Mexico is famous for its great sand-and-sea resorts, and Los Cabos (aka Cabo) is no exception.
We recently stayed at the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa here, and spoiler alert: It’s easily one of the top spots to stay in Cabo San Lucas.
Is Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach all-inclusive? Yes, but the AI plan is optional. You can choose to buy it – or not.
Is the plan worth it?
Start by reading our indepth review of the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort to get a feel for the place.
Now, if you like the convenience of eating and drinking what you want – without worrying about the tab – then PB’s all-inclusive plan is a solid choice for peace of mind.
That said, crunching the numbers might reveal it’s cheaper for you to pay as you go.
Plus, Cabo’s food scene is tempting. You might prefer the Deluxe plan for just the minimum 3 consecutive nights, leaving time to try some of Cabo’s amazing restaurants.
Keep reading for tips to help you decide.
Is the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach all-inclusive cost worth it?
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Contents: Pueblo Bonito all-inclusive cost (Sunset Beach)
3 Plans – Deluxe, Premium, Platinum
Cost of the all-inclusive plans
Alcohol in the Premium and Platinum plans
PB Sunset Beach restaurants – See sample menus
Details – The fine print (always important!)
Choosing not to get the plan – Cook in, eat out or pay as you go
Bottom line – Should you get the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach package or not?
Pssst! Also see tons of comments and questions from readers at the end of this post!
3 Different Pueblo Bonito plans
There are three Pueblo Bonito all-inclusive plans at the Sunset Beach resort:
- Deluxe
- Premium
- Platinum
We had the “Deluxe” package – and we were quite happy with this.
Who can buy the plans?
Any guest can buy the Deluxe plan. But you have to be an “owner” to buy the Premium or Platinum plans.
As is common in Los Cabos, the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, Rose and Blanco resorts are time-share resorts. (See our post on the best Pueblo Bonito resort in Cabo.)
You may buy the use of a vacation week at these PB resorts, and then you become a time-share “owner.”
All the unused time is rented out to non-owner guests.
As a non-owner guest, your stay is similar to staying at a regular hotel, except that you have the choice of going all-inclusive by buying the additional Deluxe all-inclusive plan.
Many guests don’t even fuss about whether or not to buy the all-inclusive package as an add-on, because their resort reservation (for example, on Booking.com) just bundles everything into one all-inclusive rate.
Minimum purchase per plan
- Deluxe: You only have to buy the Deluxe plan for a minimum of 3 consecutive nights.
- Premium and Platinum: The Premium and Platinum plans are normally only available for a 7-night minimum. But this isn’t a hard-and-fast rule. We’ve heard from one reader who managed to get the Premium plan for 3 nights. (He and his wife are seniors.)
Pueblo Bonito all-inclusive package cost
We can’t give you a definitive answer to the question: How much does an all-inclusive Pueblo Bonito plan cost as an add-on?
The fact is that package rates differ
Rates depend on many factors, including:
- Whether you buy the all-inclusive plan on location at the resort or before your trip (you can usually get it for less if you buy it in advance)
- Whether you get the package at a discount
- Whether you’re buying an all-inclusive plan for a large group
Discounts are commonly given to owners, and there are “specials” all the time.
Seniors are given preferred rates too.
Note: The resort can, of course, change the rates and terms at any time :-).
Cost: Deluxe plan
We’ve seen rates for the add-on Pueblo Bonito Deluxe all-inclusive plan range from a low of $65 USD to a high of $225+ USD per adult a day (quoted to us by the resort as the new rate).
The “average” rate for the Deluxe plan that people seem to be paying ranges from somewhere between $120 to $175 USD per adult a day.
Cost: Premium and Platinum plans
The Premium and Platinum plans cost a little more than the Deluxe plan.
One reader recently wrote to let us know that, as seniors, he and his wife got a quote of $119 USD a day p.p. for the Premium plan.
For the most-up-to-date rates (or to find out what discounts are available), you’re best advised to call the Pueblo Bonito reservations center. (Contact information is provided at the end of this post.) Also see the Comments from owners and guests at the end of this post about their experiences and what they paid.
Pro tip: You may be able to negotiate a discount – so ask when inquiring about the all-inclusive rates!
How the 3 plans differ
We’ve mentioned how the Deluxe, Premium and Platinum plans differ in terms of cost, 3-day vs. 7-day minimum purchase and eligibility (guest vs. owner).
What are the other differences?
Alcohol in the 3 plans
The number and type of alcohol brands included in the 3 plans is different.
The Premium and Platinum plans include some additional, more expensive brands of rum, tequila, whiskey and so on. (See the specific brands for each plan further down below.)
The Premium plan includes
- Airport transportation
- Premium alcohol and beverages
- Discounts in the spa
- Surcharge costs in the fine dining restaurants, deli and Pro shop
- Access to the private Quivira Golf Course (green fees are extra)
The Platinum plan includes
- Airport transportation
- Additional premium alcohol and beverages
- Discounts in the spa
- Surcharge costs in the fine dining restaurants, deli and Pro shop
- Access to the private Quivira Golf Course (green fees are extra)
- Premium WiFi
- Suite service charges
- Preferred seating by the pools
- Restaurant reservations
- Preferred check-in and check-out
Note: Bottled water is free in all plans.
Unlimited alcohol in the Deluxe plan
Deluxe plan alcohol
The following is the included list of unlimited alcohol in the Deluxe plan:
Brandy and cognac: Torres 10, Presidente, Terry Centenario, Courvoisier VSOP, Martell
Whiskey: Dewards, Jack Daniels, J&B, Jim Beam, JW Red Label, Seagrams VO, Crown Royal
Rum: Appleton (White, Estate and Especial), Bacardi (White, Lemon, Solera and Anejo), Captain Morgan, Malibu
Tequila: Cazadores Reposado, Cuervo (1800 White, 1800 Reposado, Centenario Azul Plata, Centenario Reposado and Traditional Reposado), Don Julio White, El Jimador Reposado, Herradura (White and Reposado), Sauza 3 Generations Reposado, Sauza Hornitos Reposado, 7 Leguas Reposado
Vodka: Absolut (Blue, Citron and Mandarin), Smirnoff, Stolichnaya, Titos
Vermouth: Red Campari, Red Dubonet, Fernet Branca, Southern Comfort
Beer: Bud Light, Corona, Corona Light, Modelo (Especial and Dark), Pacifico, Pacifico Light, Tecate, Tecate Light, Draft Beer (Light and Dark), XX Lager, Negra Modelo
Gin: Beefeater, Tanqueray, Oso Negro
Mezcal: Siempre, Bruxo
Liqueurs: Bailey’s, Damiana, Drambuie, Amaretto, Disaronno, Frangelico, Kahlua, Ferreira Port, Anis, Pernod, Cointreau, Chartreuse (Yellow and Green), Licor 43, Midori, Vaccari Sambuca
Deluxe plan wine
As well as the above alcohol, the Deluxe plan includes a selection of four wines – two reds (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) and two whites (Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay) from Spain. Personally, we liked the Cab Sauv the best.
We’re mainly wine drinkers and don’t usually have cocktails before dinner.
So if anything, we wish the Deluxe plan had a greater wine selection, with some higher quality wines.
Premium and Platinum plan alcohol
The following is the included list of unlimited alcohol in the Premium and Platinum plans (they have the same alcohol labels):
Brandy and cognac: Torres 10, Presidente, Terry Centenario, Courvoisier VSOP, Martell
Whiskey: Dewards, Jack Daniels, J&B, Jim Beam, JW Red Label, Seagrams VO, Crown Royal, Seven Crown, Canadian Club, Southern Comfort, Black Label, Buchanans 12, Chivas Regal 12
Rum: Appleton (White, Estate and Especial), Bacardi (White, Solera and Anejo), Captain Morgan, Malibu, Zacapa 23
Tequila: Cazadores Reposado, Cuervo (1800 White, 1800 Reposado, Centenario Azul Plata, Centenario Reposado and Traditional Reposado), Don Julio White, El Jimador Reposado, Herradura (White and Reposado), Sauza 3 Generations Reposado, Sauza Hornitos Reposado, 7 Leguas Reposado, Maestro Tequilero Dovel, Centenario Azul
Vodka: Absolut (Blue, Citron and Mandarin), Smirnoff, Stolichnaya, Belvedere, Grey Goose
Vermouth: Red Campari, Red Dubonet, Fernet Branca
Beer: Bud Light, Corona, Corona Light, Modelo (Especial and Dark), Pacifico, Pacifico Light, Tecate, Tecate Light, Draft Beer (Light and Dark), XX Lager, Negra Modelo
Premium beer: Stella, Michelob Ultra, Coors Light
Gin: Beefeater, Tanqueray, Hendricks
Mezcal: Fandango
Liqueurs: Bailey’s, Damiana, Drambuie, Amaretto, Disaronno, Frangelico, Kahlua, Ferreira Ferreira Port, Anis, Pernod, Cointreau, Chartreuse (Yellow and Green), Licor 43, Midori, Vaccari Sambuca, Galliano
All Pueblo Bonito restaurants
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Stay at Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, and you get signing privileges to more than 20 Pueblo Bonito restaurants in Cabo.
They include the restaurants at sister resorts Pueblo Bonito Rose and Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos, as well as at the Quivira Golf Club (which is not a public course).
You can choose from sushi, Italian, Mexican and other options. You certainly won’t get bored with the food when you stay here!
Note: Some of the top restaurants at the different Pueblo Bonito resorts have an extra charge (covered in the section below under “PB surcharge restaurants”).
PB Sunset Beach restaurants and menus
Here are the bars and restaurants at Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, with 2025 menus for some of them:
- The Market at Quivira: El Italiano menu and Healthy “Perfect Balance” menu
- LaFrida: LaFrida menu (Mexican)
- Quivira Clubhouse: Quivira breakfast menu and Quivira lunch menu
- Quivira Steakhouse: Quivira dinner menu (Steak and seafood)
- The After: Sports bar (Pub food plus 100 labels of distilled spirits and over 15 artisanal beers on tap)
- Zao Shen Asian Kitchen: Zao Shen menu (Asian fusion)
- Tazuna: Tazuna menu (Japanese)
- The Bistro: Breakfast menu
- The Bistro: Lunch and dinner menu (Casual international)
- Aquabar: Food and drinks by the Sunset Grill pool
- Manila Bar: Open 12 noon to 11:00 pm
- Lobby Bar: Open 9:00 am to midnight (Espressos to martinis)
Note: Menu items and prices can change at any time.
Pueblo Bonito surcharge restaurants
Unless you have the Premium or Platinum plan, the following restaurants each have a surcharge:
- LaFrida (PB Sunset Beach): Gourmet Mexican – 700 MXN (about $35) surcharge p.p.
- Quivira Steakhouse (PB Sunset Beach): Steak and seafood – 900 MXN (about $44) surcharge p.p.
- Fellini’s Ristorante (PB Rose): Italian – 400 MXN (about $20) surcharge p.p.
- Room service: $5 USD additional service charge
Pro tip: If you can pick only one of these surcharge restaurants, make it LaFrida. This very elegant dining spot turns out truly sublime Mexican-inspired dishes.
Details: All-inclusive Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa
All guests in a suite must buy the same plan. (You can’t be on the plan but have your husband, for example, decide not to be on it.)
The plan begins at noon on the day you check in and ends at noon on the day you check out.
No plan?
You could cook and eat in
Suites at the PB Sunset Beach have kitchenettes.
Each has a fridge, cooktop with two burners, microwave, coffee maker and toaster.
So you don’t have to buy an all-inclusive plan.
You can stock up on groceries and make breakfast and some lighter meals if you like being self-sufficient.
Eat out at other restos
Cabo also has some great restaurants, and it would be a shame not to try at least one of them.
Where else to eat in Cabo?
- Love Italian food? Check out the best Italian restaurants in Cabo San Lucas
- Farm-to-table dining: You must experience Flora Farms near San Jose del Cabo (it dishes up yummy farm-to-table eats!)
- Tacos: Bite into the most mouth-watering tacos at these tasty taquerias
Pay as you go
Then again…
Maybe you don’t want to take a taxi to Costco or Walmart and schlep groceries, alcohol and bottled water back. Maybe you don’t want to cook.
And it does take some effort to leave the resort to eat out – you have to take a buggy to the lobby and then an Uber or taxi to a restaurant in town or along the Cabo San Lucas Marina.
It’s soooo much easier just to stay at the resort and eat in.
Also, if you do the math, paying as you go might save you some money.
Let’s run a quick calculation, based on the restaurant menus above.
Say you stick to a light breakfast, dinner and three alcoholic drinks a day at the resort (supplementing with your own snacks and drinks in your room).
- Breakfast: Eggs and bacon with coffee at The Bistro costs around 400 pesos ($20 USD) per person.
- Dinner: An appetizer, main and dessert at Tazuna and The Bistro averages 800 pesos ($40 USD) p.p.
- Alcoholic drinks: This is the wildcard, but plan on paying about $12 to $25 USD a drink, depending on whether it’s a beer, margarita or glass or wine.
Your daily pay-as-you-go total should top out at roughly $135 p.p.
Tip: Depending on the actual daily plan rate p.p. quoted for your stay, you may find it cheaper to eat (and drink) at the resort, without buying the plan.
Bottom line: Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa all-inclusive plan
So, how do you decide whether to go all-inclusive or not?
Have a look at the AI rate quote for your stay and compare that to the menu prices to see what makes sense for your stay.
One idea: Consider getting the Deluxe plan just for the first 3 or 4 nights of your stay. This way, you can try some of Cabo’s excellent restaurants during the rest of your stay!
Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach contact and booking information
Accommodation without a plan
Call the resort directly:
- From the US: 1-800-990-8250
- From Canada: 1-855-478-2811
Or email them at reservations@pueblobonito.com
All-inclusive accommodation
- You may find good deals and discounted rates on Booking.com and Expedia.
- Also see the resort’s website
Tell us what you think!
If you are an owner-member or have stayed at the resort, what package do you like? Do you have any tips or pricing information to share?
We welcome comments. (See the Comments section below.)
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Whale watching: Winter is the time for whale watching in Los Cabos. Go on a tour, and you’ll quickly find out why it’s one of the most popular activities in Cabo.
The most luxurious all-inclusive in Cabo? Read our review of the Los Cabos Grand Velas. It’s quite possibly the most luxurious all-inclusive resort in the area.
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Ray R.
Tuesday 14th of January 2025
I just got back from a week at Sunset Beach (had a 1-bdrm executive in Building 10, one row back from the beach but close to La Nao and the main pool).
We did a Premium 3-day all-inclusive just to try it out (first time). Probably wouldn't do that again. Wine drinkers are not going to like the limited (2) choices available.
As owners for 16 yrs, we've seen how the AI has degraded the quality of the food and service at our resort. (At least it is optional.) The food in the Market was marginal at best. Asian food was not good. Tacos were sub-par. Didn't bother with other food in there. LaFrida was good as usual, even with the upcharge. Went to the Quivira steakhouse and wasn't impressed with their meat quality or preparation. I can cook a better steak than that, for a lot less money. The Bistro restaurant was decent.
The biggest shock for us after a 7-year absence was the high cost of everything. A bag of coffee in the deli was $24.
Ubers are easy and cheaper than taxis. They can't pick up on the resort but they can drop you off there. Riding the shuttle bus over to Rose is an easy way to get over to town so you can explore more of town. I prefer to get a reservation for the shuttle on their app.
We did a sunset cruise on a windy cold day and regretted it - saw no sunset or whales. It was just plain cold. I think they should have cancelled it. (January in Cabo can be cold so consider that in your plans.)
People should check out the Cascadas restaurant next to the Rose - the best tortilla soup in town and the grilled fish tacos were superb. Best meal we had all week!
We decided that next visit, we'll get off the property more and explore the food options in town which are better and less expensive. It's not that hard to do.
PB is going to "redo" the Blanco and turn it into a luxury hotel and after that, they'll do the same with Rose. So there'll be no more timeshares over there in a couple of years.
PB is also going to build a luxury hotel called "Grand" between Sunset and Pacifica on the beach. They'll have a 1,000 ft. long salt water lagoon near the beach, about 5 ft. deep, which you can swim in. Should be interesting! A St. Regis hotel is also going to be added to the property.
So PB will be dropping timeshares except for Sunset Beach and moving to fractional and full ownership properties, along with hotels.
Now with all of that said, we'll see if these "things" are actually done. We've heard PB talk about things that didn't happen for 5-10 years.
They're also building a complex near Tulum with the same idea. They have a new place just starting in San Miguel de Allende which should be fabulous. (It's a great town to visit as well.)
Overall, it was good catching up with some long-time waiters we've known for years. Our 11th visit to PB and so many memories! We'll likely be back next year but maybe go in March instead of January.
Janice and George
Tuesday 14th of January 2025
Thanks for sharing such a thoughtful review of your stay - and your views on getting the AI plan and the restos you preferred at the resort!
Yes, we agree - Cabo has a great food scene and there are many wonderful restaurants you can try out! Interesting you mention the Cascadas restaurant... We also love that thatched-roof open-air resto, with tables in the sand, and have eaten there many times :-).
BTW, January is the coldest month in Cabo and it's wise to bring long-sleeved hoodies or similar! We've actually written about visiting Cabo in January (the weather and specific activities) on our other Cabo Visitor blog. Maybe this will help others who are planning a January trip. If you like it warmer, November is a great month. Even early December.
Thanks again. You're sure to discover lots of tasty restaurants in town and around next time you go!
Jennifer Williams
Sunday 12th of January 2025
This is a great article and breakdown, and very very informative. Thanks!
Is the AI price different for those under 18?
Janice and George
Sunday 12th of January 2025
Thank you!
Yes, you'd think kids should be cheaper. We understand children up to 4 years of age can stay for free. And sometimes there are specials where you can bring up to two children (aged 11 and under) for free. But beyond that, we're not finding much information.
Sorry, but this is one question where you're probably better off asking your travel agent, phoning PB or checking the online prices for a room/suite for x number of children.
Angela
Tuesday 19th of March 2024
Is it better to book my room then wait until check in to get the all-inclusive package, in case they offer a discount?
Janice and George
Wednesday 20th of March 2024
That's a tough one...
BUT you probably want some certainty that you've got your room booked, so you can book your flights. So if the price is right for your room, we'd say you should book it and plan your PB stay. Then see what rate you can get on the all-inclusive package when you get there.
Kim
Sunday 28th of January 2024
Considering a stay here this upcoming summer... We'll be 3 guests, but only one of us would be drinking. I'm trying to determine if AI is worth it.
I'm exchanging through RCI and was quoted $4,700 for the week for 3 people. But looking at the menus you provided, it seems we can eat for much less (i.e. burgers, sandwiches, etc. seem to be about $20).
So I'm not sure why they are charging so much for AI based upon the menus. Am I missing something?
I.T.M.
Wednesday 7th of February 2024
@Kim. If you book the AI direct with the hotel, they currently have a special (as they always do) and it is much cheaper than adding it through RCI.
I am in the same position. They wanted over $8k for AI. But the resort offered it to me directly at $2.6k (2 adults and two kids).
Janice and George
Sunday 4th of February 2024
We can't comment on why RCI would be quoting you what they are.
But we can say that if only one of you will be drinking alcohol, it's not worth it for the three of you to go with the all-inclusive package. You'd be better off to book the room/suite only - and pay for your meals and drinks as you consume them.
You'll also have the freedom this way to try other restaurants outside of the resort in town.
Have a great stay!
Gino P.
Saturday 2nd of December 2023
If I go to Blanco or Rose as the "guest" of a timeshare owner (an owner NOT staying there), may I buy the Premium or Platinum plan? What are "owner" privileges that do not depend on a "plan"?
Janice and George
Monday 4th of December 2023
You've got us stumped here! Your best bet is to contact the resort and ask them. They'll probably be more than happy to let you know what privileges you can access as a guest of an owner - who could possibly become an owner in future :-).