I checked into this hotel at the last minute because we had an overflow crowd at the condos next door. I was working so I needed to have some privacy. The hotel itself is beautiful. However, my room had an odor in the bathroom when I checked in. But we were going to dinner so I didn't call down. When I came back, the odor was gone.

But then the party next door started. In the room right next door. Several women in and out of the room and a handsome gentlemen overseeing this party. These women were carrying plastic cups and making all kinds of racket. I finally called downstairs after being told to "F" off by one of these classless women.

I called the Manager the next morning to let him know about his hourly visitors next door. I was put on hold for about 5 minutes. The Manager never returned my call. Oh well...what did I expect from a "Four Star" hotel...(that's what was displayed when I checked in).

The next night the bath tub didn't drain. And the odor was back. Appalling. Fortunately, the Room Service guy was able to unplug it since the maintenance was a no show. Wifi was non existent. Zilch. Several people in the lobby were complaining that they had to buy the service.

The irony? The tackiest bar in Cabo is directly in front of the hotel. The Mango Deck. Crass, loud music, the usual which can be fun if you chose to go there. But I didn't bother to sit poolside because I wanted to see the ocean, not a tacky bar. And the music is loud enough that I could hear it from my 7th floor deck.

The kicker? When my friends (young and beautiful) walked back to the hotel, the security guard at the beach opened the gate for them but stopped me. And I was the 'older' woman with the key. And he asked me how many people were going to my room. Really?

I guess I was spoiled next door. I stayed 3 nights at the Cabo Villas and Bayview Suites prior to my checkin to the Casa Dorada.

The entire staff at the Bayview suites are great. The views are to die for and the tacky Mango Deck is out of view. And the rude staff is non existent.

I travel all the time for both business and pleasure. I live in Southern California and Mexico is our vacation playground. It's easy, great food, wonderful hotels....99.9% of the time.

Every year I take a large group down to Cabo and this year we stayed at the Casa Dorada. My group was really pleased with the family feel of the hotel. They also enjoyed how each room had a kitchen and we were able to bring in our own food to keep cost down. The hotel has a beautiful pool area and beach area but its a bit confusing figuring out how to get to the beach. I suggest having the hotel staff take you on a tour of the hotel ground so that you are able to take advantage of everything it has to offer. Jazmin Cesena was my group coordinator and she was wonderful. She truly helped me keep my group happy.
On our last day there, a big storm came in and we were unable to enjoy the sun. The hotel set up a big screen and played movies in the down stairs bar/restaurant area. There was also a pool table and ping pong table available to play. This was a great option that kept their guest happy.

This hotel is centrally located if you are like us and enjoy the beach and a fun, happening atmosphere. The hotel has it's own private beach area that is separated from the rest of the public. The chairs and cabanas are clean and the very well kept. The beach service was also excellent. It's right next to the activity vendors as well (glass bottom taxis to El Arco, jet skis, banana rides etc). Tip - feel free to haggle. I negotiated 2 hours on the jetski for the price of one.

You should be aware that the hotel is right in front of Mango Deck which is probably the loudest, most happening beach club at Cabo. This means that there will be music all day and long into the night so if you aren't into that type of scene, you may want to move further north up the beach.

It's about a 8 min walk to the center of town.

The hotel staff is all around friendly and the suites were amazing, clean with spectacular views. Overall a great time and I recommend this hotel for couples + friends looking to enjoy the beach.

We happened to be traveling with our very well behaved labrador Sammy and Laura (the general mgr) was absolutely incredible.

She not only made sure that our two toddlers were taken care of but that our dog (who is part of our family) was comfortable.

She was awesome. All staff was fantastic.

Please keep in mind when travelling in Mexico that Labor Law allows for 48 hour / 6 day per week work weeks and that all staff work those hours. Please be sure to tip and make their lives as prosperous as possible.