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Looking for RCI Cabo San Lucas resorts that are Non- All inclusive

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Yes the Casa Dorada with the AI fee is actually where the new HGV property will be. There is a non AI code for that property. However, you want MBE, Casa Dorada Medano Beach. It is listed as an adults only resort. It is a great place if you like to party. Mango deck is directly in front of it on the beach. It can be very entertaining.

Our current favorite is Cabo Azul but Diamond added a resort fee which makes it less appealing.
 

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@PamMo Thank you for clarifying I was looking at a different resort. Casa Dorada Cabo Real "DME" Will note this major difference. MBE

@buzglyd you say, "Casa Dorada with the AI fee is actually where the new HGV property will be." Can you elaborate? Wasn't HGV going to be located in the existing Cabo Hilton? BTW...HGV has gone dark on this because they didn't mention this as a new resort for 2020 in a recent announcement. The hotel site doesn't mention this either. I am beginning to wonder if the deal fell through?
 
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The one thing about Casa Dorado on Mendano Beach that might be a turn off are the three beach clubs and restaurants right in front of it on the beach. That and all of the people. Its a free for all on that end of the beach, imo. I would have fit right in back in my 30's and 40's but not so much now days. Other than that it is Cabo and the people watching would be great.

Bill
 

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@PamMo Thank you for clarifying I was looking at a different resort. Casa Dorada Cabo Real "DME" Will note this major difference. MBE

@buzglyd you say, "Casa Dorada with the AI fee is actually where the new HGV property will be." Can you elaborate? Wasn't HGV going to be located in the existing Cabo Hilton? BTW...HGV has gone dark on this because they didn't mention this as a new resort for 2020 in a recent announcement. The hotel site doesn't mention this either. I am beginning to wonder if the deal fell through?
It’s on the same property as the Cabo Hilton. I haven’t stayed there. Just the Medano beach one. HGV has been pretty quiet about the Cabo property but keep in mind, nothing happens quickly in Mexico.
 

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I think HGV bought a bunch of units at the Hilton near San Jose del Cabo to create a bunch of timeshare units. It really isn't a Cabo San Lucas property development, imo. Nice enough area being totally developed. The Mexican Government has offered huge tax breaks to developers to build this area so there is alot happening in the area.

Bill


ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) announces it has made a $41 million deposit to purchase 87 of the 375 hotel rooms within the Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, from a joint venture of partners including Trinity Real Estate Investments, LLC.

HGV plans to convert the 87 rooms into 74 timeshare units. The total project investment for the company is expected to be approximately $50 million, which includes the deposit, renovations and additional start-up costs.

HGV expects to obtain title to the units in the second quarter of 2019. Renovations are anticipated to begin immediately after the title is transferred. HGV also expects to add a sales center and commence sales by the end of 2019.
 

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We just returned from a week's stay at Playa Grande. Very nice place. Their AI is optional and not too costly (~$90/day/person). Since PG is next to the town and marina restaurants, we opted to do the AI for 4 days and explore Cabo (and San Jose) for the remainder of our stay. Only (minor) gripe is that you cannot swim at the ocean beach. However, we found a cozy local beach within a 10 minute walk.

I just booked Playa Grande for my husband and I, as well as a unit for our daughter and family, for May 2021. I didn't realize that you could opt into the AI for only a few days. What does the AI include? Maybe we would consider it for 2 days or so, but water sports for me are out of the question Did you feel safe there? My husband is not a Mexico fan, but since our daughter will be with us, he was inclined to try it. Additional, what do they have in the unit kitchen? I have a 1 BR and our daughter a 2BR. Is there a coffee pot and microwave at least? I am hoping the resort is somewhat handicap accessible since I have ambulation issues. I can do stairs if I have to, but the less the better! Thank you so much.
 

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We stayed at Playa Grande and didn't use the AI at all. The kitchen was well equipped. We ate some meals on site on some at the marina. We had a one bedroom suite.
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We stayed at Playa Grande and didn't use the AI at all. The kitchen was well equipped. We ate some meals on site on some at the marina. We had a one bedroom suite.View attachment 25579
Hi. Just following up on my post. Since Covid and me needing a spinal fusion, we have been a little up in the air. Today is 2 weeks since my fusion, and I am ready to get out of here in 2 weeks! We have the 1 BR. The minimum number of AI is 3 days. I am thinking of doing that mid week and eating out the rest of the time. Hopefully we are ok with the Covid issue but if I get stuck somewhere other then my own house, I will be fine!
 
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