Jennica S.
Yelp
A solid 3.5 stars for Solmar, but I felt as if 4 stars would not reflect this review accurately, so 3 it is.
The all-inclusive package is essentially double the price in comparison to the regular rate, and is the smarter option. Without the all-inclusive package, the meals at this resort would already cost more than the stay.
The main restaurant, Trebejan, is pretty overpriced, so I am happy that my friend and I did the all-inclusive package. It is not the most amazing food, but it was still good, and it being free made it all that much better. The service was hit or miss. Though the people were very nice, they were not attentive whatsoever. We would rarely get checked up on, even when it was not during "peak" hours.
The alcoholic beverages were not alcoholic at all. They were very watered down, so you either have to ask for shots and pour them in, or just ask for it to be made stronger. They were very sugary, especially the mojitos... Oh, those mojitos.
There was also a snack bar and a sushi hut, which we did not get a chance to visit. For some reason I was not too fond of having sushi here because I very much love sushi and Japanese food, so I was afraid it was not going to suffice.
My favorite part of this resort was the pool, the pool area and the pool bar. The water was very warm and there were gorgeous cabanas in the area. The pool bar was so fun because the seats were in the water, so you're halfway in the pool while seated and drinking (watered down) drinks.
The rooms were on the older side, which is understandable because Solmar is one of the first resorts that was built (so I've heard). I really enjoyed how when I opened the sliding door of my room, though, I could basically walk to the pool. The WiFi was not great at all, and it took a while for the water to get hot. The bed and pillows were very comfy. The television probably has less than 15 channels, all outdated or in Spanish.
Another positive about this resort was the people. The front desk staff was always nice and so helpful. There was a gentleman in particular (I do not remember his name) who was working most days of our stay, and very sincere.
The Grand Solmar is right next door, and such a tease because it's beautiful with amazing amenities, but Solmar guests are not able to utilize them. Though we are able to go to the sister resort, the Playa Grande (I believe it's called), and use their pool and gym. There is a free bus that is able to take you, but the food is not included in the all-inclusive package.
There were a lot of positives and negatives. The resort was not too far from the Marina (downtown), but it felt as if the drive (from the airport) took forever. It is very far from civilization (kidding). Take all of this into consideration, but it is also on the more affordable sides when looking at all-inclusive packages.
Regardless, I enjoyed my stay because I was not at the resort too much of my time in Cabo.