Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Our Rating
8.1
9.7
Star Rating
4.5
5.0
Room Count
522
307
Restaurants
9
7
Pools
13
4
Year Opened
—
2016
Year Renovated
2016
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Features
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Grand Velas Los Cabos
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
No
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
Yes
Yes
Dining Comparison
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Grand Velas Los Cabos
Total Venues
18
11
Included
15
11
Extra Charge
3
0
Room Comparison
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Grand Velas Los Cabos
Room Categories
11
11
Suite Categories
6
11
Activities Comparison
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Grand Velas Los Cabos
Total Activities
25
27
Included
14
18
Extra Charge
11
9
Pros & Cons
Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
Pros
The swimmable cove is the most practical advantage over other Los Cabos properties — when the green flag is posted, guests can actually swim in the ocean rather than just look at it.
SOMMA WineSPA with vinotherapy treatments doesn't exist anywhere else in Los Cabos — a genuinely unique spa experience rather than a standard resort treatment menu.
On-site golf booking for the Jack Nicklaus Ocean Course makes same-day tee times feasible — the adjacency to Cabo del Sol's championship courses is the clearest differentiator for golf travelers.
Cons
La Bodega's $30 USD per person surcharge and Starbucks being extra cost are the two most commonly noted charges beyond the all-inclusive rate — budget for these separately.
The main beach is not swimmable for most guests on most days — if you're booking primarily for a beach-swimming holiday, this requires managing expectations about when the cove flag will be green.
The Cabo del Sol location is quiet and removed from Cabo San Lucas downtown — guests who want easy access to marina nightlife and restaurants will need transportation for every off-property excursion.
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Pros
The only all-inclusive in the world simultaneously holding Forbes Five Stars, AAA Five Diamonds, and a MICHELIN-starred restaurant — a genuine distinction, not a marketing claim
Cocina de Autor's 8-10 course tasting menu with wine pairing is fully included in the all-inclusive rate — at a standalone restaurant this would cost hundreds per person
Every suite starts at 1,081 sq ft with ocean views, private terrace jacuzzi, and 24-hour butler concierge — the entry suite here exceeds most competitors' top categories
Three-tier infinity pools naturally segregate family, activity, and adult-only zones without restricting access — practical design rather than strict policy
Cons
Beach is not swimmable — Los Cabos Pacific currents make ocean swimming dangerous; the infinity pools are where guests actually swim
Summary
Grand Velas Los Cabos has a higher guest rating, while Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa has more restaurants, while Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa is the larger property, while Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa has more dining venues, while Grand Velas Los Cabos offers more activities.
Cocina de Autor is restricted to adults and guests 18+ — families with younger children can't access the MICHELIN-starred restaurant during their stay
Rates start around $1,600/night in low season and $1,800+ in peak winter — a significant commitment that requires being genuinely invested in the Five Diamond experience to justify
