Family-friendly resort in Los Cabos.
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Traveler Insights(3 discussions)
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. The core appeal is simple: it's on Medano Beach, which is the best swimmable beach in Los Cabos, and it's significantly cheaper than neighboring resorts like Hyatt Ziva or Marquis. For budget-conscious travelers who want Cabo at an accessible price, the location alone carries a lot of weight.
The practical experience gets more complicated. Ongoing renovations during the review period have closed sections and disrupted stays, A/C reliability is a recurring complaint (critical in Cabo's summer heat), and the food earns 'adequate' marks at best. The star-rating inflation issue means guests arrive expecting more than they get. That said, if you're booking for the beach, the proximity to the marina for excursions, and the lower price versus the Hyatts and Fairmonts next door, it can still deliver a decent vacation.
This is the resort for travelers who want to be in Cabo without paying Cabo's luxury prices — people who plan to spend most of their time on excursions, snorkeling trips, and exploring downtown rather than living at the resort. Foodies and pool-focused travelers should upgrade to Hyatt Ziva or Chileno Bay instead.
Pros
- +One of the most affordable all-inclusive options in the Los Cabos corridor
- +Direct beachfront location on Medano Beach, the most swimmable beach in Cabo San Lucas
- +Good for larger groups or multi-generational families needing flexibility without Cabo's typical luxury prices
- +Family-friendly with kids club and activity programming
- +Easy access to Cabo San Lucas marina and town for excursions
- +Large resort footprint with multiple pools
- +Part of the Sol Meliá/RCD Hotels group with loyalty perks
- +Renovation work has modernized some sections according to recent reports
Cons
- −Star rating confusion — marketed as 5-star but widely considered 3–3.5 stars in actual quality
- −Ongoing renovations have resulted in closed sections and disrupted guest experience
- −Air conditioning failures reported — a serious issue in Cabo's extreme summer heat
- −Food quality consistently rated as average or below average for the price point
- −Beach at this location has strong surf not ideal for young children swimming
- −Drinks quality concerns — similar to other budget Cabo all-inclusives
- −Limited travelers community compared to Cancun/Riviera Maya resorts — harder to research
- −Customer service inconsistency reported in reviews