Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
7.9
8.2
Star Rating
4.5
5.0
Room Count
270
222
Restaurants
11
21
Pools
7
11
Year Opened
2000
2017
Year Renovated
2024
2021
Features
Metric
Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
Yes
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
Yes
No
Dining Comparison
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Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Venues
17
26
Included
12
26
Extra Charge
5
0
Room Comparison
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Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
15
12
Suite Categories
6
12
Activities Comparison
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Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
22
24
Included
14
18
Extra Charge
8
6
Pros & Cons
Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Pros
The only Autograph Collection all-inclusive in Los Cabos — the brand designation brings Marriott Bonvoy points earning and a specific sense of place through the hacienda architecture
17 dining and drinking venues including a gourmet Mexican restaurant, cevichería beach club, and wine cave make this one of the more varied dining programs on the Tourist Corridor
Beach cabana massages with Sea of Cortez views are a specific experience that indoor spa facilities don't replicate
Cons
Pool loungers are difficult to secure in high season due to early-morning chair reservations — arrive at the pool by 8 AM or accept limited positioning
Breakfast service receives consistent criticism for slow pacing — plan extra time or arrive right when service starts
The beach is not swimmable — Los Cabos corridor Pacific currents are standard but worth understanding before booking
Sandals Royal Barbados
Pros
The rooftop infinity pool is the Caribbean's first — an evening pool experience with ocean views that's unavailable at other Sandals properties
All-suite property means no standard rooms — every guest has suite-level accommodations
'Stay at One, Play at Two' with adjacent Sandals Barbados effectively doubles dining to 20+ restaurants and 10+ bars
15-minute transfer from Grantley Adams International Airport — one of the shortest Sandals arrivals in the Caribbean
Lovers Lanes bowling alley and craft beer bar are genuine novelties within the all-inclusive format
Cons
Maxwell Beach is a public beach — other hotel guests and persistent local vendors are present and regularly cited by guests
Lounge chair competition is consistent: early morning positioning is required for both the main pool and beachfront spots
Service at restaurants and bars is noted as slower than expected given the pricing — allow extra time for meals
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
