Stayed here for just one night, Aug. the 5th and was glad to leave.

Don't get me wrong, the hotel is clean, the staff is friendly and their beds were the best, I stayed in out of six hotels that I stayed in in Cabo. The room just had no character to it. Clean yes but no veranda or anything you could walk out onto and took ages to get too from the lobby through all these meanderings. I had a slight view of the pool. Elsewhere, I was used to looking right out on the whole Bay. The fridge was stocked but in their efforts to get you to buy their overpriced beverages left no space for your own stuff.

They charge for everything, even the coffee. We took 2xOJ, 1Xwhiskey, coffee and some popcorn and they tried to charge me $51 for this on check-out. They were trying to charge us for 5 bottles of water that we had nothing to do with, since we brought our own. Finally, I went over all the prices of everything with them and we came up with $25, which I payed.
My friend, who can be somewhat vociferous after having a shot, was giving out about being charged for the coffee and the receptionist was about to have him escorted out by security. Fortunately, managed to de-fuse the situation. Would not stay here again or any of their chain because the hotel, while comfortable had no character and was all just about maximizing their rip-off of the tourist.

P.S. Also check-out is 10am for those who are not early risers.

We just returned from a four night stay at the Rose. I would not use words like spectacular or perfect to describe the Rose, but I would say its location can't be beat if you want to be close to the action. While the hotel is clean and the grounds are very well maintained, there is a slightly "cheesy" feel to the hotel due to plaster painted to look like marble or stone, fake painted dome in the lobby, etc. Either make it real or don't do it at all...

The good: The front desk had honored our request for a ground floor room close to the beach and pool. This location made it so easy to go in and out of the slider to get to the pool/beach. We really enjoyed our room's small patio which was close to the pool but thanks to the lush landscaping, still felt private. The junior suite was good-sized and clean. The beds are quite comfortable. The location on Medano beach is great and we spent hours playing in the surf - much of each day was spent back and forth from the beach and pool. All the staff we encountered was friendly and helpful. The gym is good and big by resort standards.

The not so good: The pool area is very crowded and there aren't enough pool lounges to accomodate everybody. People get out there at 6:30 am to reserve chairs (even though there are multiple signs saying it's not allowed) and sometimes don't return for hours. After 8:30 or 9:00 am there's nothing left. I saw some saved chairs sitting unused until well into the afternoon. The pool was REALLY crowded on Tuesday when some cruise ship passengers were using the pool during happy hour. If possible, a pool attendant will drag a lounge up from the beach area and squeeze you in.

Overall: If you're looking for something traditionally Mexican, this isn't it. However, if you've got kids, don't mind crowds, and want to be close to town and able to swim at the beach, this place is for you. We came home with some great memories.

P.S. - Make sure you use the forum on this website to learn everything you need to know about Cabo!

This is a beautiful resort, with exceptional service and beautiful views. The staff treat you like royalty and the resort is gorgeous. We loved it.

Our beds were sooo comfortable and the room was very nice.

We totally enjoyed our stay but I have one small gripe. The pool lounge chairs with shade are all reserved by 7am in the morning. People get up at the crack of dawn and take towels, books and whatever and stake out their spots long before they ever get out to the pool to use them. At any given point in the day at least 50% of the lounge chairs are empty but not usuable because someone is saving their spot with a towel. The hotel should simply disallow people from reserving spots before the pool is open for swimming.

Ok here goes.

When we landed in Cabo, we were of course greeted by timeshare salesmen. Just say no and walk away. (But don't expect to get away that easy, there in the hotel lobby and restaurant as well). I did not feel pushed and the incentives are well worth it since Cabo can be a bit costly.

We stayed at the Rose for five wonderful nights. My first impression was "spectacular" when I entered the lobby. The staff was responsive and very well informed. We stayed in a Luxury Suite with two beds and a sofa bed. (Sofa beds are what they are so don't expect much and you won't be dissappointed). The living quarters were above-average, plenty of room to move around, good lighting, etc. (though I have to admit the television was a bit small, but who watches t.v. in Cabo).

The concierge was where you made all of your water activities, again friendly and professional. Pool service and the on-site restaurant was very good with fair prices, we ate there often. In my opinion the breakfast is the best meal of the day. Again, a very nice (English speaking) gentlemen acosted me about the timeshare. I went because he was so nice. The Pueblo Sunset was where we toured. Here's the tip of the day: Unless you have teenagers or small children who just need ocean water, stay at the Sunset. It's a newer Resort and is (1) star above the Rose on every level. Note: Swimming in the beach is forbidden because of the ocean high tide, but you can take a free shuttle to the Rose every hour.
(I almost bought a share there).

Everything was wonderful, truly. Just two final tips. Carry at least $100 in singles for tipping and overall purchasing...the locals are relunctant to give change in American $$. And if you can swing it...take a suitcase full of bottled water. I didn't get sick until the plane going home and I'm not even sure if it was the water or the heat (way too hot for me), but bottled water at the Resort is $4.00 a pop.

Anywho...go to the Pueblo...enjoy life...it's well worth it!