by saucey

November 22, 2004

From journal Villa Del Palmar

Best Things Nearby:
Tons of food, excursions, and drinking establishments.

Best Things About the Resort:
The landscaping and convenience of shops.

Resort Experience:
Well, after two weeks at this resort, I would have to say that the resort itself is satisfactory, but by no means did I consider this a five-star or Gold Crown Resort. All in all, I got what I needed, and it was a pleasant stay.

Don't get me wrong, we really did have an excellent time; we met a lot of great people and had a ton of laughs. As far as staff goes -- that is, of course, if you can find your poolside waiter -- let’s just say it would've been faster for me to serve myself, with the exception of Tomas, Alma, Edith, two waiters -- one from each restaurant -- and the daytime hostess from Bella California.

As far as the "all-inclusive" goes, I read some reviews saying everything was not included. I did not find this to be true. We had the pizza, and it was included, which was pretty good. Unless they made an exception for us, everything we ordered was included. We also stuck to the menu. There is a column that says you will be charged this much extra if you order this item if you’re on the meal-and-drink package -- non-readers beware. My only other gripe with this package is that, if I take part in it, I DO NOT want to have to wait around and sign a check. That’s why I purchased the bracelet for convenience-waiting for the check and signing was annoying and a bit unbearable at times.

Would I return to Cabo? Absolutely! Loved it! But would I stay for another two weeks being that traveling from New York takes a whole day of your time. Would I stay at this resort again? Probably not, as I expect more from an RCI resort recommendation. They definitely have some things to work on. It really could be a great resort. They definitely have the best spot and views on the beach.

By the way, I had read that there was a swim-up bar at this resort. This is not true; there are four pools and two hot tubs, which other reviewers failed to mention. There are two main pools on the upper level and lower levels, with a whale slide kind of connecting them. It’s lots of fun take the ride. Next to the lower pool, under the rocks, is a hot tub also. Next to the poolside bar is a decent-size plunge pool, which is the coldest on the resort and very refreshing. We spent most of our time here. It shares its space a large hot tub, which was excellent. This area is where you'll find the best views. Also, there is a children’s pool located on the other side of the Bella California restaurant, a great place for small children or adults looking for a bit more low-key times and privacy. Like I said earlier, if you don't expect anything, you won't be disappointed. I hope this review is helpful.

• Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
• Activities: Fair
• Amenities: Fair
• Unit Satisfaction: Good
• Family Friendliness: Good
• Service: Poor

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