Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Villa la Estancia
Dining & Meal Plans
Villa la Estancia offers two meal plans that can be purchased at the resort:
Children 4-12: Half price | Under 4: Complimentary
Note: All room occupants must purchase the same plan. Plans are non-transferable.
What's Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner at participating restaurants
- Non-alcoholic beverages (water, soft drinks, coffee, tea)
- Alcoholic beverages (All-Inclusive plan only)
- Access to Villa del Palmar & Villa del Arco restaurants
- Nightly theme night buffets at Villa del Palmar
- Pool and beach access
Not Included:
- Room service delivery fees
- Spa services
- Kids Club & childcare
- Ground transportation
- Laundry services
- Premium wines & specialty items
Villa la Estancia Restaurants:
- La Casona - Elegant international cuisine (dress code required)
- La Parrilla - Premium steaks & seafood with ocean views
- Room Service - Breakfast available (delivery fee applies)
Villa del Arco (Also Included):
- Neptune Seafood - Fine dining (dress code required)
- El Bucanero - Pool bar & lunch
- South American Grill - Dinner
- Taco Bar - Casual lunch & dinner
Villa del Palmar (Also Included):
- Bella California - Italian cuisine
- Carbon Grill - Steakhouse
- Tomatillos - Mexican cuisine
- Nightly Theme Buffets - Different theme each night
Yes. La Casona and Neptune Seafood require resort elegant attire:
- Long pants and collared shirts for men
- No swimwear, tank tops, or flip-flops
- Dress or resort wear for women
Other restaurants maintain a casual dress code but no swimwear in dining areas.
Amenities & Services
Yes, all suites feature both wireless and wired secure internet connections.
Yes! Villa la Estancia has its own de-salinization plant on-site. Purified tap water flows through all suite faucets, so you can drink directly from the tap.
Electrical outlets are 120V / 60Hz - the same as the United States. Both 2-prong and 3-prong plugs work fine. No adapter needed for US visitors.
Yes. Villa la Estancia has an on-site doctor's clinic with an English-speaking physician available 24 hours. A hospital is located just 5 minutes away with ambulance service available.
Hair dryers: Available in most suites. Check the amenities section for your specific unit.
In-room safes: Available in all suites.
Villa la Estancia - Cabo San Lucas
Km 0.5 Camino Viejo a San Jose
Cabo San Lucas, BCS Mexico 23410
Tel: 011-52-624-145-6900
(No toll-free number available)
Spa & Fitness
The Desert Spa encompasses 31,000 square feet of tranquility, making it the largest spa and wellness facility in Baja California Sur. The adjoining fitness center spans 4,500 square feet with extensive equipment.
Services include:
- Baja-inspired body treatments and facials
- Signature massages
- Hydrotherapy circuits
- Romantic couples packages
- Group exercise classes
- Personal training
Six-hour cancellation notice required; 50% charge applies otherwise. Cash not accepted - room charges or credit cards only.
Activities & Kids Club
Villa la Estancia offers a wide range of activities:
- Water aerobics & pool games
- Beach volleyball
- Paddle board & kayak tours
- Latin dance lessons
- Mexican fiesta nights
- Family fun nights
- Fitness classes
- Bingo & games
- Live entertainment & shows
Ask the concierge for a current activity schedule upon arrival.
Kids in Paradise is a fully supervised Kids Club ensuring your children are entertained and safe. The resort's trained, child-certified staff provides age-specific activities daily from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM for children ages 4-12.
Activities include: Pool games, beach games, tie-dye t-shirts, face painting, arts & crafts, contests, movie time, and more.
Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance through the Resort Entertainment Office.
Travel Requirements
Yes. U.S. citizens need a valid passport to travel to Mexico by air. Official proof of a passport application is required for those without passports yet. Check with your airline or visit the U.S. Department of State website for complete requirements.
Important: Special documentation may be required for minors:
- Single parent traveling with child: Notarized letter of consent from the absent parent
- Widowed parent: Notarized letter + copy of death certificate
- Estranged parent: Court documentation of sole custody
- Minor traveling alone: Notarized consent letter signed by both parents
Check with your airline or the U.S. Department of State for current requirements.
Policies
We accept American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card, as well as traveler's checks, personal/business checks, cashier's checks, and money orders.
Tips are not required, but the staff works hard to make your stay exceptional and gratuities are very much appreciated. A good guideline is similar to what you'd tip in the US.
- Check-in available any day of the week
- Room occupancy beyond maximum is subject to additional charges
- Full payment required in advance to confirm reservation
Cancellation Policy
Once booked, confirmed, and billed, reservations are non-refundable for any reason. We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance to protect your vacation investment.
Recommended insurance providers:
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For over two decades, we've helped guests save hundreds—sometimes thousands—on resort accommodations. Our inventory consists of timeshare owner weeks that owners rent rather than use, offered at a fraction of regular resort rates.
Benefits of Booking Through Us:
- Same luxurious suites - identical accommodations to any booking source
- Full resort amenities - pools, beach, spa, restaurants
- Daily maid service included
- Priority room assignments as a guest of an owner
- Personal advice - we live in Cabo part-time and provide insider tips
Your reservation is secured with a resort-generated confirmation emailed upon payment.
Still have questions?
Our team is happy to help with any questions about Villa la Estancia.