Villa del Palmar Beach Resort and Spa
Very satisfied
- July 13, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Front desk was very friendly & always helpful..along with every other staff member at the Riu Palace. Everything was very very clean, staff went above and beyond, food was great, views were beautiful, spa services were top notch (best massage I have ever had), room was very spacious & always clean. Only a short taxi ride to town/marina. We loved it & will probably be back next year
Fantastic experience
- June 16, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I'm reading lots of reviews in which people are complaining that the resort is expensive. Yes it is. You KNEW that when you got on the plane to Los Cabos International. Resorts in Mexico (Cabo, specifically) are extremely high end and thus, extremely expensive. If you want cheap, go to Gary, IN; they also have a beach.
For the food, it was more than what I expected. Having never been to Mexico, I figured lots ofn spicy and ethinc cuisine. This is not true. I ate New Zealand lamb chops and Australian lobster tail at Arcos. Yes, i paid a bit out of pocket, on top of the meal plan (Which is an absolute must), but it was what? 6, A bucks for Lobster. 6 bucks extra for Lamb. Fine with me. The pool area is sweet. For the kids, there is a warmer, louder pool with a slide and for the adults, a quiet, cooler pool up top. The drinks are good and easy to get to and a cab ride to the marina (very fun place to go) is 5 minutes and 3 dollars. The staff was more than helpful with every question and issue. My cup was never empty, nor was my stomach. The room was magnificent and had an unparalelled view of the ocean. It was quiet and calm and had ESPN! I watched the White Sox play the Twins from 3000 miles south! I warn that the ocean tends to be extremly dangerous there (waves were getting to 15/20 feet). I suggest staying up on the beach and by the pool. Do the watersports and spend the extra money to swim with dolphins.
All and All, the place is fantastic and I WILL be back.
Pool Construction
- June 16, 2009
- Rated 1 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
If you're going to hang out by the pool avoid this resort. Starting June 12th, the main pool is closed and under construction. The estimate 2 months, but I am sure it wll be longer. (On Mexican Time) Anyway if you go expect big 8 foot plywood walls, power tool noise, hammering, and alot of concrete dust in the air. Management is not worried if you will ever come back or tell your friends. They should be...
Definitely Worth It
- June 8, 2009
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Stayed 5 nights 6/1-6/7/09 and the Riu Palace is worth it. There is great value at this resort. The resort is immaculate, with the staff cleaning all day. The food is plentiful, fresh, and a large variety. The theme restaurants are good as well. The staff is very courteous and friendly. I would have liked if the A/C in the rooms were a bit colder though. With all this said, this resort is not a Ritz-Carlton. So if that's what you want, it's not quite in the same league. But for an all-inclusive resort in Cabo, you will not be disappointed.
VIlla Del Palmar Cabo
- May 9, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Just got back from a 12 day stay @ the VIlla Del Palmar in Cabo. The resort was beautiful........ and the view of Lands End/ Los Arcos was breathtaking. The rooms were immaculate and service was friendly. The food at the 2 restaurants was OK. ....a little pricey............ but there are so many restaurants in Cabo that it wasn't an issue. There is a great little grocery store and deli in the complex that was extremely convenient ... and the food was great.
We had an efficiency.. with a refrigerator and stove...... which was very convenient.... so we made a couple of trips to the local grocery stores and Wal-Mart for breakfast foods and drinks which saved some $$. The mini bar contents are extremely expensive.
The time share sales people were relentless! The girls in the lobby snag you when you are checking in and don't leave you alone............ calling the room daily and following you when you enter and exit the lobby. We finally gave in and went to the presentation which was supposed to be 75 minutes but ended up being 2 1/2 hours. It was painful to say the least! We didn't buy of course... but did get the "Gold Card" which allowed a 10% discount @ the resort restaurants/ bars. deli and grocery store.
Getting into town requited a taxi or water taxi.......... . There is a city bus which travels into downtown for much less but it was a rather long walk out to the main road to get it.
Change you American $$ into Pecos and you will find that eveything was a little less expensive.