Royal Solaris

Royal Solaris Los Cabos is one of those resorts that generates more questions than answers in travel forums — the star rating controversy is real, with TripAdvisor listing it as 5-star while most experienced travelers call it closer to 3. Run by Club Solaris (Hoteles Solaris de Mexico), it sits on Costa Azul beach in San Jose del Cabo, about five minutes from that town's historic downtown — not in Cabo San Lucas, which is roughly 30 km away. The core appeal is price: for budget-conscious travelers who want a Los Cabos all-inclusive at an accessible rate, it undercuts the corridor's luxury properties by a wide margin.

The practical experience requires clear-eyed expectations, starting with the beach: swimming in the ocean here is not allowed. Costa Azul's currents are extremely swift and the waves are powerful, so the beach is for sunrise walks and views while the pools carry all the swimming. The resort's 2026 renovation program has produced real improvements — a modernized beach bar and a new members-only zone with a private beach bar and outdoor jacuzzi — but work continues in phases, and recent guests recommend asking about construction progress since noise near active areas comes up in reviews. A/C reliability is a recurring complaint (critical in Cabo's summer heat), and the food earns 'adequate' marks at best.

This is the resort for travelers who want to be in Los Cabos without paying Los Cabos luxury prices — people who plan to spend their time at the pools, exploring San Jose del Cabo's art walk and restaurants five minutes away, and taking short trips to swimmable beaches like Palmilla and Santa Maria about 15 minutes down the road. If your trip revolves around Cabo San Lucas nightlife and the marina, factor in the 30 km distance. Foodies and travelers wanting a polished resort experience should upgrade to Hyatt Ziva or Chileno Bay instead.