Visited 5/5 to 5/12. Third time to Cabo in five years and always recommend Cabo! The weather was great! Spent most of the trip laying in the sun. This was our least favorite hotel we've stayed thus far, but it was cheap to book so I went for it.

We initially stayed in the old section, but couldn't take the uncomfortable, outdated saggy bed and marina traffic and noise after a couple days. We did not find the old portion relaxing and it was a long walk from the pool. We paid additional fee to upgrade to a 3rd floor room with ocean and pool view. Would have been cheaper to book upgraded room in advance, but not much. Room and view were much better! Much more like rooms we're accustomed to.

The major downfall was the construction. We listened to jack hammers, hammers, saws, etc most of the afternoon audible from the pool and balcony. Construction is everywhere in Cabo.

The "activities director" was terrible, I only witnessed one organized activity the entire week and that was a cooking class inside. She played 95% Spanish music played at the pool which the hotel staff seemed to enjoy, however the guests didn't. When I and others requested American music we were alloted 2-3 songs. Luckily several people had thier own stereos which really helped out. The pools were nice on the weekend, but lacked cleaning during the week. Around Wed/Thur the pools were dirty.

I missed staying near Medano Beach where you can walk to bars and activities right on the beach. The beach at Finisterra is barren.

We enjoyed our vacation greatly and would go to Cabo again, but having stayed at three other hotels in Cabo and San Jose Del Cabo before we would not stay at this hotel.

I absolutely loved the Finisterra. After reading reviews I figured it could go either way. I highly recommend it!! The food was outstanding, the pools are great, the beach behind the hotel is nice and private. If you want to swim in the ocean this is not the hotel for you, but for $3.00 you can take a water taxi to the "touristy beach" and you can swim there.
Our bed unfortunately was hard and uncomfortable, but that really is my only complaint and we could have asked to switch rooms, but we didnt.
We were in walking distance to everything which was perfect and a taxi was only $6 if we were tired.
Good restaurants - Senor Sweets - AMAZING!!! We went there twice, but I could have gone every day, great margaritas and blintzes!! Loved it!!
Solomans @ the Marina has a great breakfast. La Dolce had great Itailan and The Office - Shrimp Faijitas were great!!
We swam with the dolphins, which was amazing and right next to our hotel and we went on a fishing trip and hooked 2 Marlin, one got off, the other made it to the boat! Great TRIP!!
I know there are fancy resorts outside of the area, but we were near all the action and thats where you want to be, unless you want a quiet vacation where you never leave the resort or pay for a 20 min. taxi ride everyday.
Mexico in general has gotten more expensive over the years...I dont know that I would go back to Cabo only b/c I would rather see other places in the world. If we did go back I would stay again at the Finisterra in a heartbeat! Get the Nachos by the pool, happy hour 2-4, then 4-6 at the whalewatcher bar - their late night menu was awesome too. Cabo Wabo was fun of course and the Gigglin Marlin and see if you can fit into Slims for a beer :) Have fun!!

We always go to the Finisterra (the end of the land). It's one of 3 hotels that are as far as you can stay on the most southerly tip of the Baja Peninsula. Why we go there, beautiful waves, watching the stars mansions on the hillside, watching the fishing boats. The major reason when it's hot in town it's 10 degrees or more cooler on the Pacific side and usually there's a light breeze.

The whale watcher bar is great. Get up there and watch the boats head back to the marina.

The Pools - Lower one is usually cooler, more kids and families at the upper pool. The middle pool is the swim-up bar pool with volleyball nets, drunks, and more. One year we met a rich Texan named Wiley, he was in his mid 20's, and over 3 hours that boy handed out at least 30 of his beers to people around the pool. I never saw Wiley get out of the pool although he drank at least 10 beers while we were there. I'm sure that the bar pool is well chlorinated... my wife won't use the bar pool.

The food is good, we usually had Nachos by the pool... (the lower pool). And we have never had dinner at the hotel.

We usually stop by Costco and grab a case of water, cokes, and some Tequila to take home.

The Trailer Park (real one) has been a sad situation over the years. The first time we went there it was really good. The next trip it was expensive, slow, had no lobster. Drinks were fair.
Overall the quality has dropped with more tourists, I suppose they don't need repeat business.

The Office is my Favorite. Try to go when they have the Mexican bands and dancers. The food and drinks are fun and you can take off your shoes (it's on the beach).

Do a ATV trip it's fun, but don't be an idiot. Out of a group of 15 people we had to accidents. One guy flopped the ATV going up a hill and it rolled back on him and his wife. The other flipped it going down a hill. The both had injuries that included cuts and casts. After the accident, one couple was also charged $75 extra for a broken headlight and bracket. So take it easy, but don't go crazy.

Marlin fishing. Fun, early, and a long day. Don't party all night and go Marlin fishing. I have seen too many people "chumming" for fish after a late night. Bring food and drink, and a jacket. It's cold the first few hours and the wing chill will get you.

The first year we caught a jack and a yellow-tail tuna after we gave up on no marlin strikes. The 2nd year was zero, nothing, nada. We took the Yellow tail to the Finnesterra Pool Kitchen and for $20 made a huge plate of sushi (with a spicy twist) and deep fried the rest. That sushi was the best we every had. So, I'm determined to go out again.

If you snorkel, all beaches are public even in front of the biggest hotels (ask to use the beach access). Just don't use the hotel seating. We went down by the One and Only Pamilla and found a nice little reef with lots of fish and hardly a soul around.

Anyway, Were going back again this June, same hotel. It'll be fun.

This hotel is very convenient to Cabo San Lucas. You can easily get to bars and malls. The Mariana is across the street. If you like to walk use the Mariana to get to the shops and bars instead of walking along the streets.

Make sure you lock up items in the safe – We always keep a few things
locked in our bags and found that the cleaning staff had tried to get
into them. We had one lock that was set at 000 and they changed the combo.

The beach is on the Pacific side and is to rough for swimming. El Arco is about a 15 min. walk down the beach but will have to scale the boulders to access the beach. Not to difficult to do but cross carefully.

The staff is friendly and helpful. The activities desk was handy for doing daily things around town.