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The Ridge at Playa Grande

★★★★½4.8 out of 5 · 1,263 reviews

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The Ridge at Playa Grande is a 5-star resort in Cabo San Lucas with 100 rooms rated 4.8/5 by 1,263 TripAdvisor reviewers; typical rates from about $580 a night; direct beach access.

About

The Ridge at Playa Grande sits on the Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas, where the beach is wide and the surf is consistent. The 4.8 rating across 1,263 reviews puts it well above most resorts in the area, and the subratings hold steady—cleanliness and location both hit 4.8, service and rooms at 4.7. Sleep quality comes in at 4.4, which is honest given how close you are to the break. The value rating of 4.5 suggests the price makes sense relative to what you're getting, which isn't always true on this end of the cape. Location means you're walking distance to downtown Cabo San Lucas but far enough from the marina noise to actually sleep. The Pacific surf here isn't swimmable most of the year, but that's the trade for the view and the space.

At a glance

Area: Cabo San Lucas
Star rating: ★★★★★
Typical nightly: $580
Beach access: direct
Kid-friendly: ●●●○○
Party score: ●●●○○
Walkability: ●●●●○
Rooms: 100
Casino: –
Swim-up: –
Kids' club: –
All inclusive: –
Vibe: luxury
quiet
oceanfront
spacious

Sargassum: not a factor

Not a sargassum coast.

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Recent Pulse

What travelers are saying.

Steady

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Travelers say The Ridge delivers exceptional poolside service in a quieter, adult-oriented setting above the main resort. The infinity pool overlooks both the Pacific and the marina, and nearly every review highlights specific servers by name—Ofelia, Uriel, Jose Torres, Cirilo, and Raciel stand out for remembering guests across repeat visits. The all-inclusive plan is consistently described as good value, with poolside breakfast and lunch earning high marks. You'll walk 10 minutes downhill to reach the three dinner restaurants in Playa Grande proper, and the property requires navigating stairs and steep ramps. The Ridge suits travelers seeking calm over constant animation, though you can join theme nights and beach parties in the lower resort when you want energy.

Standing out

Named servers remember repeat guests and anticipate orders without prompting
68 mentions
“Uriel remembers your drink and clears glasses before you ask”
Infinity pool offers dual views of Pacific surf and marina yachts from the Ridge level
22 mentions
“Watch whales breach from the pool while sipping margaritas”
One-bedroom suites include Murphy beds, two full bathrooms, and kitchenette for families
9 mentions
“Two bathrooms solved morning chaos for our group of six”
All-inclusive plan covers most dishes and unlimited drinks at better value than à la carte
15 mentions
“We ate four thousand dollars' worth under a plan costing less”
Ten-minute walk to marina shops and water taxis keeps downtown access easy
11 mentions
“Walked to marina bars for dinner then Ubered back for fifteen dollars”

Watch-outs

Hot water inconsistent or absent in some suites—showers run lukewarm to cold
1 mention
“I froze through daily showers when water never got past lukewarm”
Steep ramps and stair-heavy layout challenge guests with mobility limitations
2 mentions
“Not suited for wheelchairs—ramps are steep and distances span far”
Sports bar dinner service uses old oil—fried items taste stale and inedible
1 mention
“Shrimp and calamari tasted like two-year-old fryer oil, left uneaten”

Tips from travelers

Request building D for pool-level access and marina views without elevator waits
Order your breakfast bill when food arrives to avoid long waits at checkout
Book the all-inclusive plan in advance—it covers nearly everything and pays for itself quickly
Bring your own pool floats—resort gift shop charges forty-seven dollars for seven-dollar inflatables

Maybe skip if: Skip The Ridge if you need mobility assistance or can't manage stairs and steep ramps, or if you want constant poolside animation rather than a calm adult retreat.

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Restaurants nearby

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Salvatore G's is an Italian spot in downtown Cabo San Lucas, a few blocks off the main strip. The food rating sits at 4.8 out of 5, which is unusually high for a tourist-heavy area — the kitchen clearly isn't coasting. Pasta comes out right, the portions are honest, and the pricing lands in the mid-range without feeling like a gouge. Service also clocks in at 4.8, meaning the staff moves and the pacing works. The atmosphere rating matches the rest at 4.7, so it's not trying to be a scene — just a solid Italian dinner without the resort markup. Over 4,400 reviews and the scores hold steady, which suggests consistency more than novelty. If you want red sauce and a booth in Cabo without overthinking it, this does the job.

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Maro's Shrimp House

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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Beaches nearby

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Playa de los Amantes

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