My husband & I just returned from a vacation at the Pacifica. I did hours worth of research on TripAdvisor & it was the reason we picked this hotel. So, I wanted to give back by posting my own review because the Pacifica was all & more of what we were hoping for. I'll break it down........

Airport/Transportation: Making your way through the "sharks" outside of baggage claim is a little scary. DO NOT listen to them. They will make you think that they are your shuttle service, but your shuttle service people are actually outside the airport.... to the right. We booked the shuttle offered through the hotel. It was fine. You do have to wait a little for other people & the Pacifica is way out there, but it didn't take longer than 45 minutes or so. It was actually a very good thing that we were the last drop off because we asked the driver to stop at a grocery store so we could buy waters, mixers, snacks...ect. I highly recommend you do this. The hotel waters are $8 each....we bought a case & still had to go back to town to buy more....it's hot & dry....so you will drink a lot of water. We also made drinks in our room which saved a lot of money since the drinks are also pretty expensive...but we still bought them when we were at the pool....I mean you are on vacation.

Hotel: It is beautiful drive down the hill to the resort. It is secluded & surrounded by endless private beach. You can't swim in the water..but it really didn't bother us. What impressed us was all the little details.....the smell, the music, the perfectly placed towels on the beautiful lounge chairs by the pool. The immaculately maintained dessert landscaping.....they would rake the sand every day. The entire property was spotless at all times. They have these walkways everywhere with hand inlayed stonework. The way they lit up the property at night was pure art. The sunrises & sunsets were spectacular. I recommend getting a room on the 3rd-5th floor.....everyone has an ocean view on these floors. The chairs with down feather cushions on the balcony were a nice touch. The room is very modern with high-end furnishings. Make sure & call for the pillow selection....they have about 6 different styles to choose from. The bed had a feather pillow top with awesome sheets. They cleaned the room twice a day......so we always had fresh towels. The robes are great........it has all the amenities of a 5 star hotel....without the price. You would pay at least $500-800 a night for this at the other top hotels like Esperanza or Palmilla. Our rooms were $225 a night + tax & we spent $530 on food/drinks at the hotel + what we spent when we went into town.....so you spend about the same if you went to an all-inclusive & were forced to eat their buffet every night because you feel too guilty to leave. Also at an all-inclusive like the Riu......you have to deal with the drunks by the pool bar trying to get their monies-worth out of the bar. If you want quiet, relaxing, peaceful, serene, & beautiful......then go to Pacifica.....it's worth every penny. (By the way...they are not pushy about the timeshare thing......they will give you free stuff, but we did not go to the meeting, it wasn't worth it to us, but other people we talked to went & said they were not pushy & it was about 90 minutes long....they also said about 3 couples they talked to that day bought the timeshares on the spot....about $9,000-$15,000....I guess they are good salespeople....I would suggest you don't get suckered into it...I have had many friends that this has happened to & they have all regretted it & they never even use the timeshare. Also, at the rate they are selling those timeshares......in a couple of years the beautiful secluded beach at the Pacifica will be no more.)

Food: We ate breakfast there every morning.......so good......the cost is very moderate. No more than $17-$25 dollars for 2 people...Oh...make sure & bring your ground coffee to make in your room + small flat bottom filters.....I read this on another review & it saved us a fortune....the small coffee packages in the room were $3 each & not good. Also bring your own sugar & creamer.
We also ate at Sunset in La noa..the Mexican buffet....not good at all. The hotel is pretty, but there we're tons of people & tons of kids....plus you have to take a golf cart to get anywhere because it was built into the cliffs. Also........the free shuttle service into town(Pueblo Rose) is not worth it. I would take a cab. You have to wait forever & you have to sign up for it at Sunset....not Pacifica....pay the $10 for a cab. We ate lunch every day at the pool....the best nachos & shrimp quesodillas I have ever had....& the price is about $8.
We ate at the Pacifica restaurant one night.....I had the steak & it was excellent. Very pricey. I had one glass of wine + 2 entrees, one dessert & we paid $120 with tip. We also really loved The Office in town. Great location...you eat on the beach.....& excellent food...also pricey....which is surprising with it's casual atmosphere.....you could wear your bathing suit to dinner if you wanted to. We had 4 drinks & 2 entrees & paid $110 with tip. But...you are on vacation.....so what the heck!

Last thing......I would highly recommend doing the kayak/snorkel trip with Baja Wild....the concierge will arrange it for you......it was so cool......$50 a person....you need to be a little athletic though......& don't expect the kind of snorkeling you get in the Caribbean....but it was good & their team make sure you have a good time..... Especially Edgar.....he should be doing stand-up...so funny!
Ok...so all in all.....we had a blast & got some much needed rest & relaxation. Thank you to all the wonderful people at the Pacifica & thank you to all those other reviews that helped us make our decision......[-----------------]...you were definitely right! Thanks!

My wife and I stayed at the PB Pacifica for our Honeymoon. We absolutely loved it. We could not have asked for a better place to spend our time. The whole resort was so clean and kept up so well. The hotel staff was so welcoming and nice, they were always asking if you needed anything. They are really hard workers and take pride in what they do, it definately shows. The PB Pacifica restaurant was very good, a little pricey, but worth it. We got a couples massage and the spa was very peacful and clean. The showers, steam bath, jacuzzi, and cold bath were a nice touch. The beach was also nice and the waves were amazing, a show in itself. We would go back to Cabo and stay at the Pacifica in a heartbeat. Nothing but good reviews from us!!!!! Thanks Pueblo Bonito!!!

We took a last minute trip to the Pacifica right before Christmas since we got a great deal online. It was a beautiful hotel with lovely facilities. We loved the hot tub at night. And it was so quiet and peaceful you could see a million stars. It' so much more relaxing and peaceful than the other Pueblo Bonito resorts. Food and drinks are good and reasonably priced.

We were told by the staff not to rent a car and just take the shuttle. That was a huge pain and I found the shuttle staff (especially people who give out tickets and board the shuttle at the Sunset) to be a little rude and uninterested in helping folks out. Its definitely worth it to rent a car or stick with cabs. The shutle service is crowded and takes forever. I loved the quite peacefulness, but the location's remoteness also makes it a bit of a pain if you just want to do something for awhile in town. Even the cab drivers dislike driving people back late a night.

We were not there on a timeshare package, but were asked a few times if we were married (which I found a little rude), but presumably the were just trying to figure out if we qualified for their timeshare pitch.

My wife and I recently returned from Cabo. It was absolutely wonderful. Day one we arrived at the airport. To our surprise, we arrived during the end of 2 tropical storms. The waves were huge and the streets were flooded. Funny thing to see due to the fact the area receives less that an inch of rain per year. So the first day was a wash. I rented a car from Thrifty. VERY MUCH worth it. Cost $65 per week! Taxi to and from the airport will cost you $38 per person. Plus cab rides average $12 one way to and from the town. I would highly recommend renting. Unless you only plan on vegetating at the Pacifica.

We decided to do the time share tour. If you are planning on staying there for a few days it is worth it. A decent breakfast, a nice tour of the Sunset hotel, some history of the area, and $150 worth of vouchers. Not a hard sell as long as you stick to your guns. Cabo is expensive, any free money is worth it.

The Pacifica area is MUCH different than the town. All the previous reviews which stated the retreat back to the hotel is anticipated, is true. Although, the town is what it is. Take it for what it is worth. Definately go to the marina. Very clean and good food. BE SURE to understand the peso vs USD conversion. Most of the vendors will try and take advantage of those who do not understand the conversion. At the time it was 10.5 pesos to $1.

The Pacifica is absolutely beautiful. Very layed back. The staff were very accomodating. The spa was relaxing. Be sure to arrive early and use the steam room, cold tub, and jacuzzi before getting yor massages. Pool area is clean and refreshing. The ocean is magnificant. Although, you can not swim. Go to Medeano beach, located at the Bonito Rose and Blanco hotels, if you want to swim. While there catch a water taxi for $20 and head over to a must see, Los Arcos. Stay for 2 hours and enjoy the water. We bought beers, alcohol, coffee and filters, as well as snacks and drinks in the town . It is worth it as the prices at the hotel were expensive. Ask to have the mini bar items removed so you can put your own stuff to cool. I would HIGHLY recommend you request a room near to the top levels located on the South East side of the hotel. The views are amazing.

For eats!!!! Definately spend the money and dine at La Frieda located in the Sunset hotel. Ask for Neide to be your server. And if possible, introduce yourself to Antonio, the chef. He is awesome. I am from the NYC area where we have lots of great food. This place was a 10++ The steaks were awesome. The other resturants in the Sunset are really good. Especially La Noa. This place is much cheaper. The quality is close to La Frieda. In town we ate at a place called Mystic Mexico. A cool place and very laid back. For fresh Sushi go to "Sushi and Arts" located at the Marina. Dessert head to Senior Sweets also at the Marina. Their pitch is FREE phone calls as long as you spend $10 + dollars. For descent italian food, hit up Romeo and Juliet located at the end of town. For great authentic Mexican food go to "Mi Casa". Also located at the end of town.

BE CAREFUL if you do rent a car. The local police have a look out for rental. We were puled over for no reason and forced to pay $40 to them, or get a ticket. So be careful. Otherwise, really easy to get around.

For the golfers and fisherman...absolute paradise! I played Cabo Real CC. Try and book the first tee time at 7am. Otherwise it gets hot. Although, I thought it was playable at any time but to make it most enjoyable play early. The cost is $180 although if you book through Los Cabos Guide you get a great discount of 35%. Brought the price down to $118. If you aren't worried about paying a bit more then definately play Los Cabos. I felt it was the best in the area. Going to cost you $225. Fishing was the best. We caught several Marlin which weighed over 100lbs. You can catch a charter at the marina.

There are many people to meet at the Pacifica. Everyone is really nice so don't be afraid to chat it up. We met 3 couples during our stay and had an unbelievable time. a few dinners together and lots of cocktails

We feel in love with Cabo. The Bonito resorts are the best. You can't go wrong with the adult only Pacifica or Sunset. The Blanco and Rose were busier and very kid friendly. Be sure to carry some extra bills for tipping. It will go a long way. Bring lots of sunblock, lip block, and pepto tablets to prevent the stomach sickness. We will miss Cabo. Definately be back for more next year. Thanks for all the wonderful tips on Trip Advisor. You all made a difference in our trip. We appreciate it!!!!