We were a group of 4 guys in their mid-20s (2 per room) who had all just finished taking the bar exam and looking to have a good time for a reasonable price, and we found it.

We stayed in the Jr. Suites, which were nice. The ones we stayed in overlooked the pool. The suites themselves looked like they hadn't been updated in about 10 years, but they were quite clean and well-kept. The lights over the 2 beds in one suite didn't work, but we didn't bother to even go to the front desk because the other lighting was sufficient - besides, why would you be sitting in your room in Cabo? The air conditioning was more than sufficient and the water pressure/temperature was fine, as were the amenities. Was it the spotless antisceptic atmosphere of the Bellagio or brand-new Hilton? No, but it was clean enough. The beds were a little hard.

The pool was fine, but not spectacular. The water was the perfect temperature, but the pool was a little small for a hotel of this size. It never was crowded when we were there, but I can imagine that it could get that way. From outside it looks a little outdated because it has been fitted with a plastic liner over (presumably) concrete for safety, and the liner has faded to a light green. The water clenliness is comparable to that of your average hotel/apartment pool. There is also a swim up bar.

The location was very nice. The hotel is located right on the Marina and right in the middle of town. Although it is not located on a beach, the hotel provides a free water taxi (5 minute ride) every hour to and from the beach from 9am to 5pm. Additionally, you could hire a water taxi to take you there $3 at any time or walk it (25 minutes via beach/marina, 15 minutes via streets). Unless you are unable to, I reccomend walking back at least once as it is a great way to explore all of the shops, restaurants, and bars on the marina. As a result, we did not really miss the convenience of being on beachfront property.

The greatest advantages of the location are the 10 second walk to the Marina (for easy access to Lover's Beach, booze cruises, etc., as well as the Marina-front bars which are very pleasant), and the accessibility of the town and the nightlife. All of the local hotspots (El Squid Roe, Cabo Wabo, Giggling Marlin) are within a 10 minute walk, as are the local shops and restaurants. I for one enjoy taking at least 1 afternoon off from the beach to explore the locale and found this hotel was most convenient for those purposes. The fact that we didn't have to take a taxi (which can range from $10-$20 per ride outside of the town) was wonderful. It also gave us great access to the nightlife which my friends and I took full advantage of (and were subsequently able to stumble home safely!)

We decided to take advantage of the all-inclusive package. All of the meals were average - neither fantastic nor horrible. There is a fairly wide variety of food offered, including some made-to-order food (omlettes, burgers, roasts, etc.) as well as your standard faire for a buffet. Now, if you are unreasonably picky, with your food, you may not like the food at the hotel (or in Mexico, for that matter), but we consider ourselves pretty average and enjoyed it. In the alternative, the hotel offers a discount at the sit-down restaurant in the lobby. Since we didn't try it, I can't attest to prices, quality, service, etc. The beers and drinks were cold and strong and the staff catered to please.

The only 2 downsides were that (when we arrived), there were limited drinks/food on the beach because of a newly-implemented "ticket plan" where each guest was given three tickets for the day. Although we scammed our way around it, we found it to be a minor inconvenience. However, I think they were elimitating the "limited" tickets idea as we were leaving anyway.

Additionally, the staff wouldn't let us bring outside guests into our rooms after 10pm. Again, we were able to defeat the system with a little inginuity, so I'm sure you can too. Admittedly, some guests probably appreciate this added security measure.

The staff overall were friendly and accomodating and ready to please. As it is anywhere, an occasional tip goes a long way.

If I were to sum up the Tesoro, I don't think I would recommend it for a couple looking to go on a lavish honeymoon, but would suggest it to any of my freinds who were looking to avoid breaking the bank. There are nicer places in Cabo - we visited one specatular place with some girls we met at the bars. But for the price (those particular people had paid 3 times as much as we did for a European, rather than All-Inclusive plan), I don't think the Tesoro can be beat by anywhere in Cabo.

the best place ive been! This should be paridice for a kid! exellent the food is great. I thought mexico would only have horrible mexican food. Boy was wrong! This place has everything from chinese food to indian food, to regular food, to mexican food!
the rooms are great. the bathroom is cleat. And the pools, ohh my god it is huge and clean and warm!!!!!! the service is beyond good too! ask for any bevrage and they bring it right up! i have no clue what the other people writing rewievs were talkin about? This place is awesome. don;t even get me started on the prices! it is amazing what so little money can get u these days. I heard the staff has remodeled the hotel near april. They did a great job. this place is great for family, and everyone else. ++++++++++++

Seriously, this hotel needs to change their rating to (1/2) star.
My husband & I, along with his father & mother, and his brother, sister-in-law and their 14 yr. old son, had a very awakening 6 nights and 7 day vacation with little or No air conditioning in the 3 rooms booked for us, my husband & I had to request a change of rooms 4 times within the first 2 days, none of our air conditioners worked. One of the rooms they tried to put us in didn't even have a balcony, it had the site and sounds of the A/C units for the resort outside the only window, they were extremly loud for units that weren't working properly. We didn't mind too much not having a/c during the day, because we were out site seeing or the guys were fishing, but to try to sleep without air is poor service. My brother-in-law and his wife & son also had to change rooms, evertime we went to the front desk to have something done, there were many other visitors also complaining. The first day we arrived, we all had washcloths in our bathrooms, but, by day 2 through 7 they didn't have any available (this may sound petty) but, we all need to use washcloths, not hand towels or bath towels in the shower.
Their favorite answer to any question or complaint was " I'll send someone right up to take care of that " NOT...My in-laws are in their late 70's and tried to move them into a 17 step entrance into a room when their room statred leaking on one of the beds ( on the 3rd floor , go figure ) from a day & a half rain they had, so they brought them a roll-a-way instead , it was a hard & uncomfortable as their reg. beds. We rented a Hummer to go to another place to site see, and was told it would seat 7 (NOT) so that day was shot! The next day we all wanted to go to Lovers Beach to play on the beach, the boats they use to get you there are not set up to drop you off or pick you up, they are extremly dangerous to get out of and back in. So bad service, poor accomadations & bland food are just a few of the problems you will get , if you book with the Tesoro Los Cabos.(P.S.) Our original rooms weren't even ready when we arrived from the airport.
The Daubitz Family
Texas

My husband and I just returned from a week at El Tesoro. We took the all incusive package. We were not disappointed. The food was really good...They had excellent, well-trained chefs. Our room was spotless and cleaned really well everyday. The staff at the desk and throughout the hotel were very accomodating and pleasant...This hotel and staff rate more than 3 stars. I would say at least 4 stars. The location on the marina and in town is wonderful. We fish..so all we had to do was walk out of the hotel and make the arrangements. We both caught huge marlins even though summer supposedly is their off season.. The location at the marina is within walking distance to many great restaurants and a very upscale mall....( with movies and fast food if you wanted it) plus several mexican touristy little markets... and several clubs. I would say the only kind of irritating thing is that when first flying into the airport at Cabo.. there was a hord of time share sellers.. who were like a flock of locusts.. and actually kind of frightened me at first. I believe that they need to control that and not let them descend on you at the airport like that. Also along the marina at the hotel and on the beach we were constantly bombarded with people selling their wares. That needs to be controlled along the marina and on the beaches. A big outdoor market should be where they are allowed to sell things.. not bother people on the marina and on the beaches. Timeshare people should not be allowed on the beaches to disturb your time there either. Cabo is a very interesting place to me...such a contrast of great opulence as you can see from the fabulous boats in the marina and then great poverty. We had no complaints with the hotel in the least....El Tesoro was fantastico!