Best Pueblo Bonito Resort in Cabo? The Full Scoop!

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1. Hello! Very helpful article, thank you.
   (FYI, I think there may be an issue with the ad script or something, the article crashed and reloaded about 5x and I would have to go find my place again, and try to read fast before the next crash. Letting you know in case there’s something you can fix, though.)
   I appreciated all of the details comparing the resorts.

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   1. Glad you found the article helpful. And thanks for the heads-up on the problem you had with the article crashing! Sorry that happened… We’ll look into it :-).

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2. What is the nightlife/evening entertainment like?

   I had a horrible experience at an all inclusive resort last year where they blasted loud music until 2 am every night for the “Disco”. The noise could be heard through my earplugs inside my room, which I even upgraded once to get a location farther way from the source. I didn’t sleep for the entire week we were there.

   I am terrified of something like this happening again. I would prefer if there was no evening entertainment at all but if it wrapped up no later than 10 pm that might keep this option open.

   Thanks for this detailed review!

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   1. Oh, you won’t have an issue with loud music at night at these resorts. They’re upscale and family-friendly (though they appeal to couples too) – they’re not party-heavy places.

      If you decide to stay at one of these Pueblo Bonito resorts, let us know your experience!

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3. Hi! I love this review of the resorts.

   I am planning my sister’s bachelorette party of 12 girls. Which resort do you think is the best for that? We’re looking for beautiful rooms, great food and fun night life here and there. Recs?

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   1. Ooops, sorry for the late reply!

      Go for Pueblo Bonito Rose, as it’s “glitzier” than PB Los Cabos. You can walk to town from its Medano Beach location for restaurants and nightlife – and Uber or cab it back to your resort easily if out late at night.

      (Sunset Beach, while gorgeous and with lots of pool options, is not as accessible to town for nightlife, unless you’re okay with always catching an Uber or taxi.)

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4. Thank you for your reviews.

   I am beginning to plan a 70th birthday celebration for myself and a girlfriend’s husband. His birthday is in May and mine in July. We are thinking of June 1-8, 2024. It should be a LARGE group going when we make the announcement.

   Do you think PB Rose is our best all-inclusive choice?

   It doesn’t have to be a PB resort. I just want easy access to downtown Cabo and possibly the beach (swimmable isn’t mandatory).

   I value your thoughts and comments.

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   1. It sounds like a fun event you’re planning!

      For easy access to downtown Cabo San Lucas, you can’t beat staying on Medano Beach (for example, at a resort like the PB Rose).

      You could also look at Corazon Cabo. It’s also on Medano Beach but closer in, so it’s a shorter walk into town. You can get an AI option there too. Because it’s closer in, it will be a bit buzzier (bars are closer). But June isn’t busy like in high season, so you shouldn’t be bothered by this – and the resort has very nice accommodations.

      Other close-to-downtown-Cabo resorts with AI options suitable for more mature guests (we’re assuming you don’t want to be with the 20- and 30-somethings?) include Grand Solmar and Playa Grande over on the Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas. But you definitely can’t swim at the beach there.

      Our suggestion? In June, it will be hot and the ocean temperature will be delightful, so you’re probably going to love swimming in the sea (which a Medano Beach resort offers). Narrow your choice down to a Medano Beach resort.

      Bottom line: We think the PB Rose is a great choice :-).

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5. Wow, you guys are amazing! Great info, and so thorough. Impressive article.

   We have stayed at Dreams for years, but my kids are now in high school, and I want to be near downtown for our next trip in the spring. Which of the Pueblo Bonito hotels do you recommend for teenagers?

   We are also going with another family, so the resort with the largest room is also important for us!

   Thanks so much.

   Aimi

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   1. Thanks for the kind words!

      The PB Sunset Beach has the biggest suites (and the newest ones). It’s also a bigger resort with more restaurant and pool choices. So it’s the better choice for teens if you’re going to mostly stay put at the resort.

      But it’s not really walking distance to downtown Cabo. It’s close though. (You can take an Uber or taxi.)

      If you decide to stay on Medano Beach, then we’d say go with PB Rose (it’s got more going on than PB Blanco, e.g., the cafe/deli). If you stay at the Rose, the kids (er, teens!) can easily walk into town. And they can swim at the beach and do beach stuff like rent jet skis.

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6. So glad to read what you wrote about the Blanco Resort in Los Cabos.

   We will be staying there in February. It will be our first time in Cabo, and we’re looking forward to this trip!

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   1. Have a great vacation! It will be hard not to :-).

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   2. @Janice and George, we are planning our 4th trip in May and staying at Blanco this time. Thanks for the reviews!

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7. Thank you for the comparisons of the PB resorts in Cabo. I’m now excited to visit them all during our stay at the Rose this upcoming August.

   I hope this isn’t a question that I missed already, but are there reservations required at all the restaurants at the resorts?

   The last few resorts (not PB) that I went to in Mexico didn’t have mandatory restaurant reservations.

   Thank you in advance.

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   1. No, you don’t have to make reservations at all the restaurants.

      But if you want to be sure you can get in, and at a particular time, it’s best to make reservations.

      August should be a less busy time (though 2023 started off super busy in Cabo, and resorts had very little availability until the end of March — “revenge travel”). So you shouldn’t have difficulty getting into the restaurants you want.

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8. Your articles are great!

   We are traveling with 3 generations, including a 2 year old. I can’t decide if the swimmable beach or the most on-property restaurants is the best option for us.

   My initial thought was Sunset Beach for convenience but I am really drawn to the swimmable beach. Are the beach chairs reserved in advance or first come, first served?

   Any insight you have is much appreciated!

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   1. Tough choice!

      Beach chairs are first-come, first-served. So if the beach is important to you and you’re traveling at a popular or high-season time, you might want to go with the Rose or Blanco, as you’ll be able to snag beach chairs more easily in the morning than if you’re at Sunset Beach — and if you’re staying right there, you can use them too spontaneously when people start to clear out mid-afternoon.

      Also keep in mind that if you’re at Rose or Blanco, you have their restaurants right next door. Plus, if you’re not doing the all-inclusive, there are several other restaurants really close to both Rose and Blanco, e.g., Cascades Grill. You don’t even have to walk into Cabo town for other restaurants.

      It might also be easier to keep track of everyone (and there’ll be less walking from your room to the pool/beach) if you stay at a smaller property like Rose or Blanco.
      Hope this helps a little with your decision-making!

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   2. @Janice and George,

      Keep in mind that for a two-year old the water has a drop off, unless you walk to the beach area closer to town.

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9. Hi,

   Thanks for this information.

   I’m looking to travel to Cabo in August of this year with my family.

   We’re torn between Blanco and Rose and the all-inclusive plan. Why wouldn’t you recommend Rose? If you are in Blanco, can you use all amenities and restaurants in different resorts like Rose or Sunset? And Vice Versa? Are restaurants better in Blanco than Rose? Price-wise, these 2 resorts are the same price with all-inclusive.

   Any info will help.

   Thanks in advance.

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   1. Hi April,

      For Blanco vs Rose, it’s really just a matter of personal preference. Rose is a great property too! (So don’t get us wrong.) The Rose rooms are bigger than Blanco’s and the room design/layout is better too. But we personally just like the older classic Mexican feel at Blanco.

      And, yes, you can use all the facilities at Rose, Sunset Beach and Blanco, no matter which one you stay at. And yes, your AI plan allows you to eat at all the resorts’ restaurants across the board. (Just note there’s an extra charge for some of the specialty restaurants.)

      You also won’t find a difference in food quality between Rose and Blanco – they just have different restaurants. And Rose has the Italian Fellini’s restaurant (which is a surcharge restaurant), while Blanco doesn’t have a specialty surcharge restaurant.

      So you can’t go wrong picking Rose :-).

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   2. @Janice and George,

      Do you know which restaurants charge a surcharge at the resorts? We’re booking a Nov 2023 trip.

      Thank you. Matt

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      1. Hi Mathew,

         Thanks for asking this question! The three surcharge restaurants are Fellini’s Ristorante, La Frida and Quivira Steakhouse.

         We’ve edited our post to add this information :-).

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10. Hello,

    Thank you for all your recommendations.

    I stayed years ago at Pueblo Bonito Blanco. Has this resort been renovated since the late 90’s?

    I want to stay at Medano beach with my son. I go usually every year to San Jose del Cabo which is not good for swimming.

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    1. Hi Kim,

       The resort has been updated over the years and refreshed. But it still has a classic Mexican look. It’s not shiny and modern and totally brand new looking :-).

       And if the architects were doing the layout today, they’d probably have the bedrooms facing the beach (like at the Rose), not the back of the resort.

       But despite any shortcomings in the design or its older style, the PB Blanco has 3 things that can’t be beat: Location, location, location. For us, this trumps any shortcomings. Plus, the housekeeping staff there do an amazing job…

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11. Hi! Thanks so much for your helpful information.

    We are looking to go to the Blanco in July 2022. I was wondering if the all-inclusive is worth it and if there are any limitations? Are the restaurants good?

    Is the alcohol watered down? Thank you!

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    1. The Blanco is walking distance to town (a real plus!), which means you can easily try a lot of different restaurants in town. So cost-wise, going out for dinner every night at different places may even be a little less than the AI plan (even planning for breakfast at the resort every morning). Plus you have the option of trying many of the best places in Cabo.

       Bottom line: You don’t really need the AI plan at Blanco (or Rose). We personally like going out to different restaurants at night, so we wouldn’t get the plan at Blanco. (And we’d buy a bottle of wine or two for our fridge for sunset drinks on our balcony before going out for dinner.)

       But, of course, an all-inclusive plan is very convenient :-). You’ve pre-paid for everything. So it depends how much cocktail sipping you plan on doing around the pool or at the beach. A lot? You may want the plan.

       Have a look at our post on the all-inclusive cost for PB Sunset Beach, and you’ll get an idea of what the plan covers and the limitations.

       Have fun!

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12. Wonderful article – I have spent so much time trying to figure out the difference between the hotels.

    We are staying at Blanco and booked the all-inclusive option through Expedia. Is there a restriction on the type of alcohol for this? I noted you mentioned different all-inclusive plans (deluxe, prem, and platinum). Wasn’t sure if that was just for owners, or what type of plan is included at Blanco when you book it as all-inclusive?

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    1. Glad you found our article helpful :-).

       You’ll have the Deluxe all-inclusive plan. (Only PB owners can buy the Premium or Platinum plan.)

       There are some limitations on the type of alcohol in the Deluxe plan. You’ve probably read our post on the all-inclusive plans at the PB Sunset Beach. The alcohol in the Deluxe plan at Sunset Beach will be the same as the alcohol at Blanco. But the Deluxe plan still includes a good wide range of alcohol!

       Enjoy your stay at Blanco! After your visit, let us know how you liked it!

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13. Hi – thanks for all the information on the PB resorts in Cabo! Have you stayed at or experienced any of the Mazatlan resorts?

    Interested to hear any info/opinions you have on these. Thanks!

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    1. Hi Caroline,

       No, we personally haven’t. We’ve visited Mazatlan, however. And we know people who’ve stayed at the PB Emerald Bay in Mazatlan; they said it was a very nice resort. We’d assume the PB resorts in Mazatlan would be comparable in quality and standards to the ones in Cabo. We expect you can’t go wrong if you decide to stay at a PB Mazatlan resort!

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14. This article is so helpful. Thank you! Do you happen to recall if these resorts offer food options for vegans? My husband is vegan, so we always need to make sure he’ll be fed well enough. :)

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    1. From what we understand, every PB restaurant where you can order off the menu will be happy to accommodate your request for vegan dishes. They may not show vegan options on the menu, but the chef will make something for you.

       Your best bet would be to email the resort concierge ahead of time to communicate your needs and coordinate the arrangement of vegan dishes. For example, conciergesunset@pueblobonito.com.mx (PB Sunset Beach) or conciergerose@pueblobonito.com.mx (PB Rose).

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15. Hi Janice and George,

    Since I am a SEAFOOD snob, do you recommend for us to stay at a Non AI resort?

    We need either 2 rooms or a suite with a separate living room with a couch for my husband to sleep on. I like trying out at different restaurants also.

    Which resort would you advise us to stay? Budget 4 to 5k for 6 nights.

    The BLANCO rooms seem to be much nicer compare to other PB resorts. Does BLANCO serve seafood at their restaurants? If the food is good, I don’t mind staying at BLANCO. Is there a dress code for men to eat at the restaurants? Restaurants need reservations? Easy to get a taxi to go into town? Covid testing done on the site?

    Anything else that you would like to advise/share, please do so.

    Thank you so much!!

    Sandy

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    1. Hi again Sandy,

       If you like trying different restaurants, we’d probably suggest that you take the non-all-inclusive route at the PB Blanco.

       There are many restaurants in Cabo, and as the Blanco is so close to town, you can even walk (about 15 minutes). Many guests do that.
       But taxis are easy to find, so you could walk to a restaurant and take a taxi back (or vice-versa).

       As Cabo is right by the ocean, fresh fish is plentiful in the restaurants, so you shouldn’t have a problem with finding good seafood :-).

       Try Nicksan, a gourmet Japanese-inspired resto by the marina (with creative sushi and other seafood). Tacos Gardenias is a bit of hole-in-the-wall (very clean though) with the absolute best (and cheap) shrimp and fish tacos. Manta at The Cape (Thompson Hotel) also has an innovative seafood-focused menu.

       And there’s no dress code for men to eat at the restaurants (though at some, long pants might be better than shorts and a T-shirt).

       Hope this helps!

       Stay safe and enjoy Cabo!

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16. Is there evening entertainment (shows) at all the resorts?

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    1. Hi Julie,

       Not really. We certainly don’t recall there being evening entertainment at the PB resorts :-). There may be a Mexican theme dinner and the bars at PB Sunset Beach (which is a bigger resort) may have musical entertainment.

       But for night-time entertainment, your best bet would be to head into downtown Cabo San Lucas, where the bars and clubs are located. You’d have to check, though, what’s re-opened. El Squid Roe is open. So is Cabo Wabo. Also Crush. Probably other clubs too :-).

       Hope this helps!

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17. Hi there! Super helpful article!

    Going to Blanco in October. Just wondering how to find out what beer they have available for the all-inclusive package.

    We went last year and stayed at Sandos Finisterra, and I got tired of the gross Tecate after about the second day. And do they have mini-fridges stocked in the rooms for all-inclusive customers?

    Thanks in advance.

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    1. Hi Jaclyn,

       Glad you found our article “super helpful” — thanks!

       As for the type of beer, we believe they do have American beer like Bud and Coors. The specific Mexican beer seems to change. Perhaps call the resort and ask?

       And, yes, all rooms have fridges, whether you choose the all-inclusive package or not. So you can buy your own preferred beer in town or at the deli, if need be, and stock your fridge with it :-)

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18. Nice reviews.
    Looks like the Blanco is just what we’re looking for, however it doesn’t look like it’s adults only. Oh we’re not cranky old curmudgeons… we love our grandchildren and kids in general, but when we go on vacation we prefer to be around big people only. The resort looks too good to pass on though.
    Could you just give some general comments on the preponderance of kiddies? I guess common sense says if we go during times when kids are in school it would be better for us. Any other comments?

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    1. Thx for the kind words on our blog post reviews!

       Blanco is a good choice :-). It’s a family-friendly resort, but the children seemed mostly well-behaved. We don’t recall screaming kids running about :-). But you know kids. Give them a pool and they’ll swim, splash about and generally make enough happy noises that you might find it hard to doze off by the pool.

       Younger children and families prefer to hang out around the pool. Adults seem to prefer lazing about on the beach chairs. But then, groups of adults can also be “noisy” chatting and laughing. The quietest times are early morning and then later in the afternoon.

       For an “adults-only pool,” you can take the free shuttle to PB Sunset Beach for some quiet pool time.

       The best advice? As you deduced, go when it’s not holiday time. The Christmas and Easter holidays, along with school spring breaks in March, naturally attract many families. You’ll find mostly couples (and the occasional family with a baby or toddlers) during non-holiday times. And generally, the place will be less busy. We’ve gone in late October, for example, and it was soooo pleasant (just enough people to add life, but few enough that you could always snag a prime beach chair any time of the day). Plus the water in October is lovely and warm for swimming, snorkeling and diving then.

       Hope this helps!

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19. I am so excited to be traveling to Cabo next year! I was wondering if early January would be too cold to enjoy the beach/pool or any boating activities during our visit here. Also I was reading some reviews and heard the food was not so great at the PB rose? What was your opinion on the food while you stayed there?

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    1. Hi Blanca,

       The pools are heated, so no worries about swimming in them.

       The weather in January is typically mid-70s to low-80s F — sunny and dry. You might get some cooler days. We’ve known grey days where we needed a sweater. Then again, you might get some hot days, where all you want to do is hang by the pool and beach. Do bring a sweater and long pants for the evenings, as it can get chilly at night in January.

       We’ve also swum in the ocean in January. But we’re Canadians :-). You’ll feel more like swimming in the sea from late-morning to about 1:00 pm when the sun is the hottest and the breeze hasn’t picked up. Plenty of people go swimming in January, so don’t worry too much about this.

       The food at Rose? We usually like to go out for dinner to different restaurants. If you’re not on an all-inclusive plan, mix it up and try different places. If on the plan, you have lots of options to eat at Blanco and Sunset Beach.

       Enjoy your trip! (And stay safe…)

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20. Your post was very very helpful.
    We are still trying to decide between Blanco and Rose, and are leaning toward Blanco, but I have read a few bad reviews on Blanco and how they tend to overbook and send you somewhere else when you check in.
    Have you ever had an issue with this? We have never visited Cabo and are looking forward to checking out several of the locations that you have recommended.
    Thank you again for this blog.

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    1. Hi Dawn,

       No, we haven’t heard of this being an issue. That’s not very good if you think you’re staying at one resort, then get sent somewhere else!

       When we booked Blanco (during high season), we got Blanco. When we booked Rose, we got Rose.

       Mind you, if you’re offered Rose, Pacifica or Sunset Beach instead, you can still enjoy all the amenities of Blanco :-). And there’s a free shuttle between Rose and Sunset Beach.

       Rose is right next door to Blanco, so you’d probably be just as happy there.

       Units are bigger at Sunset Beach, so that’s some compensation.

       And Pacifica is a lovely resort for adults — you probably would have few complaints if you were sent there.
       But, yes, agreed. It would be very disappointing after doing your research to be sent to another resort (especially if you have your heart set on being on Medano Beach, in a smallish resort within walking distance to town).

       We hope you get your resort of choice. And if for some reason you don’t, ask about what can be offered as compensation (e.g., taxi vouchers if you’re put into Sunset Beach, better view unit or upgrade, etc.). And then enjoy the positive things about the substitute resort :-).

       Have fun!

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21. Hello. I’m looking at visiting Cabo with the family next month. Pueblo Bonito piqued my interest.
    Do you think any of these resorts are particularly good with kids?
    I’d love to have some activities to do, or maybe a kids club so hubby and I can enjoy some much needed adult time.

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    1. Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach is the only PB resort in Cabo with a kids’ club.

       We saw lots of children at Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach. There’s lots to keep them entertained there — the parrots in the bird cages, rides in the heavy-duty buggies, ice-cream parlor, a pool designated for families, etc. When you want to swim at Medano Beach, they’ll no doubt like the bus ride over to the Pueblo Bonito Rose.

       The kids’ club hours and costs are:

       Day – $32 USD – 9 am to 5 pm
       Half day – $22 USD – 9 am to 1 pm or 1 pm to 5 pm
       Hour – $11 USD – between 9 am to 5 pm

       Short answer: PB Sunset Beach is family-friendly. Good for kids — and adults too :-).

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22. Hi – Looking for an early January stay for a family with teens. Got an email from Pueblo that piqued my interest so came here in search of the differences in all the resorts.
    However, on the website, there isn’t a location called “Blanco.” Just “Los Cabos Beach resort.” Did they rename or is that just a nickname for the resort?
    And we want a swimmable ocean and fun for teens…I’m assuming this is the one you’d pick for that?
    Thanks!

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    1. You got it! “Blanco” is the nickname for the Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos, because it’s white. And it’s right on Medano Beach, which is great for swimming. You’ve picked well :-).

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23. Hello George and Janice,

    I along with my sister want to badly go to Mexico (Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa), but my husband (who is not going) keeps saying that it is unsafe. I have traveled to Aruba and Dominican, and we (sister and I) are very careful and don’t go out at night. But understand this is Mexico and things may be a little different. My husband feels that once we land at the airport, military police are “scoping” tourist out. He feels, that if we take a cab, they might take us elsewhere, etc.?

    Please, can you give me some (A LOT) of input.

    thanks,

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    1. Hi RosaMaria,

       We’ve always felt “safe” in Cabo and are returning again for a holiday soon :-). Thousands of Americans and Canadians continue to holiday in Los Cabos year after year with no problems (it’s a very “Americanized” Mexican resort destination). But of course, you need to take the usual care that you would traveling anywhere.

       Check Canadian travel advisories and U.S. travel advisories.

       To avoid figuring out how to get to your hotel once you land at the airport, book an airport-to-hotel transfer in advance. See our post on “Cabo Airport Transportation: The Best and Cheapest Transfers.” This will be way cheaper than taking a cab.

       If you go, let us know how you like Sunset Beach!

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       1. I went with four of my girlfriends for our 50th birthday. My girlfriend had a Villa in Pubelo Bonito Monti Cristo
          It was amazing. We shuttled to Medano Beach daily. We had the best time so much that me and my girlfriend bought a timeshare. She is going back this year and I am going next year with my family. I felt safe the whole time we were there. I don’t have not one complaint. We shuttled from hotel through the concierge who set it up.

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          1. Sounds like a fabulous 50th birthday celebration! And now you get to return again to Cabo :-).
             Thanks for sharing your experience…

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24. Thank you! This article, the comments, and the reply’s have been SO HELPFUL!
    6 of us are looking to go in May 2020.
    Looking to stay at Rose or Blanco!
    Either choice looks like a winner!

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    1. Glad you found our post and all the comments helpful! Thanks for taking the time to let us know :-).
       Have a great trip!

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25. Hello !! My family and I have a time share at The Westin Los Cabo’s Resort Villas & Spa. This will be our first time visiting there . I was wondering if you could tell me the best time to travel there ? And also if you ever stayed there ? Any information you can give me about this resort I would appreciate so much .. THANK YOU Also there are six of us traveling there together ☺️

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    1. Hi Jonni,

       Best time to visit Los Cabos? Depends on what you want to do :-). We especially love mid- to late-October and November. That’s when the water is super clear and warm for scuba diving, swimming and snorkeling, and the weather is tropical without being too hot or muggy. The weather is cooler and drier between December and February, so it’s perfect for golf. And this is whale watching season too. Check out our Los Cabos Travel Guide — you’ll find lots of links to our many other Los Cabos articles.

       As for the Westin, we know it’s been fully rebuilt after the hurricane of 2014 and that it reopened in 2017, but we’ve not stayed there personally ourselves. (Here are the hotels in Cabo that we’ve stayed at or inspected). Check out TripAdvisor reviews. Because it’s secluded, you’ll want to rent a car if you want to do any touring and exploring or to eat out at non-resort restaurants.

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26. We are looking at Christmas 2019 at one of these resorts. But will it be too cool to enjoy the beach or pools that time of year?

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    1. Oh, no, it certainly won’t be too cool to sit out and soak up the sun! Temps are often 80 F over the Christmas period. Some days, it’s really hot! Even if the temps dip down into the 70s, it’s still warm enough for a beach vacay :-). The pools will be heated, so they’ll be great also. Lots of people swim in the ocean too at this time of year, but the water isn’t super warm then. The warmest time to swim in the sea is actually in the morning up to around noon, when the breeze hasn’t picked up yet.
       We’ve vacationed in Cabo many times over Christmas — never cold in the pools, and we almost always went for a swim in the ocean late every morning after working up a sweat on a beach walk or stand-up paddleboarding.
       Cabo is very popular and busy at Christmas time, so it’s good to book early :-).

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27. hi!!!! I have never been to Cabo – nor out of the US – we can stay at any of the Pueblo Resorts – the Sunset looks the nicest & seems to have access to everything – what do you recommend for our first time ? we are using RCI points. So there are other resorts we could stay with as well.

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    1. The Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach is lovely — you can’t go wrong there. The units are more spacious, modern and perhaps “nicer”?It’s bigger than the other PB resorts though. So more walking is involved around the resort. And you’ll probably find it more convenient to take a taxi to go into town for dinner (it’s a bit too far to comfortably walk all the time). You you can’t swim on the beach there either — but you can take the shuttle (no big deal) over to Rose to swim at Medano Beach. Also, Sunset Beach compensates for the lack of a swimming beach with great pools and ocean views.

       The Blanco (in particular) and Rose are more intimate. If being able to walk right out onto a swimming beach is important to you, then consider these two, even though the unit might be smaller or “less nice.” And if you want the freedom to walk into town easily for dinner, these are also better. But if you don’t mind taking the shuttle to the beach and taxis into town, then go for Sunset Beach!

       BTW — when we talk about “nice,” you can rest assured that PB maintains their resorts to a high standard, so all are “nice” :-). Hope this helps… You should love Cabo :-). Enjoy!

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28. I will be staying at Sunset in June… can you give me information on how the inclusive works. Like what is included and how do they know who’s entitled to it?

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    1. Zai, contact your vacation assistant by email or call them. Currently, they have deep discounts going on with a limited time to purchase from 50 to 55% off. They will email you the breakdown what the all inclusive covers. At check-in you’ll receive a waterproof band to go around your arm to wear while you’re on vacation.This will give you all access for eating and drinking even at Blanco and Rose’ . Hope this helps. Enjoy

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       1. Thanks so much, Pheadra, for answering this question! Much appreciated :-). Now we know the answer too :-)

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29. We are staying at blanco and our friends are staying at sunset. How far apart are these resorts from each other? Thank you for the article, it was full of great advice.

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    1. They’re a loooong walk away from each other (you’d only want to go one way, for exercise). BUT – the good thing is there’s a free shuttle from Sunset to Rose (which is right next door to where you’ll be staying at Blanco). It goes regularly during the day, so your friends can easily hop on and visit you at Blanco. (You can also visit them at Sunset Beach.)

       See the website with the shuttle info.

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    2. We are planning a stay at the Montecristo Villas. Can you rec your fav place to eat. Any of the favorite activities!?
       We have older “children”, early 20’s

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30. Hi! Thanks for the great Pueblo Bonito tips. Wondering if you could give more insight to the master suite at the Blanco. We’ve stayed in the luxury suite before, but besides another bathroom, could you describe how much more room this suite has than the luxury ones? We will have 5 people in my party travelling this year. Hope its a little roomier. Can’t get much details from the internet.

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    1. Sorry, but we can’t say; just don’t have that info at hand… Can you email the resort and ask? Or you can phone: 1-800-990-8250 (for the U.S.) and 1-855-478-2811 if you’re in Canada. Enjoy your trip, Jenn!

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31. Hey there! I’m very excited to have found your article on Pinterest. We leave on May 20th for our vacation to Blanco. So thank you for all your information. We are a family of 4, my husband, myself our sons are 20 & 17. We’ve booked all inclusive through Bookit and feel our price is exceptional.

    Do you have any advice on getting an upgraded room? Is there anything else we need to be aware of or be sure to do? What are your thoughts on the most valuable excursions (the guys want to deep sea fish)?

    Thanks in advance for your help!

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    1. Congratulations! You should have loads of fun :-). The water should be nice and warm for swimming!

       We don’t have any specific advice — except ask nicely for an upgraded room :-). Maybe if they have one available, you can see if there would be a small extra charge you could negotiate? Pueblo Bonito should be able to help you with a fishing excursion. If they’re still doing time-share tours of PB Sunset Beach or other PBs, perhaps you could ask for a deep-sea fishing trip as your “gift.”

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32. We stayed at Pueblo Bonito Sunset beach last year with our 2 kids. We actually loved that the resort was so big and a bit away from Cabo. We were upgraded to a suite that had our own private hot tub on the deck which we used every day and night! Do you know if any of the other Pueblo Bonito resorts have suites that offer a private hot tub? We want to go back this summer and looking for other resorts as well. Thanks!

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    1. Great to hear you loved the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach! It’s one of Cabo’s nicest resorts. We don’t know off-hand whether the other PB resorts have suites with private hot tubs. Can you email or call them? That way, you’ll hear right from the horse’s mouth and get the suite you want :-).

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33. We got married in Cabo 10 years ago and we are heading back with some other couples to celebrate. I booked at the pueblo bonita pacifica and didn’t realize that they had different places. The sunset looks amazing too. Between the two, which one would you recommend for about 5 couples in their mid 30s?? Thanks so much!!!

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    1. How nice to spend your 10 year anniversary in Cabo! Great spot – to get married, and to celebrate an anniversary! Well, there are four Pueblo Bonito resorts in Cabo, but the Pacifica is the only one that is purely adults-only and all-inclusive (no kitchenettes). It depends if you want everything done for you (all meals, drinks, etc.). The Pacifica will certainly give you that kind of pampering. And many of your fellow guests are likely to be in the same age range. Whatever you choose, you should have fun :-).

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34. To be honest, I think I’d happily take any of these but I love the homely look of the suite at the Sunset Beach property but the pink palettes at the Rose calls out to my colour tastes. You’ve got me googling holidays from London to Los Cabos now :)

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    1. Los Cabos is a great destination for a sun-and-sand holiday! There’s lots to do – from whale watching (in winter), terrific snorkeling and scuba diving (October/November is the best time), golf, sailing, etc. It’s a fairly high-end destination, with many deluxe properties – and it’s the most expensive of the Mexican beach resort destinations. Many Americans from L.A., San Francisco and elsewhere jet down here (celebrities love it too), so it’s not as “Mexican” as other Mexican resorts – which you might like, or not… :-).

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35. What about bringing kids? We have 2 teenagers and a young child and are looking for somewhere that allows both to have a good time along with my husband and I. Any preference? Does Blanco have beach access and is the water swim-able there?

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    1. Absolutely! Kids and teens are both sure to have fun (as well as you). The Pueblo Bonito resorts are family-friendly (except the adults-only one). Blanco has great beach access – it’s right on Medano Beach and the beach is very swim-able. Many people choose the hotels along this stretch of Medano Beach because it is swim-able (one of the few and one of the best swim-able beaches in Los Cabos).

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36. we’ve stayed at the Blanco twice, but were on a waiting list for both this year, and as luck would have it, the Rose popped up first, so we are staying there this time. We have done the all-inclusive route both times at the Blanco, and paid directly to PB to do that. Do you know if you can purchase the all-inclusive meal plan through a third party vendor to save $, or can you only do that through PB?

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    1. You’re sure to enjoy the Rose as much as the Blanco :-)… But we don’t know the answer to your question about buying the all-inclusive plan through a third-party vendor, sorry! If you don’t want to go all-inclusive, Cabo has some great restaurants you can walk to (or cheap taxi ride). So that’s an option :-). Have fun on your trip!

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    2. Because of the time share reservation rules at these resorts, potential time-share buyers need to know the units seem oversold. For instance, as of July 1, 2019 there are no floating weeks available for the rest of the year, at which point for $100 you can carry your week forward to 2020 from August 15-Oct 15, only. PB advised me this oversold status is a result of unpredicted final Blanco owner contract years loyalty – using their final year in their 20 at PB rather than trade to go elsewhere. Buyer beware.

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       1. So Blanco sounds like it’s more popular than Rose :-).

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37. Hello! Which resort would you recommend for a honeymoon? My fiance and I will be taking our honeymoon in December, and we are having a lot of trouble deciding!

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    1. Oh, that’s a tough one! All are really nice – and you’re likely to be happy with any of them. But if you ask yourself these questions, you should be able to narrow down your choice(s). Is having a beach right in front of your resort where you can swim important to you? Then pick either the Pueblo Bonito Rose or the Blanco. Do you want to be able to walk into town and have a choice of restaurants? Then pick the same two. Would you prefer to be a little away from the “action,” don’t mind taking a taxi to outside restaurants for dinner and don’t care if you can’t swim at your resort’s beach? Then you may like Sunset Beach better (also the largest suites and condo-style units, plus great ocean views too). All of these will have families as well as couples (lots of families with kids during Xmas and New Year’s). But in early December before the holidays, there won’t be many children. If you’re honeymooning during the holidays and want an adults-only experience, you may prefer Pueblo Bonito Pacifica. Hope this helps! (And have a wonderful honeymoon…)

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38. Trying to decide between Blanco and Rose. Needing a Master suite (one bedroom). Do these have balconies that face the ocean? Also, what floor would be the best to be on for the view? Which resort is closest to the action’? (LOL we have two teenagers). thx!

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    1. Yes, Master suites at both resorts have balconies facing the ocean. A higher floor will have the better (more expansive) ocean view. The Rose has a more compact beach area, but more space around the pool for lounging. It’s more modern in design (not as Mexican traditional as Blanco) and the bedrooms face the ocean (whereas the bedrooms at Blanco don’t have ocean views, just the living rooms). The Blanco has a wider beach area and is also a few steps closer to the action of Mango Deck and the “busier” beach scene (rentals of wave runners at Tio Sports, etc.). It’s a tough choice though, because both are great properties! Remember also that you can hang out at either property – and take the shuttle to go to Sunset Beach. So you can’t go wrong, whatever you choose :-). Have fun! We just got back from Cabo – and it’s as beautiful as ever!

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39. Is an all inclusive worth it or can one rent a car and go shopping?

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    1. Oh, for sure, you don’t have to get the all-inclusive package if you stay at Pueblo Bonito Rose, Los Cabos or Sunset Beach! You don’t even have to rent a car to go grocery shopping – a taxi to Walmart or Costco is only about $10+ USD. If you’re coming from the airport, you can ask your taxi or transfer service to make a grocery stop on the way to your resort (usually a small extra charge). We probably wouldn’t get the all-inclusive package, as we like the freedom to eat in our own place when we want, and besides, there are so many good restaurants in Cabo, it’s nice to have that freedom too to eat elsewhere.

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40. If you book at the PB Rose are you able to use everything at the PB Los Cabos (restaurants, bars, pool, etc)?

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    1. You can certainly use the restaurants and bars like any paying, non-hotel guest can. And if you have the all-inclusive package at the PB Rose, you can access the PB Los Cabos restaurant and bar facilities too. As for the pool use, we did a little checking and – don’t hold us to this – but it looks like you can use the PB Los Cabos pool if you wish. (Guests at PB Sunset Beach can take the shuttle and use the PB Rose pool and facilities.) If it’s key to you, perhaps call the PB Rose or send them an email. Or just book into the PB Los Cabos? (Then you’ll know for sure you can use its pool.)

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41. I want to know the differences. We are interested in the difference between the Pacifica and the Blanco, and are interested in the Fiesta Americana as well.

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    1. The big difference between the Pacifica and Blanco is that the Pacifica is all-inclusive (compulsory), whereas at the Blanco, you only need to buy the room (or suite/condo). Also, the Pacifica is adults-only; families and couples like the Blanco. Lastly, at the Pacifica, you stay in a large room; at Blanco, many units are studios or one-bedroom condo-style units with full or mini-kitchens. Hope this helps… (We don’t know much about the Fiesta Americana, as we haven’t stay there.)

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42. Exotic and amazing, that’s the best tourist spot in Mexico.

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43. Wow. I love Cabo. Great pictures. Cabo was an amazing experience for me and my family. I want to back there. I think Pueblo Bonito is an amazing resort. Thanks for sharing the pictures and info.

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    1. Glad you like Cabo! It’s one of our fave beach destinations too. Easy to get to, and the weather is usually reliable!

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       1. Just came back from a week at Pueblo Bonito Blanco. Fabulous place, hope
          I can get back there next year.

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          1. So glad you enjoyed the “Blanco” too :-)…

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