PLAYA GRANDE RESORT
Cabo San Lucas, MXFamily friendly
Our take
Family‑friendly oceanfront resort with spacious suites and multiple pools
- 260 rooms
- 6 dining venues listed
- ~45 min from SJD
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Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Cabo San Lucas, MX
- Audience
- Family friendly
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 260
- Dining listed
- 6 venues
- Airport
- SJD
- Transfer
- ~45 min
Why travelers love it
“Family‑friendly oceanfront resort with spacious suites and multiple pools”
Playa Grande sits on the quieter end of Médano Beach, giving families and couples direct beach access along with multiple pools, a spa, and a sports bar that gets repeat mentions for friendly staff. Recently renovated buildings have brought the rooms up to date, though some guests note the Wi-Fi is paid rather than included.
Food & drink
StrongRestaurant variety impresses, with the steakhouse, sports bar, and Colima earning repeat visits, and servers who remember your name year after year.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Steakhouse and sports bar draw repeat visits
- Attentive, personalized table service
- Strong all-inclusive food and drink range
- Server-arranged cross-restaurant deliveries
Heads up
- A few call food mediocre
- All-inclusive cuts off at 6pm on departure day
Dining overview
On-site options include a breakfast buffet restaurant, a sports bar that draws repeat praise from guests, a coffee shop, and a snack bar, plus room service. Specific venue details are limited in available sources.
6 documented dining venues
Brigantine Steak House
Calima
Sea Side Grill
Counts and access can vary by source and room tier.
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*All our prices are in USD. Tax Included
Menu
B R E A K F A S T
Juices
Rise And Shine
Dishes
Dishes
Omelette With Your Choice Of 3 Ingredients
Cheese - Ham - Bacon - Spinach -
Onion - Bell Pepper
Combos
Grilled Chicken Breast $15
Menu
Kid´s
Pastas
Food & drink photos
Food & drink photos
Beach
MixedThe setting on Playa El Medano is iconic, with whale watching from your chair, but the surf here is not swimmable, a fact worth planning around.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Iconic Cabo beach setting
- Whale watching from loungers
- Walking distance to the marina
Heads up
- Water not safe for swimming
- Some call the beach a letdown
The resort fronts the western end of Médano Beach, which is generally one of the few swimmable stretches in Cabo San Lucas, though surf and current conditions vary by season. The beach is wide and sandy with sun loungers and umbrellas set out for guests.
Photo: Tripadvisor
Pools
StrongMultiple pools with genuinely great poolside service are the daily anchor of a stay here, with a quieter upper pool at the Ridge for grown-ups.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Several pools including a calmer Ridge upper pool
- Camareros like Danny, Ricardo, Elias run drinks nonstop
- Swim-up bar service
- Fun, lively family pool scene
Heads up
- Pool bar closes at 6pm
- Pools and hot tubs shut by 9pm
Several infinity pools including an adults‑only pool and a pool with swim‑up bar
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Rooms & suites
260 roomsRooms and suites include kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves, private balconies, and flat-screen TVs. Guests staying in the recently renovated buildings (N and O) report the updates are a noticeable improvement.
Junior Suite
Entry-level suite with a king bed, kitchenette, and private balcony. Comfortable for couples, with a sofa bed that lets it sleep up to four if needed.
- View:Ocean view
- Sleeps:4 guests
Includes
- +king bed
- +kitchenette with fridge and toaster
- +private balcony
- +blackout curtains
- +in-room safe
Junior Suite Superior
The same Junior Suite layout in one of the recently renovated buildings (N or O). Guests consistently flag the updates as a noticeable step up over the older inventory, so it's worth the small upgrade if you care about finishes.
- View:Ocean view
- Sleeps:4 guests
Includes
- +king bed
- +updated finishes
- +kitchenette
- +private balcony
- +WiFi
One-Bedroom Master Suite
Larger one-bedroom layout with a king bed, full kitchen, and a private balcony facing the Pacific. A good fit for couples or a small family who want more room to spread out than a Junior Suite offers.
- View:Ocean view
- Sleeps:4 guests
Includes
- +king bed
- +fully-equipped kitchen
- +private balcony
- +ocean view
- +blackout curtains
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
Photo: Tripadvisor
What’s included
MixedLong-timers still find the standard meal plan worthwhile, but a sharp 2026 price hike and aging rooms in unrenovated sections have soured the value math for some.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Standard meal plan called a good deal
- 13-year repeat guests still returning
- Rooms feel nice for the price in renovated sections
Heads up
- Meal plan jumped dramatically from $115/day
- $18 room-service water
- Some rooms dated and mid-renovation
- Premium meal plan not worth the upgrade
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
Good fitCouples return year after year, some for honeymoons and vow renewals, drawn by suite views over the marina and warm, familiar staff.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Suites with cruise-ship and marina views
- Repeat honeymoon and wedding guests
- Spa massages worth booking twice
- Walkable to marina restaurants and bars
Heads up
- Some suites suffer 24-hour marina noise
Families
Good fitA genuine family base in Cabo with multiple pools, kid-friendly activities, and staff who remember children by name.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Multiple pools kids love
- Entertainment team runs activities for all ages
- Spacious multi-bedroom suites
- Themed nights and group-friendly programming
Heads up
- Stairs without railings challenge older guests
- Steep hills between some buildings
Peace & Quiet
MixedPeaceful on the beach side, but rooms facing the marina or the Ridge parking ramp can be noisy around the clock, especially during Spring Break.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Beach side feels serene, whales visible from loungers
- Twice-weekly resort activities without overwhelming volume
- Property feels isolated from town bustle
Heads up
- Marina-facing Ridge suites noisy 24/7
- Spring Break amplifies noise
- Rooms 3052/3053 flagged for music and barking dogs
Oceanfront family‑friendly resort with spa, mini‑golf, fitness centre, tennis courts, meeting facilities, concierge, beach access, poolside & lobby bars, multiple pools and jacuzzis
Resort amenities
What past guests say
Latest reviews from Tripadvisor
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Ratings breakdown
Know before you book
- In-room phone system issues reported
- Paid Wi-Fi instead of complimentary
- Water not safe for swimming
- Some call the beach a letdown
What you should know
What to Know
This is a Solmar timeshare property, so expect sales pressure, an early nightly shutdown, and controlled exits with no Uber pickups on-site.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Walking distance to the marina and shopping
- Renovated Ridge suites are beautifully updated
- Bell staff go above and beyond on logistics
- Ask for repeat servers like Julio, Danny, Elias, Miriam
Heads up
- High-pressure timeshare pitches
- All-inclusive ends at 6pm on checkout day
- Uber not allowed on property; paid car service pushed
- Overbooking pushes guests to sister Ridge property
- Steep terrain and stairs without railings
WATCH OUT: Seasonal heads-up
- Pacific-side surf can be rough in winter months
- Hurricane season runs June through November, with peak risk August–October
Transfers from Los Cabos International (SJD) run roughly 40–50 minutes; pre-book a shuttle or private transfer. Wi-Fi is paid rather than free, so factor that in if you need reliable connectivity. Tipping in USD is widely accepted, and most front-of-house staff speak English. Note this is a timeshare-style resort, so all-inclusive isn't automatic — confirm your meal plan when booking.
Good to know
- Wi-Fi is paid, not complimentary
- Médano Beach here is generally swimmable, unlike many Cabo resorts
- Recently renovated buildings (N, O) are worth requesting
- Kids' club and family rooms make it a solid family pick
- Operates partly as a timeshare property — confirm what your rate includes
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Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
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What we know
Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated October 2026- Photos
- 39
- Review excerpts
- Not yet collected
- Dining venues
- 6
- Menus
- 17
- Room categories
- 8
- Videos
- 3
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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- Last updated
- October 1, 2026
- Sources
- Official resort siteTripadvisorDirect resort mediaMenu documents
- Completeness
- 100%
Source collection snapshot
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- 39 photos
- 2 dining venues
- 17 menu docs
- 42 videos