Welk Resorts – Sirena Del Mar

4.5 stars for me!
The lobby was nice although a little small and there were only two receptionists to accommodate a group coming from a shuttle. Their store was tiny but had essential needs such as sunblock, beer, hats, etc.
The resort was beautiful!!! It had its own semi private beach (not a lot of outsiders come as it would be a long walk for them but not as bad if you are staying at the resort). At this beach, both opposite ends were rocky and good for pictures, but the tides were usually strong so stay in the middle part! The West/​side had more picture perfect scenes especially during SUNSET. You won’t see sunset from the resort as it was covered by other resorts on the right side towards El Arco. If you are adventurous, walk all the way west (the hella rocky parts!!), bring beer, and see the sunset around 5 – 5:30! Bring slippers or aqua shoes, the sands were pebbly.
The SUNRISE was my ultimate favorite!
I didn’t know the resort had the best spot for sunrise. I could not sleep so I woke up my husband to watch sunrise with me and we were almost 2hours early! Good thing was we had the best spot once the sun rose. Check online for the time of sunrise and be there 15 mins before (the spot, by the way, is on the east side right next to the infinity pool). Bring your camera!!! P. S. Polaroids can’t handle the sun ! And Time Lapse the sunrise if you have an iphone!
The infinity pool was also amazing. Happy hour bogo at 2−3pm daily and 5−7pm daily (never went so not sure anymore). The bar was in the infinity pool so Guests were allowed to drink in the pool, although no outside drinks were allowed. Beautiful view!
The resort had different activities such as bingo, salsa class, aqua yoga etc. Didn’t hurt to learn salsa with Jonas :) it was fun!
The jacuzzi was separated from the infinity pools, which I didn’t like because it didn’t have good views.
Lunch and dinner were okay at the Estrella restaurant but I guess we ate there for the view and not the food. Price was $ 10 and up for meals. Spent $ 350 on my anniversary dinner including a $ 150 bottle of red wine. Pricey!
Receptionists, workers, and valet, there were AMAZING! Thank you for being so hospitable!
Will come back for sure

I am an American woman and I traveled here alone to get away and set my New Year’s goals. I felt very safe and my expectations were exceeded!
The hotel is lovely. The staff all speak English and are very helpful and friendly. Really made me feel welcome.
The place is very nice but not so swanky you feel like you have to get super dressed up for dinner or look like a bikini model at the pool. It’s COMFORTABLE.
The pool, hot tub and fire pit are divine. I snorkeled every day in the nearby cove. The hotel rents snorkel gear for free but they do not have fins. I brought my own fins — highly recommend doing the same. If you want to snorkel before 9 am and after 5 pm, I recommend bringing your own mask and snorkel. It’s kind of a pain checking it in and out each time.
And I whale watched! The humpbacks are making their way to Hawaiian waters and you could see dozens of whales each day! The hotel has several sets of binoculars you can look through.
I also did Aqua Zumba with Manny — the really great activities director — and yoga with Alicia and Adrianna. They also have paddle boarding, which I did not try. Looked fun!
I cooked in my little kitchenette (pretty well equipped) and enjoyed 80% of my meals in my room. Large patio with sliding glass doors that open all the way made for the perfect private dining room for me.
They also have a great gym and I got a massage and pedicure in a little cabana overlooking the ocean. The massage was great. Pedicure was okay. The polish bubbled. :/​
The Estrella Restaurant was a C+ IMHO.
Two setbacks: Omar — one of the waiters — was too friendly. He was inappropriately flirtatious and even tickled me and touched me on several occasions. Really made me uncomfortable, even after I told him to stop. I tried to avoid him all week.
And I encourage them to re-​examine environmental consciousness. They feed the fish flour tortillas to attract them closer to the snorkelers. I really disagree with this. Bad for the fish and they seemed more interested in the nearby rocks anyway.
Overall, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! ENJOY!

I wouldn’t choose to return. I woke up to a cockroach in my room and then came home to a giant spider as big as the palm of my hand. The restaurant was really disappointing and everything at the resort is extremely overpriced and they nickel and dime you for everything. It’s insanely beautiful here but I would prefer more authenticity. If you like to stay at the resort and spend lots of money and done out a lot etc, you may love this place. The views are stunning, the staff is mostly great and they have a lot of activities on site but it’s a bus ride or taxi anywhere. The bar prices are super expensive so BYOB!

Beautiful location, terrible staff and restaurant. We booked a ocean view room and got checked into a 1^st floor room directly behind the pool. I had to complain… a lot… and then got moved to a 2^nd floor room still directly over the pool, see the pic for our «ocean view» room.
They try to charge you in dollars for everything but the exchange rate is rigged big time to their advantage. Tell them to charge your card in pesos or go get pesos at an ATM and pay with them.
Next the restaurant and var are extremely over priced and not that good. $ 10 pina colodas and $ 25 lunch fish tacos that Captain Ds rivals in taste. It is cheaper to take a cab into town and eat than eat at the restaurant. See my review of the restaurant for more.
The grounds and view are beautiful but bring your own food and booze. Oh they have grills you can use and full kitchens stocked with cookware.

Manny and Jonas are awesome activities directors! Serena del mar is super clean and good food! Can’t go wrong with a stay at this place. Great pools, nice private beach. Some nice snorkeling. Awesome rooms and views! Will stay here on my next visit!

We are new owners with Welk but have always been traveling family and have stayed in many «5 star» places in the past and nothing compares to this experience. Our room was absolutely amazing — the views were breathtaking. The pictures just don’t do it justice. Everyone at the resort was so friendly and accommodating — they booked some shore excursions for us & never acted like anything was too much to ask for. It’s steps away from the shore, one day we borrowed some equipment at the resort & went snorkeling. While this trip was a romantic getaway it would also be a great family getaway — they had a lot of fun events going on by the pool daily. The food at the resort restaurant was so good that we had to tear ourselves away to travel into town. We will most definitely be back!

After sorting through countless resorts online, my boyfriend and I opted for Sirena Del Mar and boy am I glad we did! Our flight arrived earlier than the check in time but we decided to head to the resort early to see if by chance our room was ready. We arrived an hour before check in time and it wasn’t ready. It was understandable, so we decided to leave our luggage with the concierge and survey the grounds. The resort is absolutely breathtaking. The staff were incredibly friendly (shoutout to Gabriel, who arranges cabs and welcomes guests). We decided to have lunch at the resort. I would not recommend AT ALL. The food is WAY overpriced, and not great at all.
Anyway, upon finally checking in, we were taken aback by our suite. It had a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a blender, pots, pans, a coffee pot, washer and dryer and even a dish sponge, dish soap and laundry detergent. Our bedroom had an enormous bathtub and 6 people could easily fit in the shower that was equipped with not 1, not 2 but 3 shower heads!!!
We were here for about a week and thoroughly enjoyed the experience!

This place deserves 5 stars. Cliff notes version: Boutique resort with spectacular views, rooms, service, and food. It’s NOT packed with kids and middle-​America tourists who can’t afford to be there. That’s a huge plus in our book. Location requires some compromise. This resort is the best Cabo resort my wife and I have been to. It fits us: dual income, no kids, professionals, upper middle-​class. We don’t operate with budgets because we’re frugal to maximize our money. Rooms were equivalent to the Ritz. Service was likewise. Food was pretty good but it is pricey (Mexican standards) because you’re at a resort. Drinks at happy hour were an ok deal. Uncrowded pool area, uncrowded everywhere. The facilities were intended for many more people, so at least right now, the resort is a hidden gem.
Long review:
We’ve even stayed at the Esperanza (which is literally within walking distance). That place is heaven, but we can’t pay those prices every vacation (plus we got a deal on that place for how much it’s valued).
The Sirena del Mar is just a top class resort. The service was just spectacular. Any issue was resolved immediately. The rooms came with kitchens, high end materials, and most came with amazing views. The internet was fast (and free). TV channels were lacking a bit. The beds were very comfortable. The bathrooms were awesome.
Location wise, this resort requires some compromise. It is set off of the main highway a bit. The taxi mafia will charge you $ 15 – 25 to bring you into Cabo San Lucas. If you’re willing to walk up the hill, you can catch the public bus which will bring you into town for $ 1/​person. The resort has/​had (depending on when you’re looking at this) a deal with Budget for $ 50−60/day which delivery and pickup of the rental car at the resort. This figure included the stupid Mexican liability insurance. I found a better deal with National car rental and they did the same pickup/​dropoff for $ 30/​day. Costco and Walmart are minutes away. You’ll want to stock up on food and supplies for your stay. La Europea moved from downtown Cabo to right next to Walmart. La Europea has the absolute best prices on liquor and has an extensive wine selection. Liquor prices will shock you if you’re American. Cointreau for $ 24. Phenomenal tequila for $ 15. Cuban rum for $ 17.
This resort has a timeshare sales presentation. Believe it or not, it’s actually a low pressure sales pitch. Welk is one of the more respectable timeshare companies and not like Westgate or the dozens of other timeshare companies fleecing credit-​card-​debt-​ridden Americans out of money. Depending on your needs, the timeshare could be a fantastic deal. I’m military, so I just can’t commit to a set vacation. I probably will later in life. Prices were very reasonable but it does require an investment.
It’s hard picking a place in Cabo. We’ve been to a few places and my wife and I were looking for one that fit our style. Just for comparison; in the US, we typically stay at the Renaissance, Westin, Ritz, and comparable properties. We spend a bit, but we also expect a certain level of value and service. This was the Ritz at less than half the cost. I really can’t say enough good things about this resort. Go here and you will not be disappointed. Certainly worth the price and more.
Other tips:
Rent a car for the day and get your supplies from Walmart, Costco, and/​or La Europea. You can also get a membership at City Club for $ 2 or go to the regular supermercados. Food prices for some things are unbelievably cheap. American things can get pricey, so understand the exchange rate at the time.
Go to a reputable bank and withdraw money via debit card. You will get pesos and you can get smaller denominations by asking the bank teller. You will save 10−25% on food, merchandise, etc when you pay in pesos! This doesn’t apply to Costco or Walmart, but in general, you will get the locals discount if you buy in pesos.
Don’t rent a car at the airport. IT’S A HUGE SCAM. Budget will quote you $ 30 for a week but then charge you over $ 500 which the insurance. Organize a trip to and from the airport BEFORE you arrive. Then, when you get settled, you can rent a car for $ 20−40/day. There really is no need for a car the whole time. Parking can be a pain at times. Also, take the public bus! It’s clean, costs $ 1 and has AC. It’s a fun accent to your Mexican vacation. Don’t take taxis! They cost a lot because of tourists. No locals take taxis.
Learn to ignore the constant heckling in Cabo San Lucas. They can spot tourists from a mile away. Don’t fall for their traps. Have fun in Cabo!!!

I was close to getting an all inclusive hotel but last minute didnt want to have to be forces to eat at the hotel all the time. I really found Sirena del Mar out of nowhere after searching for the perfect place. The price i paid for 3 nights for a 1 bedroom villa was very reasonablle so i was skeptical when I arrived.
At first when you turn in, it looks sketchy. But once inside, everything is beautiful. From the pools, to the rooms, everything is elegant. The attention to detail is impeccable. The service by the staff are both friendly and top notch. This is my first time visiting Cabo, but thanks to my fantastic time here, it will not be my last.
A few tips. They will schedule you to do a preview of their timeshare. Theyll give you a $ 250 voucher to either use at their restaurant, Estrella, which has great food but pricey, or their spa. They say the tour will be 90 minutes, but more on the 2 hour side. The vouchers CANNOT be used on previous charges or at checkout so make sure to schedule your tour asap so you can use your vouchers right away.
The room itself are big. Even the studio is more of a small 1 bedroom suite. Rooms are clean and beautiful. 1 bedroom villas have a huge balcony with a hammock. Pool is never crowded. Towels can run out pretty quick so grab one once you see them. All in all, the place was so nice that I was close to buying a timeshare. If my family wasnt saving up to buy a house in the bay area, we wouldve signed the dotted line. Maybe in a few years, when we do finally buy a timshare, it will be with Welk Resorts

This is a long overdue review — it took one family trip (July 2014) for my mother to change her ownership from California to La Sirena and upgrade to get the large, oceanfront suites. There were 6 of us and enough room for all of us to be comfortable. After the storm last year, I guess they changed up a lot of the resort, but from our stay last year, everything was wonderful. Yes, it is a long way from the bustling downtown life, and taxis can add up. So we rented a car for a couple days.
We felt the restaurant was subpar, but my mom has just recently come back from a trip there, and she said it is a lot better now.
The pools, private beach, and views — amazing! Customer service was good. Friday fiesta was entertaining! Can’t wait to go back.

This place is pretty awesome. I’ll start with the room. The room was spacious, beautiful, and comfortable. There was plenty of room for the 4 of us, and the sleeper sofa could’ve actually slept a 3^rd person. Only complaint I had about the room was that the knives were placed in a drawer where my 3 year olds could have reached them. I moved them to a top drawer out of reach so that solved that problem.
Now the food. The food at Estrella Restaurant was a little pricey, but it was really good. My favorite was actually the Chilaquilas I had for breakfast. You can cut costs by using the kitchen/​bbq for a few meals, there’s a Costco down the street. The cab ride to Costco is about $ 12 each way cause there is no shuttle.
I also utilized the gym. Enough cardio machines and weights & it’s open 24 hrs I think.
The pools are awesome. My family and I had a blast. The staff was also very friendly.
We did not venture from the resort cause it would’ve been a pain with the kids. The resort is really chill, more of a couples & family crowd. If you’re looking to party & hook up, then this may not be the place for you.
My family will definitely be returning.

Let me start by saying there are 2 very different hotels here. Originally we were given a «garden view» room. The sea view rooms were sold out when I booked. The room was fantastic but the view was horrible on the balcony and the other side was a horrible looking parking spot. I prob would give this room and hotel a 2. We went down to the lobby and asked if by chance there were any rooms w a oven view. They had one and moved us for no charge. I’m not exaggerating when I said we went from a 2 star to a 4 and ½ star immediately. It’s gorgeous! The room is amazing and the view is PERFECT. SO happy here !!! This is a great place for couples. Maybe not so much w buddies or singles looking to go out on the town.
Cons: food and drinks are more expensive than NYC so be prepared. Def nothing cheap about it. A cab ride from the airport is $ 85. Cab to Cabo is $ 18. Don’t do garden view. If that’s all they have left then move on.

Sirena del Mar did not disappoint. The staff was warm and inviting. The views from my room was incredible. I would say that the price for the restaurant was a bit much but what can I say it was tasty. Manny and Jonas were incredible host scheduling activities everyday, never a dull moment. The from office assist with setting activities such as a cruises or zip lining. Only a $ 20 dollar can ride to down town Cabo makes it easy to get around. Can’t wait to come back.

If your plan is to relax while you’re in Cabo stay here. This resort sits on a private beach. They have one large pool (only 4 – 5 feet deep). They also have a large hot tub which is more like a hot mini pool. They have a fire pit that you can sit around when the temperature drops. There are two gas grills near the fire pit and pool area that everyone has access to. Every room has grilling accessories. I stayed in a room that had an amazing ocean front view, full kitchen, living room, dining area, a shower w/​3 shower heads, and jacuzzi tub. Every room has a hammock on the balcony. The only drawback of staying on this resort is that the food at the restaurant is a bit pricy and it is far from the further away from the local mainstays (public beach, clubs and restaurants). If you go w/​a group just pair up when you go further into town and it will keep the costs down. They do have a local Walmart and Costco for your shopping or bulk items needs. The staff here was very accommodating and I did not have any complaints.

Hotel, staff, food and service! All was great and fun and we look forward to another stay in 2016!

One of the most beautiful resorts I have ever stayed at. My boyfriend and I met someone at the San Diego Chargers game, for free 3 nights at hotel to invite us to listen to the time share presentation. While we did not buy the time share, we enjoyed every second of hotel. Staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. The rooms are beautiful, come with granite countertops, microwave, stove, and full refrigerator. The gym is fantastic, has kettle bells, trx bands, evrrything you could imagine. I pls on returning here next time I go to cabo. One tip, I would recommend renting a car, as it is a cab ride away from downtown.

This resort is absolutely beautiful! The views are picture perfect and the rooms are like luxury suites. My boyfriend and I traveled here last August for 8 days and had an amazing time. Since it’s a smaller resort, you get to know the other people staying there and we became friends! We all planned a night out into Cabo and had a GREAT time.
Pros:
–Views
— Swim up bar (2 for 1 during happy hour!)
— Lots of pool activities
— Small resort with not many kids
— Free snorkel gear at the front desk
Cons:
— The food was not great and highly overpriced
— Service at the restaurant is verrrrrry slow
— There is no housekeeping
— Kind of far from town and taxi charges add up quickly. I wish they would provide a free shuttle like every hour or so to town for customers
— The private beach is super hard sand, you for sure can’t walk bare foot
This place truly is breathtaking. For the views, location, romantic feel and price, you really can’t beat it. I just wish they would make a few small improvements with the food and transportation and I would for sure return!

I could go on about the service and the food and the views.
My goodness. These resorts can really make u feel like your someone special.
I enjoyed coming by this place while I stayed at a nearby resort.
The people told us good things about this place and we just had to check it out.
Indeed there was a lot to see and eat here.
Come by and check it out. You won’t be sorry that you did.

This is a great place to stay in Cabo. Its close enough to Cabo San Lucas on the Tourist Corridor that the the free shuttle rides for activities only take a short amount of time and the taxi rides are on the lower end of the spectrum (about 240 pesos). We went after Memorial Day weekend so it was nice and quiet. The hot tub is huge and the pools were nice and warm. For some reason the main pool was heated better than the smaller pool.
They booked a shuttle to and from the airport for $ 18 /​person and the staff onsite were friendly, extremely helpful and had perfect English. The game room in the owners lounge was really great. They had an air hockey table, pool table, and foosball table as well as a Xbox 360. Really nice to use to wind down after a busy day. No ATM on site, but there is one if you walk across the street to the Home Depot. Also, I would suggest getting alcohol at reasonable prices at the wine shop next to the Home Depot.
Located not too far away from the freeway. Its a 5 minute walk if you want to take the dollar bus into town. The resort restaurant food was standard fare and Cabo prices (which are on the $ 50/​person plus).
For now, every room is an ocean-​view room. The doors open completely up and its such a breath-​taking view. We’ve never experienced anything like it before. But soon, they’ll have garden facing rooms with their new building.
Even their timeshare presentations are pretty low key. I never felt too pressured and I actually felt bad at the end not buying since the guy was really nice. He even let us out early instead of trying to push us and drag out the time. Probably the best timeshare presentation experience we’ve had.
The few downsides I’ve experienced were:
1) mosquitos. I’m allergic and they had a feast at night. We mitigated by blasting the AC and the ceiling fans.
2) I found a dead cockroach in the bedroom. No biggie.

What a wonderful resort, they have the best views (ocean view from all rooms), the friendiest staff, wonderful food, beautiful grounds and so much more! They have two pools with again an awesome view and you never have to worry about not getting a lounge chair. They have many fun actives during the week that you can do or you can go into town and find lots to do there.
There really is nothing bad you can say about this place, from the minute you arrive to the time you leave you are made to feel like you are the only ones there. It is a small resort but that is what makes it so special, we got to know the staff and the others guest which really made it fun!
I had the best massage of my life at this resort and can’t wait to go back.
Thank you Sirena Del Mar for the best vacation ever.