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Reviews of Vidasoul

4 out of 5
Vidasoul
1000 Camino Cabo Este, Vinorama, BCS

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 139 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views of the ocean as the property is right on the beach. Great food and drinks at the onsite restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from joan on 6 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review.

2/10 Terrible

deborah

Travelled with family
dissapointment
I didnt make it to the Hotel. The road was not paved and we got stock in the middle of the road. My whole family ! in the sand. It was a very difficult road, with no other cars , just solo. We had to drag the car out of the sand and definitely go back to san Jose del Cabo. The Travel insurance I paid for any incidents necer worked. I called the hotel that same day but no answer. The office closes at 4pm!. It was getting dark .... next morning I called and they returned the second night. I have been tryint to send a report to the Travel insurance I paid for and it just doesnt work. Never pay for that insurance. It is a robbery!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Owner on 31 Dec 2023
In our correspondents with guests we ask them to contact us to make sure they have good directions. They did do that and were driving on a road that was closed. We try texting and calling before dark to make sure if time of arrival and no response. We wait all night for our guests. We did not know they were on their. Yes there are dirt roads but one along the coast is closed but gps still says that beach road is there.

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in was okay; the person didn't welcome us, processed our card and handed the key. We asked where the room was. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. It has a concrete interior with unattractive art. The water was hard to regulate for a shower; when we added cold water to the hot water, the hot water would turn off. The premises are aging and needs a facelift. The pool area is unattractive with synthetic turf. We had fish tacos for dinner and oatmeal for breakfast; it was good. Service could be improved; waiter was late starting at breakfast We had to ask for napkins and utensils after food arrived. There weren't many guests; perhaps they were bored. It was about a 40 minute drive to Cabo Pulmo main entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Gerente on 23 Dec 2023
Peoplecome to our hotel for the casual atmosphere, apparently too casual for this guest. It is very important for Expedia guests to be aware of the distance and that is a rural rustic area. most people rave about the art and for that matter the service. there is a big difference in the guests who want to be on The East Cape, away from crowds and big hotels and are happy to just chill there. People write reviews about the staff thanking each one by name so this is very surprising to hear. we are short handed and he was probably waiting tables at the same time and you can see the room from the lobby. again sorry for your disappointment.

8/10 Good

Susel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a peacefully fun visit. Staff is super friendly and Juan was very attentive. Room is spacious and beds are comfy. The food was outstanding, excellent enchiladas verdes, huevos rancheros and the ceviche is one of the best ever!! Sunsets and wave sounds were AMAZING. Great place to get away from traffic and crowds!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is beautiful! Staff is so top tier! Their restaurant has a variety of options and literally everything I had was good. Shrimp tacos were my fav. If you are looking to be were the crowd is at then you will be paying some money for transportation lol. This hotel was a ways out like 1.5 hours and very secluded from tourist like activities. I didn’t do my research so I was disappointed in that. But the owner made sure to accommodate me appropriately and offered/did take me in town to do my excursions! She was super nice and chill. They are about to undergo some renovations so I know that when I go back it’ll be even better. The beautiful views, the suite, the food, the A staff made up for the lack of excitement lol. I really enjoyed my stay because I got to relax, meditate and just enjoy the scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Joan on 15 Aug 2023
Muchas gracias para su visite y estrellas.

8/10 Good

Rosanne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from joan on 15 Aug 2023
Gracias

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from joan on 22 Apr 2023
Thank you for your visit and your 10 out of 10. I would like to know more about what you liked about it?

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just WOW! The staff is amazing. The location is amazing. A short drive to multiple surf spots along the East Cape…our new spot when we visit Baja. Thank you everyone! We can not wait to come back! Love, Kate and George
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from joan on 22 Mar 2023
Thanks for your visit. Yes, starting now most of our guests will surf along the way. We love surf season too.

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Drive was crazy getting there but awesome after arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from joan on 22 Mar 2023
We say, its part of the adventure, but not everyone agrees. I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves.

2/10 Terrible

YORDANO

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Joan on 14 Dec 2023
I do not know who this guest was or why they weren't happy.

10/10 Excellent

Fronica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a modern and unique experience with a clean feel and friendly staff in a secluded section of Baja.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Joan on 9 Nov 2022
Thank you so much for your visit this week. We are glad you enjoyed what we have to offer.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning location
Relaxed & friendly. Stunning location. Food is fresh and lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from joan on 30 Jun 2022
Thanks for the pictures and the visit. Thanks for appreciating all that we have to offer, the food especially.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool little hotel right on the beach. Easy access, attentive service, food in restaurant was great. Will visit again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from joan on 30 Jun 2022
Thank you for your visit. We appreciate your kind words

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel overbooked. Its in the middle of nothing. The only option they offered was employee housing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Joan on 10 May 2022
Yes they made a last minute booking with Expedia and the rooms were full before the reservation came through to me, there were big waves and we had lots of walk ins. I did not get a chance to block the rooms with Expedia before they booked. Long story short we did in fact have nothing for them and my Manager moved out of his room to accommodate them. They said repeatedly it was fine. We reduced their price by $70.00 and apologized profusely we are in a rural location and most of our guests are looking to be there, in the middle of nowhere. Many people who book with the online travel agencies don't tend to do the research to know where we are. They then tend to be disappointed when they realize we are remote, off-grid and off-road. It's like heaven to most of our guests but not for all of them.

10/10 Excellent

P

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Joan on 9 Apr 2022
Thank you for your visit

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms were really nice and the beds were super comfortable. It was really nice being on the beach and there was a surf break just in front The exterior was not that nice. Now enough plant, half the plants there were were dead. The exterior a little shabby. The overuse of uplighting was blinding and was freaking out the birds ( light pollution). Most of the staff was either unfriendly of did not understand anything about the hotel. The restaurant was way over priced and they seemed annoyed when I would ask to fill my water bottle with there filters water or get Coffe refills. Friday night there was a live band that was loud until 10:30-11 and after a long day in the ocean and sun it was a little annoying
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Joan on 2 Apr 2022
I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy your stay. Plants take water, we don’t have any we are in the desert and it comes in a truck. We were hit by a very big hurricane in September, the rest of the plants are growing back. Can’t speak to the service as people rave about our food and service and architecture. I imagine you were looking for a much more upscale hotel as the guests that wanted to be in aplace like that go on and on about how beautiful it is. We get no deliveries, we drive every morsel of food to that place ourselves. Sorry you didn’t enjoy your stay.

8/10 Good

Fredy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank W McDermott,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone Couldn't be nicer. From Joan the owner, to the entire staff. Food and service was excellent! A great place to relax and enjoy the East Cape of Baja. Gary
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from Joan on 1 Mar 2022
The family couldn't have been nicer, everyone from the staff to the other guests were crazy about them.

8/10 Good

jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place I’ve stayed here three times now prices for accommodations are reasonable rooms are wonderful if you like modernist architecture food is good and staff generally pleasant and accommodating However the food & drink prices are a little out of whack Given this is not Cabo San Lucas… Was charged 300 pesos times two for a couple of shots of Mezcal which in Mexico is a bit of a stretch. When I spoke to the restaurant manager about it he brusquely waved me off in a way that left me wondering whether I would return to this lovely oasis in the desert. Yes it’s been a couple of hard years for businesses and I understand their need to cover expenses but it’s a fine line between making your guests feel welcomed and appreciated and turning a profit. I wish Joan the best but hope they’ll revisit some of the prices for their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Joan on 19 Jan 2022
Thanks for your review. I’m sorry about the attitude of the bartender, I can’t explain that. The thing about out prices is it costs a lot more to do business in the East Cape than it does in Cabo. We don’t get any deliveries of any kind. We drive all food and drink to the location. We run on solar and generator and have our water delivered in a truck. It just costs more and we don’t have the volume over there. We have to house our employees. In Cabo everything is delivered to the door step and the East Cape experience is very different. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience.

8/10 Good

Phillis, Dallas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accommodating. Food was excellent! Very remote area, if you are looking for solitude and peace, this is your place. Room 200 is worth the extra $$$.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Joan on 25 Jan 2022
Thank you for your visit.

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise on the Ocean.
It’s an oasis of modern, comfort with a staff and management who deliver from the soul. The food was excellent. And a big Thank you to Alberto for his wonderful care.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small remote hotel where the staff knows you and helps with anything. They saved our vacation after being stranded from a bad rental situation with Sixt rental cars (never again). The restaurant was lovely, welcoming. No shoes required and you can hear/see the waves as you dine. The view from each room is unbelievable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Joan on 22 Jun 2021
thanks for your visit, it was our pleasure.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place. So glad I stayed, and can't wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Joan on 1 Jun 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed our hotel. Thank you for the visit.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a unique property. The location right in the beach is very special.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from Joan on 29 May 2021
thank you for your visit and your review.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel off the beaten path, but worth the drive. The staff is amazing, food is great- just so relaxing and what we needed after traveling around the area. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from Joan on 29 May 2021
thank you for your generous review and your visit.

10/10 Excellent

noah c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place, great location
Vidasoul is a perfect retreat and located in a great place. If you're looking to get away from the tourist traps of Cabo, this is the place. The food is great, the service is great, they are friendly and welcoming, like family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Joan on 25 May 2021
Thank you for your kind words and for your visit. We are glad you enjoyed your time here.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from Joan on 8 Mar 2021
Thank you for sharing your experience on Expedia. We enjoyed having you as well.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from Joan on 8 Mar 2021
Thank you for your visit we are pleased to hear you had a wonderful time

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice getaway, but the best was the Service and the Food, OMG this food was to die for. Of course because it is in the middle of nowhere, the nightsky is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Response from Joan on 16 Feb 2021
Thanks for your visit. We enjoyed it too.

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo, Huntington Beach

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing and unique place. Great place to relax, regenerate and enjoy quality time in the nature. Extremely pleased with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
Despite the power going out, it was an awesome place. Good food, live music, beautiful sunsets and crabs on the beach! Overhead showers with views of the beach. No gas stations nearby so plan accordingly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location! Wow
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Markleville, IN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the remoteness of this place! You could see whales non stop all week. We didn’t get the chef’s names, but the food was AWESOME! And Diego and Hector were INCREIBLE! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Joan on 3 Feb 2020
Thank you for your review and your visit. Please come again soon. I will tell them you said that. They are wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquility AND base for diving/surfing/snorkel
VIDASOUL was exactly what & where we wanted. We (teen + mom) stayed 9 nights. Some days we stayed put, strolling the private beach to swim, gather shells, enjoy sunrise, eat AMAZING fresh meals (head chef Diego is an artist: ceviche, fish/chicken, salads, pastas, vegan options, all-day full-service with bar, prices reasonable). Kayaks & surfboards available on-site. (Waves generally swimmable/mild during North American winter & terrific for surfing in summer.) Some days we drove 22 km north to protected marine park of Cabo Pulmo with beautiful beach, snorkeling, hike at Los Aboritas; or 4 km farther to village for more hiking and dive shops. Hotel location is perfect for enjoying rustic, uncrowded part of Baja Sur PLUS having airport & bigger city of San Jose del Cabo about 40 minutes’ drive south for nightlife. VIDASOUL also has live, free music on Saturday nights - many locals come for dinner then. I loved how owner Joan & guests would talk together at meals on the open dining patio, watching whales & sunsets. There is wi-fI and A/C. Pet-friendly. Not all rooms have ocean views - the suites do (big glass walls, with shades to lower) so go for those if possible. Room above the restaurant (208?) can be noisy. Cons: pool not heated & 75-degree sea can feel cool in winter, consider rashguard or light wetsuit. ABSOLUTELY EMAIL OWNER FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS! End of road is rutted dirt, if that’s scary, can Uber or getting shuttle from hotel ($80 per party). SUV not required.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. Close to Cabo pulmo and surf breaks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Joan on 12 Feb 2019
Thanks for your visit and your review.

8/10 Good

MT, Canada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Likes: location – beachside, isolated/non commercial, quiet; dining, Dislikes: unreliable internet access; bicycles available but require minor repairs and major tune up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Joan on 14 Feb 2019
I haven't checked our bikes lately but so few people use them that I'm not surprised. Its a harsh environment and things rust very fast. We had a new internet system installed a couple fo weeks ago anti has been very reliable thus far.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
chill
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern, quiet, beautiful! We booked for a few nights as a relaxing way to end an adventurous honeymoon (not too far from outdoor excursions in Cabo Pulmo) and the staff were very friendly. The food was more expensive than on the rest of the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Off grid so generators and solar panels apply the power. Ocean breezes keep the rooms cool during the day they run the generator at night to cool the rooms with AC . The kitchen uses local fresh catch of the day for their seafood dinners. An amazing staff friendly and concerned about your comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Joan on 20 Jun 2018
Thank you very much for your kind review.

10/10 Excellent

Jenn, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous!
It's quite the drive to get to but well worth it. Beautiful & the staff was great as was the food. I had unit 200 which was amazing & so comfortable. The views from bed & throughout the suite was the best ever to end & start my day with...my dog loved it as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Joan on 30 Jan 2018
thank you so much for your visit. I'm so glad you enjoyed your suite.

4/10 Poor

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not bad....BUT!!!!!!
Hotel was nice in a beautiful location. Problem is getting to the Hotel and once there, we found the restaurant expensive for what it is. We knew the Hotel is out of the way and on a dirt road. What we didn't expect was the condition of the road. I would recommend renting a pick up truck to make it on these roads. Once there is a beautiful beach and the rooms are very nice. However, internet was not working and a big diesel generator was running day and night which took away from the ambience of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Jefe on 12 Jan 2018
Yes, we are in a remote location and when there are clouds we do need to run a generator as we are on solar and waiting for new batteries. Also, we need the generator for the a/c.Our food is being served in the middle of nowhere where there aren't any deliveries. Most people rave about the food and never complain because the quality is very fresh and our menu is vast, cheap things and expensive things. Over the holidays we do have more expense food. Many people do not factor in the difficulties of running a place so far from town. Our internet is satellite and it will slow down when there are 40 or 50 people using it. Our tripAdvisor reviews should be read as well.

8/10 Good

Gummy, kirkland wa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean and great service on the beach good food
Reserved a double queen room and found it to be well laid out and impeccably clean. Beds were really comfortable with soft cotton sheets and a duvet covered comforter. Nice. Ac was fantastic. Had kayaks surf boards and paddle boards. Showing some disrepair. But I highly recommend it. A gem on Cortez and close to Cabo pulmo and arbolitos marine park. Great coral reef there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Response from GM on 29 Jul 2017
Thank you for your visit. I'm glad you like our hotel.