We just returned from Cabo and loved the Finesterra. It would have been nice to be on a swimming beach, but the pool more than made up for it, and we got a lot of exercise walking back and forth to Playa Medano. (We took some water taxis, too.)

We ate several meals in the restaurant and bar; food was good and service was great. Anything and everything we needed, we found.

Thanks to all the great reviews here, we found a gem in Cabo.

This hotel is located directly opposite the west end of the marina, near the dolphin swim tank. It is also located on the beach of the Pacific Ocean (which is non-swimming). We booked with RCi as a trade.

A taxi would be $50-$60US. A shuttle works very well and is much less. www.transbaja.com for $18 pp. IMPORTANT – you are absolutely bombarded by timeshare sales people once you leave customs – they will call, poke, and even LIE to you and tell you that they are your shuttle company – look straight ahead and ignore them all!! Once you pass through the chaos, go out of the airport and turn to your right and go upstairs– all the taxis are right there. The shuttles are further down the sidewalk and to the right. The Transbaja shuttle people are now wearing beige shirts. We waited approximately 20-30 minutes to depart. The drive was less than an hour.

The rooms at the Finisterra are a little older but very clean. We didn’t like stepping into the tub for the shower as the blowing shower curtain made us crazy. The pools are lovely and the service is great. There are 3 tiers to the pools; some are quieter and some have more people chit chatting and listening to music. I think most rooms face the ocean. Our room also had a large kitchen table and kitchen area, which included a microwave, fridge and stovetop.

There is free wireless internet a few locations, one of which was the whale watchers restaurant, where we enjoyed breakfast every morning. The view is spectacular! (The whale season is Dec to March.)

One day we walked to lover’s beach, but there is a good climb up and over rocks!! There are plenty of water taxis that you can take back to the marina if you prefer. The cost is $3-5US.

GREAT CABO ACTIVITIES
Baja Wild – $65 pp – we were picked up at 8:30am from our hotel and driven to a beach were we KAYAKED to Santa Maria Beach and then Chileno Beach for SNORKELLING AT BOTH. The owner is American and he accompanied us. There were two other drivers who would meet us on each of the beaches. It was truly safe and fun – we did not feel rushed at all! If you are interested in this activity, remember the company name, as many companies do not offer this type of active package. We were home for 12:30.


GREAT RESTAURANTS
What we found was all restaurants, even the less expensive ones, provide fresh and tasty fish and sea food, but meat and chicken were not as tasty or tender from the cheaper restaurants. My husband ate raw fish virtually every day or night – either Sashimi or Ceviche, and he did not get sick. All of the restaurants seemed quite safe.

So, …these restaurants are all within walking distance downtown…

1. El Pollo de Oro – Cheap!!! Delicious rotisserie chicken, ribs, fish and the BEST TORTILLA SOUP!!! $24 covered two main entrées, 2 soups, 2 drinks and a tip!
2. Mi Casa – medium priced, authentic Mexican, delicious and very popular
3. Ponchos - medium priced, authentic Mexican, have a look at their tequila jar!
4. Nick San – expensive, delicious sushi and the best teriyaki chicken!
5. The Corner Bar – for drinks - you must try the Mango Margarita!

Questions?? feel free to e-mail me.

Just arrived home from my 4th stay in last 8 yrs at the finisterra. The one thing that has not changed was the decor, but the biggest change is the beautiful views from the Whale Watcher bar, from the rooms, and even the pools. My first trip you could see 90% ocean/beach from all these locations. Now you are lucky if you can see 30%, because of all the construction that has been built almost on top of the Finisterra.
If you are going to stay there more than 3 days, and charge food, drinks, etc, to your room, you MUST check your bill everyday at the front desk against your receipts(be sure to keep all your receipts). I was charged $23.US for 'Room Damage'. When I asked what the damage was, they told me it was damage to a rug. Since we never had any rugs, I told them it was impossible. The desk clerk then made some more calls, and told me it was damage to a towel. They asked me if i would like to see it? Of course I said "Yes!" After more phone calls, the clerk told me it had been sent to the cleaners. Needless to say, after 20 minutes of waitng and refusing to pay the damage, they removed the charge from my bill (by the way, the towels are old and very worn and not worth $3. let alone $23.).
On the positive side, the staff on a whole is VERY friendly and helpful. The location of the Finisterra is one of the best in Cabo.
You are only minutes from everything and you can walk to most of it.
Again, this was my 4th trip here. I am still very sad and disappointed in all the construction that has hurt the original beauty and history of this hotel. I do not know if I will return. The Finisterra had a beautiful life. May she rest in peace.

Hotel Finisterra is the best location in Cabo.

Beautiful Pacific Ocean view, to watch the whales. 5 minute walk to the marina, a little more to downtown. We were in Cabo 5 days and never took a cab or bus.

Nice Room, helpful staff. We would return again and again