Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos applies the reliable Ziva formula of consistent food, strong service and a good pool setup to the desert-meets-sea landscape of Los Cabos. It sits on the Sea of Cortez in the San José del Cabo hotel zone, and it just had a major refresh: a $50 million renovation completed in summer 2025, timed to the resort's tenth anniversary, reworked all 248 Tower B rooms, redesigned the lobby and Lobby Bar, expanded the KidZ Club and added a Teens Club. Recent guests describe the property as noticeably brighter and more upscale, and the views across the Sea of Cortez from the ocean-view categories are the photogenic payoff.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Hyatt brand standards translate well to Cabo, with food and service that guests rate above average for Mexican all-inclusives
- +A $50 million renovation completed in summer 2025 reworked all 248 Tower B rooms with new furnishings, modernized bathrooms and refreshed balcony seating, and recent guests describe the whole place as brighter and more upscale
- +Eleven restaurants after the renovation, including newcomers Mahika (Indian-inspired, a real rarity at a Mexican all-inclusive) and Farina e Olio (rustic Italian on the beach), plus a French adults-only spot, Bon Vivant, that couples love
- +Dinner at the à la carte restaurants needs no reservation, so you can decide where to eat the same evening
- +Family setup is strong: the KidZ Club (ages 4 to 12) was expanded and a new Teens Club (13 to 17) added in the renovation, alongside a kids pool, a playground and a water park
- +Sea of Cortez views from the ocean-view and ocean-front categories, with the San José del Cabo hotel zone's long beach right below
- +Strong points redemption value for World of Hyatt members, and Globalist upgrades can land you in a club suite
- +Winter whale watching in the Sea of Cortez is world-class, and Cabo San Lucas excursions (El Arco, sea lions, sportfishing) are all within reach
Cons
- −The beach in the San José del Cabo hotel zone drops off steeply with a strong shore break, so ocean swimming is often off-limits and the pools do most of the work
- −Higher price point than Caribbean competitors for comparable quality, and Los Cabos runs more expensive overall on flights and transfers than Cancún or Punta Cana
- −The adults-only pool is reserved for Preferred Club guests, so couples in standard rooms share the main pools with families
- −Resort-view room categories are sold alongside the ocean-view ones, so a standard booking may not get you the water views in the photos
- −Cabo San Lucas, with El Arco and the nightlife, is at the far end of the tourist corridor, a 30-plus minute drive rather than a quick hop
- −Cabo's arid desert setting means far less lush greenery than a Riviera Maya or Caribbean resort
The renovation also deepened the dining. Mahika brings Indian-inspired cooking and Farina e Olio adds rustic Italian on the beach, joining El Cortijo, Dozo (Asian), Bon Vivant (French, adults only), La Hacienda, the La Plaza buffet, El Molino, Casa Cortez and two snack spots, Baja Snack Bar and The Station. Dinner needs no reservation, and the six bars include a swim-up bar, a tequila bar, a martini bar and a sports bar. The pool lineup is an activity pool, an infinity pool, a kids pool, a water park and a Preferred Club adults-only pool open only to club guests. The local caveats still apply: the beach here is steep with a strong shore break, so swimming is mostly a pool affair, and Cabo costs more across the board than Cancún.
For whale watching (roughly December through April), the Sea of Cortez is among the best places on earth. Combine that with Hyatt quality, freshly renovated rooms and good points value, and Ziva Los Cabos has a clear niche, especially for travelers flying from the western US. Cash-paying families comparing it with Hyatt Ziva Cancún will usually find Cancún cheaper with the better swimming beach, but the gap in physical product has narrowed now that Los Cabos is the newly renovated one. San José del Cabo's art district and the airport are close, while Cabo San Lucas excursions mean a drive down the corridor.
Common Questions
What did the $50 million renovation change?
Can you swim in the ocean here?
Is the adults-only pool open to everyone?
Is Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos or Cancún better value for points?
When is whale watching season?
How do I get to El Arco and the sea lions from here?
Restaurants (8)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Buffet | La Plaza |
| Mexican | Casa Cortez, El Molino |
| Italian | Farina e Olio |
| Teppanyaki / hibachi | Dozo |
| Steakhouse | Hacienda Baja Grill |
| French | Bon Vivant |
| Indian | Mahika |
From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown. All are covered by the all-inclusive rate, per the resort.
What's nearby
Medano Beach30 min drive · 18 mi
Palmilla Golf Club8 min drive · 3.7 mi
Santa Maria Beach30 min drive · 14 mi
30 min drive · 19 mi
San José del Cabo4 min drive · 1.7 mi
San José Estuary4 min drive · 1.9 mi
More things to do (24)
- Chileno Beach · beach20 min drive · 11 mi
- Playa del Estero · beach10 min drive · 3.9 mi
- Monuments Beach · beach30 min drive · 17 mi
- Sunset catamaran cruise · excursion30 min drive · 19 mi
- Snorkel cruise to Santa Maria Bay · excursion30 min drive · 19 mi
- Club Campestre San José · golf4 min drive · 1.4 mi
- Misión San José del Cabo · historic site5 min drive · 2.3 mi
- Costa Azul Beach · beach5 min drive · 2.0 mi
- Cerro de las Chivas · viewpoint6 min drive · 2.9 mi
- Sea turtle release, San José del Cabo (July to December) · wildlife6 min drive · 2.3 mi
- Acapulquito Beach · beach6 min drive · 3.8 mi
- Wirikuta Desert Botanical Garden · nature7 min drive · 2.9 mi
- Palmilla Beach · beach8 min drive · 3.6 mi
- Puerto Los Cabos Marina · marina8 min drive · 3.3 mi
- Cabo Real Golf Club · golf14 min drive · 8.1 mi
- Puerto Los Cabos Golf Club · golf20 min drive · 5.8 mi
- Cabo del Sol Golf · golf25 min drive · 14 mi
- Cabo San Lucas Natural History Museum · museum30 min drive · 19 mi
- Marina Cabo San Lucas · marina30 min drive · 19 mi
- Glass-bottom boat to El Arco and Lover's Beach · excursion30 min drive · 19 mi
- Snorkeling at Pelican Rock · excursion30 min drive · 19 mi
- Sportfishing charter · excursion30 min drive · 19 mi
- Iglesia de San Lucas · historic site30 min drive · 19 mi
- Cabo San Lucas · town30 min drive · 20 mi
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Cabo San Lucas is not a sargassum destination.See the month-by-month guide →Google Reviews★ 4.4 · 4,671 reviews
“We had an incredible stay at Hyatt Ziva, and the reason is truly the amazing staff. Everyone went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed, remembered, and cared for. Mario at the Indian restaurant delivered not only fantastic food but outstanding h...”
“I don’t normally write reviews, but based on our recent experience, I owe it to the staff to share this. We have visited Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos at least 10 times over the last five years. We have gone through every phase of life here: dating, getting m...”
“My family of four, including a 2 and 5 year old, had overall, a very enjoyable 10 day stay at the Hyatt Ziva. Pros: Resort grounds were beautiful, pool temperature was good, contrary to other reviews. Good drinks (particularly espresso martini) and...”
