Best Pueblo Bonito Resort in Cabo? The Full Scoop!

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Sun, sand and sea in Mexico – with a side of laid-back luxury.
No, it’s not the edgy glam of The Cape, a Thompson Hotel, or the over-the-top all-inclusive indulgence of Grand Velas Los Cabos. But the four popular Pueblo Bonito resorts in Los Cabos offer a stylish upscale experience that’s kinder to your wallet.
As regular visitors to this sunny escape at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula, we’ve stayed at all the PB properties here.
Naturally, we’re often asked: Which is the best Pueblo Bonito resort in Cabo San Lucas?
Our latest PB stay was at Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa. And whenever we travel to Cabo, we make a point of popping into the two Pueblo Bonito hotels on Medano Beach – partly to check them out again, but also for that heavenly lobby fragrance we can’t get enough of!
Then there’s Pueblo Bonito Pacifica. One of Cabo’s adults-only resorts, it’s exclusively all-inclusive. While lovely, it has a different vibe (and we’ve reviewed it separately), so it’s not covered in this post.
For the remaining three Pueblo Bonito reviews of the Blanco, Rose and Sunset Beach resorts, we share our insights below. Read on to see which is our favorite – and which one might be perfect for your next Cabo getaway!



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Contents: Best Pueblo Bonito resort in Los Cabos
Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos (“Blanco”)
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About Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos (“Blanco”)

Built in 1991, the Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos was the first of the four Pueblo Bonito hotels in Cabo.
Mediterranean-inspired, the gleaming white property is topped with blue tile cupolas.
It’s dubbed “Blanco” – to distinguish it from the Pueblo Bonito Rose next door.
Suites

The Blanco has 148 ocean-view suites, from studios (Junior Suites) to 1-bedroom units (with 1 or 2 bathrooms) to penthouse suites.
One-bedroom units come as both:
- Master Suites
- Luxury Suites
Luxury Suites are 750 sq. ft. in size. Master Suites are corner units, and they’re a little larger than Luxury Suites.
The bedrooms of the one-bedroom suites don’t face the ocean, however (living rooms do though).

All suites are pretty and soothing, however.
They’re decorated with white stucco walls, light blue decorative accents, big live potted palms and kitchen cabinets that are dark blue (for junior and luxury suites) or creamy yellow (for master suites).

Beautiful cappuccino-colored marble floors are inlaid with white tiles, bordered with blue and yellow tiles in a wave pattern.
Which Blanco suite to book?
If you’re content with a Luxury Suite or Junior Suite (we had one of these), we like the ones on the second floor with the extra-large, private balconies – which effectively double your indoor/outdoor space.
These are the only balconies in the resort big enough for reclining lounge chairs as well as other patio furniture.
Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos restaurants
The resort has two restaurants and two bars:
- Cilantro’s: A bar plus a restaurant serving seafood and international dishes, with a great ocean-view setting (the resto is open for lunch and dinner)
- Las Palomas: Open for breakfast and dinner, this restaurant (and bar) features Mexican and international fare
The Mediterranean meets Mexico



Outside, koi and turtle pools and parakeet cages grace gardens on either side of the resort’s lobby doors opening onto the beach outside.
Two “pink” flamingos also reside here in the garden. (We were surprised to see they’re apricot-colored, not pink!)
Little arched bridges cross over a winding freeform swimming pool.
Beyond is the sparkling blue water of the sea and a roped off area on the beach for the resort’s umbrellas and chairs, lined up cozily side-by-side.
Location

The Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos “Blanco” is located right on Medano Beach, one of the best swimmable beaches in Los Cabos.
Go for a dip in the sea, then sip lime margaritas, pina coladas and other popular beach drinks under the shade of an umbrella on the sand.
Tip
When looking at Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos reviews (for “Blanco”), note that for a change of scene, you have free use of the facilities at the adjacent PB Rose and at the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach on the Pacific side.
Take the complimentary shuttle bus from the Pueblo Bonito Rose to get to Sunset Beach.

Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos Blanco Beach Resort: Check rates and availability
About Pueblo Bonito Rose

Marble busts of Roman emperors. Florentine columns. A tall statue of Neptune standing over a blue-tile reflecting pool.
You almost expect toga-clad nobles to be padding about. The Pueblo Bonito Rose Resort & Spa is that Romanesque in feel!
But then, to mix it up a bit, the interior decorators hung Flemish tapestries on the walls of the marble-floor lobby.
Suites

Among the 260 suites are studios (Junior suites) and 1-and 2-bedroom units.
They all have kitchenettes (no ovens), TV’s, balconies and red Mexican tile floors.

Suites are larger than at the Blanco next door.
And, unlike the Blanco, bedrooms in the 1-bedroom Rose units (Luxury and Master suites) face the ocean and long inner courtyard with pool.

Pueblo Bonito Rose restaurants
You’ll find three restaurants at the Rose:
- Fellini’s: Good Italian cuisine (from grilled shrimp with spaghetti to beef scallops in a wine sauce) and a huge selection of wines
- Mare Nostrum: Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Sunsets and Sushi Bar: The Rose’s newest restaurant, overlooking Medano Beach
Tip
Head to the resort’s aptly-named “Deli,” where you’ll find a scrumptious selection of desserts and cakes.
Their creamy tres leches cake is divine, and we always pick up some as take-out from here every time we’re in Cabo – it’s a treat we can’t resist!
Pretty in pink

Pink and rose colors predominate.
There are pink pool and beach chairs, and a pink-hued spa offers massage, facials and other beauty treatments.
Fitness buffs have a good gym they can use, especially helpful to work off those extra calories gained from creamy take-out cakes sold in the resort’s deli.
Location

Pueblo Bonito Rose reviews on TripAdvisor and elsewhere usually always point out the prime location of the Rose.
Like the Blanco, the Rose is right on Medano Beach.
And we especially like that you can walk to town to try out various restaurants for dinner without having to bother with getting a taxi all the time.

Pueblo Bonito Rose Resort and Spa: Check rates and availability
Pueblo Bonito Blanco vs. Rose?
If you’re trying to decide between Pueblo Bonito Rose vs Blanco, well, that’s a tough (but nice) choice! See which one we like best at the end.
Also read the comments at the bottom of this post – they’re helpful too.
About Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach

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You enter the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Golf & Spa Resort through a grand marble lobby, decorated with chandeliers, oversized colonial Mexican furniture and 17th and 18th century art.
Suites

Beyond the lobby, hacienda-style villas cascade down a hillside toward the Pacific Ocean.
They house 635 suites in different sizes – Junior Suites, Executive Suites and Super Executive Suites – all appointed with kitchenettes, marble baths, cedar woodwork and feather-top beds.
They’re gorgeous and have ocean views.
Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach restaurants
The PB Sunset Beach has seven onsite full-service restaurants plus additional bars and lounges:
- The Market: Casual
- LaFrida: Gourmet Mexican
- Zao Shen: Asian-fusion
- Tazuna: Japanese and sushi
- The Bistro: International, 24 hours a day
- La Nao: International and festive theme nights
- Quivira Steakhouse: Steak and seafood
The Mexican-inspired LaFrida is perhaps our favorite dinner restaurant.
Mexican food fact: Don’t think just tacos and burritos. Mexican food can be very complex and creative at a fine dining establishment.
We had a wonderful evening at LaFrida, opting for the 5-course tasting menu – truly gourmet! (See the sample menu below.)

A grand hacienda feel



Just be prepared to walk a lot among the flower gardens, waterfalls, and fountains (or call for a golf buggy ride).
At 50 acres (and with no less than six outdoor pools), the Pueblo Bonito Sunset resort is a big property!
Armonia Spa



For a little pampering, visit the Armonia Spa.
It’s been voted Mexico’s No. 1 “top hotel spa” on Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best List; Condé Nast has also named it one of the top 20 best spas in Mexico and Central America.
Try the hot desert stone massage – 80 minutes of bliss.
Or maybe a couples’ Swedish massage? That got the kinks out for us.
Location

This resort is located on Cabo’s Pacific Ocean side. And be forewarned: It doesn’t front a safe swimming beach, as most Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach reviews will point out.
The waves here can be killer-high, and a strong undertow makes swimming dangerous year-round.
The good news? You can hop on the free Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach shuttle to Medano Beach, in front of the Blanco and Rose resorts, and enjoy their beach facilities. (See below for details on the resort shuttle.)
Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Golf & Spa Resort: Check rates and availability
Pueblo Bonito resort shuttle
As a guest at any PB resort, you can use the free shuttle, which takes you to other Pueblo Bonito resorts.
Shuttle from Sunset Beach to Rose
The shuttle departs:
- 9:30 am
- 10:00 am
- 10:30 am
It then goes every hour from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Later in the afternoon, there’s also an extra 5:30 pm shuttle.
Shuttle from Rose to Sunset Beach
The shuttle leaves every hour, on the half hour, until 10:30 pm. There’s also an extra 6:00 pm shuttle.
Shuttle between Sunset Beach and Pacifica
A complimentary shuttle leaves every hour.
All-inclusive Pueblo Bonito resort option
The Blanco, Rose and Sunset Beach resorts all offer an all-inclusive option.
For details of the different all-inclusive packages, see our guide on the Pueblo Bonito all-inclusive cost for Sunset Beach.
Pueblo Bonito restaurants



As a guest at the Pueblo Bonito Blanco, Rose or Sunset Beach, you can dine around at any of their restaurants (more than 20 eateries and lounges).
If you’re on an all-inclusive plan, some restaurants have an additional surcharge.
No surcharge restaurants
- Cilantro’s (PB Los Cabos): Seafood and international
- Las Palomas (PB Los Cabos): Mexican and international
- Mare Nostrum (PB Rose): Festive theme nights with live music
- Sunsets & Sushi Bar (PB Rose): Sushi
- Quivira Clubhouse (Sunset Beach): Breakfast and lunch
- The Market (Sunset Beach): Casual
- La Nao (PB Sunset Beach): International and festive theme nights
- The Bistro (PB Sunset Beach): International, 24 hours a day
- Zao Shen (PB Sunset Beach): Asian-fusion
- Tazuna (PB Sunset Beach): Japanese and sushi
Surcharge restaurants
- Fellini’s Ristorante (PB Rose): Italian – 400 MXN (about $20 USD) surcharge p.p.
- LaFrida (PB Sunset Beach): Gourmet Mexican – 700 MXN (about $35 USD) surcharge p.p.
- Quivira Steakhouse (PB Sunset Beach): Steak and seafood – 900 MXN (about $44 USD) surcharge p.p.
So, what’s our favorite PB resort in Cabo?
We’re torn.
From our Pueblo Bonito Cabo reviews here, you may be tempted to conclude the Sunset Beach is the “nicest.”
And some people do indeed think it is.
The suites are certainly the grandest. And we like the restaurants better at Sunset Beach (especially LaFrida). And you can choose to chill by a different pool for every day of the week (except one).
Still… The Blanco is our personal favorite.
Why?
It’s more intimate.
It has a sweet location on a great swimming beach.
And you can easily walk everywhere, from the beach and pool and back to your room. (If you get to the beach, then discover you’ve forgotten your sunglasses in your room, it’s not a hardship to walk back and retrieve them – no buggy ride needed).
Another plus: You’re close to town, just a short walk away. So you have the flexibility of eating out at local restaurants.

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Photo credits: 7 to 9, 11 to 15, 19, 21 © Janice and George Mucalov, SandInMySuitcase | Remaining photos Pueblo Bonito Resorts
We’ve been fortunate to visit and write about Los Cabos many times, and we’ve reviewed many of the area’s hotels and resorts for various magazines and our blog. At the Blanco and Rose resorts, we paid for our stays. At Sunset Beach and Pacifica, we stayed as media guests. We’ve not been paid by Pueblo Bonito Resorts to write these Pueblo Bonito reviews – and all words and views are our own.
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