Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa
Playa Grande Resort sits on one of the most dramatic stretches of Los Cabos coastline, at Land's End where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez, with cliffs and ocean views from the pools and most suite terraces and the Cabo San Lucas marina just steps away. Solmar bills it as its family-focused property, and the all-suite format with full kitchens in the bigger units makes it practical for longer stays and groups who want more than a hotel room. The guestrooms across all three towers have been renovated, with Solmar reporting the work finished by March 2026 (new interiors and redesigned bathrooms with easier shower access), and its spring 2026 Los Cabos investment also took in the spa's wet areas.
Things to Know
- Timeshare Property
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Location at Land's End in Cabo San Lucas puts the Pacific coastline and the cliffs around the Arch right outside, and the marina and downtown are minutes away
- +Plenty of pool choice: several infinity pools plus extra pool areas, including beachfront options and sections reserved for premium suite guests
- +Suites come with private ocean-view terraces and, from the One-Bedroom Master Suite up, fully equipped kitchens, which helps a lot on longer stays and group trips
- +Brigantine Steak House earns steady praise for grilled steak and seafood on an ocean-view terrace, and Calima's breakfast buffet is a reliable start to the day
- +The Grand Spa is a two-story oceanfront spa with hydrotherapy areas, a saltwater jacuzzi, sauna, beauty salon and a traditional temazcal ritual
- +Guestrooms across all three towers were renovated, with Solmar describing the work as complete by March 2026, so the dated-decor complaints in older reviews no longer describe the rooms
- +Wi-Fi, parking and valet parking are listed as included when you book on the resort's own website
- +Multi-generational groups like the range of layouts, from Junior Suites up to three- and four-bedroom penthouses, under one roof
Cons
- −The beach at Land's End faces the open Pacific and is not a swimming beach; guests who want to swim in the sea head to Medano Beach by water taxi or cab
- −Timeshare sales presentations are actively marketed on property, and guests regularly report being approached about ownership tours
- −All-inclusive is an optional add-on, so food and drinks are charged separately unless the package is booked
- −Several extras carry a fee: the Kids Club child care, the mini golf course and the airport shuttle are all paid add-ons
- −There is no tennis court on site despite older listings suggesting one; the resort's own facilities list stops at pools, jacuzzis, spa, gym and mini golf
- −Golf means a drive to Solmar Golf Links rather than a course on the grounds
- −The hillside layout spreads across several buildings, so expect elevation changes and some walking between rooms, pools and restaurants
On the practical side, there are three restaurants: Brigantine Steak House for steak and seafood on an ocean-view terrace, Calima for all-day Mexican and international dishes and the breakfast buffet, and Sea Side Grill for salads, grills and oven-baked pizza by the beach, plus a sports bar off the lobby that runs mixology classes and tequila tastings during the week. All-inclusive is optional, so decide up front whether you will eat most meals on property. The Grand Spa is the standout amenity, with a saltwater jacuzzi, sauna, hydrotherapy and a temazcal ritual, and the 24/7 gym, mini golf and Kids Club round things out, though the last two cost extra. The one big caveat is the sea: the beach is beautiful but not for swimming, which surprises first-timers who assume beachfront means swimmable.
Playa Grande works best for families and groups who prioritize dramatic scenery, space and kitchens, and walking-distance access to the marina and downtown Cabo over ocean swimming. Nearby Pueblo Bonito Pacifica is the adults-only alternative on the Pacific side, while Pueblo Bonito Blanco and Rose sit on swimmable Medano Beach. Expect timeshare pitches and a pay-as-you-go cost structure unless you add the all-inclusive package, and use the location for whale watching in season, boat trips to the Arch and Lover's Beach, and Cabo's restaurant and nightlife scene.
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Restaurants (3)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Steakhouse | Brigantine Steak House |
| American & grill | Sea Side Grill |
| International & fusion | Calima |
From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown.
What's nearby
Medano Beach9 min drive · 3.2 mi
Palmilla Golf Club30 min drive · 18 mi
Santa Maria Beach25 min drive · 9.2 mi
5 min drive · 1.8 mi
Cabo San Lucas Natural History Museum4 min drive · 0.9 mi
Iglesia de San Lucas4 min drive · 1.0 mi
More things to do (24)
- Chileno Beach · beach20 min drive · 10 mi
- Monuments Beach · beach13 min drive · 5.0 mi
- Playa del Estero · beach40 min drive · 23 mi
- Sunset catamaran cruise · excursion5 min drive · 1.8 mi
- Snorkel cruise to Santa Maria Bay · excursion5 min drive · 1.8 mi
- Cabo Dolphins · adventure park11 min walk · 0.6 mi
- Marina Cabo San Lucas · marina5 min drive · 1.8 mi
- Glass-bottom boat to El Arco and Lover's Beach · excursion5 min drive · 1.8 mi
- Snorkeling at Pelican Rock · excursion5 min drive · 1.8 mi
- Sportfishing charter · excursion5 min drive · 1.8 mi
- Cabo San Lucas · town6 min drive · 1.9 mi
- Quivira Golf Club · golf14 min drive · 5.8 mi
- Cabo Falso Old Lighthouse · historic site20 min drive · 6.3 mi
- Cabo del Sol Golf · golf20 min drive · 7.6 mi
- Cabo Real Golf Club · golf30 min drive · 14 mi
- Acapulquito Beach · beach30 min drive · 18 mi
- Costa Azul Beach · beach30 min drive · 19 mi
- Palmilla Beach · beach30 min drive · 18 mi
- Club Campestre San José · golf35 min drive · 21 mi
- San José del Cabo · town35 min drive · 21 mi
- San José Estuary · nature35 min drive · 21 mi
- Misión San José del Cabo · historic site35 min drive · 21 mi
- Cerro de las Chivas · viewpoint35 min drive · 22 mi
- Sea turtle release, San José del Cabo (July to December) · wildlife35 min drive · 22 mi
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“This was an amazing experience! It was my wife and I's first time in Cabo. We've heard much about it but had never been and didn't know what to expect. We came across Playa Grande as an affordable stay with many good reviews. So we decided to book an...”
“Came back today and miss it already! Wow! VERY clean and the staff were warm, professional and just so sweet. Sending a shout out to Andres by the bar! JORGE at brigantine, ubaldo at the front, areli the server, and David!! By the bar at the pool. So...”
“We had a fun time at Playa Grande. I was worried someone would try to do a timeshare pitch with us, but nobody mentioned anything. There are sales people available if interested, but we were not in any way encouraged to talk to them. There’s a separa...”
