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The Bungalows Hotel

★★★★½4.8 out of 5 · 1,019 reviews

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The Bungalows Hotel is a 5-star resort in Cabo San Lucas with 16 rooms rated 4.8/5 by 1,019 TripAdvisor reviewers; typical rates from about $285 a night.

About

The Bungalows Hotel is a small property in Cabo San Lucas, a few blocks inland from the marina district. The 4.8 overall rating comes from over a thousand reviews, which is high volume for an independent hotel here, and the consistency across subratings is notable — service sits at 4.9, cleanliness and value both at 4.8. Rooms and sleep quality trail slightly at 4.6, but that's still well above average. The standout is the value score. Most Cabo hotels with service ratings that high charge double what The Bungalows does, so you're getting boutique-level attention without the boutique price tag. The 4.3 location rating reflects the trade-off: you're not on the sand, but you're walkable to the marina and downtown bars. If you want to save money for boats and dinners instead of paying for beachfront you won't use, this is the play.

At a glance

Area: Cabo San Lucas
Star rating: ★★★★★
Typical nightly: $285
Beach access: shuttle
Kid-friendly: ●●●●○
Party score: ●○○○○
Walkability: ●●●●○
Rooms: 16
Casino: –
Swim-up: –
Kids' club: –
All inclusive: –
Vibe: quiet
intimate
boutique
peaceful
oasis
wellness

Sargassum: not a factor

Not a sargassum coast.

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Recent Pulse

What travelers are saying.

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Travelers say The Bungalows feels like a family home rather than a hotel, with owner Ale greeting guests with hugs and a genuine 'welcome home.' The standout is breakfast — different gourmet dishes daily (think apple cinnamon waffles, mushroom omelets, eggs Benedict) with fresh juice and quality coffee, consistently described as the best meal guests ate in Cabo. The property itself is an unexpected oasis behind an unmarked gate: lush greenery, a small heated pool, hammocks, and Mexican tile details. It's a 10–15 minute walk to the marina (uphill on return), far enough to escape the party noise but close enough to access restaurants and nightlife on foot. Staff go well beyond standard service — arranging last-minute rentals, retrieving lost phones, even driving guests to hospitals. Rooms are clean and comfortable with small kitchenettes (fridge, microwave, no stove), though some mention modest size and occasional noise from neighborhood dogs or distant clubs on weekends.

Standing out

Ale's hospitality turns strangers into family — guests are greeted with hugs and personal attention throughout their stay
72 mentions
“She remembered my son's Spanish practice and let him help feed the birds every morning”
Breakfast is a gourmet highlight — different dishes daily like banana pecan pancakes and mushroom frittatas, with fresh juice
68 mentions
“Each breakfast was so good we weren't hungry until dinner, probably worth thirty dollars elsewhere”
Hidden oasis design — lush tropical courtyard behind a plain gate blocks out Cabo's desert sprawl and party noise
51 mentions
“From the outside you'd never guess a tropical paradise with fountains and flowering vines waits inside”
Staff solve real problems — they've retrieved passports from cabs, arranged hospital visits, and booked last-minute activities
28 mentions
“Ale drove forty-five minutes to recover my phone from someone who found it on a bus”
Walkable to marina and restaurants in ten to fifteen minutes, but steep uphill return requires comfortable shoes
47 mentions
“It's a hilly fifteen-minute walk back from the marina, but zigzagging side streets makes it easier”

Watch-outs

Weekend techno music from nearby venues can shake walls from 10pm to 3:30am — earplugs provided but not always sufficient
5 mentions
“Friday and Saturday nights the rave music was so loud I could feel vibrations at six in the morning”
Neighborhood dogs and roosters start vocalizing early, though most guests found it manageable with AC white noise
9 mentions
“Dogs and roosters are part of the soundscape — bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper”
Pool water runs cold outside peak sun hours, making evening swims uncomfortable for some guests
4 mentions
“The pool was too cold to use except during midday heat, which was disappointing”

Tips from travelers

Reserve breakfast dietary restrictions in advance — Ale accommodates gluten-free and vegan requests with creative alternatives
Book directly through the hotel website to save versus third-party platforms
Walk the zigzag side streets instead of the direct route to reduce the uphill grade coming back from town
Pack earplugs and a light jacket — nights cool down significantly and occasional party noise carries

Maybe skip if: Skip this if you need beachfront access, 24-hour room service, or guaranteed silent nights — weekend club noise and neighborhood animals are part of the trade-off for intimate hospitality.

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Maro's Shrimp House is on Calle Miguel Hidalgo in Cabo San Lucas, across from La Dolce. The menu does what the name says — shrimp, prepared about a dozen ways, from garlic and butter to breaded and spicy. The operation is efficient and the portions are generous, which explains the 4.6 on both food and value across more than five thousand reviews. Service runs at 4.7, so the staff keeps pace even when it's full. The atmosphere sits at 4.4, which is fair — this is a working shrimp house, not a scene. You come for the food. The kitchen moves fast, the plates are consistent, and the price point makes it easy to return. If you want shrimp in Cabo without the beachfront markup, this is the answer.

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