Westin Hotel in Cabo San Lucas Won't Disappoint

Beautiful infinity pools, great restaurants, beachfront, and distinct architecture are all traits of this wonderful hotel. When the Westin name is attached to hotel, there are certain expectations. And the Westin in Cabo San Lucas does not let you down.

The long trip up the driveway leads to an open-air lobby. Stepping out of the taxi, the warm air and the smell of the ocean never leave you throughout your stay. Stepping up into the lobby, the view is of the huge hotel down by the beach, but the large half square cut-out in the hotel allows you to see all the way to the ocean. If you are used to standard hotel architecture, you'll appreciate the u-shaped structure.

The margarita greeting is always a nice touch as well. Once you get the keys, your luggage is whisked away and you'll head down the elevator to the the courtyard walk to the hotel. The lobby is a couple stories above your head as you walk through the gardens with fresh smelling flowers and small ponds. It seems there was always someone cleaning throughout our stay.

The rooms were beautiful as well. The standard rooms have a hard tile floor, heavenly beds, and of face the ocean. I really recommend paying the extra money to stay in the Royal Beach Club rooms. For a small additional fee, you will receive a free breakfast each morning (basically continental), plus free appetizers and drinks from 5-7p each night. Feel free to take your drinks back down to the pool. Considering most drinks are $8-10, it pays for itself really quickly. The rooms located in the prime area of the hotel as well with perfect views of the ocean. Looking out your balcony, there is only about 20 yards of pool and beach to the ocean. On a clear day, you can see for miles. The upgraded junior suites are expensive, but memorable. They each contain a jacuzzi tub and day bed out on the balcony. These rooms are perfect for celebrating special events. My recommendation is booking a royal beach club room and if you'd like to upgrade for a night or two, wait until your there. You get a better price.

The restaurants are not your normal hotel restaurants. There is a great selection. There are 5 distinct restaurants with the 2 highlights being Arrecifies and La Playa restaurant. Arrecifies is their high-end restaurant. Located up above the ocean, it offers International cuisine in a romantic setting. If you are looking for something a little quicker, head to La Playa. Located by the pool, it's perfect for lunch but also offers different nightly cuisine. The lobster buffet was a little expensive, but for all the lobster you can eat, it's well worth it.

Activities other than hanging out in the pool and having a pina colada are available, but not necessary. There's a 9-hole putting course which is great for the kids. There are lighted tennis courts, a spa, 6 golf courses nearby, water activities, and the westin kids club. Almost all Cabo resorts have similar activities and these did not stand out more than any other hotel.

The spa is nice but nothing spectacular. Our massage was good, but would have been better if we could have had it on the beach (available certain times of the year). My wife had a facial that was nothing special for the price. We had treatments at another local hotel that was more of an experience. The massage at the Westin was just a massage.

Overall, if you are heading to Cabo, I can't say that there is a much nicer hotel than the Westin. It is close enough to both towns, but far enough away to give you the quiet that you want and deserve on a vacation. The westin in the Hotel Corridor in Cabo San Lucas is well worth the stay.