Rating8.9
Rating7.9
Rating7.8Good
Based on 8.9k reviews
Exceptional Service
Guests consistently laud the resort staff for their outstanding kindness, attentiveness, and overall excellent hospitality, making every stay feel special.
Prime Location & Views
The resort's dramatic clifftop setting offers breathtaking panoramic views of both the Pacific Ocean and the marina, combined with convenient walking access to downtown Cabo San Lucas.
Variety of Pools
With multiple heated pools, including an adults-only option with a swim-up bar and a VIP pool, guests appreciate the diverse aquatic environments catering to all preferences.
Quality Dining
The variety and quality of the food, especially at à la carte restaurants like Agave and the well-stocked breakfast buffet, receive high praise from visitors.
Engaging Activities
The resort's daily activity program, led by an enthusiastic entertainment team, provides numerous options for fun, from water aerobics to evening entertainment.
Room Modernization
While clean and comfortable, some guests note that the rooms would benefit from updates or renovations to match contemporary standards.
Non-Swimmable Ocean
It is important for guests to be aware that the ocean directly in front of the resort experiences strong currents and is generally not safe for swimming.
Spa Acoustics
A minor point of concern noted by some is that spa treatment rooms may not be fully soundproofed, potentially allowing noise from outside conversations.
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Traveler Rating
4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 8,500 reviews
TripAdvisor
Sandos Finisterra's 1968 clifftop architecture is genuinely distinctive — the original resort was built into the rock face at the southern tip of Baja California, and many of the 272 rooms have panoramic views of both the Pacific Ocean and Cabo San Lucas Bay from that elevated position. The Whale Watchers Bar lives up to its name with sightings during whale season (December–April). That clifftop setting is also the explanation for the Spa del Mar's unusual ambiance, carved into the cliff with natural surroundings and Pacific views.
The beach situation requires honest framing: the beach at this resort, like most of Cabo San Lucas, has strong Pacific Ocean currents that make swimming dangerous. The beach is for sunbathing, water sports observation, and aesthetic appreciation — not swimming. Guests who want calm swimmable water should take a water taxi to Playa del Amor or book a day trip to the Sea of Cortez side. The resort's five outdoor pools (including an adults-only pool with swim-up bar) are the actual swimming facilities.
The location adjacent to downtown Cabo San Lucas is a material advantage: the marina, shopping, nightlife, and independent restaurants are walkable. This distinguishes Sandos Finisterra from the larger all-inclusives north of town that require a cab to access Cabo proper. The all-inclusive format works well here as a base with easy access out rather than as a self-contained compound.
Dining covers five restaurants and five bars. The Cupcake Café with its clifftop views serves creative coffee and baked goods — an unusual amenity. The Agave steakhouse (dinner) and Emiliano's Ostería (Italian) are the à la carte highlights; Don Diego handles international buffet with marina and Sea of Cortez views. The 45-minute drive from Los Cabos Airport (SJD) is standard for the area.
