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 The pool area at the RIU Santa Fe all inclusive resort in Cabo San Lucas.
(Photo courtesy of RIU)
ALL INCLUSIVE RESORTS IN CABO SAN LUCAS
IS AN ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT RIGHT FOR US?
Los Cabos has an impressive list of all inclusive resorts. Great restaurants, a wide variety of activities, outstanding locations and more are par for the course in Cabo. Most all-inclusive resorts offer access to many of these amenities free of charge when you purchase their package. To make the best choice for your particular vacation needs and wants, do a little homework. Before choosing an all inclusive resort, know that they vary in style, services offered and the type of traveler they cater to. Some all-inclusives are designed for couples, some for singles, some for families. Some cater to the young while others steer towards an older crowd.
Packages at these resorts come in all shapes and sizes. As a rule, the more items offered in the package, (airfare, airport transfers, meals, drinks, and activities) the greater the overall savings. Have kids? Check with the resorts you are considering as many offer child-care facilities that are more like a kid’s style resort of it’s own. Keeping the kids happy goes a long way toward making the parents vacation a memorable one.
A good option for finding all inclusive properties is to use an online timeshare company. Often a timeshare rental on the resale market can save you money, and still get you all of the great benefits of buying it from the resort.
So why choose an all inclusive vacation resort?
Knowing what you’ll spend ahead of time takes the anxiety out of budgeting the vacation expense. Not having to carry cash means not losing it. I know I’ve donated my fair share of dollars to the Sea of Cortez, so as Forrest Gump said, “One less thing.” Another positive is that many first-time visitors can get off track looking for things to do. At the all-inclusive resort, finding fun is easy. A quick visit with the activities desk and you’re on your way.
Who should look into all inclusive resorts?
Just about anyone who wants to experience as much of Cabo as possible without having to venture out of the resort. Those that prefer to search out their own activities and explore restaurants outside their own resort or hotel aren’t likely to stay in one place the majority of time they’re here. Vacationers who are on a tight budget, traveling with the kids, or simply want to have what they need and want brought right to them are best suited for all inclusive resorts.
How much can you expect to spend on all inclusive resorts?
All inclusive resorts can sound expensive but when you factor in the meals, drinks and recreation most save you money over the pay as you go route. If you are a big drinker with a big appetite, the savings can really add up. Typical rates for all inclusives in Los Cabos start around $140 per night per person and go up from there.Remember that these resorts can vary tremendously in what they offer as well as the quality of what they offer. The lower priced resorts may only have one or two restaurants, minimal entertainment or club scenes and offer cheap drinks in their packages. The higher priced usually offer premium liquors, gourmet food from several restaurants, nightly parties and entertainment as well as larger rooms and a greater variety of activities. You get what you pay for.
We've provided links and phone numbers to most of the all inclusive resorts listed. You'll also find some links to special vacation sales and discount pricing on travel to Cabo San Lucas. You can find those links at the bottom of our resort overviews... it's worth checking them out as some will save you up to 60% on your travel costs. If last minute travel is something you can swing, we've found deals that took us from Los Angeles to Cabo and back with a four star hotel for only $329... that's for 3 nights hotel and airfare!
Just look for the bold blue type below the overview and click.
If you contact the resort directly,
don’t forget to inquire about airfare deals when speaking with the reservations agent. Many resorts receive special offers from air carriers and pass the savings on to you to get you to stay with them. If you are traveling with a large group, use the power of numbers to encourage the resort to give deeper discounts. The bottom line is ask... don't be afraid to save some money. The more you save on your room and flight, the more you'll have to spend and really enjoy what Los Cabos has to offer.
What else is usually included in all inclusive vacation packages?
Use of tennis courts may be free, but bring your rackets, as you'll probably have to pay to rent them. Some packages can even include greens fees for a few rounds of golf. In most cases you have to rent a golf cart, but compared to the price of play on most courses, that cost is negligible. Sailing, snorkeling, themed parties, horseback riding and beach activities are usually part of the program. Motorized water sports and ATV tours generally do not make it into the included category but arranging these activities is most often handled on-site for a fee. Many all inclusive resorts offer spa treatments as part of their packages, with the option of paying for more intensive therapies.
The best advice we can give you is to check out all of the all inclusives before you make a commitment. Look around for the best deal you can get for what you want then book it and enjoy!
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ALL INCLUSIVE RESORTS IN LOS CABOS
CROWNE PLAZA (All inclusive)
With 333 rooms and suites all with ocean views, the Crowne Plaza offers luxury and world-class service. Room rates range from $150 per night for standard rooms to nearly $1,000 for the Presidential Suite. Located in the hotel zone of San Jose del Cabo.
Resort features include:
• 3 Pools
• Kid's club and junior’s club
• Several restaurants (a la carte and buffet style)
• 24-hour room service
• Fitness center
PHONE RESERVATIONS: 1-877-227-6963
CROWNE PLAZA WEBSITE
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DREAMS LOS CABOS (All inclusive)
Hacienda architecture, ocean views and pampering is what dreams are made of, well, at least they are here. A complete health club and spa make it easy to get warmed up for or rubbed down after a career round on the Robert Trent Jones Cabo Real golf course just one mile away. All suites and all inclusive, Dreams is luxury at it’s finest.
Resort features include:
• Free Form Pool
• Spa
• 6,400 Sq Ft. Health Club
• Restaurants
• Bars
• Lighted Tennis Courts
RESERVATIONS PHONE: 1-877-238-9399
DREAMS LOS CABOS WEBSITE
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MELIA CABO REAL (All inclusive)
The Melia Cabo Real is an all inclusive resort set on the beach in the Los Cabos Corridor. Rooms offer a choice of garden, ocean and golf course views. A new addition to the Melia is the M Experience.. special rooms with amenities like bathrobes and slippers, free wi-fi in room, hydro-massage showers and expansive ocean views.
Resort features include:
• Golf desk for Cabo Real Golf course
• Lagoon style pool
• Spa and beauty salon
• 4 restaurants, 1 snack bar
• Tennis courts
• Nightly entertainment
• Zip line on the beach plus rock climbing wall
RESERVATIONS PHONE: 1-866-436-3542
MELIA CABO REAL WEBSITE
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HOTEL ROYAL SOLARIS LOS CABOS (All inclusive)
Another resort hotel located in the hotel zone of San Jose del Cabo, the Hotel Royal Solaris is an all inclusive resort. Here you can choose to dine in any one of 5 restaurants including Cafe Solaris, Las Pergolas, Marco Polo, Pancho's and Rosmarinus as part of their all inclusive plan.
Resort features include:
• 4 swimming pools
• 4 different bars (beach, lobby, pool and sports)
• 5 restaurants
• Nightly entertainment
• Full service spa
PHONE RESERVATIONS: 1-888-204-0127 US, 1-866-361-5775 Canada
ROYAL SOLARIS WEBSITE
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RIU PALACE CABO SAN LUCAS (All inclusive)
Opened in December, 2004, the Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas the latest in a chain of luxury resorts. Set on a white sand beach with unforgettable views of Land’s End, the Riu Palace promises to carry on the chain’s tradition of impeccable service and first-class amenities. 642 rooms make up the resort making it one of the largest in Cabo.
Resort features include:
• 4 pools (2 adult, 2 child)
• Swim-up bars
• Spa
• Children's playground
• Fitness center
• Beauty salon
• 6 restaurants
• Tennis
• Volleyball
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RIU SANTA FE CABO SAN LUCAS (All inclusive)
The RIU Santa Fe sits right next door to the RIU Palace and opened in 2006. This would qualify as a mega-resort as it boasts over 900 rooms. Like the RIU Palace, it's located on Medano Beach where a non-stop party takes place day into night. If an oceanview is important, make sure to book it or you may not end up with one as prime rooms fill up pretty quickly.
Resort features include:
• All inclusive, 24 hours
• 2 pools, 3 poolside bars with swim up
• Daily/nightly entertainment
• Spa with complimentary gym, sauna, steambath, jacuzzi
• Pacha nightclub
• Tennis courts
• Wi-fi zone free of charge
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The infinity pool at Dreams Los Cabos makes it tough to tell where the pool ends and the
Sea of Cortez begins.
LOS CABOS ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT REVIEW
DREAMS LOS CABOS SUITES GOLF RESORT & SPA
Waves crash upon the beach mere steps from the comfort of the shaded hammock that envelopes me like a cocoon. A cool drink appears by my side. I drag a foot in the sand while swaying side to side and gaze out upon the endless ocean in front of me. The drink cools me from the inside out and I wonder... am I awake, or am I dreaming? If I’m dreaming, let no one wake me.
Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa is someplace very easy to get to but very hard to leave. Located mid-way between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, this oceanfront resort is just as gorgeous as the land that surrounds it. From the time you arrive and spot your name posted on a welcome board near the bellman’s kiosk, you just know this is going to be something special. Once greeted by a porter who quickly checks your bags, you’re led to the front desk where both warm smiles and cold champagne flow freely. Minutes later you’re escorted through arched corridors to your ocean view room, champagne glass in hand. If you’re like me, the first thing you do is walk to the balcony to see what you can see. I liked what I saw... nothing but beach and clean, blue water.
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MORE ALL INCLUSIVE RESORTS IN LOS CABOSVILLA DEL ARCO
Another Villa Group resort, the Villa Del Arco is the newest of the three Villa Group resorts in Cabo San Lucas. All three are adjacent to each other and are located on Medano Beach. They too offer standard rooms/suites and all-inclusive programs. One thing about the Villa Group Resorts in Cabo... they're all next door to each other giving you the chance to visit all three during your stay!
Resort features include:
• 2 pools
• Spa & fitness center
• Fully equipped kitchens in each unit
• 2 Restaurants
• Bar
• Tennis
PHONE: Toll Free from U.S. 1-866-619-4299
VILLA DEL ARCO
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VILLA DEL PALMAR
Located on Sea of Cortez about a 20 minute walk to downtown Cabo San Lucas, Villa del Palmar is one of many resorts now offering “all-inclusive” options to standard American or European plan stays. If you stay here, make sure to book an ocean view room as the alternative offers a view of the parking lot. This resort has a 10,000 square foot spa and fitness center that is one of Cabo’s best.
Resort features include:
• 2 pools
• Spa & fitness center
• Fully equipped kitchens in each unit
• 2 Restaurants
• Bar
• Tennis
Reservations - Toll Free from U.S. 1-866-619-4299
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