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Strap on your eye patches, dust off your pirate hats and head for Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Grand Spa in Mexico, where the Los Cabos fun awaits at a pool featuring a replica of a Spanish galleon! Stride inside the pirate-themed Buccaneer for a round of tequila while the kids pretend their fries are cannons. The whole family feels at home on picturesque grounds that overlook El Arco, the "Arch of Los Cabos," and Land's End--all just one mile from downtown shopping and nightlife in popular Cabo San Lucas. Cast away your cares at the largest spa in all of Cabo, Desert Spa at Villa del Arco, a European-style spa that draws from local treatments and remedies to pamper mind and body.
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November 7, 2011
Great Family Vacation
My husband and I flew from LAX to Cabo with our 16-year-old son. My husband and I like to stay at adults only hotels, but since our 16-year-old came with us, we were looking for a family-friendly resort. Our one-bedroom suite provided comfort and some privacy for my husband and me, with our own bathroom and whirlpool. Our son had the living room with a Murphy bed, along with his own bathroom and the full kitchen and laundry.
There were no loud parties (that we heard). It was very quiet at night at Villa Del Arco. During the day, there were plenty of kids in the pool, so we stayed down at the beach and watched the manta rays jumping out of the water and slapping themselves back down onto the top of the water. The wait staff on the beach were excellent. We could have fresh, cold fruit brought to us, drinks, quesadillas, or whatever. I WOULD NOT GO WITHOUT THE ALL-INCLUSIVE!! And I am grateful that I had purchased it when I bought the trip package through cheapcaribbean.com.
It was about $4/person for a taxi into town, where we swam with the dolphins, enjoyed a really good singer/guitar player at the Baja Cantina, and shopped a bit. If you don’t want to go to town, there is a free shuttle that takes you a minute away to Villa Del Palmar (the sister resort) which accepts the all-inclusive wristbands. Villa Del Palmar has theme nights, but we didn’t care for the food at the theme night. However, the food at Villa Del Arco was excellent. Our son ate sushi every night while we ate at different places for variety. There are 3 restaurants, and during the day there is a taco bar.
I had read several negative reviews about the front desk staff, however, we didn’t need to worry. The front desk staff was always pleasant, helpful and gave us whatever we needed. When I found out that our room was 4 floors directly above the lobby, I told the check-in clerk that I may want to change rooms after we saw it. He said no problem. But when we saw our room, we sere so happy with its location that I went down and let the guy know we were very satisfied.
Make sure when you arrive at the airport that you stay away from the indoor salespeople. They tell you that you have no choice but to give them your ground transportation voucher and then hold you hostage for their sales pitch. Just exit to the left as fast as you can and find your company. Otherwise, your vacation will be delayed for an hour. Villa Del Arco will try to get you to participate in a timeshare, but we told them we weren’t interested upon arrival and they didn’t bother us again. Until . . . we were lying on the beach 2 days before departure, and a young man who spoke very good English convinced my husband to sit through it for free jet skis. That morning, we told the sales lady we were poor, spent an hour with her, and had a blast jet-skiing later that afternoon.
LeslieH Top 100 Contributor From:Pasadena, CA Age:45-54 Travel:3-6 trips/year
June 5, 2011
Excellent resort
We went here for our 10th wedding anniversary and couldn't have been more pleased with the resort. The rooms were AWESOME! We got a 1 bedroom villa which had a seperate living and dinning area along with a full kitchen. The living room had a pull down wall bed as well. We also had 2 full bathrooms and the bathroom connected to the bedroom had a full walk in shower AND a jacuzzi tub. The balcony was HUGE and overlooked the ocean AND the pool! And you could also see Lands End from our balcony!
The service was great and the food was good. We were within walking distance to the Marina and to downtown. Plus you are right on Medano beach which is one of the only swimmable beaches there. The location was PERFECT!
I would highly recommend this resort and we plan to go back again!
We stayed at Villa del Arco Resort and Spa in Cabo San Lucas from July 18th - 22nd. This was an incredible vacation (and was just as described on your site) We enjoyed a beautiful one bedroom villa at this immaculate 5* resort for an UNBEATABLE price! The Villa exceeded our expectations; having two bathrooms,a full kitchen with a dishwasher, in-suite laundry room, a jacuzzi tub in the bedroom, vanity/dressing area, in-room safe, a huge patio with table/chairs and two chaise loungers with a fantastic view of the bay.
The pool area is exceptional; with varying depths of water in different sections, hot tubs, sprinklers and waterfalls. The sun loungers were very comfortable. I do, however, think that the resort should enforce the "leave your towel on the chair to save it/you will lose it" rule that they have posted, because unfortunately, there were too many guests that "saved" their chairs with towels predawn - which is not uncommon practice at resorts - but they didn't come back to the pool until mid afternoon - so the "best chairs"(and most of those with any shade) sat emptly all morning! One family was even inconsiderate enough to save an entire section of the very most sought after seating for 4 hours while they left the hotel for an excursion during prime pool time between 11am and 3pm. They even asked the stranger next to them to watch their belongings while they were gone!!!
The beach is the best part! You can walk for what seems like miles in either direction. There is no seeweed or rocks to deal with no little fishies nibbling at you when you are in the sea. You do need to exercise reasonable caution as the surf can get pretty rough at times.
The market/coffee shoppe/internet cafe over at Villa del Palmer was a nice convenience - you can even ride the trolley over if you don't feel like walking the short distace to the sister resort.
We both enjoyed 50 minute aromatherapy massages at the Spa and agreed that they were by far the best massage either of us have ever had! Side note: we've both experienced many spa treatments in many different places that we have traveled - so I think we are qualified judges ;)
The resort is close to the downtown area and to Walmart - Both are easy to get to by bus (for like 50 cents). Walking downtown is also an option - it is a short, safe walk from the resort.
I couldn't have even imagined a better vacation! We will definitely be back!
From:White Bear Lake, MN Age:45-54 Travel:3-6 trips/year
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Room Information
231 spacious suites in three seven-story buildings with elevators. Private balconies face the ocean or gardens. All suites have well-equipped kitchens or kitchenettes. Stylish contemporary decor includes marble floors, crown molding, muslin drapes, light-caramel-colored cabinets, plants, and Mexican ceramic bathroom accessories. Other amenities include satellite TV and wireless and wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Ceiling fans supplement air-conditioning.
There's a pirate ship in the pool! The Spanish galleon replica is home to The Buccaneer Bar, serving drinks, light bites and food for the kids.
What We'd Change
Medano Beach gets a little crowded, especially on the weekends, but you know what that means: non-stop party with new friends, surf and sun.
Why You Should Go
Villa del Arco in Cabo San Lucas impresses families with a pirate ship in the pool, a kids' club, European-style Desert Spa and swimmable Medano Beach.
Available Amenities
Activities/Tours Assistance
Car Rental Available
Banquet Facilities
Beach
Cable/Satellite TV
Child Care/Babysitting Services ($)
Children's Activities
Children's Pool
Concierge Services
Cribs Available on Request
Currency Exchange
Daily Maid Service
Gift Shop
Grocery Store
Jacuzzi
Kayaks
Kids Club
Laundry Services ($)
Lounge Chairs/Umbrellas
Nightly Entertainment
Room Service ($)
Scuba Certification ($)
Snorkeling
Swimming Pool(s)
Scuba Diving ($)
Fishing
24 Hour Front Desk
Sauna
Poolside Bar
Steam Room
Dry Cleaning Services
Parking On-Site
Safe Deposit Box
Medical Services ($)
Jet Skis ($)
Water Skiing ($)
ATV Rental ($)
Scooter/Motorcycle Rental
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Horseback Riding ($)
2 Restaurants
3 Bars/Lounges
Porter/Bellhop
Multilingual Staff
Wheelchair Accessible
Catering
Massage ($)
Elevators
Hiking/Biking Trails
Audio-Visual Equipment ($)
Photocopy Machine ($)
Spa ($)
Laundry Facilities
Yoga
Spa Services ($)
Meal Plan Available at Resort
Breakfast Available (surcharge)
Handicap Room Available
Wedding Services $$ -- Pre-arrange directly with resort
Business Services ($)
Boogie Boarding
Beach Volleyball
Amenities Subject to Change, with or without notice
Fully Equipped Fitness Center with Cardio and Weight Machines
Complimentary Pool Towels
Complimentary Sun Loungers at Beach and Pool
Free Parking
Tour and Island Information
Beauty Salon ($)
Additional Fees for some amenities may be required
Doctor on call 24 hours
Nearby Excursions & Attractions
Bars in the Area
Golf Nearby
Hiking/Biking Trails Nearby
Jet Ski Rental Nearby
Live Entertainment in Area
Marina Close by
Motor Boating Nearby
Parasailing Nearby
Restaurants/Bars Nearby
Sailing Nearby
Snorkeling Nearby
Water Skiing Nearby
Whale-Watching
Map of Local Area
Here, at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, land ends and the Sea of Cortez wrestles with Pacific Ocean. Breathtaking beaches line the resort area of Los Cabos, making it the trendiest of the west coast destinations.
Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Grand Spa
Camino Viejo a San Jose KM 0.5, Col El Medano
+52 624 145 7200
Hotel Description
Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Grand Spa in Mexico: Los Cabos Views and a Replica Spanish Galleon
Strap on your eye patches, dust off your pirate hats and head for Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Grand Spa in Mexico, where the Los Cabos fun awaits at a pool featuring a replica of a Spanish galleon! Stride inside the pirate-themed Buccaneer for a round of tequila while the kids pretend their fries are cannons. The whole family feels at home on picturesque grounds that overlook El Arco, the "Arch of Los Cabos," and Land's End--all just one mile from downtown shopping and nightlife in popular Cabo San Lucas. Cast away your cares at the largest spa in all of Cabo, Desert Spa at Villa del Arco, a European-style spa that draws from local treatments and remedies to pamper mind and body.
Take a walk over to Medano Beach, one of the only swimmable beaches in Cabo, and play in the surf or lay out by the two, beautifully designed pools. The rock formations and pirate ship make guests feel like they're in another time, while kids can hunt for treasure and pretend they're mermaids. When your stomach starts rumbling, look no farther than the two delicious dining options; try shrimp quesadillas at La Perla or fresh oysters at El Faro. When the sun sets, catch a nightly theme show or head over to the rowdy downtown Cabo San Lucas.
When your little sea voyagers want more fun instead of relaxation, round up the family for a game of beach volleyball or admire the sea from above while parasailing. Drop the kids off at the supervised kids' club at sister resort Villa del Palma or take them along on an exhilarating ATV tour.
Filled to the brim with adventure, guests love sitting in the ocean air on the furnished balconies that come with every suite. Families feel right at home in the tastefully decorated One Bedroom Ocean View Villa with a king bed in the master bedroom and a Murphy Bed(TM) for the kids in the living room.
Other Details
Location
Located approximately 45 minutes from the airport and one mile from downtown Cabo San Lucas.
Check-In/Check-Out
Check-in: 1pm-5pm. Check-out: 11am.
A valid credit card may be required upon check-in for possible incidentals not included in your hotel reservation.
Holy Week
In observance of Holy Week, some resorts in the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Costa Rica may put limits on the use of motorized water sports and loud music.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted within guest rooms. Guests who smoke are permitted to do so outside on their room balconies and in other designated areas such as restaurants, etc. Please be advised that this policy is strictly enforced.
On-Site Shops
The resort features a market, pharmacy, video store, full-service business center and resort shops selling jewelry, pewter, tobacco, artworks and crafts.
Dining
Name: La Perla
Type: International
Hours: Daily 7am-10:30pm
Description: Enjoy fine dining at La Perla. The menu includes Mexican and Mediterranean favorites, an extensive coffee list and a breakfast buffet, in addition to an extensive selection of wines, martinis and tequilas. Dine indoors or outdoors. Hours subject to change.
Reservations are available but are not required.
Dress code: casual. No wet clothing or bathing suits.
Name: El Faro
Type: Asian
Hours: Daily 4pm-11pm
Description: At this outdoor restaurant guests enjoy fresh oysters, sushi, sashimi and other Asian-inspired specialties with a beautiful view of El Arco. Hours subject to change.
Name: The Buccaneer
Type: Light fare
Hours: Lunch, Daily 11am-6pm; Dinner, Daily 6-11pm
Description: Pirate-themed bar, located on a replica Spanish Galleon in the main pool. The Bucaneer offers light fare, desserts and kids' plates. Hours subject to change.
Bars
The Bucaneer
Take the plank to this pirate-themed bar, located on a replica Spanish Galleon in the main pool. The Bucaneer features cocktails and tequilas, light fare, desserts and kids' plates. Happy hour, Daily 3pm-4:30pm. Daily 10am-11pm.
Bars are also located within La Perla and El Faro restaurants.
All hours subject to change.
Spa Services
At 31,000 sq ft, Desert Spa at Villa del Arco is designed as the largest and grandest in the entire Los Cabos' area. A wide variety of treatments and specialties are available in this three-level health spa, many influenced by local remedies and treatments.
A complete hydrotherapy center includes a giant Jacuzzi, body temperature pool, cold plunge pool, steam room, cold pressure showers, Swiss showers and sauna. Private Jacuzzis and treatment areas and a full-service beauty salon pamper guests. Daily 8am-8pm. Hours subject to change. Reservations are required.
Beach
Villa del Arco is located on El Medano, which translates to Dune Beach, one of few swimmable beaches in Los Cabos. Enjoy a relaxing day sunning on a lounge chair.
Pools
Two large, outdoor pools feature waterfalls, spa tubs, children's areas, a replica Spanish galleon and views of the sea and offshore rock formations.
Water activities
Water activities available to guests include:
Beach volleyball
Fishing
Jet skiing
Kayaking
Motorized water sports
Parasailing
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Swimming
Water skiing
Whale watching is a popular choice at Villa del Arco. Tours are available Jan-Mar when whales migrate to the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez to give birth.
Guests may also arrange sightseeing and excursions to secluded Lover's Beach.
Sports
Explore the surrounding area with ATV and motorcycle rentals, horseback riding, hiking and biking. Or enjoy a day of golfing at one of Cabo's many golf courses.
Exercise Facilities
Located at Desert Spa, the fitness center includes:
Strength-training stations
Treadmills
Elliptical bikes
Free-weight stations
Stationary bikes
Multi-purpose station
Yoga/Pilates studio with private and semi-private classes available
Lockers and showers
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 7am-8pm. Hours subject to change.
Child Care
A fully supervised kids' club is available at Villa del Palma, sister resort to Villa del Arco. Age-specific activities are provided Sun-Fri 9am-8pm for children ages 4-12. Kids' nights are available Tue and Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm and include dinner, arcade games and a disco. Hours subject to change.
Reservations are recommended and should be made with the concierge 24 hours in advance.
Wedding Services
Six wedding packages are available at Villa del Arco, varying in complexity, price and amenities. All ceremonies are non-legal. Couples should contact The Villa Group's wedding planners for additional fees and requirements that must be met to be legally married in Mexico. Please contact the resort directly for more information.
Night Life
Nightly dinner and theme shows dependent on weather and season.
LeslieH
