First things first (and what many don't know about a LOT of Cabo), this "hotel" is really a timeshare facility and many of the guests are owners or friends of owners or renters or, like us, just using it like a regular hotel. It certainly FEELS just like a regular hotel (and this is true of many facilities in Cabo San Lucas). Now, that said, this isn't a criticism as such because if you didn't know who to talk to about this you simply wouldn't know.

And before I get into the hotel itself, an additional word or two on the timeshare process. Yes, they are somewhat aggressive but it's not bad. Where it is the WORST is immediately outside the last security (x-ray) check-in point just before you get to the outside world where the shuttles and/or buses are to be found. There is a bank of desks where someone will try to immediately escort you to them to sign you up. I'd take a pass if I were you, but it's not that big a deal to accept an offer really. We decided to do just that (and later found that the offers varied depending on the desk you were at as well as who you were). Anyway, they will try to get you to go to a presentation at the relatively new Pueblo Bonito Pacifica (on the Pacific side and a bit out of the town itself)... and you'll be lured for a 75 minute presentation (that is relatively low-key) with a dinner cruise, free dinner and about $40 in cash. The presentation was fairly low-key UNLESS you misktakenly show interest, and then it is harder to say "no." We said "no" and were on our way back to PB Rose'." Incidentally, if you decline any offers at the airport, you'll be offered essentially the same thing at the hotel itelf (by the "hostess")... and even if you mistakenly accept an offer at the airport they will buy you out at the hotel and have you go on THEIR timeshare sale thing.

My opinion on the timeshare is that it's not worth it unless you LOVE Cabo and/or do a lot of marlin fishing. The town lacks a lot of character of other Mexican towns... and is rather small (and filled with things "American"). The timeshares are, ultimately, more expensive (though they'll not sell them that way). By the way, nearly everyone accepted US dollars.

Anyway, the PB Rose' is a very nice facility. As others have noted, it is extremely clean and the rooms are nicely done. The smallest rooms are called "Jr Suite"s but they are ampl in their size. Nearly all rooms face the ocean to some extent. We stayed in room 3012 which was getting near the beach itself but was only at the top fo the palm trees in the main area so we couldn't see over them very well. Still, it was nice. Rooms all have verandas and very good housekeeping service. The pool does get crowded and there is always someone there to offer you a drink. Also, as others have noted, there can be noise between rooms (actually above and/or below) but that's more a function of the luck of you is next to you.

Their front desk and conceirge service was excellent. They'll convert money for you or schedule any number or outting/events if you like.

Drinks... gosh, lots availabe at the pool. I'd wait until 3 (3-5 or 6pm) when their happy-hour kicks in and drinks are two for the price of one (making them only $3.75 though they are large). For dinner, we preferred the "Cilantro" restaurant at the sister hotel next door (PB Blanco they now call it). Frankly, the PB Blanco (formerly PB Cabo San Lucas) looked like a nicer place... smaller and all rooms faced the ocean a bit better.

The hotel is in easy walking distance to the town center or just down the beach to "The Office" (restaurant). Everything seemed a bit expensive to me at the hotels, but if one wanted to you could buy food and bring it back to the hotel because there was a nice appointed kitchenette area in the rooms (with microwave, range, frig, silverware, plates, mugs, etc.).

I have stayed at Pueblo Bonito Rosé and Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach in Cabo San Lucas. I would rate Sunset Beach a little higher because its rooms are newer and more spacious. But the Rosé has its own charm. It has a view of the rock, and the lively beach atmosphere along with the cruise ships give the Rosé a certain riviera buzz.

The rooms at the Rosé are almost time for small renovations to keep up with the all the new resorts in Los Cabos.

The main pool area is very inviting. If you enjoy a more lively atmosphere, you will love the Rosé. But if you prefer a more quiet setting, go to Sunset Beach.

Pueblo Bonito Rose is it!

I just returned from a 7 day/6 night stay at the Rose and had an absolutely wonderful time. Our room was a Jr. Suite with one bedroom with two double beds and a pull out double in the living room. The room was almost identical to the Jr. Suite we had in January at the Pueblo Bonito Blanco, which made the stay all the more familliar.

The view from our room (3040) was of the garden and swan pool located near the lobby. The room was well stocked with descent sized refrigerator, blender for our own aftnoon margaritas, sizable pantry for food storage, and a toaster, glassware and flatware as expected. Recently the Rose underwent room renovations, which was very noticable as the soft and uncommon beds were the best I've slept on in Mexico. (If you've been anywhere in Mexico, you know that most every bed in any hotel is as hard as a rock.)

The on-site ameneties such as the Spa, Gym, Tennis Courts and Deli are great with friendly and english speaking staff memebers who are eager to help at any time. Being on the younger side, (28) the timeshare "sharks", as I've read them being called, did not bother whatsoever.

Although we learned from our first trip to Los Cabos that the hotel food, although good, was quite expensive, we ventured about two blocks away to a Costco-like store believed to be called City Club. For a single day membership costing $1.00 US, you can shop and load up on food, beverages and anything else you need for the week. Food and drinks by the pool are great and make sure you take part in the, "Happy Hour" by the pool where drinks are 2 for 1 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Midori-coladas were our 4-somes favorite.

The staff at the concierge desk was very knowledgeable and friendly and able to book same day tours for both waverunners with Tio Sports in the afternoon as well as a breathtaking 2 hour ATV tour on the Pacific side of Los Cabos with Bajas Tours.

Check-in was a breeze, however the only draw back to the entire trip was an $8.50 charge that showed up on my final bill. After 30 minutes of explaining that everything purchased in the deli was paid with cash and requesting that a signature be shown for what was charged to our room could not be reproduced, the front desk employee finally removed the charge. She made it appear that she was doing me a favor, however I let this slide as this was the first person I encountered who seemed to not be focused on the "guest experience".

PB Rose is a great spot for honeymooners and families as well as couples and groups out for a fantastic vacation.

In all honesty, the Pueblo Bonito Rose was the best part of our recent trip to Cabo.

First the great stuff: We had a suite with LR, bedroom, kitchen and 2 baths. The kitchen was stocked with nice glassware, appliances (toaster, blender, etc) and had almost a full size refrigerator. The room was immaculate, beds had feather tops, and housekeeping folded our towels into swans with real flower petals. The pool was amazing, and drinks poolside were promptly delivered and not extortionately priced. They have a small section of the beach roped off so you can sunbathe on the beach without getting constantly harrased by vendors. The beach very clean, but there is a quick drop off in the water so be sure you are a decent swimmer. The Concierge and Bell Captains were amazing -- helpful, polite and went out of their way to ensure everything was right. The landscaping and interiors are everything you'd expect from a Mexican luxury resort.

The stuff that made it not perfect: Forget relaxing in the showers -- the temperature jumped from freezing cold to scalding hot with no notice so you had to be ready to run out from under the water at any moment. The food in the restaurants was very average and extortionately priced. There didn't seem to a way to conveniently get ice anywhere on the property. And the "hostesses" (aka Timshare sharks) will chase you down and continually harass you by calling on your room phone until you have to get rude and call the Concierge to complain (after that, they leave you alone.)

Side note about going to Cabo as a city -- take a LOT of money and don't expect a lot for it. It is as expensive as Maui without the luxury or quality. I love the hotel, but I doubt we'll be going back to Cabo for a while.