G37driver

We are staying here for a long weekend in a couple of weeks. We are renting a car at the airport from Cactus. Our flight gets in at 7:50 so we will be driving after sunset and this is the first time we are doing this. (We usually shuttle in to the corridor). Does anyone know if WAZE or GOOGLE maps works from the airport to the corridor? Thanks in advance for any assistance!

la_ponderer

Google works well here; recommended you download the offline maps prior to your arrival to the area.

G37driver

Great Thank you!!!

I will submit a review when we get back.

la_ponderer

Currently staying at the resort on one of the previously mentioned timeshare deals ($199 for 4 nights). Presentation is 2 hours (mine was 3 to get an understanding of all available offers before ultimately declining, for those interested in taking the deal PM me for details).

First Impressions: The resort is well maintained and the staff is courteous, egar to help all around. Check-in was somewhat easy with a cold towel and fruit juice upon arriving. Parking is $10/night for valet or you can park for free in the dirt lot below the resort (its about a 7min walk to the front desk from there).

SPG Platinum Recognition: Breakfast coupons given (continental breakfast) and late checkout offered. No other recognition.

Note: Any purchases made on the property (including the concierge) will asses charges in MXP with an unfavorable exchange rate (19 to 1) when using an Amex. You can either dispute the charges after they posted provided you can provide the original price in dollars or use a Visa if you want to be charged in dollars. I found this to be the case in most of Cabo.

Room: The rooms have good finishes and all have views to the Sea of Cortez (The West Tower has the better views as the other tower is blocked by a timeshare development). I was on the top floor near the elevators in a studio. This contains a kitchenette with bar with seating for 3 all electric appliances and a small fridge (the studio apartment variety). There is also a king bed with lamps on each nightstand and a queen pullout sofabed. There are a plethora of outlets (usb and regular) and a small angled balcony with a table, two chairs and outlets. The closet is in the hallway adjacent to the stacked washer dryer (with complementary detergent). The bathroom has the Westin Rain shower with nozzle and vanity mirror and white tea amenities.

Notable Issues: My SO was upset that the room did not have a full length mirror. "This renovation was not designed by a woman."

The door for the room has a delay in the lock engaging after closing the door, if you are not there to have the lock engage, it is possible the door will unlock and stay ajar.

Additionally I noticed that several rooms had paper stuffed in the doorjam; the combination of the two was highly suspicious and I altered the front desk and SPG to the issue. Something to be aware of in all hotel situations.

emofeng

Any recent updates regarding this property? When I'm booking online it specifically mentions the following

"As a villa resort, we are unable to offer select SPG® elite member benefits, including upgrades, Suite Night Awards, 4pm late checkouts, and Your24. In addition, due to limited restaurants, bars, and room service, some elite welcome amenities are not available."

Not really looking to take advantage of any elite benefits except for 4pm checkout...but seems like it's hit or miss?

Is the timeshare offer still available?

controller1

Unless it is off-season, you'll be expected to depart at 10:00 a.m. Even owners are subjected to that policy unless they are 5-Star Elite with VSN which provides for a 12:00 noon check-out.

hungarianhc

Hey all! I just booked a timeshare deal for my wife and I in December. It was $299 for 5,000 SPG (15,000 Marriott - I asked her to confirm that they would transfer appropriately) points and 4 nights of lodging. The woman on the phone told me my platinum benefits would not be recognized. I told her I was not sure that was allowed... I don't care that much about an upgrade, but I saw one post earlier that said as platinum they still got free breakfast. Can anyone else confirm?

controller1

Was your timeshare deal booked through Vistana Signature Experiences? If so, then you will be considered a timeshare guest and your Plat benefits will not be honored.

If your timeshare deal was booked through Starwood, then I would expect the Plat benefits to be honored unless the T&C of the timeshare offer states otherwise.

DFWsakp

Has anyone stayed here recently? Hows the breakfast? Most other Marriott/SPG Hotels say "Continental" but in reality provide a very nice and full breakfast buffet.
Is it the same experience here as well?
How are the restaurants onside? Does anyone have menus of the same?
How is Public Transportation from this hotel? Can we take a bus?
Lastly, how much is the cost of Taxi from SJD Airport to the hotel and back? Any recommendations?

envgeo

I have not stayed here but just got the same letter. $299 for 4 nights, 5 days including 15,000 starwood preferred points (not sure what that means since it will be Marriott tomorrow) or a $75 credit at the spa, dinning or for activities. 90 minute presentation that both my spouse and I have to attend and its clear in the T&Cs that your Marriott/Starwood status will not be recognized.

Seems like a decent deal

KParks

Wanted to follow up on the same and see if anyone had any info on this hotel as well.

Haven't gotten the timeshare offer but found what seems like a very solid rate of $360 per night for a two bedroom villa (incl breakfast for 2) over President's Day weekend (the short flight to Cabo from LAX and a true two bedroom setup is so amazing with our toddler in tow).

Since I'll just be a Gold next year not sure I even care about the restrictions on status benefits...

tschwartz

Booked a 1 bedroom Baja Point unit that states there is a sofa bed but the pictures don't show an obvious sofa bed and the Vistana layout diagrams definitely don't show a sofa bed. Where is the sofa bed located in these units? In the main living area?

controller1

You might be better served floating this question over on TUGBBS. The Vistana website is quite clear that the 1-bedroom has a sleeping capacity of 2 while the Marriott website shows 4.

The posters on the Vistana forum on TUGBBS will be quite familiar with the actual layout and whether what appears to be a sectional sofa is actually a sleeper sofa.

MisterE

Its been well over a year since any posts here. Just looking at www.marriott.com, it looks a reasonable proposition, but does anyone have a recent guest experience, including of how they treat Bonvoy Elites? Thanks

LifetimeUpgrade

Any recent stays here? Would love to know how they are handling covid precautions and if they still offer free breakfast for Plats