A jacuzzi that made it all worth it

We chose Cabo as it was a beach destination and allowed us to basically fly for free using Southwest points for all four of us. The flights were short and yet, we were going somewhere international, so it felt like we were truly getting out of town. 

As I've posted on the blog before, being an SPG member has worked out really great for us. The two properties SPG offered in Cabo were the Westin and the Sheraton. The previous year, Baja Sur was hit hard by hurricane and most hotel properties were still recovering from the devastation. The Westin was closed and so we decided on the Sheraton. Sheer luck, really. I preferred the location of the Sheraton than the Westin, though most reviews leaned more towards the Westin in general. I'm sure both properties are excellent. The Sheraton was centrally located along the hotel row, whereas the Westin was towards the beginning and quite a bit further from Cabo San Lucas.

You can see my review of the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Golf and Spa resort here. My favorite part of the room apart from free wi-fi (given as a perk since we're SPG members), was the jacuzzi tub. There's nothing more relaxing than having a nice big tub to soak in when you start to see your ankles turn to cankles. It made bathing on vacation more fun and relaxing. Of course, for my kids, having a bath in the jacuzzi was like the after party from the pool. 

I liked that the hotel offered fresh brewed Starbucks coffee. Not sure if they offer this every Wednesday at the hotel, but massage services are discounted by 30% for anything above 50 minutes. I booked myself a pre-natal massage that truly brought smiles upon my face. It was exactly what I needed and I felt completely rejuvenated afterwards. The spa is very clean and serene. They had a steam and sauna room, an indoor/outdoor lounge with water features, a small locker room to change in that provided each client with a towel, bathrobe, and slippers. 

The food at the property was mediocre. I will say that the Sushi at the sports bar was really good. 

There are five pools at this Sheraton! Five! We never had an issue finding chairs, but the place was not fully booked. Everyone who worked there were very friendly and helpful. The kids got a kick out of riding on golf carts to get around the property while there. 

Location is ideal. The Sheraton is only a 10-minute drive down to Cabo San Lucas. We rented a car which I'd really recommend if you have small kids and want to get around easily. Parking at the hotel is free.  The bus stop is a good 20-minute walk uphill outside the entrance gates.

Below are some pics of the hotel grounds.