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Playa Grande 1, Cabo San Lucas 23450, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013
MRBILL69 Los Angeles, CA
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Los Angeles, CA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
“Fabulous Location - Great Amenities - High Prices”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

The property is very nice, located on the Pacific side of Land's End. The beds are comfortable, the room had a refrigerator/freezer; electric stove; blender; microwave; hair dryer; iron + ironing board and great view.

The bathroom has a sunken tub that is a little tricky getting into and out of, but is otherwise great. Good water pressure and nice amenities included in bathroom.

Food on the premises are at least TWICE what you would pay elsewhere. Example. 2 daquiris, 1 bottled water; chips, guacamole and salsa were $50.00. YIKES.

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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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RolandBernardG, General Manager at Playa Grande Resort, responded to this review
February 12, 2013
Dear Guests from Los Angeles, CA:

Thank you for choosing Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa for your recent stay.

We are glad that your experience with us was a pleasant one and we thank you for your appreciation “Fabulous Location - Great Amenities - High Prices”.
It was truly our pleasure to serve you. In order to maintain the high standards of service excellence for which we strive, it is very important to listen to every client.
As with any business like ours, the greatest advertising we can have is word of mouth from a satisfied costumer.

Wishing you a world of happiness,

Sincerely yours,
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Columbus, Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Good overall trip with a few quirks...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

Overall we had a great trip.. a few notes:

Pros:
-long, wide beach. Much more peaceful than Medano with no peddlers/club music.
-great employees from restaurants to activities- they put in a huge effort!
-very quiet, felt safe
-clean resort and rooms. Landscaping was excellent- there is always someone cleaning or trimming or fixing something.

So-So:
-Food. Breakfast buffet was great, lunch was pretty good. Dinner is so so. We decided to do all inclusive for our first 3 days and overall it was worth it (breakfast buffet is $29 a day, Mexican Fiesta is $40 a person etc). I'm glad we only did 3 days though, as dinner options are limited.

Cons:
-Front desk staff. I knew what to expect from previous reviews but it was even worse! When we checked in they offered us "an upgrade" at the Ridge... I said I preferred Playa Grande and showed them our printed out confirmation at Playa Grande oceanview. Of course this didn't matter... I even filled out the form they sent in about a month before we left, asking what we were celebrating, what room we preferred, etc. I stated several times we did NOT want to be at the Ridge. The woman who checked us in (can't remember her name) was rude and finally gave us a room at the Playa Grande after my protests. Overall it worked out but just sad it took that much of a struggle to get the room we paid for!
-Lobby Bar- HORRIBLE food... we both agreed we had better food at Taco Bell. They messed up my entree (I ordered taco salad and was given fried chicken tacos). Martin, our server, was rude. Other restaurants are good but avoid eating at the lobby bar/restaurant.
-Wifi. We had it free for 3 days with all inclusive package but it was VERY spotty. Only worked if I not only went to balcony but leaned over it. There is always a line in the business center to complain about wifi signal. Not a huge issue but they shouldn't charge for it if it's that spotty. Don't pay and go to lobby or pool... better yet the Marina where there is fast free internet.
-Timeshare battle- typical in Cabo so I won't expand but always frustrating..

Other notes:
-check out the Grand Solmar at Lands End- GOREGOUS!

If we got a good deal, I'd definitely stay here again. A bit more upscale and "couple-ish" versus Playa Grande being more family friendly.

Overall, we would return if we found a good deal. It was a nice, relaxing trip but hopefully they take care of their room requests- seems to be a constant issue of Playa Grande rooms versus Ridge and reservation issues.

Room Tip: Stick to your guns on which side you want... keep in mind they are very seperate resort areas.... th...
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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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RolandBernardG, General Manager at Playa Grande Resort, responded to this review
February 12, 2013
Dear Guests from Columbus, Ohio:

As the General Manager of Playa Grande Resort I would like to extend my most sincere apologies concerning the problems you had to stay at the Ridge, with the food at the Lobby Bar and the WI-FI during your recent stay with us.
Please rest assured we are taking corrective actions to prevent such things from happening in the future.
We appreciate you taking the time to write to us with your concerns as this helps us to constantly strive for improvement and excellence.
I look forward to resolving this matter and hopefully to see you soon again at Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa.
Sincerely yours,
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“This is the only place you want to stay in cabo!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013 via mobile

This hotel was amazing! Its absolutely beautiful, the rooms are nice, the food is awesome and the service is the best I've ever had. They always have entertainment going on. They had bracelet making with hector which was awesome. There was tequila volleyball in the pool and beach volleyball with Rodrigo which was a blast! And of course the main entertainment guy Roberto who is halarious. They also have the best bartender ever! Oscar is amazing he's so sweet and funny you could just sit at the bar for hours talking to him. If your going to cabo this is the only place you should stay.:-)

  • Stayed February 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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RolandBernardG, General Manager at Playa Grande Resort, responded to this review
February 10, 2013
Dear Guests:

You really make us very happy with your lovely comment “This is the only place you want to stay in cabo!”
Please let us know in advance when you will come back to visit us, we will be very pleased to serve you again and fulfill your expectations!
We are all very happy to know that your experience with us was a very pleasant one.
Again thank you for your kindness in taking the time to send us your comments that I will share with pleasure with all our staff.
On behalf of my entire staff we want to wish you the best and we all send you our warm regards.
Sincerely yours.
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Vancouver, Washington
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Excellent but choose your room”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

Close to town and marina. Excellent views, food and service. We are owners. We love the ocean side so my wife can watch the whales. On two occasions, we have stayed on the RIDGE side and definitely did not like the city noise and heavy bus and car traffic below the rooms. Our FAVORITE of the three timeshares we own. We stay here and use the other two for trading.

Room Tip: The Ridge Rooms have city/marina view and city noise until 4:00AM. Best for younger generation (not...
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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RolandBernardG, General Manager at Playa Grande Resort, responded to this review
February 10, 2013
Dear Guests from Vancouver, Washington:

Thank you for choosing Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa for your recent stay.

We are glad that your experience with us was a pleasant one and hope that we can be of service to you again in the near future.
It was truly our pleasure to serve you. In order to maintain the high standards of service excellence for which we strive, it is very important to listen to every client.

Again thank you for your kindness in taking the time to make some comments regarding your recent stay.

Wishing you a world of happiness,

Sincerely yours,
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West Hills
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51 reviews 51 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Wonderful Property and Great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

We stayed at Playa Grande the last week in January and it has become our new favorite. The Grounds are beautifully maintained and the rooms are spotless. The staff are so friendly and willing to do whatever it takes to accomodate you.
We own at another property and exchanged it for a week here. We were given a choice of rooms , ocean view at the Playa Grande (the mixed use , timeshare/Hotel property ) and the "Ridges" timeshare exclusive property above the Grande resort. We chose the ocean view room and were given access to the Ridges pools. The Playa Grande pools are spacious and even have an adults only pool. Activities are held daily at these pools and the Happy Hour is great. We spent most of out time at the Ridges as it was more peaceful and we were surrounded by other owners there to relax.
All rooms feature full kitchens with stocked cabinets and drawers . The tip is to stop at the Costco or Walmart (15 minutes away) and stock up the kitchen before getting settled in. Breakfast, lunch and beverages in room. Dinner in town. Speaking of town it is a 10 minute safe walk and one of the best reasons to stay here. No 20-30$ cab rides and its nice to walk off that lobster and margarita dinner. There is an access gate at the bottom of the property marina side that will save you a few minutes to and fro. You can walk on the well lit marina boardwalk into town and back without the risk of the sometimes uneven bumpy streets.
In town ,Maro's shrimp house is one of the best, great combinations and great ambience.You want to eat well ,go where the locals are. Monkey business bar for margaritas. Cabo Wabo for adult entertainment , live music and DJ dancing most nights.

Room Tip: Most rooms have an ocean view and all have balconies or patios.Ask for a valet to take you in a golf...
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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RolandBernardG, General Manager at Playa Grande Resort, responded to this review
February 9, 2013
Dear Guests from West Hills:

We thank you very much for your well appreciated comment “Wonderful Property and Great location" and for choosing Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa for your recent in Cabo San Lucas.

We are glad that your experience with us was a very pleasant one and we hope that we can be of service to you again soon.

Again thank you for your kindness in taking the time to send us your comments that I will share with pleasure with all our staff.

Wishing you a world of happiness we all send you our best regards.

Sincerely yours,
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Also Known As:
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Address: Playa Grande 1, Cabo San Lucas 23450, Mexico
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Region: Mexico > Baja California > Baja California Sur > Los Cabos > Cabo San Lucas
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Top resorts Hotels in Cabo San Lucas
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#19 Romantic Hotels in Cabo San Lucas
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located on Baja California's most exclusive and private Beach, along the Pacific Ocean side and a few steps from the Land's End and the famous natural arch, this charming, Mexican hacienda style all suite resort sits on eight acres of beach, only a few steps from the sparkling Pacific Ocean and a few minutes’ walking to downtown Cabo. This is a dramatic setting to relax and enjoy your dream vacation under the sun. If it’s shopping, fine dining and nightlife you’re looking for, downtown Cabo San Lucas is just a short stroll away. And if you’d really like to reward yourself, the world class Grand Spa will be waiting with a full range of luxuries that will nurture your body and soul. The Playa Grande Resort features all suites with private balconies, kitchens or kitchenettes, and distinctive touches such as marble floors, granite counter tops and hand crafted furniture and decor. ... more   less 
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