Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa Reviews & Ratings

We have been an owner of Playa Grande since it opened, about 15 years ago and every year love our time there even more. it is like a honeymoon every year. We also love the people, town and professional community. The staff, sales people have always been very courteous and we value everyones friendship.

At this time due to circumstances, we regrettfully need to sell our week 9 which is a 1st floor unit in D bldg. It is nice to walk out your door to be at the pool, Week 8 could be available in A bldg. on the ocean with purchase of week 9.

I am an owner here also. I own in the lobby building one floor below the owner's suite. Love the room, love the view, and have liked the food every year. But I have to agree with the previous owner about the Galleon restaurant - we stopped going there about 3 years ago, because every time we went there, one of us barely made it back to the hotel before we got sick. ANd they are right next door to each other!

I stayed here the last week of March. The second year in a row they have stuffed me in a ridge unit over the busy road below. this year they went as far as giving me the closest usnit to the road with a view of the construction yard. I didn't pay for 5 airline tickets and maintanance fees for this. they tried to accomidate my complaint whch got me a room one floor up in the same building with a partial view of the street and marina. the meal at the lower pool (not the ridge) was over priced, the meat was flavorless and the waiter was slow, slow, slow. Everything about this place is expensive. We have opted out of ever eating here again. The Galeon Restaurant was expensive and we became ill from the food immediately after leaving. paid too much for that meal too. We have come to appreciate the places of the main drag for eats. Not sure if we will stay here again after 8 years. things are not the same as when we bought. the only good thing that i can say is they do clean daily, but this year they forgot towel replacement or just didn't come. the walk to the marina is close to everything. The ridge benifits nearly private pool BUT getting off the ridge through the private ridge access to the street below, doesn't become unlocked until 12 noon. they will not allow ridge occupants to park in the parking below the ridge. you have to park by the main lobby. a good 10 minute walk 1/2 mile walk. somef the logic of rules are not friendly to customers. Its all about the money here.

We initially stayed here in early when only the 1st building was finished. We returned in OCT 01 and got caught by the F4 hurricane and discovered the quality of the resort beyond the aesthetic - they have their own power generation and desalination plant - it was the ONLY resort in the area with fresh water after the hurricane. Since the airport was closed mgmt extended our stay for only $100 for the extra 8 days until the road was finished. I returned with friends in NOV 04 - WOW!! The new buildings and finished pools are beyond belief. High quality, opulance, service. One of the best, if not the best, in Cabo.

We stayed in room D3133 in the Ridge - beautiful and luxurious, May 10-19th. The room was kept spotlessly clean by Vicente, our maid - wonderful! Jesus at the front door and Dennis at the car rental desk were also so much fun to talk with. The lush tropical grounds are lovely, and we loved the pools. We overlooked the marina which was fun (huge balcony), although you don't get the sound of waves crashing from your room, so it's a choice you must make! We were glad we chose the Ridge because of the views and being able to use the infinity pools up there or other pools down below, even though we did miss the sound of waves. There were very few people staying there but all businesses and activities were open. Unless you are used to fine dining prices, you will probably think the restaurants in Cabo are fairly expensive. We ate in the room alot (Costco and Walmart are close and prices there the same as the States). We love Cabo - the dry weather, sunshine, beaches, and people there. I think our favorite location to stay would still be the corridor - it's quiet, and you can see both sunrises and sunsets from your balcony, but we really enjoyed Playa Grande. One big plus was being able to walk down and all around the marina and into town. Try the cappucinnos at Senor Sweets on the Marina, and there's a new Starbuck's just off the marina on the main drag. The quacamole at the Vagubundas little trailer park restaurant just outside of town (literally a trailer park!) serves a huge plate of quacamole for about $5.00 - it's fabulous. There's lots of construction everywhere right now around Cabo (not at the resort), which meant some places were really noisy (like Santa Maria bay). We had a fun afternoon at Palmilla beach - very quiet and beautiful. I could go on and on, but I would definitely stay in Playa Grande again.

We are currently staying at the resort (got here 4 days ago). A few comments that may be helpful. First this is the end of July going into August and the resort is not full. There are plenty of chairs available for people to sit by the pools and in the restaurants. I saw reviews complaining about the seating availability, we have had no problems at all regardless of the time. Another observation is that the service by the pool and in the restaurants has been very good. The rooms are clean and well maintained and the units have nice balconies that are very roomy. This is our first time at this resort and we like it, I am sure that we will be coming back in the future. The resort has good maid service as well.

The beach is a private beach so there will be no peddlers trying to sell you their merchandise. The town is within walking distance. We are pleasantly surprised by this timeshare and we intend to stay here again when we return to Cabo.

Playa Grande is the most comfortable resort we have ever stayed at. We have a one bedroom condo with all the amenities and ocean view. The staff is incredible friendly and efficient. The on site accommodations, pools, spas and restaurants are first class. We are within walking distance to downtown Cabo, to enjoy the many restaurants, clubs and shopping. We also enjoy deep sea fishing and catch marlin every year. We would highly recommend Playa Grande to anyone who is planning a trip to Cabo.

I stayed a week at this resort a few years back on an exchange from another timeshare. While I was there, I loved it so much that I bought a timeshare here. I bought when they were still building the lobby and was delighted when I returned to a finished marble lobby with a beautiful fountain. The staff was still friendly. The prices at the restaurants are very reasonable, the price of drinks reasonable (and very cheap during happy hour!) I love the menu at the pool and the service - the fish tacos are my favorite and I eat them almost every day while I'm at the pool.

The resort is in the perfect location. Many nights my husband and I walked to town for dinner and back. If you don't feel like walking, the cab ride is cheap.

The rooms are comfortable and we spent many evenings after dinner enjoying the balcony.

All in all, I've enjoyed each vacation and return to the US feeling relaxed and very tan. As long as I'm in Mexico, I will be staying at Playa Grande.

I’ve been an owner at Playa Grande for 7 years, and go at least once a year. Sometimes I’m lucky enough to trade out my other timeshare week for Cabo and go twice a year.

The hotel has really grown, and has a few growing pains made worse by revolving door managers. It seems like every year the policies are different (wi-fi charges, bar charges, etc). But hey, it’s Mexico. I’ve done the timeshare presentations at other Cabo resorts and not been impressed.

The hotel is comparatively well run. The rooms are clean, the food is OK, and the hotel is not too much of a party scene. I like that it’s quiet and doesn’t have any beachside vendors. When I go with younger kids, they love the pools. Teenagers think the place is boring, but the town is a short walk away.

A few tips: Stop at the Costco on the way in and load up on snacks and drinks. If you’re lucky enough to get a deck facing the ocean, you can enjoy the sunsets from your own private patio.

The pool area is really crowded. I sometimes get a couple folding travel lounge chairs from town (or buy them from goodwill before I arrive), so I can take my own lounge chairs with me to the pool. (My timeshare room is on the ground floor.) Then I just leave them at the hotel when I go (with a note saying they are a gift to whoever needs them). It really is that bad. It's the same at Villa del Arco, Estancia, and most other hotels in Cabo that I've stayed at.

Expect things to be different in Mexico. The beds/pillows are harder, the service varies greatly from person to person, they use local ingredients on the food, and sometimes things don’t work. I've stayed at a couple other places in Cabo. They're all like that, if not much worse. Villa del Palmar was the worst place I stayed at in Cabo.

I know Playa Grande had mattress toppers for the people who request them. Usually the weather is good, so I don’t mind the little stuff.

Cabo itself is getting too commercial, but I really can’t argue with the weather. If you can avoid the timeshare pitches and the high prices, you can come back to snow with a smile.

Highly Recommend!! Great Resort, Amazing views of the ocean, lovely spacious rooms, beautiful grounds, private hotel, friendly staff, centrally located to downtown and the Marina!! Loved It!!!

How can you rate a hotyel by looks alone. The place is very deceiving, The pools look great but are very cold to enter during our stay Dec to Jan. Service is very poor due to not enough employees. Last year at New Years Eve they ran out of the beer everyone was drinking. The food poorly cooked and overpriced for what you get. We pay a maintance fee but all the sunning chairs are falling apart, or you can not get one due to all being reserved before 9:00am. Cabo too expensive out in town for drinks. Just a beer $5.00. And the fishing fleet well you have to search through thousands just to find one that wants to really catch fish, and not take you just for a ride. Also when you get to Cabo you feel like you are in a football game due to all of the timeshare people that want you to go see their place. With all the money we spend down in Cabo I do not feel it is money worth spent.

Own 2 Presidential Suites in the "Ridge" Section. I go every year now. If you haven't seen or been up there yet, you have to soon. Absolutely breathtaking. Well worth the upgrade!

Beautiful resort! All the ammenities one would expect. Easy walk to town and marina, yet secluded. Also able to walk to Lovers Beach, altho we took a water taxi over and walked back. Short hike over rocks, but if a 50+ can make it...And the maids really work hard in cleaning the rooms daily, at least 1 hour or more! Security at gate, friendly staff. Cabo was more expensive than I thought, but it is on the tip of the Baja. Would stay here again!

Vast beachfront complex minutes from the center of Cabo. Well maintained and tastefully decorated. 3 pools one reserved for adults. Unfortunately by 8am guests have reserved their lounges and it is difficult to find a lounge after 9am. Quite frustrating. Pool service is reasonably attentive but the menu is limited and the food just ok. It was comforting to know that you could drink the water and ice is made from purufied water we were vigilant nonetheless. The town was somewhat disapointing but safe. Usual vendors , jewellry etc. Restaurants in Cabo not memorable and pricey. A visit to the upscale Esperanza Hotel explains the attraction to the area for the rich and famous. March 17-24 2007. Weather was perfect.

My husband have stayed at Playa Grande twice, it is beautiful and the location is excellent. The only recommendation I have is take your own pillows! The pillows are rock hard and so are the mattresses. If you are fortunate enough to be in their new section "the ridge" you will have very nice bedding, nice pillows and a wonderful high end mattress, but the older section (which is only 4 years old) needs improvement in the bed dept.

I own 4 units at Playa... one is in the B building that is the second building from the ocean. The kitchen is more than adequate. We eat at least 1/2 of our meals in. The restaurant on site is EXCELLENT! The 2 baths in the one bedroom is AWESOME as kids or a second couple have bathroom privacy.

There are two balconies in the units...one off the bedroom and another off the living room, two TV's. My only complaint is the futon type sofa....it is uncomfortable for sitting and watching TV ... but who does that anyway....! It is more than o.k. to sleep on as I have done this for a week when I have had guests. The resort is well aware of the complaints. There is internet service from every room...wireless. It is a beautiful resort which is not only private (no vendors!) and a short walk to EVERYTHING. I've stayed at several resorts in Playa and this more than tops them all.

Spent 5 nights at the resort in unit 1132. Second number in the room number is the floor, 0 being the 1st floor. we were overlooking the pool area and were about 1/2 way up the resort from the beach. All the buildings have an ocean view but would say you need to be on the 3rd floor for a decent view. Our 1bdr 2 bath unit was nice and clean. The sofa/fouton was terrible at best. The front desk said they had lots of complaints about it. Didn't use it as a bed..but as a sofa it stinks. Kitchen appliances are adequate for small meals etc as are the utensils and extras. Bathrooms are large with great showers, plenty of water pressure and hot water. Maid service was great as were most of the staff.

We "won" a bonus week at the little get together on tuesday night, but found out later is was just a RCI bonus week and only owners could use it. Pretty much worthless so we got the small bottle of tequila instead. One of the timeshare guys did offer us a 20min presentation to view the new area of the resort, the ridge, which we wanted to see anyway. This part of the resort is exclusive to those staying in that part, their own pools with amazing views of the pacific and marina. If you can get a unit in there...take it! Anyway, we did a 30min deal and got all the stuff the people who did the 2hr presentations got. Our guy was great...he knew we were not going to buy.

Our only gripe with the place is if you are not an owner you have to pay for all the little extras. They have a mini golf, child care/kid club, gym, internet and so on...all which is extra for non-owners.

Did not eat at the resort, so no comments there.