Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa
Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa works best for travelers who know what they are booking: an all-suite, marina-front base in downtown Cabo San Lucas with an unusual way of doing all-inclusive. Its Dine Out All Inclusive Plan covers the resort's own La Palapa restaurant and two bars, five restaurants in the Marina Golden Zone (Baja Lobster Co., Los Deseos, Jack's Steakhouse, Presto and Golden Legends), and every restaurant and bar at sister resort Hacienda Encantada. Step outside and you are at the boat docks for El Arco, sport fishing and seasonal whale watching, with Medano Beach a short walk away.
Things to Know
- Non Refundable
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Right on the Cabo San Lucas marina, steps from Medano Beach and Luxury Avenue, so El Arco boat tours, sport fishing departures, whale watching, shopping and nightlife are all a walk away
- +The Dine Out All Inclusive Plan is the real differentiator: on site you get La Palapa, the Tequila lobby bar and the Cielo Sky Bar, plus five Golden Zone restaurants (Baja Lobster Co., Los Deseos, Jack's Steakhouse, Presto and Golden Legends sports bar)
- +The plan also covers the restaurants and bars at sister resort Hacienda Encantada, with Land's End and Sea of Cortez views and a free shuttle that runs every 2 hours, which doubles as a way to reach its pools
- +Kids club with a water playground and a children's wading pool next to two large pools, plus babysitting, makes it an easy downtown base for families
- +Suites come with marina views and well-equipped kitchens, and multi-bedroom suites suit families and groups who want to spread out
- +Amura Spa is a full-service day spa and beauty salon, and the plan includes discounts on treatments
- +Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort, a Sky Gym fitness and cardio center, an in-house paramedic, a stocked in-room minibar and free valet parking cover the practical stuff
Cons
- −The decor feels dated to a lot of guests: a heavy nautical theme with oil paintings, statues, bright colors and religious pieces that some find charming and others find stuck in another era
- −Not beachfront: Medano Beach is a short walk away, but there is no sand on property
- −The marina is touristy, with persistent street hawkers, boat-trip sellers and roving mariachis that some travelers find exhausting
- −Bathrooms in many rooms are described as dated and below what the rate suggests
- −The all-inclusive has fine print: lobster and premium steaks cost extra, food and drinks to go are not allowed, and the plan runs from 4 PM check-in to 10 AM check-out
- −Room service is only included on the Premium plan, the Regular plan gets 40% off, and both pay a 15% delivery fee
- −Sport fishing, diving and snorkeling are paid marina excursions rather than resort facilities, so the activity budget adds up
- −Guests comparing it with newer Medano Beach resorts sometimes question the value once they factor in the age of the rooms
The practical side shows the resort's age. The nautical decor is eclectic in a way many guests read as dated, and bathrooms draw the most complaints. There are two large pools with a swim-up bar, a hot tub, a kids club with a water playground and wading pool, the Sky Gym, Amura Spa and free Wi-Fi throughout. Read the plan's fine print: lobster and premium steaks cost extra, room service is fully included only on the Premium plan, and the all-inclusive starts at 4 PM check-in. The free shuttle to Hacienda Encantada every 2 hours adds more pools and sea views, and the airport is about 45 km (28 miles) away, 30 to 45 minutes by road.
Marina Fiesta suits active couples and families who treat the resort as a launch pad for Cabo rather than a bubble, and who would rather eat around the marina than at one buffet. Travelers who want a modern beachfront pool complex should look at the Medano Beach resorts or Riu Palace and Breathless, while Waldorf Astoria and One&Only sit well above it on luxury. It belongs to Mexico Grand Hotels and its MGH Rewards program, and the marina's restaurants, Puerto Paraiso mall and the nightlife around El Squid Roe are all on foot.
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What's nearby
Medano Beach7 min drive · 2.2 mi
Palmilla Golf Club30 min drive · 17 mi
Santa Maria Beach25 min drive · 8.2 mi
4 min walk · 0.2 mi
Marina Cabo San Lucas4 min walk · 0.2 mi
4 min walk · 0.2 mi
More things to do (24)
- Chileno Beach · beach20 min drive · 9.1 mi
- Monuments Beach · beach11 min drive · 4.0 mi
- Playa del Estero · beach40 min drive · 22 mi
- Sunset catamaran cruise · excursion4 min walk · 0.2 mi
- Snorkel cruise to Santa Maria Bay · excursion4 min walk · 0.2 mi
- Snorkeling at Pelican Rock · excursion4 min walk · 0.2 mi
- Sportfishing charter · excursion4 min walk · 0.2 mi
- Cabo San Lucas Natural History Museum · museum3 min drive · 1.1 mi
- Iglesia de San Lucas · historic site3 min drive · 1.2 mi
- Cabo Dolphins · adventure park5 min drive · 1.6 mi
- Cabo San Lucas · town5 min drive · 1.9 mi
- Quivira Golf Club · golf14 min drive · 5.8 mi
- Cabo del Sol Golf · golf15 min drive · 6.6 mi
- Cabo Falso Old Lighthouse · historic site20 min drive · 6.3 mi
- Cabo Real Golf Club · golf25 min drive · 13 mi
- Acapulquito Beach · beach30 min drive · 17 mi
- Costa Azul Beach · beach30 min drive · 18 mi
- Palmilla Beach · beach30 min drive · 17 mi
- Club Campestre San José · golf30 min drive · 20 mi
- San José del Cabo · town30 min drive · 20 mi
- San José Estuary · nature30 min drive · 20 mi
- Misión San José del Cabo · historic site35 min drive · 21 mi
- Cerro de las Chivas · viewpoint35 min drive · 21 mi
- Sea turtle release, San José del Cabo (July to December) · wildlife35 min drive · 21 mi
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“The people at this resort make it 5 Star…. Thomas at the sky bar (best drinks!), Jennifer, Jorge, Noel, Luce (at Presto), Hugo - all incredible. We loved the small intimate feel of this resort which allows the people who work here to really get to...”
“We had such a green experience at this resort. The staff is fantastic. Hugo was my favorite activity guy,always kept it exciting. Jennifer was an amazing server, Rebecca also really good. Tomas in the sky bar was a great way to finish the evening...”
“During our stay, Jennifer at the pool bar has been absolutely amazing. She greets us every day with a warm smile and always ensures our drinks are full. What really stands out is how she takes the time to engage in friendly conversation, making the e...”
