My husband and I received an invitation to come down to Pueblo Bonita Pacifica by mail. We were invited for a week with no timeshare requirement. When we arrived, we did sign up for the timeshare visit as we were curious......and the incentives were great, they gave us $100 for a wine sunset cruise on a beautiful catamaran (was also an open bar with appetizers) was wonderful....gave us $200 for the spa, $100 in food and beverage and also $100 for taxi to and from airport. It was interesting, but we did not care for the Sunset resort, lots of hills etc. Very crowded lots of kids. We loved the Pacifica and the peace and quiet with no kids. We are in our 50's and enjoy vacationing without the "marco/polo" screaming at the pool !! That is the place to take our grandkids, not vacationing alone. The food by the pool was fabulous, great tacos etc. Great drinks and lunch daily. Went into town a couple times, margaritas at the Office, drinks and lunch at the Marina, but mostly wanted to enjoy the Pacifica. Service was wonderful, resort was just beautiful and clean. Spa was lovely. Had dinner one night at the Siempre, felt it very pricy, liked the pool restaurant better. Breakfast at the Siempre was great. WE asked for late checkout since our plane didn't leave till 6pm.....they said they were full but would store our luggage and for us to please enjoy the pool all day and we could take showers and freshen up in the spa at no charge....it was wonderful and very accommodating ! Recommendations.......bring your own bottled water in your suitcases....very expensive in the room. Also alcohol....pack some of your own.....room frig was very expensive. We also brought coffee packets too which was wonderful and saved a lot of money every morning. I would recommend breakfast at the restaurant as by the time you order a bagle and coffee in the deli, it's almost as much as pancakes in the restaurant, not to mention the wonderful linen service and view. We were offered first class coming home on Alaska for $50 each. We took it and would not recommend it again. No choice for wine and the food was awful. Also a caution......we bought a bottle of tequila in the aiport at lax before we left and took it with us. We never opened it so packed it to take home. Coming to Mexico. there were beers taken out of my husband suitcase we noticed after arriving at the hotel, and coming home the bottle of tequila was gone. I called Alaska as a concern for security for all of us.......I am assuming the Cabo airport crew enjoyed it. My concern is we can't lock our suitcases.......if they can take things out, can they put it in? I am concerned about security. Also I would assume the Cabo airport people are checked upon leaving, are they consuming alcohol on the job? Overall we had a wonderful vacation at the Pueblo Bonito Pacifica and would love to come back again. I would highly recommend it. We had been in Cabo four other times, but only for a day on various cruises. We enjoyed spending a week there. We usually go to Hawaii every summer, was a nice change. Although from the invitation we were sent for a week, and what it cost, I know we'll never get that price again! We met honeymooners and others that paid ten times what we did. Hope they keep us on their lists !!! It is a bummer that you can't swim in the ocean though......we live by the beach and enjoy the water. Although as I said we went into the Bonita Rose one day and the pool, beach etc. was so crowded, busy etc. would not want to stay there......maybe go swim enjoy the water and retreat back to the beautiful Pacifica. If you are thinking of the Pacifica......it's great. We will return.

WOW! After reading all these 4 and 5 star reviews I am wondering if maybe it was just a full moon, or a figment of my imagination. Pacifica is undoubtedly a beautiful resort. The lavender and eucalyptus aromas, the scenic backdrop of the ocean as you enter the hotel is just breathtaking. BUT.. it stops there. It is so overpriced for the actual product that you receive.

The food was mediocre with the exception of the shrimp quesadillas and fish tacos at the pool bar. Drinks are ridiculously priced. Everything you charge to your room is promptly added with a 23% gratuity/tax!

Thankfully, the pool area is magnificent , because you cannot even dip your toes into the ocean. Guards are posted on the beach to keep you away from the dangerous waves and under tows.

To add to all of this, we experienced the rudest, most unaccommodating and uncaring front desk staff. The hostesses trying to sign you up for the timeshare presentation at the Sunset, make promises that cannot be kept according to the front desk. Upon going back to the hostesses they conveniently try to use the "language barrier" as an excuse. The bellhops and maids however, were the best part of the the whole staff, very friendly and helpful everytime. When talking to more than 4 other hotel customers at the pool, we found that we were not the only ones who were very dissappointed with choosing the Pacifica. For a "holistic and healing spa resort" they only added more stress to high paying vacationers. I do have to admit, that just lying on the beach listening to the crashing waves was no added charge and worth much more than the mediocre massages, or expecting top notch customer service.

The Pueblo Bonito Pacifica was by far the nicest resort I have stayed at, and I have stayed at a few 5 star resorts. My girl friend and I (both 24 and single) were looking for a relaxing weekend.. and that's exactly what we got! The 'Adults Only' standard at this resort really makes all the difference. The pools were beautiful, quiet and serene, and the beach was peaceful. Even though you cannot swim at this beach, its an amazing experience to lay out on the beds or lounge chairs on the beach and just take it all in, day or night! You are technically supposed to rent the beds but the staff never bothered us once, I think because the resort seemed mostly empty. Also, even though the pool and jacuzzi supposedly close at 10 pm, they are really open 24 hours. The staff was so accommodating here, and we never had any problems. We did take part in the timeshare tour of the neighboring Sunset, mostly because we were interested to see what it was all about. Our salesperson, Isaac, was actually a highlight of our trip! No pressure whatsoever and we really enjoyed the tour and the views. We actually wished we could afford a timeshare because we would have totally bought one from him! Overall though, the Pacifca was much nicer than the Sunset, if only because it was adults only. Through the timeshare participation we each received $100 in spa credit for $50, $100 food credit for $40 and half-off a Sunset Cruise. It was well worth it. The food at the pool bar and Siempre was amazing, though the Wine Bar was under construction. Both of our spa treatments were great (we have been to many spas) and we very much enjoyed the rainshower shower heads in the spa facilities!! Overall, our trip was perfect. We used Gray Line for transport to and from the airport, and taxis were easy to come by to get into town. Don't miss Zoo Bar! We will definitely be back to the Pacifica...!

I was married at the Pacifica last April. It was just the two of us; we didn't invite guests. We selected the resort because it was new and unspoiled and didn't allow children under 16. The site is beautiful, though I'm a bit apprehensive to think of what the surrounding areas look like now. I believe the area was due to be built up quite a bit. Anyways, the hotel common areas and our room were just lovely. I had a wonderful massage and had my hair done to perfection in the hotel's salon. The staff was friendly, attentive, and courteous. We had lunch each day at the pool. We were only disappointed that the shrimp tacos were fried - we expected something more healthy from a spa/wellness resort. Generally each of the guests were mindful of those around them. The staff continually groomed the grounds. Our only other suggestion/disappointment was that there wasn't more to do in the evening. Since the resort was a bit of a drive to town, it would have been nice to have an acoustic guitar player and cocktails down by the fire pits a few nights a week as an alternative to town.
We did hit the Sunset Resort one afternoon to enjoy their pools thinking we might be missing something always at the Pacifica. However, the grounds over there were so convoluted with the golf carts and winding paths and the pools were loaded with children. We quickly retreated back to the calm and luxury of the Pacifica. We did go to happy hour twice at the Sunset for the hard to beat 2 for 1 special and Mexican-style musicians.
We did rent a car and stocked up on soda, water, and some beers so that we didn't need to order it at the resort. Each night we went to town. We found some understated, not totally touristy restaurants, but otherwise avoided town preferring the serenity and comfort of the resort.
If you are planning to wed in Mexico, we had to go into town to a small medical clinic to have our blood drawn and a physical exam. Then we had to be certified by the physician who signed our paperwork. As we spoke very little Spanish, those appointments (we had to go once to give blood and then return for the exam and paperwork) were challenging. Of course everyone at the clinic was kind and helpful.
I highly recommend the Pacifica for a relaxing, low-key getaway. This is not the right place for a rowdy group seeking to party.