If you want to walk out of your Villa door, and step a few feet away, you will have a charming little pool, with swim-up bar. Go another 20 feet, and you have the ocean. We stayed at Club Cascadas through our travel club, Global Discoveries/Trading Places, and we very impressed. This is not your typical high rise, with huge pools, and water slides if that is what you are looking for. Rather, you will find a more relaxed layed back environment. Kids are allowed, although this seemed to cater toward the adult crowd. This is also a timeshare, so many people have been going there for 25 + years (all of whom were extremely friendly and welcoming). Fortunately, Club Cascadas is on the Sea of Cortez, which allows for ocean swimming. Should you chose the Pacific side of Mexico, the rip-tides make it sometimes dangerous to swim, so this is definitely where you want to be. The club offers many of the amenities that you will find at a 5 star. The restaurant is hands down phenomenal, with a theme each night. The chef even took our Dorado that the men caught while deep-sea fishing and made sushi out of it for us....and served us beach-side as we hunkered down under our palapa's. Thursday pm is a welcome reception for newcomers, and Friday am don't miss the introduction at the club house.Centrally located, you will find a Walmart for grocery shopping within 2 miles. We took a bus there (old school bus) for a $1, then took a cab back for $12. They even deliver your groceries right to your front door with a little cart that they have. The Spa is small, but the massage was out of this world...and prices were very reasonable. $45 for an hour. I took two cooking classes onsite at the club house, which was fun! Also, for being in Mexico, the beds and pillows at this resort were very comfy and plush! Downtown is safe to walk to..just be in a group. We went and saw the Sammy Hagar concert in October 2012, at Cabo Wabo (take a cab for this restaurant), which was awesome. Overall I would say this is a great resort that I would highly recommend! Helpful hint:: as in any city in Mexico, bring at least $100 to $200 in one's for tipping!

This place is not like your average hotel type resort. They have all the things your would expect. Plus a feeling of community and family! The restaurant's staff and food are the best. It has a wonderful best beach frount with bar service while you sunbathe. Their are two large swimming pools with swim up bars. The rooms are very romantic! I would recommend this place to everyone. Very kid friendly too.

First time at Cascadas, 5th time in Cabo. Although we obtained last week through Interval International, this hotel is marketed by Trading Places. The people we met own a particular week(s) in the same unit, and come every year so most of the guests know each other, and know the staff, etc. There are a few 'secrets' to making it feel comfortable, i.e. the Club House marked "Private" is for all guests, which is the gathering place to watch movies or NFL games. Note: Excellent place to unplug, no tvs, in room but wi-fi everywhere. The staff gets 5 stars for service! Our unit, 3rd floor 2 bed 2 bath, was huge. We admired the use of natural materials to build Cascadas, very creative. But if you want contemporary, modern surroundings this is not the place for you. Stone, bamboo, cement, screened windows that don't close within hearing distance of other balconies... We enjoyed several dinners with entertainment on the beach, just incredibly beautiful and memorable. Thank you Cascadas!

Reviews are always subjective and I get why those who love the newest, hippest, trendiest place or the most isolated, upscale amenity laden resort would not be thrilled at Club Cascades de Baja or for that matter, may find Cabo overbuilt and past its prime. But, I loved Cascades - outdoor living in our Escondido villa flat with funky round architecture and all the comforts plus friendly staff, impeccable maintenance and daily housekeeping and warm pools, beach at the quiet ish end of a honky tonk tourist area. I dunno, what's to complain about? Used the room safe, ate the food - used the tap water - no problems. Loved it.