JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa
A tranquil San Jose del Cabo resort featuring open-air architecture, deep soaking tubs, and attentive pool service.
The verdict
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JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa is a tranquil oceanfront getaway set east of San Jose del Cabo. Guests consistently highlight the spacious rooms with tall ceilings, attentive poolside staff, and deep soaker tubs stocked with fresh bath salts. However, on-site food and drinks can carry steep price tags, and some guests encounter lukewarm shower water when the resort is at full capacity. 815911
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What travelers noticed
- The property delivers quiet, spacious guest rooms featuring tall ceilings, smooth tile floors, and deep soaking tubs supplied with bath salts. 1186
- Attentive pool staff provide thoughtful service alongside nice details like evening turndown with closed blackout shades. 9
- Located roughly a 30-minute drive from Los Cabos International Airport, the resort offers tranquil desert and beach surroundings. 3158
The catch
Who it's for
- — Travelers seeking a quiet resort escape
- — Couples who value spa tubs and poolside service
- — Guests redeeming points for Cabo stays
Skip it if
- — Budget-conscious diners sensitive to steep drink prices
- — Travelers seeking walkable access to downtown nightlife
Seen on camera
14 moments · 2 videos · JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa
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“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“toilet area is a very pretty room we can't wait to see the rest of this property”
youtube.com3:28“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“So Jeffrey and I have been taking a bath every day. There is a separate toilet room and then I think this is a phenomena…”
youtube.com1:17“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“I love the floors throughout here and I love this motif. It feels very beachy, a little bit of an Asian flair, which I t…”
youtube.com2:50“In fact, we were in the Ume Suite, if I'm pronouncing that correctly, which is gorgeous. If you want to upgrade to a sui…”
youtube.com4:34“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…”
youtube.com11:00“and here is our balcony the sitting area look at this beautiful view you can see the pool and the hot tub and the ocean”
youtube.com1:39“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“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“Good morning. This is the breakfast buffet at the JW. absolutely incredible. Gorgeous plantains and a different vegetabl…”
youtube.com9:32“Gorgeous food. Look at this. It's just so abundant, more than you could ever want.”
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Paying $6 more direct is likely worthwhile if you value Marriott Bonvoy points, status credit, or on-property benefits.
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Score breakdown
How the 90/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
97- “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. Yeah. And you can have the rain shower or the handheld.” 91:17
- “Bathrooms were especially large, with discrete rain shower and toilets, as well as large soaking tubs.” 6
Food
94- “Vegan tacos - Hands down the best thing on the menu. Delicious. Impeccable. Amazing combo of flavors - the pickled red onion and guacamole perfectly complimented the grilled portobello mushrooms.” 11
- “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.” 4
Location
89- “The location of the hotel is attractive and guests will enjoy the beautiful surroundings.” 13
- “JW Marriott Los Cabos is on the San José del Cabo side, very close to downtown. While there are adjacent resorts, the property is not congested with hotel neighbors. It feels tranquil and set apart, but it's close enough to town if you want access.” 11
Noise
89Room
96- “I further applied a Suite Night award which cleared into an Umey Suite, Corner Room. I am happy to report that it was one of the best upgrades I've ever had in over 420 nights in this program with 6 years at Platinum.” 1
- “In fact, we were in the Ume Suite, if I'm pronouncing that correctly, which is gorgeous. If you want to upgrade to a suite, I highly recommend that. It's way up, I think, on the fifth floor, and it overlooks the ocean, and that it's so spacious, and you really can have a nice gathering in there.” 94:34
Service
93Bed & Sleep
95Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
84- “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.” 8
- “Recent guests had high praise for the ocean vistas, top-notch customer service and excellent restaurants, though several felt drinks were overpriced.” 5
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-26
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores 1 point above the mid-range median of 89, across 494 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 90
- Bracket median
- 89
- Index median
- 90
Based on 494 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.
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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.
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- “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 camera92:13
- “The hotel offered turn down service every night, along with a bottle water replenish and JW Marriott bedtime chocolates. This made MrsWT73 very happy.” 1
- “The staff was delightful and clearly proud of their resort in a stunning part of Mexico.” 8
- “The Marriott is your refuge from that bombardment. Nobody here is selling anything, and they aren't even prodding you for tips. The staff are uniformly delightful.” 12
- “A luxurious secluded retreat with cinematic views, exceptional service, and delicious food.” 6
- “Loved it... Architecture a little harsh but in a monolithic way it works. Amazing staff and great food” 4
- “Amazing staff and great food” 4
- “From the moment you step out of the car at the entrance, the staff take excellent care of you.” 11
- “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.” 4
- “The staff are very good about keeping your water stocked. I used a mere half of one bottle the first day and three more appeared the next day to replace it.” 11
- “The aspect of this property that stood out to me the most was that every time I walked past a staff member, they would always acknowledge me with a nod and a greeting, often stopping dead in their tracks.” 11
- “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.” 4
- “Golden smoothie bowl - Refreshing flavor with nice presentation, but quite small. Mine wasn't blended the best, as it contained several surprise ice chunks ranging from the size of almonds to grapes.” 11
- “Every morning, I saw staff cleaning the grounds by 7am. Everywhere was always attended to.” 11
- “The staff at the pool were very attentive and world class. I was addressed as Mr.WT73 at each and every opportunity; even on days when we weren't ordering food.” 1
- “The staff at the Griffin Club, who were attentive, friendly, and fully committed to making sure guests had a good stay.” 6
- “Rooms had smooth tile floors, king beds with crisp, cool linens, and balconies with views of the pool and ocean.” 6
- “Stayed at the JW Marriott Crete, gorgeous property but the service really didn't match” 4
- “Staff referred to me as Señorita Jonske and always made sure they pronounced my name correctly, which was a caring touch.” 11
- “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.” 4
- “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.” 4
- “Service is warm and personable; the staff goes above and beyond in making guests feel welcome and fabulously cared for.” 14
- “Please understand that the service here was phenomenal. Even though it's a large resort, I truly felt like a guest in someone else's home.” 11
- “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.” 8
- “Did the JW for our honeymoon last year and loved it. The food and service is incredible.” 4
- “Hash browns - Originally made with butter but the staff made them without to de-dairy them. The perfect amount of crispiness. Served with a formidable chalice of ketchup.” 11
- “The staff is attentive and the atmosphere is serene.” 3
- “They made sure to ask if I needed anything before leaving. You can look forward to nightly turn-down service and admire the fun towel origami housekeeping leaves for you.” 11
- “I further applied a Suite Night award which cleared into an Umey Suite, Corner Room. I am happy to report that it was one of the best upgrades I've ever had in over 420 nights in this program with 6 years at Platinum.” 1
- “The grounds are perfectly groomed, the hotel's design and muted color selection are aesthetically outstanding, and even the cheapest room is to die for. Don't bother upgrading.You will be happy with any room here. They are spacious and elegant.” 12
- “toilet area is a very pretty room we can't wait to see the rest of this property” On camera173:28
- “The deluxe guest rooms are clean and comfortable, with Mexican-tile floors, a couch seating area, and private balcony with lovely ocean and property views.” 14
- “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 camera92:25
- “Overall, the room felt higher-quality to me than the ones we'd had at The Ritz-Carltons in both Key Biscayne and Aruba.” 8
- “The room had a pay mini bar that was well stocked. There was also a Nespresso coffeemaker that was nice to have, but we never used.” 1
- “The base room we booked was spacious, featured high ceilings, was beautifully appointed and featured a large balcony with ocean views.” 8
- “In fact, we were in the Ume Suite, if I'm pronouncing that correctly, which is gorgeous. If you want to upgrade to a suite, I highly recommend that. It's way up, I think, on the fifth floor, and it overlooks the ocean, and that it's so spacious, and you really can have a nice gathering in there.” On camera94:34
- “The Room: An Umey Suite, Corner Room We were escorted to the Umey Suite in Building A. We were assigned room #A501, which was a top floor Umey Suite. The suite was simply massive and easily the best return on investment on a Suite Night Award that I've ever experienced.” 1
- “I stayed in room B303, located on the 3rd floor on the west side of the resort. The view faced east, which gives you some amazing sunrise views.” 11
- “I thought the room at the JW was dark, while Solaz room is light and airy.” 4
- “The room had a pay mini bar that was well stocked.” 1
- “Truly, this grand view, as well as the ease to set your feet on its sand just moments after leaving your hotel room stood out to me from the very beginning of my visit.” 3
- “Vegan tacos - Hands down the best thing on the menu. Delicious. Impeccable. Amazing combo of flavors - the pickled red onion and guacamole perfectly complimented the grilled portobello mushrooms.” 11
- “Loved it... Architecture a little harsh but in a monolithic way it works. Amazing staff and great food” 4
- “The biggest downside was that UÁ Culinary Arts was not open for dinner. They did have an impressive breakfast buffet display, though.” 11
- “The on-property food and drink were superb and reasonably priced.” 8
- “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.” 8
- “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.” 4
- “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.” 4
- “Extensive buffet restaurant plus wide-ranging breakfast menu with great local dishes” 20
- “Unfortunately, aside from the awesome Umey Suite Night Award (which was spectacular), I didn't understand the cheap breakfast which is unlike our other Starwood experiences like the Sheraton Maui where they are providing full breakfasts even for families of 3.” 1
- “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 camera911:00
- “Breakfast features a great selection of local dishes.” 20
- “A luxurious secluded retreat with cinematic views, exceptional service, and delicious food.” 6
- “The food is super pricy at Solaz but it's worth it.” 4
- “Dining scores generally high marks, especially at the ambient Cafe des Artistes. Here, Mexican-French fusion fare is on offer alongside views across the adult pool and sea.” 20
- “Almond milk latte - Tasted more like drip coffee with milk than a latte. It was just okay, but I was glad to have the non-dairy option.” 11
- “Drinks and food were fabulous.” 4
- “The elite breakfast is better at the Solaz as well.” 4
- “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 camera178:07
- “The server brought a sampling of vegan ceviche specially made by the chef, which was very good. The refreshing concoction included pineapple, jicama, and cucumber.” 11
- “JW Marriott in Cabo offers an excellent culinary program, featuring 7 food & beverage outlets, from swim-up-bars to elegant Mexican meets French fine dining.” 15
- “And while Cabo is only a short drive away, with JW Marriott's six terrific restaurants and bars on site, chances are you'll never want to leave.” 14
- “Dining scores high marks, particularly at the gorgeous Cafe des Artistes.” 20
- “Did the JW for our honeymoon last year and loved it. The food and service is incredible.” 4
- “We started the day with a Platinum Breakfast benefit. The hotel offered a beautiful buffet with lots of selection, but in the usual Marriott cheapness of the Bonvoy Reward program,” 1
- “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.” 4
- “At breakfast (a la carte or a decadent buffet) servers knew my coffee order and water preference without having to ask.” 14
- “Gorgeous food. Look at this. It's just so abundant, more than you could ever want.” On camera910:13
- “Amazing staff and great food” 4
- “My personal favorite was MarHumo, JW Marriott Los Cabos' newest culinary endeavor. Make sure to check out the catch of the day for some incredibly fresh and expertly prepared fish, and don't be shy to ask your server for advice navigating their extensive cocktail menu.” 3
- “Good morning. This is the breakfast buffet at the JW. absolutely incredible. Gorgeous plantains and a different vegetable every day.” On camera99:32
- “The upsell for the buffet breakfast was $20 USD per person; which we didn't partake during our stay. I found the upset price a bit steep, as a elite.” 1
- “Recent guests had high praise for the ocean vistas, top-notch customer service and excellent restaurants, though several felt drinks were overpriced.” 5
- “It's a reasonably priced Category 8 hotel (currently $350 per night including taxes and fees). At that cash price, and with a $30 per night award redemption fee it's not necessarily the best dollar value for a Travel Package. I'm here to tell you that it is nevertheless an outstanding real-world value.” 12
- “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.” 8
- “The food is more expensive at the Solaz, but it's way better.” 4
- “We all felt relaxed, recharged and ready to take on the new year. However, one thing that stood out -- for me at least -- was the outstanding value we got at the hotel we picked: the JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa.” 8
- “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.” 4
- “However, you can order it without dairy. This guy costs a staggering 35 bucks but, when in Cabo, drink rum out of a pineapple.” 11
- “Keep in mind that room service and charges to use the kids' club can add up.” 20
- “Keep in mind that Partial Ocean View units offer very little actual sea visibility -- especially if you're on lower floors.” 20
- “Great setting above the beach, with pools and terraces overlooking the sea” 20
- “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. So we're not going to complain.” On camera90:45
- “I still can't complain about the view... not a wrap around deck but certainly nothing to complain about...” 1
- “You can also relax your sore muscles in a salt sauna or ground yourself in their cold plunge pool. This resort is conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from Los Cabos International Airport, and you can seamlessly coordinate a ride.” 3
- “The location of the hotel is attractive and guests will enjoy the beautiful surroundings.” 13
- “JW Marriott Los Cabos is on the San José del Cabo side, very close to downtown. While there are adjacent resorts, the property is not congested with hotel neighbors. It feels tranquil and set apart, but it's close enough to town if you want access.” 11
- “Ranked as one of the best luxury hotels in Cabo, JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort is ideally located east of San José del Cabo and a short drive south of the airport.” 15
- “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.” 8
- “Unfortunately, the view of the abandoned and deserted next door hotel wasn't all that great. Perhaps the quiet element of a deserted property made up for any noise of having neighbors.” 1
- “Rooms stay incredibly quiet day and night.” 20
- “The resort is U-shaped (which I typically dislike), but because the U is so wide, the property still feels very open and sound doesn't get trapped between the buildings.” 11
- “Bathrooms were especially large, with discrete rain shower and toilets, as well as large soaking tubs.” 6
- “The bathroom was huge, with double vanities and a separate soaking tub and shower.” 8
- “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 camera93:09
- “The bathroom was much smaller of course, and of the usual hotel room variety. At least it had two sinks, which always is a help.” 1
- “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. Yeah. And you can have the rain shower or the handheld.” On camera91:17
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Noise rests on 3 sources — too thin to rely on.
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- 11Ocean views and beautiful design at JW Marriott Los Cabostheavidambler.comReview site2024-10-07Ageing23 quotes used
“Deep espresso and burnt orange tones complement the stone floors.”
Read originaltheavidambler.com - 1Review: JW Marriott Los Cabos, San Jose Del Cabo, Mexicoworldtraveller73.comReview siteDate not stated14 quotes used
“I further applied a Suite Night award which cleared into an Umey Suite, Corner Room. I am happy to report that it was one of the best upgrades I've ever had in over 420 nights in this program with 6 years at Platinum.”
Read originalworldtraveller73.com - 2JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spapleasantholidays.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalpleasantholidays.com
- 3JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa Elevates ...pursuitist.comReview siteDate not stated4 quotes used
“You can also relax your sore muscles in a salt sauna or ground yourself in their cold plunge pool. This resort is conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from Los Cabos International Airport, and you can seamlessly c…”
Read originalpursuitist.com - 4JW Los Cabos : r/marriottreddit.comForum threadDate not stated25 quotes used
“Loved it... Architecture a little harsh but in a monolithic way it works. Amazing staff and great food”
Read originalreddit.com - 5JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spatravel.usnews.comReview siteDate not stated4 quotes used
“Recent guests had high praise for the ocean vistas, top-notch customer service and excellent restaurants, though several felt drinks were overpriced.”
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