This all inclusive resort is in the Cabo San Lucas area, on the tip of the Baja California peninsula, on the west side of Mexico. The resort overlooks the Sea of Cortez, and is in "the Corridor" between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, 20 minutes from the airport, and 15 minutes from downtown Cabo San Lucas.
Los Cabos ("The Capes") has year-round warm weather, some good snorkeling beaches, and a nearby coral reef. Activities include horseriding, and sightseeing in the artists' town of Todos Santos.
The Melia Cabo Real has rooms and suites in five-story units around "the largest pool in the Baja Peninsula". Each room has a balcony or terrace; most have an ocean or partial-ocean view. The resort has buffet and a la carte restaurants.
Features for Families:
- Sheltered swimming beach. Many beaches in the area aren't swimmable, due to waves and undercurrents.
- Kids' program for ages 5 to 12
- Playground, games room
- Climbing wall and bungee trampoline*
Things to Do, at the Melia Cabo Real:
Guests can enjoy these facilities and activities:
- Two beachfronts, including a safe swimming beach
- Giant free-form pool with bays and island
- Jet skis, snorkeling and windsurfing (--non motorized watersports are free of charge). Scuba; marlin-fishing.
- Daily schedules include water aerobics, yoga, Pilates, cooking and Spanish lessons, fruit decoration, water polo, beach voleyball*
- Live entertainment and theme parties in the evenings
- Two golf courses, fitness center, spa
- Free shuttle to Cabo San Lucas
- Guests can take whale-watching excursions in winter months
Keep in Mind::
- There's a maximum of two children per room, when sharing with two adults
- Spring Breakers are not allowed
Find Out More:
- Visit the Melia Cabo Real website
- Read about the this resort at the Apple Vacations site
- Always check recent visitors' comments at a site like TripAdvisor
- Check pricesat Kayak.com
This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person.
*Always check resort web sites for updates!