Casa Maat At JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa
A boutique enclave inside the JW Marriott offering dedicated butler service and a quiet, private pool.
The verdict
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Casa Maat functions as a secluded boutique wing nestled within the larger JW Marriott complex. Guests enjoy the dedicated butler service, peaceful private pool, and upscale bathrooms with deep soaking tubs. However, reviewers frequently complain that the rooms feel dark and are not physically distinguishable enough from the main JW resort to justify the steep rates. 63
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers praise the dedicated Casa Maat pool area and attentive butler service, from arranging town activities to evening turndown with blackout shades. 5153
- Bathrooms earn consistent acclaim for their dual sinks, deep soaking tubs, and strong rainfall showers. 72
- Sleep quality is consistently high thanks to comfortable king beds, crisp linens, and quiet guest rooms. drawn from the full read
- Dining across the resort receives high marks, particularly at Cafe des Artistes and the poolside Marumo barbecue concept. 1
The catch
- Some guests feel the room rates provide good value, whereas others argue the steep pricing is not worth the slight upgrade over the main JW Marriott. drawn from the full read
- While higher-category suites boast wide ocean views from private terraces, guests in lower-floor or partial-ocean rooms report very limited sea visibility. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Couples seeking a quiet pool with dedicated butler service
- — Guests prioritizing spa-worthy bathrooms with deep soaking tubs
- — Travelers dining at upscale on-site restaurants like Cafe des Artistes
Skip it if
- — Guests booking lower-floor rooms who expect sweeping ocean views
- — Travelers seeking distinct physical separation from the main JW property
- — Visitors with mobility concerns navigating multi-level stairs
Seen on camera
24 moments · 4 videos · Casa Maat At JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa
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“Auka Deli is the coffee shop. If you're not feeling like you need to have a whole buffet, you can come here for a fruit…”
youtube.com6:30“Marumo is the barbecue concept at the resort. It's located amongst the swimming pools. During the day, it's really beaut…”
youtube.com6:51“here is the shower the shampoo hair conditioner body wash here it is toilet area is a very pretty room we can't wait to…”
youtube.com3:04“we're walking around kaso M just had the guacamole chips in a beer very refreshing after a travel day”
youtube.com4:39“Let me just do a quick word. This is like a a garden view which you know, we weren't really too excited about being on t…”
youtube.com0:45“If I were going to give you any dings on the resort, the water has not been hot in the shower. We're not alone. The reso…”
youtube.com3:09“Well, what was previously a courtyard, which is now a wrestling themed taco restaurant. It's a casual restaurant. You ca…”
youtube.com0:23“To the right, there is an amazing bathroom. His and hers sinks on each side, so you get your own space. an amazing soake…”
youtube.com1:09“And then as we come through the bathroom, you're going to see a super spacious, comfy king-size bed with a little nook f…”
youtube.com1:20“If you're traveling with a large group, it's good to know that they have a great private dining room with views overlook…”
youtube.com8:48“And all the tacos were absolutely delicious. So, definitely try them all during your stay.”
youtube.com0:39“It is important because of the multi levels. There are a lot of stairs. Now, there are ways to get there without using s…”
youtube.com4:49“You have the shower with the handheld and the rainforest. This is one of the best showers I've been in. The pressure was…”
youtube.com7:51“One thing I loved about the breakfast was they were handmaking tortillas each morning.”
youtube.com9:19“And then at night it turned into a beautiful grill restaurant and we had a great dinner there. You can see with the open…”
youtube.com9:29“One thing I did want to point out is you can order food by the pool. So, these were the fried chicken tacos. They were v…”
youtube.com16:07“Everyone knows I love robes. These robes are fabulous. They're super soft on the inside and the outside is this fresh cr…”
youtube.com1:37“night they do have turndown service, so they will come in at night and they pull your bed down and they close the blacko…”
youtube.com2:13“Nice nice closet space, too, right? Great closet space. There's a safe in one of the drawers. Lots of drawer space. This…”
youtube.com2:25“Fantastic. You can see there's a nice balcony right here.”
youtube.com4:28“And then there's also a lot of snacks. They had really good breakfast sandwiches, sweet treats, muffins, any kind of qui…”
youtube.com1:29“I loved the tortilla soup. This is one of my favorite tortilla soups I've ever had. I love when they pour tableside so t…”
youtube.com9:39“here is our breakfast we got coconut water pastry fruit quesadilla coffee it's all really tasty mimosa and we still have…”
youtube.com8:07“It does have a separate bedroom with king bed, your own television, a small sitting area, and then heading into the big…”
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How to book
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Search Marriott on points →Score breakdown
How the 98/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
99- “You have the shower with the handheld and the rainforest. This is one of the best showers I've been in. The pressure was very strong. It's very well designed. Doesn't get the whole bathroom wet, which is nice.” 77:51
- “So Jeffrey and I have been taking a bath every day. There is a separate toilet room and then I think this is a phenomenal shower. it's a great shower. Yeah. really a beautiful size.” 51:17
Location
97- “Marumo is the barbecue concept at the resort. It's located amongst the swimming pools. During the day, it's really beautiful. At night, all the lamps glow and it changes and transforms into a really romantic destination to enjoy lobster, grilled ribeye steaks and the like.” 16:51
- “The somewhat removed location meant the property was tranquil, and it blended in beautifully with its desert and beach surroundings, with a soaring open-air lobby that provided unobstructed views straight out to the ocean, cascading swimming and decorative pools seemingly everywhere you looked and gorgeous desert plants throughout the entire property.” 2
Room
97- “The base room we booked was spacious, featured high ceilings, was beautifully appointed and featured a large balcony with ocean views.” 2
- “And then as we come through the bathroom, you're going to see a super spacious, comfy king-size bed with a little nook for reading and then a really spacious terrace.” 11:20
Service
99Bed & Sleep
97Value
94- “Especially taking into consideration the time of year during that we visited this resort, I feel like we got a tremendous deal for our 50,000 points per night at the JW Los Cabos.” 2
- “Considering the cash rate for a base room was a little over $800 per night on the dates we were there, we got a tremendous return using Marriott points on this stay -- outlaying about $3,200 worth of points according to TPG's current valuations instead of paying over $8,000 on accommodations alone.” 2
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-09
Where it sits
Casa Maat At JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa and the 5 other hotels we cover in San Jose del Cabo. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Beats what $$$ usually buys
Scores 6 points above the upscale median of 92, across 328 hotels in the same bracket. In San Jose del Cabo it sits 7 points above the local median of 91.
- This hotel
- 98
- Bracket median
- 92
- Index median
- 86
Based on 328 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 2 mentions
- 1 mention
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 72 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Still, this $30 fee is much more reasonable than the close-to-$100 fees we've been seeing pop up at top resorts all over the place.” 2
- “The food is more expensive at the Solaz, but it's way better.” 3
- “And while I hesitate to go so far as saying dated, the wall to wall travertine in the rooms is not the current color palette Id expect to see in a property with these rates.” 6
- “Especially taking into consideration the time of year during that we visited this resort, I feel like we got a tremendous deal for our 50,000 points per night at the JW Los Cabos.” 2
- “The food is super pricy at Solaz but it's worth it.” 3
- “I did Solaz pre-Covid and would go back in a heartbeat if it was more affordable. The food is super pricy at Solaz but it's worth it.” 3
- “So let me put it this way, like a number of Ritz Carltons a couple of Four Seasons, and even a couple of St Regis properties, Casa Maat is not impressive and Id struggle to say its worth anything near the going rate.” 6
- “The way that Casa Maat is marketed (and it's rates) suggests that Marriott think it is more than it really is.” 6
- “Considering the cash rate for a base room was a little over $800 per night on the dates we were there, we got a tremendous return using Marriott points on this stay -- outlaying about $3,200 worth of points according to TPG's current valuations instead of paying over $8,000 on accommodations alone.” 2
- “The base room we booked was spacious, featured high ceilings, was beautifully appointed and featured a large balcony with ocean views.” 2
- “I did ask for a suite upgrade and was denied, but in their defense the only suites they showed left were 2 bedrooms. Also, they spent about 5minutes talking it over so they genuinely seemed to be trying.” 9
- “And then as we come through the bathroom, you're going to see a super spacious, comfy king-size bed with a little nook for reading and then a really spacious terrace.” On camera11:20
- “Overall, the room felt higher-quality to me than the ones we'd had at The Ritz-Carltons in both Key Biscayne and Aruba.” 2
- “Fantastic. You can see there's a nice balcony right here.” On camera54:28
- “Nice nice closet space, too, right? Great closet space. There's a safe in one of the drawers. Lots of drawer space. This is fantastic.” On camera52:25
- “I thought the room at the JW was dark, while Solaz room is light and airy.” 3
- “It does have a separate bedroom with king bed, your own television, a small sitting area, and then heading into the big beautiful bathroom. You have two sinks, one on either side of the bathroom, and then a nice big soaking tub. The soaking tub was very comfortable and did fill very fast.” On camera76:38
- “And then this is just what a standard balcony is going to look like. Very comfortable. You have the two chairs and then the small couch sheds looking over the three pools that we've just been walking around.” On camera78:21
- “The room is The room is fantastic. phenomenal. But if you are coming to this resort, ask for something above the first floor.” 5
- “The rooms have a modern and smooth design and all the traditional amenities one would expect, from Nespresso coffee machines, to LCD TVs and high-speed internet.” 15
- “I never wanted to leave the rainfall shower in my room or the balcony overlooking the vibrant blue water where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean.” 15
- “Marumo is the barbecue concept at the resort. It's located amongst the swimming pools. During the day, it's really beautiful. At night, all the lamps glow and it changes and transforms into a really romantic destination to enjoy lobster, grilled ribeye steaks and the like.” On camera16:51
- “The somewhat removed location meant the property was tranquil, and it blended in beautifully with its desert and beach surroundings, with a soaring open-air lobby that provided unobstructed views straight out to the ocean, cascading swimming and decorative pools seemingly everywhere you looked and gorgeous desert plants throughout the entire property.” 2
- “The location of the hotel is attractive and guests will enjoy the beautiful surroundings.” 11
- “Auka Deli is the coffee shop. If you're not feeling like you need to have a whole buffet, you can come here for a fruit parfait, little sandwiches, a slice of kiche, and fresh pastries, as well as, of course, really good cappuccinos and tea.” On camera16:30
- “weewilliwinkie • 1y ago • Edited 1y ago Can't comment on the JW, but stayed at the Solaz the year it reopened with my family of 4. It was hands down the best place we've ever stayed, the service, the food and drinks, the architecture.” 3
- “Ambassador status was recognized by everyone, including at the restaurants. They treated us like royalty.” 9
- “Well, what was previously a courtyard, which is now a wrestling themed taco restaurant. It's a casual restaurant. You can come for lunch or dinner. And they have tremendous tacos. I love the fun theming.” On camera70:23
- “The elite breakfast is better at the Solaz as well.” 3
- “My favorite restaurant for the weekend was UÁ Culinary Artisans, a fine-dining experience with an infusion of international cuisines.” 15
- “If you're traveling with a large group, it's good to know that they have a great private dining room with views overlooking the kitchen.” On camera18:48
- “The on-property food and drink were superb and reasonably priced.” 2
- “And then at night it turned into a beautiful grill restaurant and we had a great dinner there. You can see with the open kitchen behind great service.” On camera79:29
- “One thing I did want to point out is you can order food by the pool. So, these were the fried chicken tacos. They were very good.” On camera716:07
- “Can't comment on the JW, but stayed at the Solaz the year it reopened with my family of 4. It was hands down the best place we've ever stayed, the service, the food and drinks, the architecture.” 3
- “here is our breakfast we got coconut water pastry fruit quesadilla coffee it's all really tasty mimosa and we still have our eggs coming out” On camera148:07
- “And then there's also a lot of snacks. They had really good breakfast sandwiches, sweet treats, muffins, any kind of quick graband go snacks throughout the day or for your quick grab-and-go breakfast.” On camera71:29
- “Did the JW for our honeymoon last year and loved it. The food and service is incredible.” 3
- “The staff was delightful and clearly proud of their resort in a stunning part of Mexico. We enjoyed the food and drink we sampled immensely and the property itself is uniquely gorgeous.” 2
- “Drinks and food were fabulous.” 3
- “I did Solaz pre-Covid and would go back in a heartbeat if it was more affordable. The food is super pricy at Solaz but it's worth it.” 3
- “One thing I loved about the breakfast was they were handmaking tortillas each morning.” On camera79:19
- “I arrived just before sunset so that I could show you how beautiful the views are from the patio at the restaurant.” On camera18:41
- “And then at night it turned into a beautiful grill restaurant and we had a great dinner there.” On camera79:29
- “On Sundays, the hotel hosts what it calls "the best brunch in Cabo" at Úa Culinary Artisans guests at both Casa Maat and the JW Marriott - and it lives up to this title.” 15
- “Amazing staff and great food” 3
- “And you can get whatever you want. This breakfast is by far one of the best, if not the best, I'm going to just go ahead and give it the winner, that I've ever experienced.” On camera511:00
- “Reply Share More replies weewilliwinkie • 1y ago • Edited 1y ago Can't comment on the JW, but stayed at the Solaz the year it reopened with my family of 4. It was hands down the best place we've ever stayed, the service, the food and drinks, the architecture.” 3
- “Good morning. This is the breakfast buffet at the JW. absolutely incredible. Gorgeous plantains and a different vegetable every day.” On camera59:32
- “More replies More replies SethDTX • 1y ago The JW is certainly nice and one of the best use cases of Marriott 50K FNC (sometimes even 35K with top up)! That being said, it's not in the same tier as Solaz which is a true 5 Star luxury resort with incredible rooms and architecture.” 3
- “It's only benefit over the JW "next door" is less occupancy. There is nothing about the food or drink you get in the lounge or the butler service that really elevates this place about the JW next door.” 6
- “Amazing staff and great food” 3
- “Reply Share More replies weewilliwinkie • 1y ago • Edited 1y ago Can't comment on the JW, but stayed at the Solaz the year it reopened with my family of 4. It was hands down the best place we've ever stayed, the service, the food and drinks, the architecture.” 3
- “Can't comment on the JW, but stayed at the Solaz the year it reopened with my family of 4. It was hands down the best place we've ever stayed, the service, the food and drinks, the architecture.” 3
- “weewilliwinkie • 1y ago • Edited 1y ago Can't comment on the JW, but stayed at the Solaz the year it reopened with my family of 4. It was hands down the best place we've ever stayed, the service, the food and drinks, the architecture.” 3
- “night they do have turndown service, so they will come in at night and they pull your bed down and they close the blackout shades, which is really, really nice and it makes all the difference in the world.” On camera52:13
- “Did the JW for our honeymoon last year and loved it. The food and service is incredible.” 3
- “Finally, the service we experienced at the resort was top-notch. Each day at the pool, staff would greet us by name and already have towels waiting on the same four chairs we'd picked on the first day of the trip.” 2
- “I love when they pour tableside so the tortillas stay crispy. We had a really good piece of fish. It was a local fish that was very similar to kind of a a halibit and that asparagus was perfectly seasoned.” On camera79:44
- “I also enjoyed the hotel's personal touches, such as the butler service included in the rate, which helped coordinate activities in town and served as my personal point of contact for my hotel needs during the stay.” 15
- “SethDTX • 1y ago The JW is certainly nice and one of the best use cases of Marriott 50K FNC (sometimes even 35K with top up)! That being said, it's not in the same tier as Solaz which is a true 5 Star luxury resort with incredible rooms and architecture.” 3
- “The staff was delightful and clearly proud of their resort in a stunning part of Mexico.” 2
- “If I were going to give you any dings on the resort, the water has not been hot in the shower. We're not alone. The resort is completely full, so I don't know if that's something that always happens or it's just because the resort is completely full.” On camera53:09
- “here is the shower the shampoo hair conditioner body wash here it is toilet area is a very pretty room we can't wait to see the rest of this property” On camera143:04
- “To the right, there is an amazing bathroom. His and hers sinks on each side, so you get your own space. an amazing soaker tub fit for a king.” On camera11:09
- “You have the shower with the handheld and the rainforest. This is one of the best showers I've been in. The pressure was very strong. It's very well designed. Doesn't get the whole bathroom wet, which is nice.” On camera77:51
- “The bathroom was huge, with double vanities and a separate soaking tub and shower.” 2
- “So Jeffrey and I have been taking a bath every day. There is a separate toilet room and then I think this is a phenomenal shower. it's a great shower. Yeah. really a beautiful size.” On camera51:17
- “Let me just do a quick word. This is like a a garden view which you know, we weren't really too excited about being on the beach and being down at this first level, but we're here for a function.” On camera50:45
- “Stayed in a "panoramic ocean view", not sure what the difference is but supposedly it is better than the normal ocean view. Either way room was top notch.” 9
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 12 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 9JW Marriott Los Cabosreddit.comForum thread2026-07-07Current3 quotes used
“Ambassador status was recognized by everyone, including at the restaurants. They treated us like royalty.”
Read originalreddit.com - 8Tipping at Casa Maat (JW San Jose deal Cabo) : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2023-06-08AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 12Would love feedback on JW Casa Maat in San Jose Del ...reddit.comForum thread2023-05-04AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 13Casa Maat At Jw Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spaclassicvacations.comReview site2023-01-05AgeingRead originalclassicvacations.com
- 1JW Marriott Los Cabos Hotel Tour: Best Luxury Beach Resort In ...youtube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only9 quotes used
“Marumo is the barbecue concept at the resort. It's located amongst the swimming pools. During the day, it's really beautiful. At night, all the lamps glow and it changes and transforms into a really romantic destination…”
Read originalyoutube.com - 2Why the JW Marriott Los Cabos is a great value for travelersthepointsguy.comReview siteDate not stated12 quotes used
“Still, this $30 fee is much more reasonable than the close-to-$100 fees we've been seeing pop up at top resorts all over the place.”
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