We just returned from 8 nights in Los Cabos. The first 4 nights at the Costa Real (all-inclusive), followed by 4 nights at a luxury resort in the corridor for a work-related conference. I cannot compliment the staff at the Costa Real enough for the most pleasurable stay we have ever experienced. The beds were comfortable and not nearly as hard as other hotels in Mexico and although we experienced some construction noise it was only during working hours when we were out enjoying the area. Our room had a beautiful view of the pool area and the marina. We were given a room with 2 single beds for 3 people, but the front desk quickly responded to our request for an additional bed. The hotel is located very convenient to downtown and the marina. The Lobby Bar, Pool Bar and Swim-Up bar were staffed with very nice excellent personnel. The drinks were as strong as we requested, never watered down. The food was delicious at all the restaurants. Maria’s has fine dining, bewarned, no t-shirts or sandals allowed. By far, the best part of our stay was the activities staff. Our first night was after Hurricane Otis had just departed, they had a party to watch the World Cup Junior Soccer Championship in which Mexico won! The streets were alive with flags and honking cars. The activities staff filled the rest of the days with pool activites from water polo, volleyball, and contests of many kinds. Always with tons of fun and laughter. They brought the guests together to bond as a family and several nights we had a great time as a group downtown. Once we arrived at our quiet corridor resort, although we sat in beautiful luxury surroundings, we so missed the fun people at the Costa Real that we taxied back when we could to spend more time with our “family”. We can’t wait to return.

Just got back and stayed at this hotel the front desk can give a slight wait until they find your reservation, but the short inconvinence was worth while. The room was average but the size was superb, had the deluxe suite with balcony, Marina & pool view and king sized bed. You also have to ask for a room close to the elevator like I did after reading the reviews on here I knew what to expect. I can't complain for the Price and the Location it was Great and served it's purpose. Besides who stays in the room much on vacation anyway??

We arrived at Costa Real a wee bit apprehensive due to many bad reviews. Were given a room with a marina view per our request and took the long walk to our new digs. Our room didn't have air conditioning, which we did not realize until returning home at 2 AM. The front desk was very helpful and immediately moved us to a very cold room with an even better view. The hike to the elevator was long but we found a sneaky back door out so we didn't care. Besides - who goes to Mexico and spends the day in their room? We left in the wee am and came back to nap, shower and go out for the evening. We found the beds comfy, contrary to popular opinion, the pool perfect for afternoon sunning with margaritas, and the view, again, SPECTACULAR! The location could not be beat for bar-hopping, and we found all our favorite restaurants well within drunk/full distance. I would not hesitate to return to Costa Real - everyone enjoy your vacations!!!

Go to this place with the lowest expectations and you may not be disappointed.

From the minute we got there, the front desk personnel tried to make our stay miserable. They claimed we didn't have a reservation, we did. They claimed we didn't reserve a king size bed, we did. They claimed we were not all inclusive, we were. This may be a way to find out how far they have to go to cheat you. When we showed them a copy of our reservations (king sized bed and all inclusive), they acted confused and, after a half hour, managed to find a room with a king sized bed, about a half mile from the one elevator in this hotel. The room had a great view, however, I don't think the A/C ever got the room below 85 degrees.

The food was average, but most of the bar and wait staff tried hard to please.

Because of the way we were treated by the front desk, and the poor condition of the room, we won't be going back to Costa Real.