Marquis Los Cabos, An All-Inclusive, Adults Only & No Timeshare Resort
Marquis Los Cabos has a reputation that precedes it, and for most travelers the reality lives up to the billing. It's a small, adults-only (18 and over, no exceptions) all-inclusive that trades the scale and activity volume of a Barcelo or Palace property for something closer to a boutique hotel with all-inclusive pricing. The 'no timeshare' tagline isn't just marketing: travelers who've stayed at other Cabo all-inclusives consistently say the absence of sales pressure is the single biggest quality-of-life improvement a resort can offer, and Marquis delivers on it. Open since 2003 and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, it adds genuinely excellent food and a serious spa to the formula.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +The no-timeshare policy is literally in the trading name ('An All-Inclusive, Adults Only & No Timeshare Resort') and travelers say it's genuinely enforced: no sales pitches at check-in, at breakfast or anywhere on property
- +Food is among the best of any all-inclusive in Los Cabos: Sakke's teppanyaki tables, Pergola's alfresco Mediterranean menu with a new stone oven, Dos Mares' poolside ceviche and fish tacos, and Vista Ballenas for breakfast, lunch and a Mexican dinner, all under Executive Chef Claudio Hotter
- +Spa Marquis is a 13,000-square-foot space with a hydrotherapy circuit, its own large plunge pool, a beauty salon and Natura Bisse treatments; it costs extra, but it's one of the more serious spas on the corridor
- +Every room is a suite: 209 sea-view suites plus 25 Casitas a few steps from the ocean, and each Casita and each of the five Master Suites has its own plunge pool, with in-room hydromassage tubs, Nespresso machines and a minibar refreshed daily
- +Golf is a genuine differentiator: the resort sits inside the Cabo Real development and guests get preferential green fees at Cabo Real, Club Campestre San Jose and Puerto Los Cabos
- +Strictly 18 and over with no exceptions, and day passes aren't sold, so the pools and restaurants stay quiet and populated only by staying guests
- +A full nightly program is included: live guitar and singers at Pergola and the Suspiro Bar, a Tuesday casino theme night with Cuban music, a rock band and fire show by the Central Pool on Thursdays, Friday mariachi and a Saturday circus show in the lobby
- +Days have more structure than you'd expect from a boutique resort: archery, beach and pool volleyball, aquarobics, dance lessons, tequila and wine tastings, mixology and cooking classes, plus a tennis and pickleball court bookable at the front desk
Cons
- −The beach is not swimmable: the resort's own answer is 'No, the waves are very strong', so pools are your swimming option and the nearest calm beach is about a 7-minute walk away
- −The signature French restaurant, Canto del Mar, carries a per-person surcharge on top of the all-inclusive rate, and spa treatments and the wet circuit day pass cost extra too
- −Price is at the high end even for Cabo's luxury all-inclusive market, and travelers note a clear premium over comparably rated properties
- −Only three pools (two infinity, one central) and no swim-up or pool bar; waiters cover the loungers, and the resort says chairs can't be reserved and there are plenty, but the Bali beds on the infinity edge are a paid reservation
- −Four included restaurants is excellent for a 3-4 night trip but can feel repetitive by day 6 or 7, and Sakke and Pergola work on 6pm and 8pm seatings
- −The airport is about a 35-minute drive, and downtown Cabo San Lucas is 20 minutes away, so nightlife and activities in town mean a car or a paid transfer
The practical experience is anchored by the dining, the service and the sweeping Sea of Cortez views. The room mix is 209 sea-view suites plus 25 Casitas, each Casita with its own plunge pool. Included dining is a la carte across four restaurants (Sakke teppanyaki, Pergola Mediterranean, Dos Mares seafood and Vista Ballenas, which runs a buffet breakfast), plus the Espresso Cappuccino coffee deli, the Suspiro Bar until 1am and round-the-clock in-suite dining; Canto del Mar, the French tasting-menu restaurant, costs extra. Service is what you'd expect from a Leading Hotels member: staff learn names and requests get anticipated. Evenings run on a weekly program of live music, theme nights and shows rather than a nightclub.
The beach is the honest caveat: you cannot swim in the ocean here, the resort says so itself, and the calm water is about a 7-minute walk away. The two infinity pools and the central pool are beautiful, but if floating in the sea is core to your vacation, Marquis will disappoint. For couples who want an all-inclusive in Cabo with zero sales pressure, excellent food, a serious spa and preferential access to Cabo Real and two other courses, it's hard to beat. Compared with One&Only Palmilla, Chileno Bay or Las Ventanas, none of which are all-inclusive, Marquis delivers a similar polish on the plan most travelers prefer, and the whale watching from your balcony in winter is free.
Common Questions
Can you really not swim in the ocean at Marquis Los Cabos?
Is the no-timeshare policy actually enforced?
How is the golf, and is it included in the all-inclusive rate?
What does Canto del Mar cost and do I need reservations?
How does Marquis compare to other Los Cabos all-inclusives like Secrets Puerto Los Cabos or Garza Blanca?
Restaurants (5)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Buffet | Vista Ballenas |
| Teppanyaki / hibachi | Sakke |
| Seafood | Dos Mares |
| French | Canto Del Mar (extra charge) |
| Mediterranean & Spanish | Pergola |
From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown. Venues marked "extra charge" are not covered by the all-inclusive rate; the others are, per the resort.
What's nearby
Medano Beach25 min drive · 14 mi
Palmilla Golf Club8 min drive · 3.6 mi
Santa Maria Beach25 min drive · 9.3 mi
25 min drive · 15 mi
San José del Cabo10 min drive · 6.9 mi
San José Estuary10 min drive · 7.1 mi
More things to do (24)
- Chileno Beach · beach11 min drive · 6.5 mi
- Playa del Estero · beach20 min drive · 9.1 mi
- Monuments Beach · beach25 min drive · 12 mi
- Sunset catamaran cruise · excursion25 min drive · 15 mi
- Snorkel cruise to Santa Maria Bay · excursion25 min drive · 15 mi
- Acapulquito Beach · beach6 min drive · 4.0 mi
- Costa Azul Beach · beach7 min drive · 4.6 mi
- Palmilla Beach · beach8 min drive · 3.8 mi
- Cabo Real Golf Club · golf9 min drive · 3.7 mi
- Club Campestre San José · golf10 min drive · 6.6 mi
- Misión San José del Cabo · historic site11 min drive · 7.5 mi
- Cerro de las Chivas · viewpoint12 min drive · 8.0 mi
- Sea turtle release, San José del Cabo (July to December) · wildlife12 min drive · 7.5 mi
- Wirikuta Desert Botanical Garden · nature12 min drive · 8.1 mi
- Puerto Los Cabos Marina · marina14 min drive · 8.5 mi
- Cabo del Sol Golf · golf20 min drive · 9.8 mi
- Puerto Los Cabos Golf Club · golf25 min drive · 11 mi
- Cabo San Lucas Natural History Museum · museum25 min drive · 15 mi
- Marina Cabo San Lucas · marina25 min drive · 15 mi
- Glass-bottom boat to El Arco and Lover's Beach · excursion25 min drive · 15 mi
- Snorkeling at Pelican Rock · excursion25 min drive · 15 mi
- Sportfishing charter · excursion25 min drive · 15 mi
- Iglesia de San Lucas · historic site25 min drive · 15 mi
- Cabo San Lucas · town25 min drive · 15 mi
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“We really liked this hotel- everything was clean, and it wasn’t loud or overly crowded. We were able to get into every restaurant, easily get a lounge chair and be served at the pool all day long with snacks and drinks. The drinks were not watered...”
“An amazing experience at the resort and location! Overall excellent place and value. Highly recommend. 4.5 stars would be more appropriate. Pros: Amazing views Great and clean location Service was overall great Sunrise was a treat everyday Food was...”
“Great food and service the whole week we were there. Lots of shows that are usually an hour long around 7-9pm. The Mediterranean restaurant had delicious pizza and was right by the water, it was our favorite but you cant go wrong with tacos almost 24...”
