Played the golf course. Gorgeous. Perfect condition everywhere. Courteous, friendly and helpful staff. Complimentary beverages and food. Rack rate green fee is $399!!! But discount can be had via Golf now or buying a golf multi course package from various on-line brokers. World class course. Memorable experience. read more

We walked over here from the Waldorf and checked out the hearty buffet and had a drink watching the beautiful sunset. We didn't stay here but it looks nice and the staff is friendly! The food looks very traditional and there was a lot of cheese on most so I opted out. read more

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We came here just for the day. Overall great experience. Very attentive service and beautiful property. Good food choices with generous portions. Beautiful, clean, and well maintained property. My only complaint is that the website says there is beach access, but there is not. Things to know- no lockers for personal items, not clear how to book a massage. read more

Very average stay for the price Let me start off by saying there are TWO Solmar resorts that are right next to each other. Solmar and Grand Solmar. When booking online, the distinction is not very clear. I picked this resort for the "all inclusive" and went in October 2023. My mom and I stayed in a one bedroom for my birthday and I was very disappointed. The TV in our room kept breaking and we didn't have a large view of the ocean. It was also a decent walk from our room to the main pool/jacuzzi/restaurant. Please note that if you are vegan/vegetarian, your food options are VERY limited. There's only 1 main restaurant and then two small restaurants on site included in the "all inclusive". The Grand Solmar has a TON more food options and nicer pool areas (which is where I thought I was booking). I tried to get a bean burrito one evening and they weren't able to accommodate because it wasn't on the menu? Very strange. They only had meat options. The next day, I was able to get vegetarian food and it was really delicious. Options still super limited for all inclusive. The alcohol is very weak. Each drink gave me a slight headache and was loaded with sugar. The swim up bar was really cold and it was not worth the swim for the mediocre drinks. The service is outstanding. All employees were extremely friendly and spoke English and Spanish. However, I did end up spending a few hundreds on tips alone. Also **YOU CANNOT SWIM IN THE OCEAN** in front of the resort. You will get crushed the massive waves and be sucked out to sea. Apparently it happens often and happened to a young female traveler the week before we got there. It's approx 1 hr from the airport. I suggest purchasing your own transport (my recommendation is Cabo lindo transport) to and from the airport. It's expensive, but cheaper than what the resort has to offer. Overall, I wouldn't recommend the regular Solmar resort. It's about 15-20 min walk from the harbor and perhaps a 45 min walk to medando beach (which is extremely busy and a place for party people- not relaxing at all). Id recommend family and friends to stay somewhere else completely. I have a hard time saying I would even recommend the Grand Solmar since the location of the resort kind of sucked. read more

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I researched a good location for a relaxing stay with delicious food and nice service. Solmar Hotel is an hour from the airport, and they offer a shuttle service for $48 per person going the hotel and coming back to the airport. I wanted a relaxing place to swim in the ocean, but unfortunately, the massive tides at Solmar make ocean swimming impossible. One evening, we swam at 7 pm and bought drinks, and despite the pool being closed, they let us stay because we had drinks. The swimming towels should be in your room, but we just asked for them at the pool with no problem. For food, they offer breakfast, but you'll get most of your meals from the Tejaban restaurant. We tried the pizza, which was good, but the sushi is only available until 7 pm. The food is pricey but delicious. Our room was on the 3rd floor and very spacious. It had a bedroom with a balcony and bathroom, and a living room with a balcony and bathroom. The room was equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, utensils, sink, hair dryer, and iron. I loved the shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and soap. Unfortunately, one of the towels had a tiny bloodstain, which was unpleasant. A good hotel should provide good service, which is why we pay to stay there. The massage service is available until 4:30 pm, but we didn't try it because it was too early and expensive. If you want to buy souvenirs, it's a 10-15 minute walk. Remember to wear a hat, sunscreen, and bring a fan because it gets hot in the summer! They offer many activities, but we booked ours elsewhere. Despite some downsides, we had a good time at Solmar Hotel. read more

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The kitchen in the room is full of ants that they did nothing to get rid of. The place advertised 3 restaurants but only 1 was open for business the entire time, so it was a was at from the same menu all week or go out and pay for a meal after you had purchased an ALL INCLUSIVE option. There is absolutely mo night life which you expect from an all inclusive resort. At checkout they tried to charge extra fees for RCI which I was not a part of yet they kept telling me I was. I had to call my travel company and get them invoked. The place is 33 years old and disgusting. DO NOT BOOK a vacation here unless you are used to spending you time in places like Motel 6. read more

We were lured to visit the property and do a timeshare presentation. Usually I decline but decided to be open minded which we had given our credit cards to start the process. Then the fun really began; the most annoying and rude sales guy named Michael comes and takes over and wants us to pay more and sign for a different resort. When we declined, he didn't want to revert to the first offer and gave us our credit cards back to leave the resort. The most deceitful man. We would have signed the agreement for Solmar but now I am glad we didn't. We have heard so many bad things about this resort since we left. Solmar owners, do better and hire professional and trustworthy staff. read more

Just don't, book a different resort. We booked Solmar on accident as the names of the neighboring properties are very similar and the websites are similar. We stayed for two weeks with the all inclusive package for a family of six. When we arrived they immediately tried to upgrade us to ocean view rooms, stating the rooms we paid for weren't available due to high demand. We also would be charged more for an upgraded room. I declined and they gave us the rooms we paid for but not the adjoining rooms we requested a year ago. My older kids had to stay in a completely different building than us. The rooms were outdated and as many have said, moldy and dirty. There are only two restaurants to pick from and you must make reservations for dinner. Three meals a day from the same two options grew boring very quickly. They are very strict about their dining times. If you have young kids who are awake early and want to eat, you're out of luck. If you swam all morning and want lunch before 12:30, too bad. You aren't allowed to grab food from the breakfast buffet and take a plate to eat in your room. The room keys are another issue. If you lay your room key near your phone, smart watch or smart ring your room key won't work. It's very inconvenient and we were locked out daily before we figured out it was the smart ring and watch. The laundry service is very expensive and took 4 days to get clothes back. You're better off walking to the resort next door and doing it yourself. There is a coffee cart with a full coffee and smoothie menu but every time we tried they only had black coffee. Everything about this resort was disappointing. read more

The Solmar Resort is a beautiful resort located right along the beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. They have options for all-inclusive drinks and dining, multiple pools, multiple restaurants, and even a swim up bar. They are about a 45 minute drive from the airport there, but you can arrange for a driver service ahead of time that will pick you up from the airport and drive you directly to the resort. When we were checking in, we had a party of 5 that was supposed to be booked across 2 rooms. However, since they were pretty full in terms of the small rooms, they offered to combine our two rooms to a suite for free. This was amazing as we ended up having a huge beautiful room on the top floor with a large patio, and we could all stay together which was superb. The beach is beautiful to walk along, unfortunately the riptides are dangerous so there is absolutely no swimming permitted. However, if you would like to swim you can check out one of the pools or hang out in the hot tub. The staff is very friendly and they even have an event Programmer named Jorge who is super cool and sets up a lot of great fun events for everyone. While we were there, we got to experience a Mexican fiesta with traditional singers, dancers, and a buffet, as well as a fantastic Super Bowl Party with all the American classics. It definitely makes sense to do all inclusive if you are going to be staying there during the day since the non-inclusive prices looked insanely high, plus all-inclusive let's you drink as much as you want, and there drinks are delicious. They have the best Piña Coladas! And I got to try a whole bunch of fun drinks I've never had before like Dirty Monkeys and Miami Vices. The staff are all super cool and love to make jokes with you and try to make you relax and drink more. Sometimes the service can be a little slow, but the whole atmosphere is so relaxing that you don't really mind. It should be noted that you should bring a bunch of small cash tips. The waiters love when you give them just a couple bucks each time. This was by far the most relaxing trip I've ever had, and I think we all loved it so much we are planning to make this an annual thing. read more

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This place offers the bare minimum in the category of "all inclusive". The rooms, amenities, and food are just mediocre. It was the cheapest all inclusive I could find, and boy was it cheap. My biggest complaint is the food and drink quality. I have been going to Mexico for 40 years. And this is by far THE WORST food and drinks I've ever had. I elected to just eat in town. I would never return here or recommend to ANYONE. But, if you're on a budget, it may be for you. I would suggest that you just book a nicer place to stay that is not all inclusive, and eat in town. read more

Beautiful place. Loved chitchatting with the staff and locals. Loved Luis's exercise classes. He's amazing and so knowledgeable and fun! Great walks on the beach. Walked everyday to the marina and downtown. Bought some great gifts too. read more

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Me and my family stay here every winter and we enjoy it so much! Love the service and the cleanliness of this place its just a perfect place to relax and have a great time! read more

Location: 3/5 - it is on the side of Cabo where you cannot swim in the ocean, but easy walking access to the Marina with a lot of restaurants Service / Room: 1/5 - our AC was broken and made a loud piercing noise all night. Guest services (Jazmin) did not fix it nor offer any alternate accommodations / comp (See video attached) Pool: 3/5 - Poolside service was great, Jorge (the host) did a great job with activities, including aqua aerobics and a special July 4th event. Pool was dirty though for the second half of our trip Food: 4/5 - we did all inclusive for one day and got some tasty (but watered down) drinks and food. Breakfast was fantastic, but only one main restaurant and some poolside service Overall: 2.5/5 - we stayed here for 8 days. after our experience with guest services, we likely would not stay here again read more

A solid 3.5 stars for Solmar, but I felt as if 4 stars would not reflect this review accurately, so 3 it is. The all-inclusive package is essentially double the price in comparison to the regular rate, and is the smarter option. Without the all-inclusive package, the meals at this resort would already cost more than the stay. The main restaurant, Trebejan, is pretty overpriced, so I am happy that my friend and I did the all-inclusive package. It is not the most amazing food, but it was still good, and it being free made it all that much better. The service was hit or miss. Though the people were very nice, they were not attentive whatsoever. We would rarely get checked up on, even when it was not during "peak" hours. The alcoholic beverages were not alcoholic at all. They were very watered down, so you either have to ask for shots and pour them in, or just ask for it to be made stronger. They were very sugary, especially the mojitos... Oh, those mojitos. There was also a snack bar and a sushi hut, which we did not get a chance to visit. For some reason I was not too fond of having sushi here because I very much love sushi and Japanese food, so I was afraid it was not going to suffice. My favorite part of this resort was the pool, the pool area and the pool bar. The water was very warm and there were gorgeous cabanas in the area. The pool bar was so fun because the seats were in the water, so you're halfway in the pool while seated and drinking (watered down) drinks. The rooms were on the older side, which is understandable because Solmar is one of the first resorts that was built (so I've heard). I really enjoyed how when I opened the sliding door of my room, though, I could basically walk to the pool. The WiFi was not great at all, and it took a while for the water to get hot. The bed and pillows were very comfy. The television probably has less than 15 channels, all outdated or in Spanish. Another positive about this resort was the people. The front desk staff was always nice and so helpful. There was a gentleman in particular (I do not remember his name) who was working most days of our stay, and very sincere. The Grand Solmar is right next door, and such a tease because it's beautiful with amazing amenities, but Solmar guests are not able to utilize them. Though we are able to go to the sister resort, the Playa Grande (I believe it's called), and use their pool and gym. There is a free bus that is able to take you, but the food is not included in the all-inclusive package. There were a lot of positives and negatives. The resort was not too far from the Marina (downtown), but it felt as if the drive (from the airport) took forever. It is very far from civilization (kidding). Take all of this into consideration, but it is also on the more affordable sides when looking at all-inclusive packages. Regardless, I enjoyed my stay because I was not at the resort too much of my time in Cabo. read more

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Solmar Resort is Absolutely AMAZING my husband and I stayed here on our honey moon and I am glad we did. Food was DELICIOUS so were drinks and we got a great deal on Groupon for the all inclusive package which allowed us to stay at an ocean view room. My husband and I loved it so much we want to return for our anniversary. There are some things to know: Transportation from the airport is about 17$ per person which wasn't bad. DO NOT buy any incursions through the airport. We did and wish we had not spend 20$ for an Arc cruise and it was not worth it. If you have to get close to the Arc do water taxi a lot cheaper and they bring you close. They have tequila tasting EVERYWHERE we went downtown and got drunk before we were even able to make it to the beach. Solmar does not have a swimmable beach so you need to go further down to get in the water I recommend!! read more

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Shout out to all of the great staff at Solmar Resort!! Alfredo, Arturo, Alexis (1 and 2), Eric, Ariel and I could go on! Everyone was so friendly and always was there for us. The food was great and so we're the views. We can't wait to come back. On October 30th the resort had a Mexican Fiesta, which had a delicious buffet and wonderful dancers and singers. I recommend getting the all inclusive for drinks and food by the pool and in the restaurants. read more

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I stayed here in April 2024 for about five days! The staff is generally very welcoming and friendly, the pools and Jacuzzi and clean, and there is a lovely view of the ocean from the hotel. As other reviewers have noted, the waves probably get to 20 feet and there's a dangerous undertow, so the beach is for tanning and walks only. The guacamole is worth getting even if it's priced at American post-pandemic prices. Housekeeping is impeccable, even if the rooms are older and the options compared to the Grand Solmar are unimpressive. I'm giving a poor rating because I was tricked by a Solmar staff person into a timeshare presentation that ended up costing me a whole morning of my vacation. If you are offered a free "vacational tour" the moment you arrive, you are being given the chance to have someone at a separate location hammer you in excellent English about why you are not interested in their amazing new offer. I made the last one laugh by gently suggesting that he interview for his next job with the Federales, which is like the Mexican FBI. This is bad behavior, especially because a Solmar employee directly informed me that commissions are paid to staff for each "tour." I wouldn't come back to Solmar despite the positives; this experience left a bad taste in my mouth. Also, you should know that if you're offered free money for food at the resort, you'll be paying out of pocket regardless for taxes and fees. For those determined to come to Solmar: There's an incredible food truck down the street from Solmar at the loop where buses pick up folks. Ask for Dulce and her mom, and accept any tacos they make for you with joy. There's also an OXXO where you can buy plentiful safe bottled water, which is important because tap water isn't safe to drink. read more

It's windy this time of year, highs in the lower 70s. Just arrived at Solmar resort in Cabo San Lucas. The front desk staff was nice and responsive. We got the all-inclusive package. No hype, no pressure, checkin was first rate. Escorted walk to room shows that the property is beautiful and for the most part seems well maintained. The beach is beautiful with picturesque waves. Those big beautiful waves are so big that swimming is an absolute non-starter, you're just gonna die if you try. The room is clean but dated. It's not bad really, just 70s-ish style. The A/C unit is gawd-awful loud. The bathroom is, well, different (see the photos). Hard to describe what was actually the concept but I don't think they achieved it. The hair dryer is not connected to the power supply in accordance to anyone's electrical code, even for Mexico. (See the picture) Yep, it likely a fire hazard. On the very positive side; the hot water is hot and plentiful and the water pressure is extreme! Dresser, closets and such are adequate. This room comes with a kitchenette and large fridge, pots/pans and everything you need to cook meals. Again, the decor is 70s. The bed is extremely comfortable and well made. This time of year it's a little chilly at night so that really loud A/C can be shut down. The staff is attentive but a little slow in response to requests. Breakfast was good, presentation was really good. Service was attentive and again maybe a little slow. The food is exceptional considering it's all inclusive (see pictures). I've had breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stick with Spanish themed foods, it's pretty good. I'm particular about food safety, eggs should be scrambled. The alcoholic drinks are not loaded, that's good. Nothing like a mid-day drunk to ruin a good evening. The pool area, chairs and lounges are comfy enough and so far, it's not overcrowded. You can get meals by the pool if you wish. This place does seem to qualify as a relaxation haven. No big young adult parties full of delirium drunks celebrating their privilege. The Solmar arranged for COVID tests to get us back to the US. Again, very calm no big production. This place is awesome, the staff is great, the food is great, the view is great, what's there not to like? Just remember, the employees are working their hardest to make your time memorable, so tip generously! This is their livelihood and they've been effected by COVID just like everyone else, show them you care! Separate from the resort we had chance to go to the beach, off property. I love Mexico and all she has but, there is way too much pan handling. Relaxation on the beach is really, nonexistent someone is attempting to sell you something every couple of minutes. Their not easily discouraged so a gentle know gets nowhere. Being rude is not my makeup but...... Boat trip to the arch is a tremendous letdown. Too many people with too many boats ruin the experience. Friends up north need to come down here and see what unregulated capitalism actually looks like. Solmar is great, Cabo is great just lower your expectations when it comes to the dream beach painted by media. read more

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This is my 1st time here and it was well manicured & maintained resort. This is Mexico so keep in mind that you'll be hustled at the front desk to upgrade rooms so don't hesitate to negotiate the prices. I upgraded to a master suite for an extra $30 per night, which started at $50 per night. So hold your ground. Next comes the sales pitch for timeshares. If you decide to attend a breakfast or luncheon sales meeting don't be afraid to ask for some free excursions (fishing trip, free ATV rentals or dinners). Some resorts will actually pay you cash but if they don't offer cash then simply ask if they will pay you to attend. This resort is a quiet resort and great if you want to get away from the party scene. Mostly older couples chilling at pool side. The resort has 3 relatively small pools, one of which, has a swim up bar. Unfortunately the pool water was really cold but it didn't stop me from hanging out in it. The food was good but nothing to rave about . There is one main restaurant and two cafe style grills located throughout the property. Things to know. This resort is NOT solely all inclusive. Those who want to stay here have the option to purchase an all inclusive package or a traditional pay to stay. For this reason one must read the fine print regarding the "All Inclusive" package. Certain services are NOT included in the All Inclusive but are offered at a "Discount " rate. See below for a few of the discounted items that are usually included at A.I. Resorts but are NOT included at Solmar Resort: 25% Off Daily Specials 25% Off on Lobster 25% Off Room Service (if they deem that your room requires extra cleaning) 25% Off Premium Bar I wouldn't recommend using the resorts shuttle service (green vans) because they are old and in poor condition. The resort charges $21 per person for the shuttle service but a private taxi van will charge only $20 per person and most are new vehicles. I used the resorts shuttle service and paid $21 per person for the shuttle to take us to the airport. Our van overheated and had to pull over on the road to the airport. We eventually got back on the road after the driver added some water into the radiator. Overall it was a good experience at this resort but it was nothing special. I don't see myself returning. read more

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My experience staying at Solmar was great to say the least! Noe, the hotel concierge, was especially helpful with any questions about my activities during the trip. Tavo, the bartender at the pool swim up bar, also deserves a shoutout for great hospitality and service throughout my stay. Room service was nice and attentive. Rooms were clean and complimentary water bottles every day was much appreciated as well! All in all it was an unforgettable experience and I would look forward to staying there again someday in the future! read more

Challenging golf course for sure. Brand new golf carts as well. Unfortunately my cart died on the back nine and had to walk the rest of the course. read more

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I stayed at Solmar resort from 6/8/24-6/15/24. I was disappointed that there was no TV in the living room. What resort does not have one there. The one in the room was probably a 30inch which I though was too small. They had a see through window or whatever that was from the bedroom into the whole bathroom. We literally had to leave the room so one person can shower with privacy. We covered the shower at night so we can have privacy in the bathroom. I would never stay there again. We were unaware that we could not swim in the beaches. Not a room for kids. I must say that the staff was fantastic with not 1 complaint. Its everything else that made my stay not so nice. You may want to try the Grand Solmar next door. That is probably much better. read more

Stayed here for two nights after spending 4 days in La Paz.. I LOVED this resort. Amazing view, food, drinks, pools, drinks, games/etc.. bf played 21. Best part was the service! Arturo was the best! Super helpful and attentive! Can't wait to come again to see him haha. We did the all inclusive and stayed at the resort the entire time. Thank you Solmar and Arturo!! read more

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The food and service were really lacking. My husband got the fresh catch which was not that fresh, they forgot the sauce on the fish, and forgot his side dishes. I got the Ceasar salad and added chicken the salad was good but the chicken was not good at all could not eat it. When I explained the chicken situation the waiter just shrugged his shoulder. Will not return. read more

We had an amazing time here. Three rooms, party of 10 and we didn't have any issues. Staff is attentive. We had Arturo as our server by the pool and he was very nice and quick. read more

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This place is not how it is advertised. It is extremely outdated. The first room we were in had water dripping from the ceiling, and when I looked up I saw green mold all over the ceiling. We were moved to a new room that had no working air conditioning, clogged sinks, and one of the showers did not work. Hotel staff did not seem to care about the filthy conditions. Even worse, my husband contacted a very bad case of food poisoning. Don't waste your money here, it is spendy for a very filthy place. I asked for a partial refund through Expedia, and the hotel did absolutely nothing to compensate us for the horrible experience. read more

Came for our honeymoon, got a studio and because they were all booked they upgraded us for free a beautiful room in front of the pool/bar! Friendly staff! Restaurants here are a little pricey so we didn't try any here but food smelled amazing. Would definitely recommend. Pictures online does not do this place justice. 8 min walk from every activity and downtown! read more

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This a hidden gem! The service and location could not be more perfect. We were taken by the stunning natural beauty tucked among the cliffs along the scenic ocean views. We loved the white sand beaches, beautiful guest rooms,spectacular ocean views, and fab local dining. This is now our go to location. MANNY, WILFREDO. ALFREDO, and JAVIER-along with all the staff here -are just fabulous! read more

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The entire staff at this resort is amazing! They go the extra mile to make sure your stay is great! Arturo, Uriel, Daniel, Jorge and the massage team were wonderful. read more

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Played golf. The course needs to mature to charge the prices they are charging. This is a course that includes comfort stations of food and beverages. The food was really lacking in quality and choices. Can't put yourself out there as one of the "varsity players" and have JV skills. Maybe in a few years Rancho San Lucas read more

Israel and Pablo tried their best to give me a good service. Adrian [spelling?] (the manager) as well tried from his heart to do a great job. The resort is five stars no doubt about that. Omar from Playa del Grande is zero star. He tried to charge me twice when I paid in full before coming to the resort. He wanted me to wait another day to refund me the over charge. Overall Solmar is highly recommended. The resort is in an amazing beautiful location. The waves are endlessly to watch! My daughter had an amazing time. We had some hiccups with the water temperature but the guys tried to do their best to accommodate us. The service can be improved but the guys tried their best. Wifi was spotty and can be improved. We had some noise from the upstairs Neighbors which was stopped after complaining about it. I am being generous with a 4 stars, my true rating is 3.5 stars. I would come again if I see their rating improving over time on yelp. Thank you so much! read more

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I just got back yesterday from a 5 day stay at Solmar with my husband. We purchased our room in combination with our airfare and opted for all-inclusive directly from the Solmar Website. We also ordered a shuttle service to and from the hotel as well as trip insurance. I have no regrets. Prior to our trip we got an email from the hotel providing us with walking directions to the shuttle pick up area, it had a map and indicated where timeshare people would be at the airport along with tips (avoid these people--it was funny). We were able to roll right out of the airport and were taken to our shuttle and on the road in less than 10 minutes. Our shuttle was air conditioned and the driver was nice, he brought us right to our hotel and it took about 40 minutes to drive to Cabo. We were checked in right away, given our all inclusive wristbands (they put them on you at the counter) and then were headed to our room within ten minutes. We were offered to talk to a timeshare person, said no thank you and that was the end of that. We were upgraded for free to a one bedroom suite (I had booked and paid for a studio) free of charge. We were situated right by the pool and could walk right to the pool area from one of our two patios in about 15 steps. If we left through our front door we walked right onto the beach as the lot next to solar is vacant and it's just sand straight down to the ocean. Our room was great. We had a living room that had a dining table, a kitchenette, and a full refrigerator. There were welcome drinks in our room that we drank and weren't charged for, since we were all inclusive they were complimentary. We had two full bathrooms. There is a sofa and large chair, the sofa pulls out to a bed. great AC in the room. The bathrooms are colorful Mexican tile. Our bedroom had a huge California king bed that was very comfortable. Some nights we left the patio screen door open to hear the ocean. It was amazing how quiet it was at night and how SAFE the property was. The TV in the Master got a surprising amount of channels, we were able to catch NFL on Sunday which wasn't expected. There was a GIANT jacuzzi tub that could easily fit 4 grown adults in the master bath. I saw other reviews that mentioned bugs, I never saw an ant or any other bug in our room, not once and we only opted for maid service on two of the days we were there. They offer turndown service and towels each night and that was plenty for us. The pool was perhaps my favorite part of the resort. I spent so many hours poolside being waited on by the staff. I drank more mixed drinks than I care to admit, perhaps a lifetime record in 5 days. The swim up bar is awesome, it's fun to make friends with the servers and other guests staying at the resort. The resort is relatively small...perhaps only 50 units or so, so it's easy to make acquaintances as it's not a very busy place at all. There was a hot tub, but I never used it, there's also a very shallow end of the pool for non-swimming little kids, but there were only maybe 3 children we encountered at the resort while we were there. The scene was mostly Americans ranging in age from 30-60 if I were to profile the main demographic. Food. I ate all the food... as much as I could from each menu. With all inclusive you can eat at the main restaurant, Tejaban, the smaller restaurant at the upper pool (it's called a snack bar but serves a full menu including filet minon, so I think it's not named well) the sushi bar, and the theme night buffets. Each meal has a different menu at the restaurant. With breakfast I would get bottled water, a smoothie, coffee, and a mimosa/bloody mary and maybe two rounds of that....just for my beverages, and the servers wouldn't bat an eye--totally normal. The food was great in terms of taste and presentation. I didn't eat anything I didn't like. There portions were perfect for one, except desserts are small so I would often order more than 1. I would usually eat breakfast on the patio (before it became too warm outside) eat lunch at the "snack bar" for lunch, drink and snack all day by the pool. I was concerned about tipping. I read other reviews and saw that tips were expected. I stopped tipping. It made no difference in terms on the service, and the staff service was no different following tips than non-tips. Staff all speaks English and were kind as could be. The staff are what made this resort amazing, especially the waiters. When we checked out we had no unexpected charges. We did get wifi for three of the days were were there for $5/day, but we arranged for that charge at the front desk and were not surprised. The resort is a 10 min walk from downtown/marina. We saw sea turtles lay eggs and babies hatch on the beach while we were there. I WILL go back to Solmar next time I go to Cabo San Lucas. Great deal! Perfectly affordable, if you are considering--do the all inclusive. Food down town was not cheap Mexican food, it's American prices, pay now or pay later :) read more

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Let me start off by saying if you are looking to be waited on hand and foot this is the place to come relax. If you are coming here to eat then pass it by the reason for 4 stars. The food is not good. We ate most of our meals at the pool because the restaurants on the property are just not good food. Don't do the all inclusive and eat out in town. Miriam at the adult pool is awesome and very attentive and engaging. Never wanted anything while out the pool. In short food bad service great. read more

Trash. Outdated. Shit service. Rude employees. Waste of money. Straight garbage. Get an Airbnb instead.

Solmar VACATIONS, which is in connection with the resort, has workers in the airport. SCAM SCAM SCAM. If I could give zero stars instead of one I would do that. When you get off the plane in Cabo, BEFORE you leave the airport, which is what tricked me -- there are areas to book excursions. ONE of those areas, has little working con-men direct you to -- what is NOT excursions, but instead cons to get you to "tour" the resort ... aka, purchase time share under fake "excursion" reservations. You pay for your excursion, but you're paying for a tour to see some other resort. "We will reach out to you to confirm pick up, blah blah." So the day before "pick up" I reach out to ALEX (phone number listed on picture ..) and what do you know --- no answer. LUCKILY, the staff at our resort helped us get arranged on a true tour, comped, with a legit company, and helpful consumer service. As someone who has traveled internationally EXTENSIVELY, this crafty showmanship is nothing but a FRAUD. DO NOT BOOK HERE, or with their EMPLOYEES, or give them the time of day. 0/10, 0/10, 0/10. read more

Bought the Groupon for three nights. This place was cute and quaint. I feel it's perfect for the price we paid. It's not 5/5 like some of the resorts but for what I research it was great. It's a smaller resort so it's quiet and not a crazy party resort. The staff were super friendly. The food was very good. We did all inclusive. The drinks were tasty. They handed out tons of tequila at dinner Saturday night. They had a Mexican fiesta party Saturday night which was fun and cute. We got to meet other guests who we interacted the rest of our stay. The beach was beautiful but you could not swim in it because the waves were too high. But it was still amazing to see. The pool was nice and they had a bar in the pool. It wasn't busy so drinks came out fast. I felt the location was great. We walked into town a bit and checked out some local bars. Taxis were easy to get. We would def come back here. Hotel staff all spoke English and could give you directions or info on anything you wanted to know. Oh and they gave us a bottle of champagne in our room and also they delivered fresh chocolate strawberries to our room the first day. read more

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Let me give a brief of our experience, I'll try to be short: Me and my boyfriend arrived Thursday around 6pm, we were told when we called that they had a surprise for us. Upon arrival we were shown to a "master suite" we were happy, but once we were in they had moved us next to the cleaning supplies with a bathroom window that has no curtain and shows EVERYTHING when you shower. We had not noticed until two night in when I saw some guys lurking around the window when I was showering. Another issue was when they came in to change the sheets, me and my boyfriend were hanging out in the pool and when we came back to the room and tried to relax for a bit, we noticed there was blood on the newly changed sheets!!! We called in right away to get them changed. The worst thing that happened was FOOD POISONING, we were haveing a good time, hanging out in the pool when we became hungry and ordered ceviche and sushi, the ceviche was actually really good, but the sushi came in about 20 minutes after the ceviche and it felt warm, we decided to ignore the signs and ate it. About 4 hours later me and my boyfriend were vomiting and had intense diharrea, we could not get out of the hotel even to go look at the beach... a WHOLE day was ruined. We know it was the food hotel because we had all inclusive and that was the only place we would eat. Touching base on their AI, drinks are weak and they keep SUPER tab on you with your drinks, does not feel that welcoming when you want to use your all inclusive.. even if you paid for it. Not giving it 1 star bc we were located in a very central place, and not all was bad, but those things make a huge difference for me. And another side note.. if you want to take Uber from the hotel to the airport be careful.. the city hunts down Ubers to charge them extra fees for giving people rides, me and my boyfriend had to LITERALLY run away from the city cop guy to get out our Uber. The Uber guy told us the cops lurk @ peaking hours like 9-12 (when flights go out) and evenings (when people want to out and eat). This review is solely for the hotel and the Uber issue, but Cabo in itself is beautiful!!! Do reaserch before getting your hotel guys! read more

The Solmar is not perfect but we thought it was great! We had made the mistake of booking 4 nights at a air BNB. Big mistake! After the 2nd day, i was already on my phone looking at Hotels.com when i came across an all inclusive deal here. On the beach with all you can eat and drink with a swim up bar!! Not once did anyone approach us about anything remotely associated with timeshares ( Thank God ) The surrounding landscaping was impeccable and really impressed me upon arrival at the entrance. Waterfalls, fountains, spectacular stone work everywhere. Even the surrounding on premise beach sand was combed to perfection. Its the small details i seem to notice So yes, the rooms are a little dated. Its not meant to be the Ritz Carlton. The best part of the stay here was the friendliness and service of the staff. Everyone was genuine and sincere in their kind interactions every step of the way. My favorite part of staying here by far. Everyone here hustles and it shows. Upon check in, i was bumped to a 1 bedroom apartment that was capable of accomodating up to 4 people and that included 2 seperate bathrooms and a kitchenette. No extra charge. WIFI? Yes you have to pay but we didnt need it as our verizon plan works here. Who needs to be on facebook while laying on the beach? The food! We thought it was great! The drinks? Great! The view of the ocean? Spectacular! After 2 nights here, we didnt want to leave. We were spoiled. I said repeatedly to myself how the vibe here is chill and relaxing. You can even get your own private massage in a cabana on the beach to the sounds of the waves crashing! I left wanting to come back again. I mean the whole point of coming to Cabo is all inclusive right? I scored such a great deal!! The food was great. Not terrible and not 5 stars, depends on what you order. Sushi was just O.K. The location was by far the best in all Cabo. Right next to Lovers Beach & Divorce Beach. Does that mean theres a fine line between love & hate? lol!! Thanks Solmar! We enjoyed our stay! Great value for what we paid for. read more

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OVERALL (5/5): Come here when you need a break from real life. You don't even have wifi (unless you want to pay an arm and a leg), so enjoy being disconnected! For our last college winter break, the three of us decided that we wanted to spend a few days doing absolutely nothing. This was the perfect place to do just that. We spent 3 nights here with the All-Inclusive Package on Groupon, and it was completely worth it. Friendly staff, abundant and delicious food and drink, and incredible views. FOOD (5/5): This was my absolute favorite part. I've never gorged myself on so much food and for so many days. I'd wake up, eat, lie down, eat while lying down, eat, swim, eat while swimming, lie down, etc etc. Over the course of 3 days, I shamelessly tried most things on the menu. At first I felt some shame about ordering so much food, but that wore off more and more each day. (Also not one person uttered the word "Timeshare" to me during my entire stay). Pros: - Tortilla Chips: Since I'm all about textural contrast, I fell in LOVE with their homemade tortilla chips. By the end of our vacation, I was 80% tortilla chip. - Nachos: Super loaded and satisfying, especially when eaten at the swim-up bar. - Ceviche: GET THIS EVERYDAY. Super fresh and acidic--just the way I like it. I've yet to find ceviche this good stateside. - Green Juice: Get this when you start to feel bad about the amount of chips you've eaten. - Cilantro-Lime Fish (Tilapia): Amazing sauce. - If you can, check out their themed buffets! We were there for Mexican Night and I got to try a bunch of things that I hadn't even heard of. - I didn't drink a ton, but their cocktails were pretty sweet and weak. But they're unlimited so just go ahead and drink five more. My favorite was their version of a Sangria (lemonade + red wine). Cons: - The sushi bar was underwhelming. Everything had cream cheese (why??) and way too much rice. - They don't toast their bagels, and I refuse to eat a limp bagel. - Pan Dulce is just plain white bread. - Their after-dinner desserts are subpar. FACILITIES: - Rooms (4/5): The three of us shared a room with a king-sized and sofa bed, and it was perfect. Not much to complain about--there was good lighting and was always at a comfortably cool temperature. The only negative was that the bathroom had a minor ant problem, but we were in the middle of a desert so it's unavoidable. - Restaurants (5/5): They kind of have weird hours, so be sure to check. - Private Beach (5/5): Words cannot describe how incredible the views of the ocean and sunset were. The sand is kind of course, but I didn't mind. - Pool area (5/5): Lots of seating, and a cool pool for when you get too hot. - Location (5/5): Short walk to downtown Cabo, if you can manage to peel yourself away from the restaurants (I barely could). - The gym is a short walk down the street, but let's not kid ourselves about being healthy in Cabo. SERVICE (5/5): - Our rooms were done up very well by the time we returned at night. - Incredibly friendly staff who are always joking around. Sometimes they were a little /too/ friendly, but they were clearly just messing around. - Everyone who works here is just so...happy?? I loved it. read more

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Great place for the price we got with all inclusive and flight. Nice safe property close to the marina and Cabo tourist area. Wonderful staff. I can't emphasize that enough, I'm trying to remember names but Arturo from the restaurant and Teresa from the entertainment sector are two that come to mind. Our room had a pull out couch bed and a king size bed. It's a little outdated, but it's Mexico. For me linens and beds and bedding are way more important than decor and this fit the bill. Nice big beach towels and even a little kitchenette (our fridge had a couple drinks waiting for us when we arrived! Nice touch after a long journey). Big strange bathtub/shower, but hey- It worked perfectly well. It's not really a party resort, which was what I was looking for although my brother found a couple parties trolling around. A lot of 30year-60year couples, not too many kids. Everything closes at ten pm. Everything. The all inclusive was pretty Americanized and had plenty of options. My favorite meal was breakfast. I felt they did best in that department. The rest was "Eh-" but with stellar service. Although gratuities are included with all inclusive, be sure to bring lots of small bills to tip with. The service is so good you want to give them more (and I am not well off lol). We went to Tropical Tuesday which is a buffet night with lots of fun dancers with a lot of costume changes! They were really good! We also attended pasta night which is when they have a pasta bar as well as regular menu. There really is only one restaurant to eat at here. It gets boring quickly but we went into town and got some delicious tacos to mix it up. So basically do all inclusive because you will save if you want to drink or eat a lot, but bring extra to spend outside and definitely bring extra to tip these wonderful people. Also check out Grand Solmar. I was kinda jealous we didn't stay there. It's basically attached. Both are about 45 min from airport. I booked shared $18 each way shuttle from Cabo San Lucas tours. Super prompt, professional, easy to find at airport and funny if you are not in a hurry. Took like 20 minutes longer but worth it to me. Thanks SolMar. read more

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