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If you are in Cabo today and can provide any specific damage by resort it would be appreciated.
UNCONFIRMED REPORTS that I read:
Grand Solmar- main pool damaged
PBSB- partial building collaspe and multiple units with patio doors blow out
Possible severe damage to Sorianas store
 
I'm apparently a hurricane magnet this year. Was at the Westin Kaanapali last month and spared...not so much for my Cabo trip. We were at the Grand Solmar which they completely closed along with the Solmar and evacuated everyone to the Playa Grande. Rode out the storm here last night and I feel like one of the fortunate ones. Some water came into our room through the sliding doors, but towels managed that mostly. Surveyed the hotel this morning and several people had glass doors blown out in their rooms which are now a complete disaster.

Lots of minor damage and flooding around the hotel. Glass windows and doors blown out in several common areas. The shuttle bus for the Grand Solmar is completely blown over in the Port Cochere. They said we can go back to the Grand Solmar, but they don't know when/if the rooms will be open. Internal phone systems down but we still have power, internet and TV.

Will try to post some pics...
 
If you look to the bottom right you can see a giant hole - part of the pool collapsed.
 
I found these posts on Trip Advisor:


Report from San Jose Del Cabo, the Grand Mayan. Bear in mind that there's no question infrastructure has been damaged even if a particular resort is in relatively good shape.

4. Re: Grand Mayan Hurricane Odile damage
Sep 15, 2014, 1:43 PM
My parents are there right now. We got word from them this morning and were safe in a shelter through the night, however, they said The Grand Mayan suffered extensive damage. I have not been able to talk to them since early this morning for any other updates. I hope your trip will still go as planned.

6. Re: Grand Mayan Hurricane Odile damage
Sep 15, 2014, 2:43 PM
We were booked at the Grand Mayan for Oct 5 - 13th and were called this morning to cancel our reservation due to damage at the hotel. Didn't even realize there was a hurricane in the area until they called us. We were offered to re-book us at the Grand Mayan in April of next year or another Grand Mayan resort location not in Cabo. Hope this helps for those who haven't been notified yet.

Radio Report from La Paz--which was not hit nearly as hard as Cabo and San Jose del Cabo.pforadio.com/hurricane-odile-wreaks-havoc-ca…

Cabo San Lucas--report from Fiesta Americana on Medano Beach

1. Re: Status of Fiesta Americana
Sep 15, 2014, 12:29 PM
We were there last week and they were still cleaning up from hurricane Norbert! Elevators were out for 3 days but most of the other damage was due to erosion from heavy rain. The beach area was moderately damaged.

We left on Saturday to avoid Odile and thankful for that! Looking forward to some post Odile info as we are due to be back in a few months.

2. Re: Status of Fiesta Americana
Sep 15, 2014, 12:31 PM
As others have said multiple times on this forum, Cabo was struck head on by a category 3 hurricane. While the resort itself may or may not have significant damage, the infrastructure of the city and mainly, the livelihood of the many employees may be devastated.

I wouldn't count of spending next week in Cabo, there will be too many people trying to rebuild their lives to cater to tourists.

9. Re: Status of Fiesta Americana
Sep 15, 2014, 2:59 PM
We are at secrets marquis, still in shelter, no running water or electricity..

Grand Solmar Storm Damage
Sep 15, 2014, 11:41 AM
http://www.grandsolmarresort.com/live_cam

The pool has washed away. Bottom right corner.

2. Re: Grand Solmar Storm Damage

Sep 15, 2014, 12:02 PM
That was virtually inevitable............sadly....................also, no restaurant left at TerraSol, PG had much damage, and sadly, it is looking really bad for the entire area. It looks like Odile may be turning east a bit, so she could continue to do great damage :(

2. Re: Playa Grande
Sep 15, 2014, 12:41 PM
There is some pretty extensive damage at Playa Grande... the palapa roof on the restaurant/bar totally collapsed. Cleanup and repair won't happen over night. Grand Solmar next door lost a pool to the ocean... If you do go I wouldn't expect it to look very pretty.
 
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anyone at Cabo Villas now?

I've seen several reports on the Pacific side and marina damage but no report on Medano beach. The CV web cam is damaged and under debris. Anyone know how hard CV was hit? I'm sure the Ericksons are considering sending out special assessment emails right now.
 
I would like to know too, I own the Bay Suites oceanfront two bedroom and that's right on the beach.
 
Grand Solmar Pics
https://plus.google.com/photos/115455726250607607499/albums/6059402766849510193?banner=pwa

Playa Grande Pics
https://plus.google.com/photos/115455726250607607499/albums/6059403041056100065?banner=pwa

Let me know if those links don't work. I can try to embed some in another post.

We're back at the Grand Solmar. Most of the rooms were spared. No real glass breakage like at the Playa Grande but many have some level of water damage due to water under the doors (both the sliding doors and the main entry door). Some also have some internal water leakage as well. The one tower closest to the beach where the erosion ate away under the central infinity pool is closed as they aren't sure if there is further structural damage to that building. We were told the pool closest to the rocky outcropping by the arch also suffered severe structural damage. They've closed off that area and it's not visible from our room, so I don't have any pics. Otherwise I think the resort did fairly well comparatively. Staff is doing their best to get what they can back up and running. We've got water, power, internet and a couple of cable channels (all the satellite channels are out). A/C is kind of working. One restaurant is open with a limited menu.

I'll add, the Playa Grande isn't in great shape. Met MANY people who's sliding doors blew out and the resort is telling them they don't have anywhere else to put them at the moment. The central areas suffered some damage, pool area is largely a disaster. That said, the lobby is in great shape. Bar was hopping with lots of people drinking and watching TV. They served a breakfast and lunch buffet down in the conference rooms for everyone (many slept down there). I am SO thankful the room they had us in there suffered little more than rainwater coming in under the doors (which we largely stopped with towels). We had power through the night, hooked up the laptop to the TV and watched a couple of movies to drown out the terrifying wind noises. Very fortunate to have survived this as well as we did.
 
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ocdb8r said:
Grand Solmar Pics
https://plus.google.com/photos/115455726250607607499/albums/6059402766849510193?banner=pwa

Playa Grande Pics
https://plus.google.com/photos/115455726250607607499/albums/6059403041056100065?banner=pwa

Let me know if those links don't work. I can try to embed some in another post.

We're back at the Grand Solmar. Most of the rooms were spared. No real glass breakage like at the Playa Grande but many have some level of water damage due to water under the doors (both the sliding doors and the main entry door). Some also have some internal water leakage as well. The one tower closest to the beach where the erosion ate away under the central infinity pool is closed as they aren't sure if there is further structural damage to that building. We were told the pool closest to the rocky outcropping by the arch also suffered severe structural damage. They've closed off that area and it's not visible from our room, so I don't have any pics. Otherwise I think the resort did fairly well comparatively. Staff is doing their best to get what they can back up and running. We've got water, power, internet and a couple of cable channels (all the satellite channels are out). A/C is kind of working. One restaurant is open with a limited menu.

I'll add, the Playa Grande isn't in great shape. Met MANY people who's sliding doors blew out and the resort is telling them they don't have anywhere else to put them at the moment. The central areas suffered some damage, pool area is largely a disaster. That said, the lobby is in great shape. Bar was hopping with lots of people drinking and watching TV. They served a breakfast and lunch buffet down in the conference rooms for everyone (many slept down there). I am SO thankful the room they had us in there suffered little more than rainwater coming in under the doors (which we largely stopped with towels). We had power through the night, hooked up the laptop to the TV and watched a couple of movies to drown out the terrifying wind noises. Very fortunate to have survived this as well as we did.
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Amazing pictures. I'm so sorry that you have had to go through this. I'm glad that you and your family are safe.
 
I just found these pictures from the Weather Channel. So sad for everyone in Cabo.:(
 
earthquakes in Baja

As if the hurricane wasn't enough, there were two earthquakes further north up the Baja peninsula about where the storm is tracking as it moves northward.
 
Saw the damage on CBS News. Heartbreaking. They said the airport is closed, 10's of thousands stranded there, the Army has been called in for cleanup duty. Look after one another.

Jim
 
Central Cabo Pics
https://plus.google.com/photos/115455726250607607499/albums/6059448864274162097?banner=pwa

We went out and walked around just to see how central Cabo was doing (and hoping to pick up some provisions). Pics above. Looks pretty bad. Lots of people around trying to protect their shops, clean up or loot (nothing violent, but saw lots of locals taking "souvenirs" such as signs and other items that had blown down.

It's not looking good for getting out of here either. Southwest Airlines is reporting on their travel advisory page that local officials have told them the soonest the airport will reopen is September 22. We're now scrambling to find any other way back home before then. Considering a flight to Tijuana from La Paz airport (I live in San Diego) but no solid reports on what condition it's in. II was able to exchange us into an additional week here at the Grand Solmar so we're covered but we really do need to get home...I feel stupid typing that as I am sure there are thousands that need to get home as well. Driving is also not a real option. Almost every rental car here on site has blown out windows and I really am not up for following a hurricane up the Baja Peninsula in any case.

Airport Pics (thanks to klpca for posting the general link)
http://www.itravel-cabo.com/images/airport after odile.jpg
http://www.itravel-cabo.com/images/los cabos airport after odile.jpg

I can't complain too much. We're in a fairly clean air conditioned room with power and internet (and 2 cable channels working - NBC from Seattle and E - go figure). Feel incredibly sorry for the locals. Have chatted with quite a few of the staff here, many have been here over 24 hours straight. One single girl we spoke with had been working for over 24 hours. We then ran into her later as we were walking through town and she was on her way back from checking on the damage at her home. She said lots of water damage, no water and no power...so she was headed back here as she felt it was better to work in the nice conditions than to stay at home.

Overall, VERY impressed with the general staff. Not so impressed with Solmar management. Very poor communication about the big picture. Last minute evacuations. No systems in place to deal with returning guests at the Grand, despite Playa telling all of us to go back. Lots of other little things. I'm sympathetic given the situation but it seems like the normal workers are busting their butts while management seems to have no clue what's going on.
 
does anybody know how Fiesta Americana made out? We are traveling there Oct 1-5th and hope that the hotel and everyone associated with it made out ok. My prayers go out to the locals down there, being a lifelong Houston area resident I know what it's like to be in hurricanes. I pray they can get their lives back quickly.
 
T-towngirl

Hello everyone.....I am a timeshare owner at Grand Solmar. Someone mentioned that they evacuated building B (directly next to the damaged infinity pool) for safety reasons; until they can have it checked for possible structural damage or issues. I am very interested to hear or know the results on this and what they find/discover. I would also appreciate any info or updates on this, as well as any pictures of this building. Sounds like the building is intact, but they want to make it is structurally stable for everyone.....?
 
Greetings. My husband had traded into the Grand Solmar through II - to arrive September 27. Our hearts go out to the people in Cabo and pray they can get assistance to make the repairs.

I was able to try out Interval's "Re-Trade" function tonight and re-traded the Grand Solmar week for a 2 bedroom villa in Riviera Maya at the Royal Hacienda Resort (Same Week) We are Royal Members and get a discounted price on the IA package @ $69 per person per day.

I called both airlines I had used to book one-way trips (using miles = United and American). Both were very helpful and agreed to waive the fees to change the itinerary.

Now we are just crossing our fingers that there won't be a hurricane hitting the Yucatan.

So far, things have worked out fine and don't have to mess with the travel insurance or cancel our vacation - just change the location and flights.

We will definitely try to trade into the Grand Solmar in the future to enjoy the new, renovated pool.
 
Pueblo Bonito Rose\Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos

Found this picture on the internet and thought I would pass it along. It shows the view out from the pool section of the Rose toward Medano Beach the day before the eye came in during the night. Cannot imagine the size of the waves later that night! I was scheduled to be at the Rose starting on the 22nd of this month (next Monday) for two weeks. Oceanfront suites #3002 and #5001. Doubt they have any glass windows left in those suites . . and maybe a lot of water in the third floor suite. in the picture Medano beach area appears to be the bottom floor for giant waves. Hope this link works:

http://instagram.com/p/s8l1mVgx4g/?modal=true
 
kparam said:
Greetings. My husband had traded into the Grand Solmar through II - to arrive September 27. Our hearts go out to the people in Cabo and pray they can get assistance to make the repairs.

I was able to try out Interval's "Re-Trade" function tonight and re-traded the Grand Solmar week for a 2 bedroom villa in Riviera Maya at the Royal Hacienda Resort (Same Week) We are Royal Members and get a discounted price on the IA package @ $69 per person per day.

I called both airlines I had used to book one-way trips (using miles = United and American). Both were very helpful and agreed to waive the fees to change the itinerary.

Now we are just crossing our fingers that there won't be a hurricane hitting the Yucatan.

So far, things have worked out fine and don't have to mess with the travel insurance or cancel our vacation - just change the location and flights.

We will definitely try to trade into the Grand Solmar in the future to enjoy the new, renovated pool.
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FYI- if you are members of the Royal Resorts you are not required to purchase the AI, even at the discounted rate.
 
Passepartout said:
Saw the damage on CBS News. Heartbreaking. They said the airport is closed, 10's of thousands stranded there, the Army has been called in for cleanup duty. Look after one another.

Jim
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An expected occurrence after a natural disaster like this. It makes me wonder why everyone than can get out ahead of time does not get out.

Even if you can ride out the wind and rain, you still have to deal with the damage to the infrastructure.

I feel badly for those who don't have the ability to evacuate and are forced to deal with this.
 
Stayed at PBSB in March. Beautiful resort. My sister also stayed there in April and they loved Cabo so much that they just booked Worldmark Coral Baja through Wyndham starting 10/3. Any word on this resort? Wonder how long it will take to get the airport functional?
 
I called Hilton this morning and they said Fiesta Americana had no significant damage and would be cleaned up well before our arrival Oct 1st and that the airport is supposed to reopen tomorrow. I also called United, but they wouldn't tell me when the airport would reopen and want to charge us $200 per ticket to change our location.

Now the debate begins on whether to risk that Cabo will be somewhat back to normal in 2 weeks or do we cut bait and head somewhere else. Looking at the pictures it appears the infrastructure is pretty well shot.

I get it that the airport and resort will be open, but what if there's no way to get from the airport to the resort? I haven't seen any pictures of the roads other than the ones that appeared to be washed out in town.
 
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