planned activities. Lastly, the golf villa is breathtaking. It is probably one of the best luxury villas I've ever seen, with high-end appliances, infinity pools, a personal hot tub, a center courtyard, ample space in the closet, and around the entire villa truly one of the best I've ever seen. If you are looking for a high-quality Experience, there's no better place than the Diamonte. The golf, while I did not play, is fantastic, with three courses on the property, which other resorts cannot beat.

    Mold on the duct. Rooms smell of mold. DANGEROUS
    Jennifer F.

    We bought timeshares when the property opened. Many years later....what Diamante promised us is nothing but a dream. A nightmare. I will be canceling our memberships after this week. We are so disappointed as we were looking to bring our children and grandchildren on vacation to bond. The mold in the rooms are visual and palpable. We cannot stay in rooms without opening every door to the outside. If you have respiratory problems....good luck. 2 of the 4 ceiling ducts have mold visible mold. I will embed picture.

    Dying/dead shrub

    I was an original Diamante timeshare owner. We had a total of four weeks a year. Diamante was sold to Tafer Resorts and we went there for the very first time in December... and it's a hell hole! all the grass is dying everywhere bushes are dying they've taken no care of the resort it looks like a mess don't bother.

    Lagoon sunset view from pool bar
    Mel W.

    We went in w a group of friends on a timeshare here for an annual golf trip, but we've also used some weeks to come with family. It's really a beautiful resort with plenty to do for golfers & families. The service is always a 10! The rooms are beautiful, food at the resort or at a golf course, always great. We stay at the Lagoon, but would love to eventually get a place at the Beach Club location (under construction.). We've met plenty of ppl who have invested in the property and it sounds like everyone is happy no matter where they are staying.

    Great sunsets at The Dunes overlooking the Sea of Cortez
    Joan N.

    We invested in a property here back in 2017 mainly because of golf. "The Dunes" is ranked 35th in the world (as of 2022). And El Cardonal is a Tiger Woods design course. IF YOU DON'T PLAY GOLF, this place is definitely NOT for you: Our unit comes with 10 rounds of golf. That's 3 rounds each for my 2 boys and my husband. And we convert 1 round of golf to a 1-hr spa/massage for me. Diamante is isolated from the downtown CSL. We rent a car every time we come here as we like to explore Cabo. We're not the type that goes all-inclusive on any given resort. We don't like being stuck in one place. I don't know how much it would cost to get a taxi or Uber. We also never eat in the premises of Diamanté except on the first day when we get a free breakfast before member updates. Expect the meals to be on the pricier side here. We always explore the local restaurants in Cano and we buy our own groceries for breakfast or for easy meals. We have a full-size fridge in the main unit plus a small dorm room size fridge in the connecting studio. We have a full kitchen (plus a tiny kitchen in the studio). So, there's plenty of room for cooking meals and saving leftovers if you choose to do that. This year, we are here for two weeks. We have a total of 14 rounds of golf. This year and the next five years, we won't be able to use El Cardonal because PGA golf will be here November this year and the next 4 more years. We don't mind because The Dunes is the better ranked course and normally, our golf rounds are designated on El Cardonal, not The Dunes. I guess we will take advantage of The Dunes the next 4 years. Service-wise, this is a no-tipping resort. It's their policy. But of course, we always break that policy. It's hard not to tip when just about every person helping us is super nice. Customer service is absolutely top notch. Well.. except for the one lady working at the front desk of the spa. She's not the sharpest pencil on here but I'll give them grace as she's about the only person that disappointed me. At least my massage therapist was good. We will keep coming here until the boys marry and have their families and our grandkids will continue the tradition of bonding in the magnificent golf courses of Diamante (Lord-willing). By the way, there's one more golf course that Tiger Woods is currently working on within Diamante. It's called the Legacy. We look forward to seeing its completion in the next year or so. Who knows, my Jr PGA boys might just end up playing pro in the future!

    Waterpark
    Stephanie H.

    We enjoy staying here very much! Away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Los Cabos, you will find peace and tranquility anywhere you look. I also enjoy the gym and especially Pilates! All of the staff is kind and helpful. You definitely want to get pico, chips and guacamole from the deli at the dunes! All of the restaurants are delicious, and the bartenders are well trained. We will be here again, and again and again. The only downside is the expensive taxi to go downtown for a little something different but small price to pay for some relaxation.

    Resort owner's golf villa
    Craig J.

    Golf enthusiasts will get the most from this resort. Diamante is a community in the early stages of development. Ownership and timeshare properties are the business model. Visiting guests are expected to participate in a high pressure sales presentation. People soft skills need work. When you lose interest to purchase, sales staff disrespects you through a polite smile and ignore of your presence in the room. That said, in exchange for your time, the sales office issues a $300 voucher good for dining and other purchases at the resort. As previously mentioned, this property is in the early stages of development. The finished resort promises to be a self contained community - which is nice because the local Walmart is 20 minutes drive and Cabo is more than 30 minutes drive for nearest groceries and supplies. There are no swimming beaches on the property because of high risk hazard. Do your swimming at the resort lagoon complex. Had a good stay here, but I would like to return in five years to compare this experience with a future, another experience.

    Door at end of hall "blocking" area where no work is being done

    Longtime owners of fractional share just returned from Diamante and "experienced" new ownership Tafer for first time. Resort went from a 5 Star to a 1 Star resort. Tafer bought the Diamante name and have changed the whole culture and experience. Room was dirty with fruit flies and roaches. Outlets didn't work when checked into room. Should have been in a room at OCR with a sunset view of the Pasific (which is what we paid for) given room with view of fence blocking construction area that hasn't been touched in more than 14 months. Food was awful and obviously cutting corners and costs. Staff now are paid far less than in the past and Tafer has made the resort a full tipping resort looking for guests to make up the difference in the staff's salary through tips. NOT WHAT WE BOUGHT INTO. Ken Jowdy took our money built his resort sold it and screwed the "owners" and took his and our equity. Pretty shady. And Tafer is absolutely horrible and have destroyed the place. PGA and Tiger should reconsider holding the tournament at the resort next November.

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    Has gone down hill with new ownership. Dunes needs major updating. Rooms look exactly the same from 20 years ago.

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    A great place to relax. If you are a golfer you have plenty of options right at the resort.

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    Palmilla Golf Club - Hydration station

    Palmilla Golf Club

    3.2(20 reviews)
    29.3 km

    Palmilla Golf Course was an incredible experience from start to finish! My dad is a religious…read moregolfer, and even he hasn't stopped raving about it -- which says a lot. He booked directly with the course and had no trouble setting up a tee time. Included in the price was what they call a hydration station, but honestly, it was more like a full bar and mini restaurant -- stocked with everything you could want. Drinks, snacks, fresh food... they had it all! The practice facility was next-level: shaded umbrellas, a bar, music, and a super relaxing vibe even before teeing off. The staff was friendly and super attentive, even pre-stocking our cart before we got started. As for the course itself -- absolutely stunning. Ocean views, pristine fairways, and multimillion-dollar homes lining the course. It felt exclusive, beautiful, and most importantly, very safe and secure with the gated setup. Whether you're an avid golfer or just tagging along for the views and experience, Palmilla is definitely worth it.

    Unfortunately my experience was very poor. The course wasn't watered for maybe weeks or months -…read moretotal brown grass everywhere. Teeboxes were not even flat. Cart paths broken and dangerous. They made us play the same 9 holes twice after they moved 18 holes to private use. This course should be charging $30 to play this brown dry course not $250. Felt deceived and was very let down.

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    Palmilla Golf Club - Practice area!

    Practice area!

    Palmilla Golf Club - Driving range.

    Driving range.

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    Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas - Ocean front view.

    Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas

    3.0(81 reviews)
    3.5 km
    $$$

    Kennedy was amazing to work with as our golf cart driver. We were always so happy to see him!! The…read morekindest guy you will ever meet! The hotel is very luxurious and rooms are beautifully appointed. The week we visited was extremely windy and chilly at times. We had an oceanfront 2 bedroom unit. We could never enjoy the pools in front of our room, unfortunately. The hot tub was not hot, so we always went to the main hot tub. The pool and lounge chairs quickly were full, as everyone could only use this area due to the location and wind of this resort. It's very secluded and far from the main DT and other areas of Cabo. Food choices are very limited. There is only Anica, which is high end seafood for dinner or the deli. Lunch, we ate poolside most days and it was just okay. The service was excellent everywhere on property and everyone was very hard working and friendly. A beautiful resort if you like being secluded.

    This place is a scam. It's isolated from the rest of Cabo and they over charge for everything…read more They charged me $63 USD for three cans of beer at the pool bar. They didn't even pour the beer into a glass. Just served it in the aluminum can. I get better service at my local 7-11. Food quality is not very good, and prices are very high. A hamburger at the sports bar is $27 USD. They tried to charge us over $100 for movies we didn't watch. Then instead of apologizing and removing the errant charges from our bill, the person at the front desk made us wait for over 45 minutes while he contacted the IT department and checked on the times each movie was supposedly watched. We told him our shuttle was waiting and we needed to get to the airport, but this person, Adonis, just took his time and casually investigated and wrote down the times of each movie. No apologies. Just proceeded to waste our groups time...

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    Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas - One of several beautiful pools

    One of several beautiful pools

    Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas - Lounge poolside

    Lounge poolside

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    Casa Dorada - View from balcony

    Casa Dorada

    3.6(216 reviews)
    7.9 km

    I was not safe at the hotel, and the manager was horrible to me. I saw a man speaking viciously to…read morehis date at the table next to me. She left in tears. I spoke to him and told him he should be nicer. He was drunk and decided to hit on me, which is insane. I kept saying, no, you need to be nicer to your girlfriend. He kept pushing me. He decided he wouldn't take no for an answer after I told him I didn't want to be hit on or talk to him. He became increasingly aggressive. I tried to keep de-escalating. He told me that we WOULD get to know each other. He pushed his phone to me with his Instagram. It was full of pictures of naked women. I went to the host desk. I smiled, so I wouldn't upset him further. I kept smiling and told them I needed him to go away. He came up behind me. They called hotel security, who quickly came over. The man (Ryan) left with his bottle of wine. Security escorted me to my room. I saw him waving from the balcony of a room above mine, very near. I asked to be moved. I was frightened. They changed my room, but I did not sleep the entire night. The next morning, I spoke to the manager, Francisco Escuer. He told me: "I watched the tape, you were talking to the man and smiling. You smiled at the host stand. Why were you smiling if you were asking for help to get away from that guy?" I said, "Because he was coming after me, and that's what women do, so we don't aggravate men we know are dangerous." He said, "Well, his girlfriend didn't report anything." Again, I said: "Women don't report abusers because they are not believed, just like you are not believing me." Escuer also screamed at me and accused me of recording our conversation. He made physical gestures toward me during this. I told him I needed the tape, his information and the hotel's information. He refused to give me anything and yelled at me. I had to check out, pay for that stay, and another hotel. Escuer/the hotel are not safe for women.

    We just had our wedding at Casa Dorada in April 04 2026. We had family and friends staying here for…read morean entire week. We heard nothing but raving reviews from our guests about the rooms and cleanliness of the entire resort. I already had family and friends asking when we can come back for our anniversaries lol. Now for our wedding: The planning through Casa Dorada's wedding coordinator, Katherine Anaya, was seamless and so easy. I can't express enough how amazing she was to handle everything for my husband and I since we are from California. The location of the resort is perfectly on the beach with nearby bars and restaurants. Yes you can hear the music from the bars but it stops at 9:30/10pm. Didn't hear any complaints from any of ours guests (ages 25-83). The wedding ceremony and reception was at the 12 Tribes Terrace and they really transformed the atmosphere to be exactly how I envisioned the wedding! If you're hesitant about doing a destination wedding in Cabo, I researched about 20 resorts and landed on Casa Dorada because of the value, location and how beautiful the resort looks. We are so happy with how our wedding came out and how amazing the staff is at this resort. We want to highlight our amazing wedding planner (through the resort) Katherine Anaya who handled everything for us and made sure the whole wedding experience was stress free and seamless for us. Her first impression through email with me truly made me feel her hospitality and kindness. Meeting her in person for our pre-wedding trip January 2026 just solidified that we have an amazing person helping create our wedding vision and bring it to life! She even went as far as having a custom wedding slideshow playing in our hotel room that had our pictures from our wedding website. The attention to detail Katherine gives is beyond what I could've ever imagined from anyone! Another person I want to mention was Rene at the 12 Tribes Restaurant. We met him during our pre-wedding trip and he handled everything with ease for our signature His/Her drinks and our food tasting samples. Right away his great hospitality and kind spirit could immediately be seen and felt. For our wedding in April 2026, Rene remembered us and gave nothing short of excellent service during our entire wedding week when we saw him or ate at the 12 Tribes restaurant. Rene was actually a server during our wedding and was making sure everything was going smoothly and made sure we felt at home. Two more people who are worth mentioning: Heriberto at the swim-up bar and Michele at the B Bar. Two awesome people who love what they do. They remembered us each time we came back to them. They remembered our drink orders and truly made us feel like family there. If you're thinking about a wedding at Casa Dorada, my advice to you is do it and you won't regret it. It truly felt like our home away from home. Muchas gracias Casa Dorada!!! We will definitely be back! This isn't goodbye, but see you soon!!

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    Casa Dorada - SaltWater Spa

    SaltWater Spa

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    Grand Velas Los Cabos - Grab a cup of coffee in the lobby and sit back and enjoy. I always added some Bailey's to the coffee to start the morning off right! Cheers!

    Grand Velas Los Cabos

    4.4(104 reviews)
    21.0 km
    $$$$

    Easy five stars for this Mexican owned all inclusive chain. Amazing food, not too crowded, easy to…read morefind seating by the pool, activities for all ages. Volleyball, kids club. Tahin bacon at breakfast. Come ready to put on a couple pounds eating amazing food.

    Ok here is the good, the wish I would've known, & the not so good…read more The Rooms/View/Landscaping are all 5 stars. The attention to detail for the daily room cleanings & nightly turndowns are the best we've seen. Never have to worry about having towels, water, drinks, snacks, etc. The staff "for the most part", are all very nice and make your visit very welcoming. The only person who we weren't too thrilled with is the Woman who works the omelet grill in the morning, she wasn't a very nice person but there's always 1 in the bunch. Our concierge Eric was always attentive and available for anything we needed. The pools are gorgeous and we loved every min in them. Things we wish we would've known. For this being a family friendly hotel, 6 out of the 9 daily activities they put together are for 18+, I think they feel the teen room is the reason they can do this, but when your 15 year old doesn't want to hang in a teen room, they should offer family activities to help keep the families together during their stays. We also wish we knew the pools close at 8pm, there's not to much to do after 8 and we found ourselves stuck in the room most evenings. Now the not so good: While we were at the pool trying to enjoy our last day, we're approached while we're eating lunch by someone all dressed up trying to sell is a min 35 day stay that can be used over 10 years for $64,000 USD! That bothered me although they did give us a $300 voucher for the gift shop "VERY expensive in there", just wish the timing on their part was better... Lucca, Velas 10 & Sen Lin have the best food here, but unfortunately for us, that was it. The breakfast & Lunch buffet from Azul was a 2 out of 10 for us, lots of choices but not very appealing and the food was very bland. Fridas food was the same, and room service food was never good. We ate the COSINA DE AUTOR for the 8 course meal, and 2 of us got sick on one of the plates, "possibly the tartar", was a long night for us and only 2 of the 8 dishes didn't make us want to spit them out. Because of how well they treat you and how beautiful and Zen feeling this property is, its a place we would most likely return to, but we would be very prescriptive on our food choices & we would also hope for a little cheaper rate, $1,700+ for their cheapest room for 3 of us, was a steep compared to other all inclusive with the same quality food, especially when you can't use the beach and there's no night life after 8pm for families.

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    Grand Velas Los Cabos - Horseback riding Oceanside at grand velas boutique

    Horseback riding Oceanside at grand velas boutique

    Grand Velas Los Cabos - Velas 10

    Velas 10

    Grand Velas Los Cabos - Lucca

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    Lucca

    Diamante - golf - Updated June 2026

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