Cheap Hotels in Baja California Sur from NZ$116

"The rooms had a terrible smell and the pools were packed and dirty "

"We stayed at the Royal Solaris in Cabo as a family of four with young kids and overall had a really enjoyable experience. The biggest highlight was the staff — consistently friendly, welcoming, and polite throughout our stay. A special mention goes to Rena and Cesar at the kids club, who were absolutely fantastic. They created such a fun and engaging environment that our kids were begging to go back every single day, which made a big difference for us as parents. Food was another strong point. The buffet offered a good variety with reliable quality, and there was always something for everyone to enjoy. The snack bar and pizza area were also great options for quick, casual meals in between activities. There were a few downsides. Our room door wasn’t very soundproof, so noise from the corridor carried through quite easily. Being on the first floor meant a lot of foot traffic at all hours, which could be disruptive, especially at night. We also used the on-site restaurants three times — while the food and service were good, the experience felt a bit rushed each time. Lastly, securing good sun loungers was logistically frustrating. Although the hotel says not to reserve before 8am, it wasn’t strongly enforced, so most prime spots were taken unless you were up around 6:30am. Overall, it’s a great family-friendly resort with excellent staff and solid food, but a few areas could definitely be improved."

"We truly appreciated the overall friendliness and professionalism of the staff during our stay. Nearly everyone we interacted with was kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. There was one individual at the café whose demeanor felt uncharacteristically rude, but aside from that isolated experience, the rest of the team was warm and accommodating. We also recognize that the staff made sincere efforts to assist us during a few unexpected situations throughout our stay. However, in several instances, we found that we needed to follow up multiple times before receiving the help or resolution we initially requested. While the outcome was often positive, the process could have been smoother and more proactive. The resort itself is visually appealing, with a thoughtful and attractive design. That said, the online photos create an impression that feels more elevated than the reality. The pool area, while nicely designed, did not seem adequately sized for the number of guests. It was often difficult to find seating, and the need to pay extra for cabanas—combined with a lack of available chairs—was disappointing and detracted from the experience. The beach is undeniably beautiful, as is common in Cabo. However, it is important to note that swimming is not feasible in this area due to strong currents, which is typical for most beaches in the region except for places like Chileno Beach where snorkeling is possible. One recurring concern was the presence of unpleasant sewer-like odors"

"Great vibes and amazing views"

"It was a beautiful hotel, good size rooms and very clean, too small gym, not many options for fitness, the spa is good. Entrance experience (lobby) not to good, and comments from some staff members are not welcoming. Restaurants good but service is slow. Some empty spaces and not willing to open service for those areas. Pool areas are nice and good service. Many lifeguards around. And the concierge experience is very personal and are very helpful if need something for your stay or restaurant reservation. "

"We had an amazing time at Hyatt Ziva. The staff was super helpful and kind. They exceeded our expectations and were a huge part of us enjoying our time there. The dining options were great quality, especially for being an all-inclusive."

"For all the talk about the hotel being right on the beach, you really need a disclosure that you literally are not allowed to TOUCH the water on the beach, much less swim in it. I get it, its for safety purposes and I could see that it was dangerous. But when you advertise a beach, it sounds like you can swim; we were very disappointec that we picked the wrong side of the peninsula for swimming. Also, the food was pretty hit or miss. "Risotto" was just parmesan rice. We once waited 40 minutes for a chicken caesar salad that came with no chicken (or croutons), and just enough lettuce for a side salad. Dinner buffet had lots of dried up deli meat and dried out cheese. Only the breakfast buffet had any solid options for Mexican food, even though we were IN Mexico. Cabo is lovely, and if you know what you're in for with "all inclusive" food, I guess it's fine. Room, staff (♡!!!) and pools were great. But we won't return to this resort."

"We loved this resort so much! It was so beautiful, and the food was AMAZING!! Even though we couldn’t use the beach, we went to their other hotels and used their beach by the marina!! They have a free shuttle to take you there, and the food at the other resorts was so amazing too! We were always glad to come back to our resort after a long day at the beach! It’s so relaxing and the views are breathtaking! We were so sad to leave!"

"Very impressed I will definitely be coming back here."