HARD ROCK CABO TIPS FROM A TRAVEL ADVISOR
With a long list of amenities ranging from a bowling alley to a nightclub, the Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos manages to appeal to both families and guests traveling sans kids. Situated on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula a little less than 10 miles west of Cabo San Lucas, this all-inclusive Hard Rock outpost earns high marks from reviewers for its attentive staff and stunning beachfront location. However, a few recent guests expressed frustration in not being able to swim in the ocean due to strong currents. Those hoping to cool off can head to one of the resort's five pools, which offer live music, foam parties, and waterslides, as well as designated adults-only areas. Aside from the pools, past lodgers were also impressed with the property's eight restaurants, which offer everything from traditional Mexican cuisine to Chinese and Japanese dishes. Other on-site amenities include a 4,000-square-foot fitness center, a 30,000-square-foot spa with 36 treatment rooms, a beauty salon, and a Hard Rock apparel shop. Parents traveling with little ones will be happy to know the hotel offers the Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club designed for children ages 4 to 12. Finally, rooms are equipped with furnished balconies, separate tubs and showers, coffee makers, free Wi-Fi access, and stocked minibars.
Things to know about Hard Rock Cabo:
Restaurants -
Zen | This resort casual restaurant features international show cooking cuisine for breakfast and teppanyaki for dinner, complete with chef show performance.
Ciao | Enjoy international cuisine for breakfast and lunch, as well as Italian cuisine for dinner, including antipasti, fresh pastas made to order and decadent desserts. Breakfast and lunch offer a beachside casual vibe, while dinner is resort casual.
IPANEMA Brazilian House | Surrounded by the lazy pool, enjoy international cuisine for breakfast and an array of meats and poultry for dinner at this resort casual Brazilian rodizio-style restaurant.
The Market | Offering international cuisine for breakfast (beachside casual), or for dinner (resort casual) choose from Asian, Italian, Mexican or Spanish cuisine, or a burger joint, at this food-court style restaurant.
Toro | Delight in international fare for breakfast (beachside casual), and a steakhouse with premium cuts and an extensive wine list for dinner (resort casual).
Los Gallos | Offering international cuisine for breakfast and lunch and traditional ancient Mexican recipes for dinner, exquisitely paired with tequila-based cocktails amidst Mexican artist music, enjoy this resort casual restaurant.
Pizzeto | Indulge in brick oven Neapolitan-style pizzas and additional Mediterranean dishes.
Caffeto | Grab a continental breakfast for the perfect way to start the morning or enjoy snacks, coffee, and tea throughout the day.
In-Room Dining| Enjoy 24-hour room service in the comfort of your suite.
Drink in the good life at one of our two pool bars, four swim-up bars, and three scintillating lounges. With fully stocked bars featuring all of your favorite wine, beer, and spirits, it's kind of hard not to.
Recreation
Pools |Replenish in six pools, kids pools featuring waterslides and activities. Pool features range from live DJ, full bar and Bali beds to soft rock 80s music, food and beverage service, and a lazy river. Enjoy daily activities on the beach and by the pool, including volleyball and water aerobics.
Music Lab | Guests ages 12 and older can choose to play one of 4\four instruments or be the lead singer in a rock band of up to four people. A Rock Specialist will coach you through rehearsals, before performing on the big stage.
Picks® Fender Guitar Delivery | Reserve one of 20 Fender® guitars with headphones and Fender® Mustang floor amplifier to play in your room. Use the in-room vide lessons, or play your own tunes.
Bowling Alley, Mini-Golf and Arcade Center | Bowl while enjoying cocktails at the resort’s bowling lanes, play a round of mini-golf or play your favorite games in the arcade center.
Casino | Featuring 500 slot and video poker machines, plus table games and a poker room, enjoy all the resort’s casino has to offer.
Beach
Enjoy the beautiful white sands in Los Cabos, however, there are strong currents and it is not recommended for swimming. The front desk will ask you to sign a waiver at check-in agreeing not to step in the water.
Spa
Rock Spa® | Indulge in the Caribbean’s largest hydro-spa facilities, 42 treatment rooms, steam room, clay steam room, dry sauna, ice room, sensation showers and whirlpools. Plus delight in manicures, pedicures, hair treatments and more at Posh® Beauty Salon.
Fitness
Body Rock® Fitness Center | Offers daily classes and professional equipment. In addition, with Rock Om®, enjoy a complimentary Rock Om® yoga kit with Manduka PROlite yoga mat and Go Play carrier. DJ DREZ, producer and yogi, leads guests through vinyasa yoga.
Other Information
The Sounds of Your Stay® | Enjoy the resort’s audio experience through the programs below.
Picks® Fender Guitar Delivery | Reserve one of 20 Fender® guitars with headphones and Fender® Mustang floor amplifier to play in your room. Use the in-room vide lessons, or play your own tunes.
Tracks® | Enjoy a personal playlist during your stay.
Wax® | Enjoy 10 iconic vinyl records to be enjoyed on the in-room turntables.
Oro Nightclub | Featuring a two-story LED wall, infinity-edge bar, and 14,000-square feet of space across two levels, dance the night away.
Inside Tips for guests visiting Hard Rock Cabo:
The Vibe
Hard Rock all-inclusive resorts are a family-friendly option for vacation. While there were families there and great options for kids, it was very much an adult resort with lots of couples. It did not feel like you were tripping over kids left and right. If you want a resort that is only about the kids, this is probably not it. If you want a resort that is only for adults, this is also probably not you. While there are adult-only areas and pools, most areas allow kids including all the restaurants and the swim-up bar at the pool. If you want a great resort for all ages that offers a really high-quality experience without feeling like you are living at Chuck E Cheese, this is definitely it. We also loved that there were things for tweens and teens to do, which can be very hard to find at some all-inclusive resorts.
Nightlife
The resort does have nighttime entertainment and bars. We loved the nightlife from a family perspective. However, younger singles or couples who want a true nightclub scene should probably head into town, which is 20-30 minutes by car.
Location
The hotel is in a new location inside an exclusive golf community. The great part of this is that it is very safe and has additional security and screening for all traffic in and out of the area. This means a couple of things: you cannot just Uber to the hotel. You need to have a transfer with a regular tour company or taxi which is often more expensive than Uber. While some may criticize this, this is also how they help keep the area secure. It is not “in town”. This is not a resort to stay in if you want to wander down the beach to a local restaurant or walk to a local shop. We loved the location because it was quiet and remote and we didn’t want to feel like we were in a big city while on vacation. Most excursions are about a 20-minute drive to town.
Restaurants Need Reservations
A la carte restaurants require reservations. We were able to make our reservations ahead of time via the vacation planners concierge desk. However, most people make them onsite or via their butler. You’ll want to get those reservations made right away for your stay.
White Party
They do a white party on Thursday night but it is totally optional. The rest of the rest is not dressed in white except those attending the party.
