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  • Hotel class: 4 of 5
  • Rooms: 243
  • Address: Carretera Transpeninsular Km 22.5 San Jose Del Cabo 23400 Mexico
Property Type: Resort
  • Hotel featuring an assortment of amenities, sports facilities and leisure activities.
Description: Beachfront resort hotel; situated on the Baja California peninsula between San Jose del Cabo & Cabo San Lucas. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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Reviews of Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos

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“Fabulous Place to Stay”

Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos

5 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
Jul 13, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Westin for 7 days in July.... it was a great trip. The rooms are spacious, clean and quite. The resort is big with 5 pools to choose from. The staff is very attentive and helpful.. always saying hello and asking if you need anything. By the 3rd day everyone knew our name. The food and drinks at the resort are very good.... but you will pay resort prices.

If there is a downside to the Westin it is the cost of everything. The breakfast buffet is $27 per person. Lunch averages about $30 per person. The dinner buffets average about $40-$60 per person. There is a 2 for 1 happy hour from 5 to 6... in my opinion it should be from 3 to 7... but that's just me. The spa can also be costly. But most spas are.

While I recommend the Westin I do make these recommendations:

1. Rent a car. Parking is free at the Westin and cabs to and from Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo can run you anywhere from $50 to $120 round trip. Navagating between the 2 towns is pretty simple (it's 1 main road). Plus the car rentals in Los cabo are pretty reasonable.

2. Hit the Mega store. It's at the circle when you leave the highway from the airport. The mega store is like a super wal-mart. It has everything you could need. We bought some Styrofoam coolers and loaded it up with beer and water for the week. Why by a bottle of water at the resort for $3 when you can by 9 for less. It helped us keep our costs down.

3. While the restaurants at the Westin are good (Try the one at the Grand Regina) there are some really great restaurants around Los Cabo.
I recommend the following:
Auga (at the One and Only Palmilla) its $$$$
French Riviera (along the corridor) its $$$$
La Panga Antigua (2 locations - both are good) $$$
Mi Casa (in los cabo) $$$
Frida (in pueblo bonito sunset beach) $$$$

4. Avoid the Time Share Presentations... at all Costs! You will get hit with offers to see a 90 minute presentation in exchange for something free or discounted. They offer everything from free wave runner rentals to dinners to discounts on your car rentals to you name it. It starts the minute you leave customs at the airport and doesn't really end until you leave. My advice... if you are not interested in purchasing a timeshare then don't waste your time. While the offers are very enticing... it is very high pressure sales.

There are three places that you will get hit up for time shares:
1. At the airport. Once you leave customs you enter a room with 50 guys all trying to push things on you. They are all trying to push timeshares. Just say no thank you and make a b-line for the exit.

2. At the car rental. This one is tough because they will offer you discounts of 50% or more on your rental to see the time sales presentation. Its up to you... This is where I got suckered on my first trip to cabo... but I would skip it.

3. At the hotel. When you book activities like a cruise to the arch, I recommend doing the Cabo Blue cruise... it's a 2 1/2 hour booze cruise... and a lot of fun... the sales guy will then offer you different discounts or even a 4 day 3 night free trip back to cabo to see the sales presentation.

This was my third trip to Los Cabos and my second stay at the Westin. It's a great place. Remember avoid the timeshare presentations and bring the sunscreen.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The service
    • Disliked — The food prices
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tolopez's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: October 15, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine, Spa
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“We loved this hotel!”

Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos

Jul 10, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We visited the Westin Los Cabos as part of a group. We were blown away by how awesome this place was! The architecture is amazing, and the rooms were probably the most beautiful we had ever stayed in. They were extremely clean, and the ocean view was amazing. We spent a lot of time sitting out on our private balcony just taking in the view.

The pool area was wonderful, and the waiters were very attentive. The food and drinks were a little overpriced, but I have come to expect that at any resort anywhere in the world. We spent one morning over in the pool at the timseshare side, and it was much quieter--and the waiters were even more attentive.

The food was great, and admittedly it was included in our stay because we were part of the group, but I would have paid for it. The steak was amazing, and my husband still talks about the sea bass. I also enjoyed the quesadillas at the poolside restaurant.

Admittedly, this is not a hotel for partiers. It gets very quiet at night, which we actually enjoyed. A taxi into town is about $20 each way, so plan your trips well. We also went to play golf at San Juan de Campestre, up the road. It was a great course! Roberto the golf pro at the Westin was incredibly helpful, and very nice to us. We booked kayak and parasailing excursions through the activities desk, and everything went smoothly.

I suggest that if you want a beachside massage, you book it later in the day. I had one early in the morning, and it was hot! The massage therapist even complained about it. And beware that you will have to walk all the way from the spa to the massage area, which is quite a distance through the pool area, wearing a robe. Kind of awkward! After the massage, the therapist just left, and I had to wander around and try to find my way back to the spa to get my clothes. It would have been nice to be escorted.

Overall, though, I would go back here in a heartbeat. We had so much fun, and returned home relaxed. A perfect vacation!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Great views, delicious food, attentive staff
    • Disliked — The resort is very spread out, and kind of confusing to navigate at times
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
KfromME622's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Traveled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 25-34
Member since: April 27, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Business meeting / Event, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Golf, Spa
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Average price*: $340 (year-round)
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“beware of construction”

Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos

Jul 8, 2008

we heard that this Westin was great from friends and family. but when we got to our room we saw that the pool under our room was being totally renovated. we asked to speak to a manager so we could change rooms, but a manager never called. after listening to the jackhammers and saws for 20 minutes, we immediately checked out. i am sure this hotel is nice enough when there is no construction, but for our honeymoon we didnt want to compromise

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — n/a
    • Disliked — construction
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CarrieSNy_Ny's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Age group: 25-34
Member since: May 26, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure
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“Beautiful, Comfortable and Pricey!”

Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos

4 of 5 stars
Lancaster, PA
Jul 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Yes, the one pool was being renovated and one of the restaurants was closed but we swam in 3 other pools and didn't go hungry! The rooms were well appointed and very comfortable - the heavenly bed, a sitting area with coffee table and a working/desk area with 2 chairs. $20 per day for in room internet. Plenty of closet and bathroom space and terrific view from the room's balcony. Very quiet and nice room darkening curtains so it is a true rest haven when you want it to be! We spent most of our time at the resort just lounging by the pool and my son enjoyed the mini-golf which was adjacent to the pool. The buffet's were fairly decent, our favorites were the Mexican and Seafood nights. Very pricey though. The champagne breakfast buffet was very good and $27 pp. Drinks by the pool are very expensive - $9 for a pina colada. Overall hotel service is a litle inconsistent - some of the staff more accommodating and attentive than others but overall quite sufficient. Great experience and met our expectations but pricey and no ocean swimming here.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Comfortable rooms, beautiful scenery
    • Disliked — Expensive
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
JMUZTA's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 21, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $340 (year-round)
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“Excellent view, service”

Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos

Jun 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We have been here 2 times - each time has been very nice. The view is spectacular. The beach is magnificent and easy to get to, but we were never able to swim in the ocean, due to the rough seas when we were there. This has two parts - the hotel and the 'condos' on the east side of the property (note: you may be asked, very nicely, if you are interested in Westin timeshare when you arrive by another person from Westin-we have just indicated we're not interested and they politely leave us alone for the rest of the stay). The food was 'ok' - right in the middle. Generally, the place is very quiet - we did experience one convention there that got a bit loud for an hour in the central courtyard. The architecture is quite unique, which is an understatement, and the grounds allow for some brisk walks. The spa is very nice - and they do have a small grocery in the condo area (about a 5-10 minute walk, but still on the Westin grounds) where you can get a limited, but sufficient, number of snacks and beverages . The staff has always been helpful. Internet access is available - a bit pricey (it was $5US/15 minutes back then).
Also keep in mind that, by design, it is kind of isolated - the major towns are about 20+ minutes in either direction. We elected to take a small day tour up and down the coast (small van with about 8-10 folks) which provided lunch, snacks, and visited both Los Cabos and San Jose del Cabo - it was a good day trip and easy to set up at the hotel.

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Bay_Area_traveler_1's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2005
Member since: October 27, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
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Address: Carretera Transpeninsular Km 22.5, San Jose Del Cabo 23400, Mexico