Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Zoetry Casa Del Mar Resort

Our hotel in Los Cabos was the Zoetry Casa Del Mar. It is owned by AMR Resorts, the same group who own Dreams and Secrets. The Casa Del Mar is a hacienda style property with an entryway that opens into a beautiful central courtyard and fountain that looks out over the pool and gardens with the ocean beyond. It is understated, but elegant, and has a very private, boutique, feel. Our room was on the second floor with high ceilings and a nice veranda with a beautiful view of the beach and ocean. The bedding was feathery but firm, like sleeping on a cloud. The bathroom was like a private spa with a whirlpool tub, separate shower and toilet, Bulgari bath products and bath "sheets" as opposed to towels. We received made service several times a day to clean the room, refresh the mini-bar, and turn down our bed at night.

We found the service in the bars and restaurants to be very good, attentive but not rushed. The property is an "all-inclusive" which can mean plentiful but mediocre food and beverages, but not here. They do not have any buffet restaurants, everything is served a la carte and prepared to order. Meal offerings are split between three locations on the property, with 1 location for breakfast, 2 for lunch, and 2 for dinner. We enjoyed all of our meals during our stay. The food was artistically presented and consistantly delicious. One of the highlights was dinner service on the beach with a formal table set-up but our feet in the sand and a fire pit to take the chill off of the evening. Also, anything available in the restaurants and bars could be served in your room if you didn't feel like going out, or wanted to enjoy a private sunset cocktail on your veranda. All in all it is a great resort for a quiet relaxing vacation suitable for couples or a girls spa getaway, and families with young children. I think teenagers would be bored staying on property, but guests staying at Casa Del Mar do have privileges at the neighboring Dreams which has a full menu of activities and an "animation" staff to get people engaged.

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