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Paulina, Jorge, grita, Diego, and Itzel were amazing activities directors by the pool. They were always engaging the kids and family to participate in games and fun! Bingo, ping pong, bocce, blackjack, cornhole and more games!!! Water slides were highlight for our kids and main draw to come to the resort. Rope swing was cool also. Pool is not a pool but lagoon of salt water…very different but cool concept.
Roberto and Sebastian were absolutely amazing by the kids pool and cabana service. They made the whole family feel at home.
Jorge and Jose at Anica were great servers and engaging at breakfast. They catered to every need.
Food and service were solid. We did not do the all inclusive package because we are not big drinkers or wanting to be tempted to over eat. Pricing is fair but not cheap…all relative.
Location is destination bound since you are about 30 min away from downtown and 10 minutes to get from hotel to main highway alone.
We brought our ESA dog and had called ahead to get clearance. Upon checkin, it was a big ordeal and sadly the management made us feel a bit unwelcome because of his presence. Over time, the other staff members/not management told us to bring the family together and come to the pool, etc. didn’t bring him to meals and ate in the room a few nights to be together. Not pet friendly from management but staff were.
Would come back again if they made it more comfortable for our esa dog.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Response from albino bautista manilla, Propietario at Grand Solmar The Residences
Responded 20 May 2024
Dear JoshuaV1982: Thank you for taking the time to share your comments about your recent visit. We are sorry for the problems these anomalies may have caused you. At Grand Solmar Pacific Dunes your satisfaction and comfort are our top priorities. I have taken note of each of your comments and will review them with our staff. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the near future. Kind regards, Albino Bautista Rooms Division Manager Grand Solmar Pacific Dunes.
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First of all, know that ALL residences at this location are labeled "Penthouse", but most are actually not, which should be more clearly stated.
Aside from being in the "Interval" exchange unit in building K on the bottom floor, with no view of the ocean at all, the 2 bedroom condo we were given was very nice and well appointed (no dishwasher or laundry in unit though). Being virtually brand new, everything is clean, and built with high quality including the windows which effectively isolated us from all the daily construction noise from the new building going up literally next door. In fact, it appears that only half of the planned resort has been completed to date, so construction will likely be going on for many years to come.
Our unit was in building K which is the furthest from the main pool/lagoon, and had no separate adjacent smaller pool as do most of the others residence buildings, but the property is relatively well laid out and within 5-10 mins you can walk just about anywhere. I would not recommend this location for anyone with disabilities however, as there are several grades to traverse.
As I mentioned before, the quality of all the construction and architecture as well as landscaping (although still immature and primarily cactuses and palms) is exceptional!
So was the service we received, especially from housekeeping and the wait staff. Special mentions go out to Itzel and Veronica who both provided exception nanny services for us, as well as our bellman/valet Alphonso!, and all of the Kids Club Staff!
The culinary offerings were also quite good and reasonable considering that you have an all inclusive option, but read the fine print. We tend to dine off property in Cabo at some of our favorites most nights, so the meal plan wasn't for us. Also Picaro at Rancho San Lucas is very good with a unique take on "farm to table". Enjoyed an after dinner drink by the fire pit at Anica... it was chilly most evenings in mid March!
The watersides and kayaking in the lagoon were major hits for our daughter! Beware, the water in March is cold and we ourselves did not spend any time in the pools! Unfortunately, as for most of Cabo the ocean is not swimmable due to the strong current and riptides. The optional lagoon side cabanas are great, and only require a reasonable food/liquor consumption based on occupancy.
The resort is location is quite remote, several miles North of Cabo central, and although they provide an hourly shuttle to their sister resort at Lands End, a rental car is highly recommended if you plan any off site activities/meals. You are approximately 30 mins from the SJD airport if you take the toll road ($5 cash each way).
Avoid the "free breakfast" sales pitch unless you have half a day to kill. We politely declined on check in and were not bothered any further. Also, there is no separate check in for members/owners so you may be standing in line for a while (this could be easily streamlined).
All in all a very relaxing Spring Break that we would repeat!
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from Rodrigo Gutierrez, Director General at Grand Solmar The Residences
Responded 15 Mar 2022
Dear TexasRayDoc We are delighted to know that you are aving a great time at Rancho, sharing that you loved the room, the water slide, the kayaks, pools and restaurants, service from housekeeping, spa, bellboys, among other experiences. We are here for you always, and for us is very special that you choose us for your vacation time. Best regards,
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Housekeeping at Grand Solmar Lands End was superb. Our housekeeper Lliana (dont know her Spanish surname} was so flawlessly neat, left every room ready for our guests, for evening turndown, requests for additional supplies and amenities. We will ask for help again next year.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Room Tip:ask for a Pacific Ocean view
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Response from Alejandro Ruiz, Propietario at Grand Solmar The Residences
Responded 14 Feb 2023
Dear Guest On behalf of all the Staff that make up Grand Solmar At Rancho San Lucas, we appreciate your visit and we are very pleased that you spent a moment of happiness with your family. For us, the reason for being is to create unforgettable moments where we share joy, quality and, above all, we can offer you our service. I also want to thank you for the comments you make about our Staff, especially for Housekeeping Staff We hope to see you again soon in this your Casa Grand Solmar Rancho San Lucas. Sincerely
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When booking, everything else was sold out or $1,000+ per night, so we essentially were forced to pick this place to stay. Talking to guests, it appears that is a theme.
Incredibly unhelpful staff and management. The food is BAD. They called our room 20 times at 8am the day of checkout to ask when we were checking out (we only stayed one night). And then put “optional” charges on our bill that I happened to notice and they then removed.
The resort itself is like a cheesy Disneyland - huge compound with pools, but zero beach chairs or authentic Mexico feel.
Again - if there is an option to stay anywhere else, I would take it.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Alejandro Ruiz, Propietario at Grand Solmar The Residences
Responded 24 Nov 2022
Dear guest First of all, we appreciate your visit, and we regret that it was not to your liking, the rates that you mention are based on the availability of our units and perhaps the ones with the most affordable price were sold out, for which reason we had units left. big space. Our hotel has nothing to do with Disney and regarding the comment made that we do not have beach chairs, the Resortr has more than 500 lounge chairs, chairs and very large areas, therefore we have capacity and offer comfort to everyone. Maybe the type of property has not been to your liking and we apologize for it, hoping we can also count on your understanding, one night to evaluate the service and facilities at least is not enough, however we will always work to offer the best for all our visitors Thank you
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We had our first 4 days at Rancho San Lucas. It is a beautiful property that continues to grow and be more beautiful. We enjoyed both restaurants on property. We were a bit disappointed that the lunch option was limited to pool side service and no sit down restaurant style. We had a beautiful room and saw whales each morning as we drank our coffee on the lanai. The only problem is housekeeping does not understand that do not disturb actually means don’t enter the room if the sign is on the door. Other than that, we had a great time.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Response from Alejandro Ruiz, Propietario at Grand Solmar The Residences
Responded 24 Nov 2022
Dear Guest On behalf of the Staff that integrates Grand Solmar At Rancho San Lucas, we greatly appreciate your comments and visit to our Resort. We feel very honored to have had the visit of your family and to have been part of your memorable moments, Creating outstanding experiences and excellent service is our goal. Thank you for your comments, especially those recognized by you who were, Activities Staff Thank you again and we hope to see you back soon to share with you and your family the joy and warmth that we always want to bring you back to Rancho San Lucas.
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I have been coming to this hotel with my wife, kids, family, and friends for the past 5 years, and it continues to exceed our expectations. It never fails to impress! The meal plan is an absolute must, as the food is truly exceptional and deserves a 5-star rating. Whether it's the delicious breakfast, appetizers by the pool, or the exquisite dinners, every meal is a culinary delight.
I want to give a special shout-out to Gerardo Lira, the Front Desk Manager. Gerardo truly went above and beyond to ensure that our stay was unforgettable. He took care of all our room arrangements, assisted with reservations, and even provided guidance when we needed to visit another hotel. His dedication and attentiveness were truly remarkable and contributed greatly to our overall experience.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from albino bautista manilla, Dueño at Grand Solmar The Residences
Responded 10 Jul 2023
Dear Guest; Thanks to share your experience with us and we are more than happy to know this vacation were full fo great moments and Gerardo were beyonds the expectation and he will be happy to know that. We hope to see you soon in your next vacations. Regards.
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The outdoor activity coordinators at Grand Solmar Rancho San Lucas are the BEST! Esmeralda, Rita, Mariam, Nirvana, Itzel, Carla and DJ Ulises made sure we had fun during water aerobics, pool volleyball, the beach games, etc. Jennica made sure all of the kids are safe in the water slides. They made our Cabo vacation so much fun!!!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from albino bautista manilla, Dueño at Grand Solmar The Residences
Responded 20 Jun 2023
Entertainment team, they are fabulous and always are attentive to our guests needs, and always planning diferentes games to keep our guest entertainment and having fun. Regards From Cabo.
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Loved the resort. The massage was amazing! Janet a d Jose at the sunset bar were the best. And the food was good. We've been to a ton of resorts, most.of the food is bland at nest, but overall the food is delicious here. I took it down a star because after our 3rd night here, we started getting a slight septic smell in our room and the tv in one if the bedrooms did not work. We did some remote working so it was noticeable. Otherwise it wasn't an issue since on the days we weren't working remotely, we were ourside. The Sunset Bar is GREAT. Ask for Janet!!!!!!
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Alejandro Ruiz, Propietario at Grand Solmar The Residences
Responded 2 Oct 2022
Dear Ms Yauschica On behalf of the Grand Solmar Rancho San Lucas Staff, it makes us very happy to receive your comments about your recent visit. It is a source of pride for us to have shared with you memorable moments for you and your family. We appreciate the comments made to Janet in Sunset Bar and the comments about the room we offer you an apologize, we make our best to solucinated and not happen again We are waiting for you again soon and we say goodbye not without first saying thank you and come back soon with the family Sincerely
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From the moment we got here we felt so welcomed by the staff. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. We loved hanging around the kid pool area with our two children. We were immediately greeted by an amazing waiter named Baltazar. He is always so attentive and friendly. He helps carry our bags to our chairs and grabs towels before we even ask. He is such a blessing to have during our stay. He makes coming back to our favorite place so enjoyable!! So thankful for everyone at Rancho!! Keep up the amazing work!! You Rock!! :)
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Rodrigo Gutierrez, Director General at Grand Solmar The Residences
Responded 24 Jan 2022
Dear BridgetteE1983 Thank you for your kind words that works fantastic for all our staff members, Baltazar is one of them and he has been at Rancho for a few years now constantly looking to surpass our guest expectations. We are here for you always, and it was a privilege for us to pamper you as you deserve.
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Rafael Hernandez was attentive, personable and very accommodating. He was our server for the week at breakfast and always remembered our names, favorite drinks and food items. His hospitality was unmatched and we look forward to coming back and seeing him. Thank you Rafael!
Alejandro was our server for a birthday dinner event we had and he made sure we had a fabulous dinner, helped us arrange mariachi for the birthday girl and made our experience fabulous!
And did I mention massage??? Alicia gave me the best massage I have had in my life! Deep, strong, yet gentle and intuitive with my body. I walked out of the spa like butter!
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Rodrigo Gutierrez, Director General at Grand Solmar The Residences
Responded 6 Aug 2021
Dear Por_gusto We are delighted to know that you have an amazing time at the Spa and rstaurant. That you consider that you have your best massage ever, and that you loved your breakfast time (food and service) and dinner is priceless to us. We will share with Alejandro, Rafael and Alicia your nice comments about their services. We look forward to welcome you back in the near future.
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There’s a small market/deli on premises. They also provide a free shuttle in to town. There is not a proper grocery store within walking distance of the resort.
I am not sure and that probably changes week by week so you would be better off calling the resort directly and asking them for their current policy. They speak perfect English and are very helpful.
There are more places to choose from in the Cabo San Lucas area.
PRICE RANGE
$687 - $953 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MexicoBaja CaliforniaBaja California SurLos CabosCabo San Lucas
NUMBER OF ROOMS
1
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