After reading reviews on here I was a little worried - but was quickly turned around upon our arrival! We had no problem checking in and they even upgraded us to the honeymoon suite! We were on the fifth floor with a jacuzzi outside overlooking the pool, golf course and the ocean! The views were incredible. This hotel was immaculate and all of the staff was more then willing to help. The other great thing about this hotel is it's location! We were only about 5-10 mins from downtown. Right in the middle of Cabo del Sol. I could not imagine staying further up.
The pools did get busy but there was always a chair somewhere to sit. I highly reccommend finding the happy hours! Each pool or bar has them at different times during the day. It can save you in the long run. As for Cabo being expensive....NO WAY! Yes, the hotel can be pricey but if you head down to the marina there is food that can be found at all prices! We had a surf and turf and an excellent restaurant called Alexander's on the marina for only $24 a person!!! The food at this restaurant was incredible!
We are definately going to head back to Cabo and would stay at this hotel time and time again.

Before visiting we had read plenty of comments about expensive food, expensive drinks, etc., and my advice is, well, "get over it!"....We were very satisfied with our choice and will be returning again next year. May is a great time to go...avoid spring break mania earlier in the year and hurricane season in the summer months. Temps in the 90's and literally not a cloud in sight the entire time we were there! This is a very nice resort with immaculate grounds, uber-friendly and attentive staff, and numerous options for relaxation, swimming, eating and the like. We're in our early 40's and have two children, ages 3 and 6, and this place could not have been better for our needs and desires for a quick get-away vacation to Mexico. We've stayed at nice hotels in Cancun, Puerto V, Ixtapa, and other places in Cabo and this place is head and shoulders above them all. De Cortez restaurant is highly recommended for an easy and casual-to-dressed-up surf and turf dinner. Their sea bass and red snapper dishers were impeccable and their desserts were good as well. Even had a little jazz duo for some listening enjoyment to accompany the pounding surf literally yards from the outdoor patio. Tomatoes restaurant is an easy stop for breakfast, lunch or a casual dinnner although the food selection is average and overpriced. Would highly recommend the Mediterraneo (sp?) restaurant on the south west side of the development near the suites for a great dinner at a reasonable price. The staff there were easily the most accommodating and entertaining of all the restaurants and the food was outstanding at what seemed to be lower prices than the other restaurants, with the exception of Pitahayas. The views are incredible also as the restaurant is located on the fourth floor with views of the Sea of Cortez to the south and west. Check this place out - you will not be disappointed. We plan to come back next year at the same time.

My boyfriend and I just got back last night and felt compelled to review (or avoid work). We spent the last week at Hacienda and really enjoyed our stay. We were traveling with a tight budget so we were smart about how we spent it. We went to CCC the first day on the public bus and spent $ on booze and food staples since our unit had a great kitchen! We made breakfasts in the room, had cocktail hour everywhere (you can bring your own drinks everywhere public---beach, pool, grounds), enjoyed town as much as the resort. My advice is to take the hotel shuttle as it is $5 each way and runs every hour and a half. Taking the public bus is easy and cheap (but you have to walk from the highway, @ 3/4 mile). The taxis are $20 and perfect for a flexible schedule or late nighters (shuttle stops at 9:30 in town). The hotel is expensive for their services but the included aspects are thoughtful (great rooms, beds, appliances --even a juicer and a blender!!!!, large fresh pool and room towls each day, and pretty much amazing views from everywhere). The staff was friendly and accomodating. I got sick and they sent a nurse to examine me as well as comp'ed our breakfast the next day.
I highly suggest eating in town as the food was great! Walk around a bit and try avoiding the obvious restaurants on the marina. There are great restaurants across the way from the mall (where the shuttle drops you off): Mariscos Mazatlan, the Hangout Cafe (if you craze pizza in their wood-burning oven), Crazy Lobster and all the others around there whose names escape me. You can get a great dinner with app's, drinks and 2 entrees for under $50.
We enjoyed the happy hour specials at the resort bars (strong drinks!) as well as some of the restaurants. You pay the premium for not having to leave (which could cost upwards of $40/rt) to eat dinner so factor that into the price and they won't seem as ridiculous. The sushi bar is some of the best I've had!
I hope this helps. I'd be happy to answer any questions that might help your visit. I'll add photos in a few days.

Great hotel – relaxing, nicely laid out, great pools, beautiful beach, NO timeshare pitches! Food is expensive, but my sense is that’s true at all the high-end resorts. Food in town at 3+ star restaurants is the same. As other reviewers have said, food in only mediocre here. One knock is how inconvenient they make it to play tennis. They have a relationship with the adjoining development, Cabo del Sol and four isolated courts at the entrance of the resort (not walkable and no water, telephone, etc.). Bacically, playing tennis here is a huge hassle. Also, definitely rent a car if you plan to leave the resort more than once or twice.

Quick Takes: San Jose is more enjoyable than San Lucas which is honky-tonk land – the modern mall and cruise ships ruin the town). Great art shops in San Jose (Habaneros). Best meal was at Los Adobes in Todos Santos (other than that not much; unspoiled Pacific was great ---- developers will be there soon!). Best bar/restaurant: Latitude 22+ (tough to find but fun). Whoever called Cabo “Mexico Light” hit it on the head.