There are pros and cons. Here's the negatives first - there are lots of positives too, but the…read morenegatives are bringing out my inner "Karen." There's an aggressive push at check-in to commit you (and pay to attend!) an aggressive 3-hour time-share presentation, asking detailed questions about the cost of your last 5 vacations to convince you their $11000-deposit, $900 annual subscription, $1300-minimum weekly rental commitment for 25 years is a bargain. Food prices are higher than major-city downtown hotels - $30 for a cocktail, buffet $45. (Granted, most guests are all-inclusive or get food at 40% off if in the timeshare plan, but the full price is shown to you when asking for a tip to encourage larger tips.) And then after a surcharge to enter 2 of the fancier restaurants, there's still a further surcharge levied for half the items on the menu. The ice-cream shop is not included in the all-inclusive which seems an unfair money-grab. (When you are on an all-inclusive cruise ship, you are not handed receipts 8 times a day to sign and include a tip.) Long waits at the hostess desk every time to enter the buffet, either when the restaurant is full, or empty; long waits for poolside service, and a long wait to get the bill from the waiter every time - sometimes 10 minutes or so. (When we stood up to leave without signing they snapped into action remarkably quickly.) We were asked to give our room number 3 times at every buffet meal which seemed a redundant interruption. Not enough lounge chairs poolside - every single one was claimed before breakfast every day, despite unenforced signs that one cannot reserve chairs if not sitting in them. We did not get to sit in a lounge chair poolside the entire week. Most lounge chairs had lost their rubber wheels or the wheels didn't even turn. This seems like a simple investment that the hotel refuses to make. Beach was closed for walking (enforced day and night by lifeguards) due to dangerous surf and undertow along nearly the entire length in front of the hotel. Wifi does not reach all areas of hotel and requires a fastidious sign-in that takes longer than 75 seconds esp if the wifi is weak. Outdoor hot tub was tepid - making the walk back to the room very cold. Buffet items are not replenished near the end of the meal service. Tongs for serving at the buffet take a lot of force to close making self-serve difficult, with spilt food everywhere as a result. (Is management even looking at these things?) Although the buffet has a pork, a beef, a chicken, and a fish dish at every meal, and they vary, they are all stew-type dishes with a sameness to them all. When they did try something unusual, it was fish with vanilla sauce that was just a horrible unexpected combination. Authentic Mexican options abound, yet they are all very bland. Two kinds of music playing on top of each other in the spa massage rooms, and the music is distorted as if the pre-amp is set too loud. Massages are $200 for 50 minutes - more than the most expensive US venues, yet the therapists do exactly the same technique in the same order every massage with no special attention to areas marked on the intake form. The therapists do not massage as if they understand specific muscle groups suggesting they are not licensed trained therapists. The tiny general store had only candy; no basic toiletry supplies, and no over-the-counter medications for headache, colds, pain, sunburn etc. with the nearest pharmacy a ten minute drive away. Positives: Whales are abundantly in view constantly (it's March) and can be seen just offshore occasionally breaching - close enough you can hear the "slap" but too far to photograph without a telephoto lens. Architecture and ambience feels grand, though just a little dated, and well-maintained. The villa rooms are remarkably quiet, with very quiet central air conditioning, and staff move quietly through the compound in electric carts. Staff are consistently friendly, always very presentable, and greet every guest they pass. Comfortable bed with perfectly-smoothed sheets and spacious rooms with esthetically pleasing furniture, lamps, fabrics. Toiletries had a nice scent of guava and citrus. Housekeeping was detail-oriented with whimsically folded towels, and florets made from toilet paper. Efficient service at the coffee bar with great lattes. Beautiful gardens are well maintained, with even the dirt raked in patterns at the base of each tree, and gardeners attending to upkeep every day. Service is top-notch in restaurants that require a surcharge - such as cleaning all crumbs off the table between courses, coming by to place the napkin on your lap again after you visit the restroom, waiting with dessert in hand tableside until a break in the conversation, using extra staff to bring all plates simultaneously, offering a first sample taste of even the house wine. And the food is exceptional and imaginative in the surcharge restaurants.

Beware - Food Poisoning…read more We were excited to spend our spring break at Hacienda Del Mar. The resort is beautiful and many of the staff are very friendly and helpful. There are however some major issues with management and lack of accountability. We traveled with our two teens so we stayed in a two bedroom ocean view condo. Our first morning we woke up to the dining room ceiling caved in and water leaking everywhere. The front desk staff was helpful, but we spent the majority of our first day looking at other available units, then repacking all of our things, moving them, and unpacking again. The unit we wound up in was not as good of a view or location as the first, but we were happy to just move on. We never heard anything from management about this major inconvenience, we didn't expect anything for it but an apology would have been thoughtful. I would not have even mentioned this if not for what happened next. Thursday evening we had dinner at the resort (because we purchased the all inclusive plan so that's where we ate the whole week) and by midnight I was awake with stomach cramps starting. I spent the next 16 hours violently, violently ill. At this point my husband had reported my illness to the front desk and they suggested I see the doctor on site. I made my way there and they said I had to be transferred to the hospital because my blood pressure was too low. I spent the rest of that day at the hospital, and incurred quite an expense due to the injury incurred at the resort. On top of that, they also charged me for seeing the on-site doctor. Although I was still quite ill Saturday I filled out and signed an incident report and requested to speak to a manager. I was told the manager was in the other building and would be in touch. I have sent multiple messages and still not gotten any response. Just an apology from the management would have been great but I incurred significant expense due to the illness from eating at the resort. I also paid a significant amount for an all inclusive plan I was unable to use for a day and a half because I was too sick to eat or drink anything. I understand mistakes happen, but the lack of accountability and response are inexcusable. Out of our 7 day vacation I lost 3 days dealing with issues directly caused by the establishment. I recommend you think twice before booking here.

I have been coming down to Cabo and the Baja area for 30 years…read more Actually had a place over on the pacific ocean that I regret selling years ago. BUT......Esperanza is on a different level and if you have the means....by all means I HIGHLY recommend staying here. The ocean view suites are stunning with amazing views. Service is the finest you will find. You have your own concierge who knows you when you arrive. Everyone there is friendly and wants to make your stay the best. Location is the best. The beach is great to swim. The pools are great. The restaurants offer varied options....although we only ate at one and it reminded me of a Luau. Gold courses close by. Pickleball and Tennis courts. Basketball courts. Great gym and spa. With so many options and so many new places popping up...I think Esperanza still is the tops with it's gorgeous grounds and stunning service.

This place was an absolute dream. The spa, the FOOD, I am not kidding when I say I ordered the…read moregrilled oysters like 5 time a day. It's easily the most flavorful thing I have ever had. The property is just gorgeous, as are the rooms. It's a huge property & the staff are so efficient at getting you to & from in carts if you choose not to walk. The gym is amazing, they have this awesome stretching machine in there as well as pilates equipment. I would stay here again without hesitation. I could keep going on honestly but the last thing I'll say is this place feels romantic so if you're looking to get away with your partner this is the perfect place. Cheers

Incredibly nice people here, they talk to you like old friends…read more When we arrived, we were greeted with huge hugs, first time ever that has happened to me at a hotel. The lady was genuinely nice!! They also served complimentary breakfast daily, although I stuck to mostly fruit and smoothies, there were also pancakes served. The rooms were good, small, and had a refrigerator and microwave in them. This place is a bit out of the way though, and there is a hill you have to walk up coming back here. They also give you a code to get in when they lock up the main entrance. It's about a 10-15 minute walk to Downtown Cabo San Lucas. I also really enjoyed the pool, super clear and refreshing!! This place is for those who don't want to stay right in the mix of everything, it's a hotel that has a very local feel to it!!!

The Bungalows Hotel is a very cute quaint hotel situated about 1/4 mile or 10-15 minute walk to the…read moredowntown area that has a bunch of souvenir stores, restaurants, and large hotels along the water. The hostess, Ally, greeted us in the office with a hug and a refreshing juice, "welcome home." There are parking spaces just outside the hotel. The hotel is on a circular street with an island in the center. The door to the hotel is locked at night. You need a code to enter. Otherwise, the door is unlocked during the day. We had an apartment on the 2nd level with a set of stairs leading up to the gated door and a balcony. The decor was lovely and stylish. The balcony had seats at the outdoor bar which was attached to the indoor kitchen with windows separating them. There were cups, utensils, plates, refrigerator, microwave, and sink in the kitchen. The bathroom sink and shower worked fine, however the toilet had a low flush and took forever to fill up. There was an AC unit on the wall in both bedrooms, but we couldn't get them to work. Not sure if we just didn't know how to turn it on or if they weren't working. One of the bedrooms was just off the balcony. The other bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom was separate off the balcony. If you have young children, I would not recommend this upper apartment because of the one bedroom being a bit separated from the other area. The common area is only the balcony (as opposed to a living room or family room). Also, since there's a balcony, you need to be careful of young children climbing the low wall. I would have preferred the apartment that had a main shared living room instead of the balcony so that we could have all sat together more easily. (The balcony did have the bar with seats and 2 chairs, but it was just awkward.) This apartment had a gate for the door. There isn't a wood or metal door. The gate requires a key to operate from both the inside and outside of the door. To lock the door at night time while you are inside, you need to use the key. While this provides security by eliminating easy entry for intruders, it also means if there's an emergency, you need to have that key ready in order to exit the apartment, so keep it in a place where everyone knows where it is. We put the "Please make up room" sign out for one of the days but no one came to refresh the room. We had to go ask that someone clean out the trash baskets. We had been there for a few days by then. In the mornings, you could hear the occasional motorcycles or cars going by, the rooster crowing, and a couple dogs barking and birds chirping. In the evenings, there was a restaurant somewhere near that played music that I enjoyed listening to. While the various noises didn't bother us one bit, I overheard two people talking about how the noise bothered them. I actually liked hearing the birds sing, the rooster crow, the dogs barking faintly in the distance as we were waking up. Breakfast is AWESOME!! I would stay here again just for the breakfast! They serve the same dish to everyone, but if you want something different, you can request it. Every day the main breakfast item changed. Presentation is lovely. Food is yummy. Fruit smoothies are refreshing. There's also tea and coffee. Nearby, little birds are eating from the beautiful bird feeder. Red Bougainvillea decorate the area. The breakfast here is something we looked forward to every day. There's a cafe nearby (though I didn't go) and a restaurant next door. The restaurant didn't seem to get much business so we took that as a sign that it wasn't too good, so we didn't go. The route to walk to downtown is steep and there wasn't always a sidewalk or the sidewalk was broken up. If you have trouble walking, this isn't the hotel for you unless you have vehicle transportation. There's a convenience store about a block or two away where we bought water, juice, fruit, yogurt, soap, toothpaste, etc. Don't drink the water at the hotel. You should buy bottled water to use for brushing teeth, rinsing your mouth, etc. A tip about driving: Drivers slow down for a stop sign, but most don't actually stop. On one YouTube video, the YouTuber said he once got a ticket for rolling through the stop sign too slowly. And yep, we learned to just roll through. And we learned to stop or yield only when there's another car at the intersection. The Bungalows' web site is thorough, so take a look at it to check out the accommodations and breakfast items and photos! Oh, the roof is something like a thatched roof, made out of dried leaves! Very interesting! Definitely adds to the decor when you look up at the roof when you're about to go to sleep!

We travel frequently and wanted a traditional & authentic experience, this was perfect. The…read moreproperty isn't modern or renovated but that was the charm we were looking for on this trip. Great food, amazing rooftop views, excellent service (we tip heavy on the first day). We went into town as they have a shuttle that rotates, we wanted a peaceful and relaxing trip and this checked all the boxes.

My experience here was very mixed however I have positive things to say about the amazing…read morewaiters/waitresses, food (all inclusive), the views, location and all the resort amenities were AMAZING! The shuttle 10/10, food 10/10 - however the severely undercooked salmon and lamb led me to have food poisoning. However, I could not say the same thing about the HORRIBLE service. if you are coming for all inclusive here - DO NOT I warn you - the service is insanely slow, they make you feel like you are not part of an "all inclusive" deal and I'll go on later to explain why I had a problem with TRUSTING the PEOPLE and the employees for this hotel. Every activity and dinner FOR the all inclusive within the resort required a pre-reservation, including dinner - which I totally understand. It was the way that the reservation agent spoke to us as if everything was "fully booked out" when it really wasn't and lied to us. We arrived for a shorter trip, and when trying to book a reservation through the concierge for dinner, they said they were fully booked, I begged and pleaded to see if there were any spots, and they let us. When we showed up to the restaurant there were only 2 other couples there - so we were wondering why the HECK would you say that things were full when it truly wasn't? Same thing for trying to book the tequila tasting. Although we had a wonderful experience - they acted as if there were "no spots left" and that everything was "booked out" when in reality, my partner and I were the ONLY ones there. I do not trust the "concierge" at this hotel and this made me want to never come back to this hotel again. I do not recommend coming here unless you have every single reservation booked as they are not well equipped for an all inclusive vacation.

OMG!!!! What a beautiful Villa. Girlfriends retreat was so relaxing. Beautiful ocean view from my…read moresuite. I also had access right out my french doors to the second level of the pool. Chef Martin, well I want to marry him and have him cook his great food for me. Maid service everyday. Big screen tv to watch my sports while eating and having a nice beverage in my suite. If you want to relax,shop,do water sports,etc. Girlfriend retreat is for you. Felt save and slept with my french doors open every night. Can't wait to go back

i had the best trip,with friends at Girlfriends retreat.I grew up around water in Florida…read moreBut Villa Vista Pacifica was the greatest place,views are breathtaking,the Villa is everything I thought it would be and more.The massage outside with the sound of waves in the back ground. Where do I start with the food, chef Martin served fresh healthy choices,the wonderful help from the butler to the housekeepers that provided their services.Now the best part the pools, on the 2nd and 3rd floors that have the most beautiful views the fishing boats going by and the beautiful isolated beach that is all walking distance,and a great bun workout if you hike back up, bring the best walking shoes or tennis shoes then you can get out and even walk to town which is about 10 min.away. I can't wait to go back I miss all of it. Thank you to the wonderful owners who are willing to go out of their way to make your vacation a special memory, at Villa Vista Pacifica.

This was our first time staying at Sirena Del Mar. The resort is a bit hidden, so not all Uber…read moredrivers were familiar with the location, but once we arrived, we really enjoyed it. The location is convenient, with a supermarket directly across the street. The property was nice and clean--perfect for a relaxing getaway that truly felt like a home away from home. The room had all the main kitchen necessities and more. We started in a garden-view room, and midweek we were able to upgrade to an ocean-view room, which was absolutely spectacular. Falling asleep to the sound of the ocean waves was incredibly calming. The resort also offers beach access, and guests can borrow beach chairs and other items to relax by the water. There are several pools on-site, including a swim-up bar, and they often have live music in the evenings, which added to the atmosphere. The only downside was the on-site restaurant--the food was mediocre, so we preferred cooking in the room or going out to eat. There is a BBQ area available for guests, which was a nice option. I would definitely come back, though I'm not a fan of being approached by timeshare representatives.

I was very disappointed with my stay. The biggest issue was the constant construction noise. Work…read morestarted early in the morning and continued throughout the day, making it impossible to relax or enjoy the peaceful atmosphere we expected. To make matters worse, construction workers were using the area around the infinity pool, with large wooden beams blocking parts of the space. Instead of enjoying the beautiful pool, we had to deal with an active construction site. The constant sound of power drills and other construction equipment during the daytime completely ruined any chance of resting by the pool or relaxing in our room. Had we known that major construction was taking place, we would have chosen a different hotel. I understand that maintenance and improvements are sometimes necessary, but guests should be informed in advance, and the hotel should make every effort to minimize the impact on their stay. Unfortunately, this experience fell far short of the relaxing vacation we had hoped for.

I really enjoyed my stay here. We stayed in a too floor suite with our own hot tub! What a luxury…read more Initially we missed the hit tub- it's up a small wrought iron spiral staircase on the roof. This would not be accessible for someone who isn't able to climb small stairs. Bathrooms are spacious and pretty. Plenty of room to entertain family - and a nice private grill for BBQ. We had a gorgeous ocean view. Shared pools are nice but crowded.

By far my favorite Worldmark resort. I would rate it higher than Maui and Depoe Bay, OR. However…read morethere are some cons that keep me from rating is as "Great." If I stay there again in the future hopefully I can revise my review. Pros: The resort is clean from the top to the bottom. The pool is very large and there is a lot of seating with umbrellas. The staff at the swim up bar is excellent. I would suggest the penthouse rooms if you can as they were spacious and the rooftop hot tub was really neat. There is a restaurant on site called Mamma Mia's. Cons: The sales staff is horrendous. They contact you pretending to be your personal concierge and to help you in advance of your stay but will drop you like a rock when you do not sign up for a sale presentation.

Yes yes yes!!!! When I tell you I am not staying anywhere else but here! The staff, the grounds,…read morethe pool everything was live. It is a quieter place so if you want to get turnt, keep moving. I did not get the all inclusive but that worked for my family. I would definitely recommend and come back. The villas were so spacious with great views

Overall, this is a nice resort and a step above properties like Fiesta Americana, though it doesn't…read morequite reach the level of luxury offered by resorts such as Garza Blanca or Le Blanc. The food was consistently good, and the Lazy River is definitely the standout feature and biggest selling point of the property. The rooms and grounds were well maintained, making for an enjoyable stay overall. That said, there were a few areas where the experience fell short. Pool service was inconsistent, and there often seemed to be a shortage of pool towels. Entertainment options were limited, and with only three restaurants on-site, dining choices felt somewhat restricted. Of the three, Latitud 23.5 was by far the best and the one we found ourselves returning to most often. Guests should also be prepared for a fairly aggressive timeshare presentation pitch. Additionally, the advertised complimentary 45-minute massage per room for direct online bookings appeared to be more of a marketing gimmick, as multiple staff members seemed unaware of the promotion during our stay. While we had a pleasant experience overall, we're likely to try a different resort next year. The Lazy River was the highlight, but the overall experience wasn't quite enough to bring us back.

Alex helped my sister and me find a place to stay a week before my friend's bday celebration in…read moreCabo. I had missed out on any "specials" for rooms and was worried about not getting the best bang for my buck. So, I scoured the internet and facebook in hopes that I could find some help...which is what led me to Alex's Facebook page for his business (https://www.facebook.com/CABOSTAYS/). Let me tell you, Alex came through! For the price that we would have paid for a one bedroom jr. suite, we ended up getting a two bedroom/two story penthouse that was right in front of the ocean at Pueblo Bonito - Blanco. It was amazing! My sister and I couldn't believe our luck. Additionally, Alex set up private transportation for us to and from the airport with the most courteous and friendly driver. Cabo was a dream and I feel so lucky to have experienced it with the amenities that were provided to us. I won't be coming to Cabo without Alex booking our next trip! Highly recommend you call him before even thinking about making a reservation anywhere else.

From the owner: CABO STAYS will assist you from getting the perfect accommodation in a Luxury Villa or in a nice…read moreOceanfront Suite, arrange your Transportation and help you planning your daily activities and more. by Alex Velasquez

Service is great, ambiance is great, menus at their restaurants are great... we just love it here…read more Our concierge Michelle is wonderful. We always come back to Me Cabo. The location is the best

We stayed in a king suite with a balcony ocean view. It was nice to have the shade yet be right on…read morethe ocean. They have a very good breakfast that can be included in your stay. I liked that it was a smaller resort. Plenty of lounging areas and lots of pool chairs. It also has it own beach area to lay on.. the lobby is absolutely stunning.. the most beautiful view. Cruise ships like to park out front though. Apparently there's a deep trench for them.