Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach - fabulous trip

We went and ate in town two or three times during our trip. The food was very good wherever we went -- it's definitely worth leaving the resort to have a meal elsewhere. Prices were reasonable.

Quick Tips:

There were many great restaurants in Cabo. Definitely leave the resort! Mi Casa was very good and the service was great. We happened to be in town during Sammy Haggar's birthday. The town was full of activities, but we didn't feel overtaken with fans.

Best Way To Get Around:

Once at the resort, we found the easiest way to get around was taking taxis or using the free courtesy shuttle the Pueblo Bonito resort provided to their other resorts. Some people complain about the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach resort location because its not right downtown. However, with the shuttle service provided by the resort and frequency of taxis, I didn't find it an inconvenience at all. Relatively speaking, it wasn't much further than the amount of driving I do to go to the grocery store at home.

We went to Cabo for my husband's birthday and stayed at the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach. Friends were also staying at the resort who are timeshare owners. They upgraded their studio timeshare to a one bedroom during this trip.

The resort is very beautiful and well-landscaped. Construction is still underway, but you cannot hear the construction noise, and it is not obtrusive to the guests staying in the completed portion of the hotel.

We stayed in a one-bedroom suite we purchased from Expedia, but while there, we looked at all of the model units as well as our friends' studio units. They were all fabulous, with quality construction and furnishings.

The resort is located hillside, so every room has an ocean view. However, this means long, steep walks or taking the golf cart shuttle to the main pool or store. We didn't mind and actually enjoyed the exercise, choosing to walk even though carts run regularly and the staff is courteous and always stops to offer a ride.

The resort is not in the center of town, and is secluded from other outside activities. However, a taxi ride is convenients and costs about $10. You can also take a free shuttle to the Pueblo Bonito Rose which runs regulary. We didn't find this to be an inconvenience at all. The resort is on the pacific side and you can't go in the water, which is one drawback if you like to swim in the ocean. However, you can take the free shuttles to the other Pueblo Bonito resorts in Cabo for ocean swimming. WE did take long walks on the beach and this was fun! The waves breaking right at the end of the beach were awesome to look at!

• Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
• Activities: Excellent
• Amenities: Excellent
• Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
• Family Friendliness: Very Good
• Service: Excellent

We stayed in a one-bedroom hotel unit at Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach. The resort is comprised of hotel and timeshare units and is located outside of town. There is nothing within walking distance other than the onsite amenities. Our check-in was very smooth.

All of the buildings are located facing the ocean on a steep hill; every building provides an ocean view because of the layout of the resort. The resort is beautifully landscaped with flowers, multiple bird atriums with a variety of birds, connected via trails. WE were escorted to our room on a golf cart. Although we had paid for a studio, we were upgraded to a one-bedroom unit. We were pleasantly surprised -- the accommodations were outstanding. Our unit had two full bathrooms. The living area had a small table, a stocked refrigerator, and shelf with various incidentals and snacks (available at a price). One of the full bathrooms was off of the "kitchenette" area. There was a couch, large cabinet with a TV, and sliders to the balcony that stretched across the living room and bedroom area. The bedroom was quite large with a king size bed, television, seating area and full bathroom. Both bathrooms were finished in beautiful Mexican tile!

When we went to the resort there were two pools completed and one restaurant, and pool bar service. There are plans for another very large pool, another restaurant, and a complete spa. One of the pools was directly behind our building, and very close. The other was at the bottom of the hill, near the beach. This is where the restaurant and store were also located. Golf carts shuttled guests up and down to the main pool. Both pools had a swim-up bar and provided grill service during lunch and throughout the afternoon. Happy hour started at 4pm and all drinks at the swim-up bar were two-for-one. The "Sunset Special" was my favorite!

On most days we walked to the main pool. Walking down the steep inclines to the pool was very vigorous, especially in the sun, but we enjoyed the exercise. The shuttle service via golf cart, was also very convenient. Although you can call for a golf cart, guests never needed to, they passed through the area very frequently.

Because the resort layout is on a steep hill, even the main pool is set fairly high above the beach. The restroom facilities are down a long flight of stairs. People who cannot get around easily may find this resort a challenge.

The resort itself is on a beach where no swimming is allowed. The waves break right at the edge of the ocean -- although beautiful, they can be dangerous. Even the locals avoid the water here. Guests looking for a place to swim in the ocean should stay elsewhere.

Overall, I had a great time and can't wait to go back!