We had a top floor unit right on the water - a great view and nice unit. We found this to be a great place to relax, as we had done all the tourist activities on previous visits and just wanted relaxation this trip. Recommend getting a rental car for this location. Restaurant at Misiones (El Companario) was good for breakfast but we never saw anyone eating there at dinner time so we didn't either. Sunset da Mona Lisa restaurant is adjacent to property and has great views but is very high priced. (DG Lounge also there - used to be Da Giorgios?) Puerta Viejo restaurant just up the hill was good and more reasonably priced.

Local beach was secluded but had big waves and underwater rocks - we didn't feel comfortable swimming there but just waded. Internet service worked best just outside reception desk area, limited in some other areas.

My boyfriend and I went stayed at the Misiones during Spring Break in 2006. At that time, while there was some construction, it was not that bad. Our room overlooked the snorkeling beach and the view from the patio area was amazing. We liked having the beach area basically to ourselves every day. The snorkeling was great and at certain times there were tidepools with urchins, small fish, and star fish to explore.

When we went, the food at the pool was cheap and okay, and the hotel restaurant which we ate at the first night was slow with their service but the food was good. The hot tub wasn't working, and we only got in the pool a few times. There were a lot more guests when we went than others talked about who went more recently.

Other good points: the free shuttle to Cabo San Lucas, the Italian restaurant overlooking the Arch, the view, the grounds were well kept, and the hotel staff was helpful in booking a few tourist activities such as horseback riding and whale watching.

The bad parts: the room could have been cleaner, we frequently had to go in search of towels, and access to the surfing beach was difficult as we had to climb down a steep hill to get there.

If the construction which must have picked up since we stayed was complete, I would consider staying at the Misiones again. Not a four star hotel, but I liked the private beaches at the Misiones better than the main beach in Cabo which many of the other hotels are on.

We rented a 2 br privatly owned condo on ebay for 6 nights about $800 total no taxes, I think it was well worth it.
Would I pay the same amount for a 1 bedroom hotel room
here? ...probably not. There is ALOT of construction on the surf beach side, you have to walk through the sight to get there. You CAN surf on this beach, my brother came out with 1 minor cut on his foot from kicking a rock. The view from this beach is beautiful.
On the snorkeling/swimming side the water was not that rough. You could get in and cool off, snorkeling was minimal. We could see a few different fish but there were also black urchins, they always make us a little nervous.
Our condo overlooked the snorkeling beach, I WOULD rent it again. We did not have daily cleaning service so did not have to worry about our valuables (previous reviews), but things did get messy. The pool area was quiet, but the water was warm. The margaritas were strong @ the pool bar but did not taste that good. I did not eat @ Misiones because there were so many other places I wanted to go.
We did have the large palmetto bugs (roaches in previous reviews) maybe five in the week. Honestly I can't see other places not having them too, these bugs were all over florida when I lived there.
I think if you are looking to hang out @ your resort, this may not be the place for you. If you need a place to sleep, shower and cook a little while exploring Cabo and San Jose, this could be the a good choice for you.

My fiancée and I decided to stay at Misiones for our first trip to Los Cabos. We went in with low expectation after reading the other reviews on Tripadvisor, but decided to chance it. He is an avid surfer, so we wanted to stay at a hotel that was close to, if not on, a surf break. This was our most affordable option (we paid $210 per night).

Our stay was from March 10 – March 17, which is one of Cabo’s big Spring Break Weeks. As we are both out of college, but still in our 20s, we were hoping for a hotel that would not be overrun with drunken college kids, but one that would also give us some activity and nightlife opportunities. We found neither at Misiones. Fortunately, there were no spring breakers, but then again, there really wasn’t much of anyone there! We saw maybe 10 other guests during our entire weeklong stay. While we enjoyed the pools, etc. being quiet, this also led us to feel that every time we needed something from the staff members, we were inconveniencing them. For example, when we ordered breakfast at the pool bar, it seemed almost a chore for them to make it. Mind you, the pool bar has a full menu and everything…it is not like we were asking them to bring it over from the restaurant! The food there was average at best, and overpriced for what it was. Someone else wrote about super-cheap tacos and beer at the pool bar, but they must have done away with that because the tacos were $9 for 3, and the Coronas were $3 each.

Other than Misiones being too-empty, we did encounter various other problems. Most were minor, but still an inconvenience. For example, the “heated” pool is just as cold as the “cold” pool. The hot tub was not even filled with water. Only one of the pool bars serves food, and their kitchen closes at 3:30pm, so there is nowhere at the hotel to get a quick bite to eat after that time. There is a restaurant, and they have good food, but they are quite overpriced. We ate dinner there 1 night, and we didn’t even know if they serve breakfast or lunch. There was never anyone sitting at the tables! There is a mini-market on the hotel grounds, but they are open for very limited hours, and only sell certain things. For example, they do not sell bottled water. Also, in the mornings, there are staff members EVERYWHERE doing yardwork, to the point where you have to walk around them to get anywhere!

By far the biggest problem with had with Misiones was the amount of construction going on around the hotel. I’ve posted a few of the pictures we took of the construction that we saw from our hotel room. Basically, the hotel is surrounded by it. The guys work daily from about 7am until 7pm. If you keep your windows/sliding doors closed, you shouldn’t hear it in the room, but you will hear it at the pools. It turns a very relaxing vacation into a noisy, annoying one. Also, to get to either the surf break or the Mona Lisa Restaurant, you have to walk through the construction sites. I am convinced that in America, it would be considered too-dangerous to just have civilians walking through them, but in Mexico, they don’t care! Just be warned that construction is not exclusive to Misiones, though. We saw enormous construction sites are more expensive, more “exclusive” hotels, as well.

Misiones is located in a very central spot…closer to Cabo San Lucas, but not far from San Jose, either. It was nice to be away from the hustle and bustle of the marina, but still close enough to go into Cabo more than just once per day. One helpful tip…there is a Costco fairly close to Misiones where you can get your bottled water and snacks. It is about a 20 minute walk along the highway, or a very quick bus ride.

Misiones does have a shuttle that brings you into Cabo San Lucas for free, but you cannot rely on it alone for transportation. It only runs from about 9:00 am until 1:00pm, and then from about 4:00pm to 6:15 pm. It leaves at scheduled times, and does not run AT ALL at night. They will only bring you into Cabo San Lucas, and know that the driver expects a tip from you. During our stay, we took the shuttle probably 3 or 4 times, and relied on the public bus most of the other times we wanted to leave the hotel. The bus stops at Misiones, but it stops on the main road, which is about a half-mile walk from the hotel rooms, uphill on a dirt road. It is very cheap and is air-conditioned (about $1 into either Cabo San Lucas or San Jose Del Cabo), but is crowded, and the drivers don’t speak much English. We opted for the bus first because we did not have a rental car, and second because the taxis were incredibly expensive. Taxis do line up at the front desk of the hotel, so you can always catch one easily, but be prepared to pay through the nose. They are about $15 into Cabo San Luas (a 2.5 mile drive!) and $20 into San Jose. Then add a tip on top of that. Generally, as far as transportation goes, I would HIGHLY recommend just renting a car. It might be more expensive, but it will also let you get around on your own terms and without needing to have pesos or cash on you.

Despite all the issues we had with Misiones, there were a number of things we really really liked about it. Our room and all the facilities were very clean and new. We had amazing views from our balcony, despite the construction. When we got to the hotel, we asked them for a room with a view of the surf break, and they changed us over with no problem at all. We stayed in a studio room, which had a kitchenette, and we also had a balcony with a Jacuzzi on it! It was wonderful to soak in at night!

Some other good points about Misiones are that the staff is very knowledgeable about the area and they all speak English. The timeshare people that actually are at the hotel are all very friendly and nice! Also, there is very good snorkeling at one of their beaches. Just know that the tides and waves are very strong at the beach, so you can only get out into the water to swim or snorkel at certain times. As far as Monuments, the surf break on Misiones’ other beach, goes…the bottom is very rocky and full of urchins. It is a VERY powerful wave…too strong for my fiancée to risk surfing at considering the dangers along the bottom. (This actually does say a lot…he has surfed big waves worldwide and found this too dangerous).

The only thing I cannot really comment on is the maid service at Misiones. We left our Do Not Disturb sign out the entire time we were at the hotel. We decided to not have our room cleaned because we did not want to risk the maids stealing any of our things.

Overall, I have to say I would not recommend Misiones unless you are really looking for an empty hotel and you are NOT picky. My fiancée and I are relatively easy going…and I believe that is the only reason we were not completely upset with Misiones. Also, if you decide to stay there, read all the reviews you can find, and go into it with low expectations.