Solmar Resort

The trade-off is clear: you cannot swim at this beach. The rip currents and undertow on Playa Solmar are genuinely dangerous, so the two pools and jacuzzi do all the water work, served by a poolside bar rather than a swim-up bar. Dining is El Tejaban (Mexican, open from breakfast to 9:30pm), Palapa Grill and Sushi Factory; the all-inclusive rate names the pool bar, El Tejaban and Palapa Grill, so ask whether Sushi Factory is covered before you count on it. Rooms are studios, one-bedroom suites and two-bedroom penthouses, all with kitchens and balconies. Two gaps matter in 2026: the on-site spa is closed for maintenance as of October 2026 and the gym is at sister resort Playa Grande next door, so both mean a short walk over.

Solmar suits travelers who want to be near Cabo's restaurant and marina scene rather than isolated on the Corridor, who value ocean views over a swimmable beach, and who like the older, low-key character of the place. Families get kitchen suites plus walking access to Playa Grande's kids' club and mini golf. It is the budget entry point to the Solmar group; Grand Solmar Land's End is the more polished upgrade next door. Couples and families planning whale watching (roughly December to April), sport fishing, a boat to the Arch and Lover's Beach, or nights in town get good value here. Pure beach loungers should look at the Corridor or Medano Beach instead.