Villa Del Palmar Resort & Spa - Reviews

Great vacation... – Posted Feb 15 2011

Good

We had a great trip to Cabo for 5 days. Te resort was great. No issues at all the entire trip. Here are a few tips. USD is widely used so take a lot... more on Travelocity

A New Favorite!... – Posted Feb 3 2011

Excellent

We spent 5 days there in December 2010.LOVED IT!!!The resort is clean and safe.It offers friendly staff/service, and fabulous dining. (Our room was... more on Travelocity

Villa del Palmar CaboGREAT... – Posted Oct 24 2010

Excellent

We just returned from our 10 day stay in CABO at the Villa del Palmar.What a great property this is located only a very short distance from downtown... more on Travelocity

Good place to stay......DO... – Posted Aug 16 2010

Good

Resort is nice~not as plush as their new one, but it's clean and right on the beach. The whale slide is fun; service good; staff friendly~I will continue to stay here but will discourage everyone I s

Mexico Is Still Heaven!... – Posted Jun 29 2010

Excellent

Mexico is certainly one of the best places to travel. Their food, culture and amicable service is always extraordinary, contrary to Chile!These... more on IgoUgo

Downward spiral... – Posted Apr 25 2010

Mediocre

as an owner i am embarrased by the deterioration of this once lovely resort.The beach, usually the best part of our stays at VDP was shocking. The... more on Travelocity

Would Go Back In A Flash... – Posted Feb 23 2010

Good

We were at VDP from Nov. 9-16. The only construction going on were finishing touches on the driveway in front of the hotel and the children's pool.... more on Travelocity

Everything was wonderful... – Posted Feb 9 2010

Excellent

Just got back from our honeymoon.Everything was wonderful.Everybody was very friendly.The food was good, we ate way to much.I recommend this hotel to ... more on IgoUgo

A Great Place To Go!... – Posted Feb 3 2010

Excellent

Spent a week there in January, 2010 and were amazed by this resort.My girlfriend is an avid DR traveller and she now says she cannot go back.For the... more on IgoUgo

Great resort why all the... – Posted Jan 30 2010

Excellent

I cannot believe the crying and whining from other reviews.This is an absolutely gorgeous resort with everything a vacationer needs to relax and the... more on IgoUgo

Fantastic beach front resort... – Posted Jan 19 2010

Good

Fantastic beach front resort.The pools were not warm enough to make swimming enjoyable.“Great resort, great beach, great restaurants at this and the... more on MYTravelGuide

Mouldy rooms!... – Posted Jan 6 2010

Horrible

If you have any allergy to mould or understand how bad it is for you, don't stay here! Within 10 minutes of check in I knew I couldn't stay in the... more on IgoUgo

Best holiday yet!!!... – Posted Jan 4 2010

Good

We went as a family, November 2008 and had one of the most relaxing holidays ever and that's with four little boys, ages 7 and under! The resort was... more on Travelocity

Spacious rooms and good... – Posted Jan 2 2010

Good

Spacious rooms and good amenities.Our room had a terrible view of the next buildings roof and we were on the top floor so our roof leaked.“The,... more on MYTravelGuide

What a great experience!... – Posted Dec 26 2009

Excellent

We had an excellenet time at the RIU Palace. The hotel is beautiful, one of the newest in Cabo San Lucas. The service was excellent and what... more on IgoUgo

GREAT TRIP... – Posted Dec 25 2009

Excellent

It was fun!Beautiful place!Awesome activites!Great staff!... more on IgoUgo

Very disappointing... – Posted Nov 13 2009

Mediocre

My wife and I just returned from a 4 night stay in an ocean view suite and I have to say we were disappointed.I will say that the beach is beautiful... more on IgoUgo

September Vacation... – Posted Nov 3 2009

Excellent

Judge for yourself.. I read the negative reviews and the RIU is a breath-taking hotel. I have been to Cozumel, Cancun & other parts of Mexico, but... more on IgoUgo

Will be nice when done with... – Posted Nov 2 2009

Okay

Hotel and staff was friendly, but hotel under renovation & was not advised before or after booking last May - disappointing.Will be very nice when... more on Travelocity

great vacation!... – Posted Nov 1 2009

Excellent

The food was great, the room and the hotel were very clean, the staff was very helpful. We were treated as king and queen - had a great time!... more on IgoUgo

Riu Palace-Cabo... – Posted Nov 1 2009

Good

Staff was great and very friendly. Food was very good at all meals. However, some of the restaurants were closed due to decreased occupancy, so that... more on IgoUgo

Desert Get Away - September... – Posted Oct 24 2009

Excellent

The pictures in the website do not do this property justice.It is exquisitely beautiful if you arrive after dark.The open air lobby is truly a... more on IgoUgo

Awesome Stay!!... – Posted Oct 19 2009

Excellent

We had the best time ever!!! The staff is very nice... very caring! The food is great... it's all inclusive.. so they cant make it the exact way you... more on IgoUgo

Staff not helpful... – Posted Oct 18 2009

Mediocre

We purchased the top upgrade for ocean view rooms but the rooms we were assigned were not even close to ocean view. Unless you stuck your head out... more on IgoUgo

Amazing time at the resort!!... – Posted Oct 15 2009

Excellent

My husband and I went to this resort for our honeymoon and we read all of the reviews, both bad and good. I have to say all of the bad completely... more on IgoUgo

Amazing!!!!!!... – Posted Oct 14 2009

Excellent

My wife and I stayed at the Riu Palace for our honeymoon and it was absolutely incredible.The service was outstanding.The food was GREAT, and we only ... more on IgoUgo

Excellent Overall... – Posted Oct 13 2009

Excellent

We had SO much fun here!There were 6 of us (in 3 separate rooms) and we all had an amazing time! This is a great place to stay with friends because... more on IgoUgo

Another great stay!... – Posted Sep 13 2009

Excellent

Stayed at the Palace for the third time and it just keeps getting better. From the time you check in till you check out these people take care of you ... more on IgoUgo

You get what you pay for... – Posted Sep 7 2009

Mediocre

Be prepared to leave the hotel for dinner every night unless you are ok with a buffet.Impossible to get a dinner reservation unless you wake up at... more on IgoUgo

what a great time!... – Posted Sep 4 2009

Excellent

My husband and I stayed at the Riu for a week. We had one of the junior suites on the oceanfront. Definitely worth the cost, I stayed up late many... more on IgoUgo

RIU was a big disappointment... – Posted Aug 22 2009

Mediocre

My boyfriend and I recently got back from the RIU palace in Cabo San Lucas. It was a big disappointment. First off the food was horrible whether it... more on IgoUgo

Awesome Experience... – Posted Aug 21 2009

Excellent

We just returned from a quick 4-day getaway at the Riu Palace and I have to say that it was one of our most memorable trips!!The hotel is situated on ... more on IgoUgo

AMAZING and surpased our... – Posted Aug 21 2009

Excellent

My wife and I just returned from our vacation in Cabo and stayed at the Riu Palace. I spent a lot of time reading all the REVIEWS. We were concerned... more on IgoUgo

Everything and MORE... – Posted Aug 20 2009

Excellent

This resort was amazing. We checked in right away and NOT a word about any timeshares or anything else of any pressure. If you have been to Mexico... more on IgoUgo

not bad but wouldn't stay... – Posted Aug 17 2009

Okay

The Villa del Palmar was ok. The location to the beach and downtown was great. I was turned off by the aggressiveness of the timeshare sales, the... more on Travelocity

Great Deal for the Money... – Posted Aug 12 2009

Excellent

My husband and I stayed for a week and had the best time.We travel many times a yearall over the US& and this by far was the best.The staff could not ... more on IgoUgo

Best Bang for the Buck... – Posted Aug 2 2009

Excellent

Not exactly sure what the other negative reviews are about. I just recently got back ;July 23-August 1; and first time at the RIU Palace, it was nice.... more on IgoUgo

great time!!!!... – Posted Aug 1 2009

Excellent

Just spent 4 days at the Riu Palace...girls trip and we had a fantastic time.The grounds were beautiful, service was very good, employees very... more on IgoUgo

Be careful, not as it... – Posted Aug 1 2009

Horrible

This hotel is very male oriented. Do not stay here if you are only a group of females. They TOTALLY cater to men. Also, we were suppose to get a room ... more on IgoUgo

GREAT experience at the RIU... – Posted Jul 31 2009

Good

So I booked my trip and THEN read the reviews... got very scared of what people were saying!But, I had a great time and highly recommend this hotel... more on IgoUgo

With children and limited... – Posted Jul 21 2009

Good

Went to Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas with my brother his wifeand my family.Three children ages 15,14 and 11.Here are things to know before you go.Hotel... more on IgoUgo

Very satisfied... – Posted Jul 13 2009

Excellent

Front desk was very friendly & always helpful..along with every other staff member at the Riu Palace. Everything was very very clean, staff went... more on IgoUgo

6 days at Riu Palace Cabo San ... – Posted Jul 7 2009

Good

I have read nearly ALL reviews at Travelocity's websiteabout the Palace in Cabo. To be honest it was about 50% aweful (after out trip was booked was... more on IgoUgo

Beyond our expectations!... – Posted Jul 7 2009

Excellent

More than we expected! We were there for the 4th of July weekend for 5 days. The Hotel staff's only job was to read our minds, and this they did... more on IgoUgo

Pool Construction... – Posted Jun 16 2009

Horrible

If you're going to hang out by the pool avoid this resort. Starting June 12th, the main pool is closed and under construction. The estimate 2 months, ... more on Travelocity

Fantastic experience... – Posted Jun 16 2009

Excellent

I'm reading lots of reviews in which people are complaining that the resort is expensive.Yes it is.You KNEW that when you got on the plane to Los... more on Travelocity

Definitely Worth It... – Posted Jun 8 2009

Good

Stayed 5 nights 6/1-6/7/09 and the Riu Palace is worth it.There is great value at this resort.The resort is immaculate, with the staff cleaning all... more on IgoUgo