posted 06-04-2005 16:55               

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Originally posted by linthanksu:
I have some time and am considering United's promo to Cabo. This will be my first visit there. The hotels I'm considering are Presidente Intercontinental Los Cabos ($419 / 3 days) and Costa Real Cabo Resort and Spa ($299 / 3 days).
I don't need alot of frills, just a clean room close to the beach.

Can anyone offer any info on either of these two hotels? OR, are there better options that someone can suggest? Thanks in advance....

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posted 06-04-2005 22:47               

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Originally posted by linthanksu:
Costa Real Cabo Resort and Spa

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I'd advise you to do some more research. There are a lot of much better places to stay in Cabo.

posted 06-05-2005 19:31               

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Originally posted by linthanksu:
are there better options that someone can suggest?

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You didn't say what time frame you were looking for or if the prices you quoted were for just one person, but here are a couple of things I found on the RCI Extra Vacations list that would give you something to compare:

Sol Mar Beach Club Resort
2353 Cabo San Lucas, BCS, MEXICO 4/2 08/05/2005 - 08/05/2005 $384.99

Villa del Palmar Cabo San Lucas
3165 Cabo San Lucas, BCS, MEXICO 4/2 07/16/2005 - 08/06/2005 $546.69

Both of these listings would be for seven nights in a studio with a mini-kitchen.

If the prices you quoted included air fare as well as rooms, that's another consideration. The rates for the two places listed would be for the suites only, no airfare. But, would you be paying all-inclusive fees on top of the rates you listed?

posted 06-05-2005 22:56               

My wife and I did the United vacations package to Cabo 2 months ago. We got 3 nights + airfare from SFO for $299 each, plus I think $80 each for out-of-the -country flights. (I forgot what this fee is called, but it is charged on all international flights, and the amount varies. ALWAYS verify this amount beforehand so that you know what you'll really be paying.)

Our hotel was the Posada Real, in San Jose Los Cabos. (This was a few blocks from the Presidente) Our hotel was quite sufficient, with free drinks all day and an inexpensive restaurant. The Presidente is nicer, from what I understand. (Our shuttle to the airport stopped there and we talked with a couple who had enjoyed it). But do be aware that San Jose Los Cabos is 25km from Cabo San Lucas. San Jose is a nice little town - not touristy at all - unlike Cabo. But the beaches in San Jose are not swimmable.

So, it depends on what you want: Nightlife and salt-water swimming? Stay in Cabo. But just a relaxing place to stay and soak up the sun? San Jose is the better choice, IMHO. The all-inclusive upgrade at the Presidente was only $50-$70, if I remember correctly, and if you want to save money and don't demand fine dining, I'd take that deal.

On the other hand, if you want a NICE place to stay in Cabo San Lucas, and don't mind paying more for meals, any of the Pueblo Bonito resorts are incredible. The Blanco and Rose are on the swimmable beach, the Sunset Beach is out of town and has a gorgeous, unswimmable beach. Check TUG classifieds for rentals. As hotels, they're quite pricey!