Marquis Los Cabos

LOVED our stay at Marquis Los Cabos. It was our first time staying in San Jose, our first time doing all-inclusive, and our first time doing adults-only. Our group of three included someone in their early 50’s, late 30’s, and a 20-year-old, and we all had the best time. What made our trip so memorable was undoubtedly the amazing staff. Weeks before our arrival, I was already receiving the kindest help via email from Rogelio G., who patiently answered all of my questions and even helped me make reservations. Once we arrived, we quickly fell in love with Montserrat (aka: Monty), who led many of the fun activities, including our trip into town for the art walk. She happened to work every day of our stay, organically making her feel like our new “bestie” and making it so hard to say goodbye. Honorable mentions go to Jared and Esmeralda also in activities, Alejandro and Victor at Pergola, Mario and Rodney at Sakke, Juan and Luis at Suspiro, and Diego and Hecmar at the pool. It takes A LOT to work in the service industry day in and day out and still be so kind, friendly, and full of energy. I cannot fully express how awesome everyone was. In terms of the property, it is absolutely gorgeous. So much quieter and relaxing than what you would find down in Cabo San Lucas. We planned this trip with the intention of not having to leave and we succeeded. Food and drink were aplenty. Service was unbeatable. The weather in December was 85 degrees Fahrenheit and sunny every single day. Never needed more than a light sweater at night. My only con, which was still not a total deal breaker, was that the pool is definitely on the chillier side. Not sure if it is heated (I’m guessing not), but definitely something to consider if going in the winter. Also, as other reviews mention, the pool chairs with the view do fill up quickly. We ended up renting a pool bed at an additional cost, but I found it to be priced reasonably. A special highlight was getting to spot whales from the pool (thanks to whoever suggested bringing binoculars). As far as rooms go, we booked a room with two doubles and without asking, they set up the sofa bed for our third guest, even adding an additional mattress on top for extra comfort. The room was spacious. We used the alarm clock/speaker to play music via Bluetooth and thoroughly enjoyed our balcony with the ocean view. Bathroom might be a bit questionable in terms of privacy, but we made it work by tying up the wooden shutters. The only con here was that we were placed on the highest floor, which is no longer covered with a sound wall, meaning you can hear the highway noise, and it is loud. Luckily, I enjoy a white/brown noise situation, so it did not bother me too much, but I can absolutely see it bothering others. I read somewhere that this is the default if you book through Costco (which we did), it could be true, but I'm not totally sure. The entertainment was really fun. My favorite theme of the week was definitely the Mexican fiesta with the live mariachi, dancers, and game of loteria. I honestly wish the mariachi could have stuck around longer. There is a DJ that plays after each event, but once the event ends, everyone leaves and makes their way up to the Suspiro bar. My suggestion - have the DJ play at the bar every night. It really makes for a fun time and at the least, he won’t be playing to an empty crowd. The only thing about our stay that I found to be severely lacking, in my opinion (and trust me, I understand that Cabo is catering to a mostly American and/or Canadian crowd), is the lack of Mexican/Latine music being played. I’m sure if you are an employee reading this right now, you probably already know who I am because I asked repeatedly for more Spanish music to be put on the rotation. I’m not sure what has given anyone the impression that tourists only want to hear English music from the USA, but we don’t. We’re on vacation and we want to feel like it. Mix it up. I beg you. Lastly, the app is fine, but we didn’t use it for anything other than looking at the activities schedule. We found it much easier to just do things in person. The gym is spacious, but it having no windows feels like a lost opportunity. The trip into town does have an additional fee which must be paid in cash, just FYI. And tipping! I did not see many people tipping. Come on now, ya’ll. I know it is all-inclusive, and we are not getting a physical bill each time, but a couple of bucks can go a long way. Maybe Marquis can find a way to tip on a tab? Another suggestion. Overall, the absolute loveliest stay. Would definitely do it again.

Once again, we had a wonderfully relaxing and enjoyable visit to Marquis los Cabos All-inclusive, Adults-only Resort and Spa. This visit was our seventh since 2018 (missing 2021 due to pandemic) and both of us feel that this trip was one of the best ever in our experience. There were seemingly more whales this time, and daytime temperatures hovering every day at the 78 - 81°F mark, with very few clouds. As usual, the Marquis staff were completely focused upon customer service, and it is always nice to reconnect with those who have worked there for a few years as well as meet new hires. It’s great to hear “¡Hola! You came back! Nice to see you again!” when walking down to the pool. We stayed for eight nights and enjoyed all of our meals, which were evenly spread out among Vista Ballenas (Mexican fare), Pergola (Italian), and Sakke (Japanese), with lunches provided by either Dos Mares (lighter fare Mexican) or Pergola (taco bar, or delightfully thin, chewy, crusted pizzas). The waiters and waitresses in all cases were superb, as they always have been on our previous stays as well. Of particular note is the morning hostess at Vista Ballenas for breakfasts – the lovely Adriana – who remembers us every time we show up no matter how long it’s been. Other wonderful wait staff at Vista Ballenas were Tania and Francisco, who made certain to keep us well-supplied with breakfast mimosas! Both my wife and I have been taking the Duolingo Spanish language course on our cellphones for the past few months, but here at Marquis we had the REAL DEAL with the fabulous Jhony as our instructor! The number of students was disappointing, as it was usually just the two of us, but the instruction and explanations of the one-hour classes was superb. I would highly recommend looking to find Jhony, who is part of the Activities team, if interested in the Spanish language. We also enjoyed the Tequila, Wine, Mezcal, and Mixology classes provided by the resort. Great tastings and food pairings abound! For this trip, the biggest hit for us were the sports activities, as the crew involved were simply wonderful and helpful in making certain we enjoyed each class. Morning stretching followed by Aquacize, beach volleyball, archery, beach walking plus many more activities were brilliantly handled by the lovely and talented Esmeralda and Monse and their compadres Jhony “Johnny B Goode” and Jared, a.k.a. “Sexy Jared!” Their energy and enthusiasm was infectious and we appreciate all they did to make it a fun vacation! See photos attached to this review. We thank them all for making us feel so welcome! We do not have any complaints to speak of at all with the Marquis los Cabos. The one thing we miss is the weekly Karaoke Night at the Suspiro Bar. That used to be a ton of fun! Maybe it will come back one of these days. ¡Muchas gracias! to all of our friends at the Marquis los Cabos Resort. We look forward to returning to partake of your wonderful resort for an eighth time – hopefully in 2026.

Upon our arrival at Hotel Marquis, we felt like VIPs. The breathtaking setting, exceptional service, and incredible whale sightings made our Valentine’s Day weekend getaway truly unforgettable. We witnessed whales breaching, playing with their young, and hanging out in the surf. It was our first time staying at an all-inclusive resort, and we thoroughly enjoyed the wide variety of dining and beverage options available. While I'm not one to sit in a beach chair all day, I found plenty of activities provided by the hotel to keep me entertained. From Zumba with Esmeralda, stretching with Jared, dancing with Johnny, beach target shooting, to the evening entertainment, there was never a dull moment. There are a few important considerations: swimming is not allowed on this beach due to strong currents, and the road traffic can be quite loud. However, the soothing sounds of the ocean surf tend to block it out. Overall, we highly recommend this resort!

This was our third trip back to the Marquis and needless to say they never disappoint. What an absolute gorgeous property and resort. What is even better than the amazing views and peacefulness is their amazing staff, who in my mind are our friends by now. Upon arrival we are graciously greeted by name and a hug and a huge welcome back! They remembered it is our birthday week and planned special desserts for each of us at meal times. The food and drinks were amazing as was all the fabulous entertainment. We were there for Super Bowl Sunday and what an awesome event they host! All the staff is top notch, a few favorites are Adriana, Francisco, Glenda, Heidi and Ruby at Ballenas restaurant. Luis at the top bar, Oscar at Italian restaurant, Sergio, Leon, MariaCruz, Cristian, and Jose at pool and of course Angel for keeping us dancing! See you next year!

This was our second visit to Marquis and it was even better than the first! I love that it is a smaller resort but there is still a lot to do! The food is top notch - I am still thinking about the ceviche and the plated seafood dinner st Dos Mares is incredible. Late night the flank steak and fries were our go-to. The drinks are all-inclusives usually get old and are weak but the drinks here are super fresh, we had a lot of cucumber and watermelon margs (Leon and all of the pool servers work really hard and are great.) The whales were amazing and were right in front of the resort the entire week. I love the variety of entertainment from live music at the bar, to a DJ and casino night one night, to a Mexican show. My only complaint was that you could hear the cars from the road in the room early in the morning, although on the patio you cant hear any. We will be back!