For my 10th trip to Cabo, I decided to try something all inclusive. I saw the Costa Real on an airline employee website and didn't realize until researching it that it used to be the Plaza Las Glorias, which I had never heard anything good about, having had several friends stay there. I decided to give it a shot anyways, because of the convenient location. Bad idea. Yes it's a good location, but it's just not worth it. Usually the only escape from the 95 degree humid weather is in the comfort of your airconditioned hotel room. We tried 2 different rooms and neither worked. The food was OK but I'd rather eat a Rico's tamale for 10 pesos. They say they have all these activities, and I only saw one the entire week I was there. Also, my toilet never flushed on the first try. A staff member mentioned that one of the rooms had better A/C and when we asked the front desk for that room, they told us we would have to pay more. Also, there were ants walking across my headboard. We had a choice of 2 twin beds with an ocean view, or a king with no view, and they said we could push the beds together, but they were actually cemented to the floor. Real resorts should be ashamed. I will never stay there again. A good clean cheap hotel with good location is the Mar De Cortez. It's nothing fancy, but if location is what you want, you can't beat it. Plus the restaurant, Spencer's, has great food. And the A/C makes you feel like you are in a snowstorm. Just say no to the Plaza not Glorias/Costa Real.

This place was recently changed from the Plaza Las Glorias to the Costa Real Cabo Resort and it seems that the new management of this hotel is really trying to improve things. You will probably be happy if you realize this isn't really a resort when compared to what you get with some of the nice places on the Cabo corridor. However it is a solid 2.5 - 3 star hotel with a perfect location and good relatively-modern rooms. The balconies overlooking the Marina are great. The A/C works well and the room has amenities such as safe, cable tv, phone, and hair dryer. The staff is friendly and helpful. The security seems a bit excessive but if you ask the front desk nicely you can keep the wristband with your keys instead of wearing it on your wrist the entire time. I didn't inquire about the beach shuttle but the beach is only a 15-20 min walk or a $6 cab ride away. If you want to stay right in Cabo San Lucas, this is one of your best choices.

I've stayed at the Plaza Las Glorias (now apparently the Costa Real) all three times I've been to Cabo San Lucas with friends and wouldn't stay anywhere else if only for the sheer convenience of the location. You can walk just about anywhere you'd want to go, although you do have to keep your eyes open when crossing the street. Just pay attention! On our last visit, we asked for a room change and ended up in a 'penthouse' on the very top floor with a hot tub out on the deck. Perfect filled with cool water during the day and lovely filled with warm water at night. With the fridge in the kitchenette always filled with beer, we never had to go back down to the pool, which was fine since it was too noisy and always taken over by large groups playing volleyball. The waiters all knew us by the second day and would turn the t.v. channel to the MLB playoffs as soon as they saw us coming. My only wish is that we could get out and see more of the local sights, but it's just too easy to get lazy and pass the time doing as little as possible. Hate to have to come home!

I recently returned from a trip, along with several long-time girlfriends, to Cabo San Lucas. We chose to stay at the Costa Real, based on its location, all-inclusive option, and reasonable price. After reading several reviews on this site, I left on my trip with some apprehension about our choice of resort. I felt compelled, after returning and being very pleased, to submit a review of my own with hopes of alleviating apprehension in others. We had an absolutely fabulous time and I found very few things to complain about. Our rooms were nice, with a balcony overlooking the marina. Yes, the beds were hard, but after long, fun-filled days, sleep came easily - perhaps the tequila shots helped! The food, all included, was abundant and delicious. We began our days by eating the breakfast buffet while enjoying the outdoor air and the view of the marina. We took advantage of poolside service for lunch, and savored a scruptious dinner at Maria Margaritas, also included. The service was fabulous. Francisco and Pedro treated us especially well. We chose to tip, but never felt pressured to do so. The Entertainment Coordinator, David, was amazing. In addition to being a joy to look at, he took great care of us, treating us to stories about his life and coordinating several outings for us. Speaking of that, the Baja ATV excursion is a must! We spent a couple of hours riding through the desert to the ocean and back. We all agreed that, next to the guy from Italy flashing us in his tighty whities one night as we hiked the long trek to our rooms, it was one of the most memorable events of our trip. If you're forever 39, as we all are, a night at the Cabo Wabo is a blast with the live band playing that good old music we enjoyed oh, just a few years ago. Another very fun, and delicious, place to experience dinner is The Office. Just a short taxi ride and very well worth it. If you choose to stay at the Costa Real, definitely go with the all-inclusive option. I believe we got our money's worth in bottled water alone! They even provide room service once per day with the all-inclusive option. Additionally, beer, water, and soda are stocked in the refrigerator in each room. I read complaints about access to the beach from Costa Real. Water taxis are everywhere in the marina and for $2 per person, one can easily get there. We chose, for the sake of convenience, to spend our afternoons by the pool, with the great service, food, and drink. I could go on and on, but I'm sure I've sufficiently expressed my positive experience at the Costa Real. Go and enjoy!!