Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos
San Jose del Cabo, MXFamily friendly
Our take
Family-friendly Cabo all-inclusive with a swimmable beach and water park
- 607 rooms
- 16 dining venues listed
- ~15 min from SJD
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Resort facts & overview
- Location
- San Jose del Cabo, MX
- Audience
- Family friendly
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 607
- Dining listed
- 16 venues
- Airport
- SJD
- Transfer
- ~15 min
Why travelers love it
“Family-friendly Cabo all-inclusive with a swimmable beach and water park”
Guests praise the family‑friendly waterpark slides, multiple pools including an adults‑only option and attentive staff in reviews
Food & drink
StrongBroad, cuisine-hopping restaurant lineup punches above typical all-inclusive standards, with the French and Italian venues and poolside Al Pastor tacos as standouts. Expect slow service and long waits at peak, and buffet/breakfast variety that repeats day to day.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- French and Italian restaurants get top marks
- Poolside Al Pastor tacos are a highlight
- 24-hour coffee shop and snacks
- Dietary restrictions taken seriously
Heads up
- Slow service and long waits at popular hours
- Breakfast selection repeats across the resort
- One isolated food poisoning complaint at the French venue
Dining overview
Eight restaurants cover Mexican, Italian, Indian, teppanyaki, and a poolside grill, plus two buffets and a 24-hour coffee shop. Standouts in reviews are the Italian (pizza and risotto), the Mexican restaurant, and the teppanyaki experience. Reservations aren't taken, so dinner is first-come, first-served and waits can stretch around 6–7 p.m.
16 documented dining venues
Mahika
Casa Cortez
Farina e Olio
Counts and access can vary by source and room tier.
Beach
MixedYou get the view, the sound of the waves, and a picturesque wedding backdrop, but the surf is too rough to swim, which is a real letdown at a beach destination. Treat this as a resort with an ocean view, not a swimmable beach vacation.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Dramatic Sea of Cortez views
- Beach wedding and dinner setups look beautiful
- Beach volleyball and walking are fine
Heads up
- No ocean swimming due to wave conditions
- Feels like a beach destination without a usable beach
A sandy beach on the Sea of Cortés with an oceanfront setting. The resort provides loungers, and private cabanas are available to rent, but swimming in the ocean is not permitted due to strong, dangerous currents.
Pools
StandoutThe pool scene is the real star: multiple pools including an oceanfront pool, adults-only pool, swim-up bar, kids pool, and water park. Attentive pool waiters (Jorge, Pedro, Edwin, Genaro all get name-checks) keep drinks and tacos flowing.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Large, varied pool layout for every age
- Adults-only pool with strong bar service
- Swim-up bar and swim-up rooms
- Poolside taco and burger service
Heads up
- Prime shaded loungers reserved for an upcharge
- Swim-up pool gets rowdy in the afternoon
Four pools plus two hot tubs, an adults‑only pool with attached Baja Bar, a KidZ Zone mini waterpark with five slides, splash pool and playground; swim‑up bar present
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Rooms & suites
607 roomsRooms and suites are spacious and modern, with balconies, large bathrooms, and many offering direct ocean views — the recently refreshed deluxe oceanfront wing draws particularly strong reviews. Club-level rooms add a butler who can help wrangle dinner spots, which is genuinely useful given the no-reservations policy.
Resort View Master King
Entry-level room with a king bed facing the resort grounds rather than the water. The most affordable way in if the view is not your priority.
- View:Resort view
- Sleeps:3 guests
Includes
- +private balcony
Resort View Master Double
Same footprint as the Resort View King but with two double beds, making it the cheapest option for families or friends sharing. Faces interior grounds, no ocean view.
- View:Resort view
- Sleeps:4 guests
Includes
- +private balcony
- +two double beds
Ocean View Master King
King-bed room with an angled or partial view of the Sea of Cortez. A modest upgrade over a resort-view room for travelers who want water in the frame.
- View:Partial ocean view
- Sleeps:3 guests
Includes
- +private balcony
Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.
Room photos
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What’s included
StrongFor a premium-tier Cabo all-inclusive with this much dining variety, service polish, and pool infrastructure, repeat guests consider it tough to beat on value. Just budget around the extras (transfers, top-shelf alcohol, cabanas) so you don't feel nickel-and-dimed.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Repeat guests cite strong value versus other Cabo AIs
- Compact layout makes the property efficient to use
- Service quality matches the price tag
- No aggressive upsell pressure
Heads up
- Hotel-arranged airport transfer wildly overpriced
- Premium alcohol and shaded loungers cost extra
- Spa add-ons flagged as not worth the money
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
Good fitHoneymooners and anniversary travelers consistently rave, and the adults-only pool plus candlelit beach dinner setups give romance room to breathe. Just know the family-resort energy means this is not a hushed, intimate hideaway.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Adults-only pool with dedicated bartenders
- Candlelit beachfront dinners can be arranged
- Butler service adds a romantic touch
- Popular for honeymoons and anniversaries
Heads up
- Kids and group energy dominate the main areas
- Not the pick if you want a strictly intimate vibe
Families
IdealOne of Cabo's strongest family plays: kids club, water park, multiple pools, and something for every age from toddlers to teens. A few adult-only zones and rules around family swim time can trip up parents who did not read the fine print.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Water park and kids club are big hits
- Genuine range of activities from age 1 to teens
- Swim-up rooms and multi-pool layout
- Staff engage warmly with children
Heads up
- Some pool areas restricted to minors-only or adults-only at times
- Rules around 'family time' inconsistently explained by staff
Peace & Quiet
MixedSet away from the Cabo San Lucas party corridor, the property leans relaxing with quiet corners easy to find, but the main pool gets rowdy in the afternoon and nightly foam parties and fire shows keep energy up. Better described as balanced than truly serene.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- More secluded feel versus downtown Cabo
- Plenty of quiet lounging spots around the grounds
- Sea of Cortez soundtrack from the beach
Heads up
- Main swim-up pool gets rowdy by afternoon
- Nightly entertainment is loud and busy
- Not a fit if you want a hushed adults-only retreat
Includes spa, fitness center with yoga and pickleball, cabanas, KidZ Club with waterpark slides, swim‑up bar, multiple restaurants and bars, 24‑hour room service
Resort amenities
What guests say
High confidence230 reviews · through Nov 2026
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Recurring complaints
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What past guests say
“Overall, staying here was a positive experience. I would go back, though there are definitely pros and cons.<br>Pros:<br>-Amazing staff. Special thanks to Montserrat, Margarita, Lourdes, Miguel, Emmanuel, Julian, Ingrid, and many more.<br>-Super fun activities including fire show, pool games (Uno, black jack, water pong, etc.)<br>-Great location. I loved walking on the beach. It was also very close to the dolphin experience we had booked (2 min walk).<br>-Personally, I also liked the vendors...”
★★★★★
“The best hotel I know, the staff's service is the best”
★★★★★
“First Thank you GEO!!!! The Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos is a beautiful property. The rooms are somewhat dated the location if you’re in a shared transfer is a little bit far but what they lack in room and distance they make up for and absolutely phenomenal food and Service Geo, the young man that worked, the pool cabana was phenomenal, went above and beyond. I believe he had rollerskates on that young man moved with proficiency and remembered everybody’s order. He was phenomenal the Italian...”
★★★★☆
“Customer service is non-existent. They only know how to take your money. I contacted customer support multiple times via email, but to this day no one has gotten back to me, and it’s already been several weeks. As a loyal customer of the Hyatt chain, I am extremely disappointed. 😒I will not be coming back.”
★☆☆☆☆
“The pool staff at Hyatt Ziva were absolutely amazing! Their service, attentiveness, and friendly attitudes made our pool days even better. They worked hard to make sure everyone was taken care of, always with a smile and a great attitude. It’s the people who go above and beyond that make a vacation truly memorable, and this team definitely did that. Huge shoutout to Misrain, Saul and the entire pool crew for making our stay that much better. You guys are the best! We’ll definitely be back! 🍹☀️”
★★★★★
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Know before you book
- Inconsistent housekeeping and minibars not refilled
- Pool chair availability issues and removal for private events
- No ocean swimming due to wave conditions
- Feels like a beach destination without a usable beach
Location
Sn Paseo Malecón, San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, 23405, Mexico
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What to Know
Book your own airport transfer (the hotel's rate is roughly five times market), reserve or arrive early at popular restaurants, and set expectations that the ocean is for looking, not swimming. Better alcohol tier, cabanas, and some pool loungers are paid upgrades.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Compact property, easy to navigate
- 24-hour café and rooftop basketball are underrated
- Kids club and water park are genuinely well run
- Concierges and butlers handle special requests well
Heads up
- Airport transfer through hotel is drastically overpriced
- Casa Cortez and dinner venues need reservations or early arrival
- Premium liquor and shaded cabanas are paid extras
- Ocean is not swimmable
WATCH OUT: Seasonal heads-up
- Gray whale season runs roughly mid-December through mid-April — book oceanfront for balcony viewing
- Hurricane season in the eastern Pacific runs June through November, with September the peak risk
- Winter evenings in Cabo can be cool and breezy — bring a light layer
Club Swim-Up suites and Oceanfront rooms are available only for guests 13 and older.
Good to know
- Only about 15 minutes from SJD airport — one of the shortest transfers in Cabo
- One of the few Cabo-area resorts with a regularly swimmable beach
- Restaurants don't take reservations; Club level includes a butler who can help
- Cabanas and in-water loungers carry steep daily fees (~$179)
- Pool chairs not claimed early can be moved to lost and found by staff
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