Riu Santa Fe

The short version

Pick Riu Santa Fe if your Cabo trip is really about keeping the kids busy. It sits at the foot of El Medano beach in Cabo San Lucas with nine pools, among them an ocean-view infinity pool, and several swim-up bars. Children get the Splash Water World water park, RIU Land and their own pool with slides. You can eat at the buffet, the Taco Station or Carusso for Italian, and the airport is roughly 35 to 45 minutes away.

Best for Families with young kids Families with teens Big-resort variety

Good to know

• Built as a family resort, at the foot of El Medano beach in Cabo San Lucas.
• Nine pools in all, including an ocean-view infinity pool, plus several swim-up bars.
• The Splash Water World water park is on site, along with RIU Land and a kids' pool with slides.
• Places to eat include the La Baja California buffet, a Taco Station, Carusso for Italian and Pepe's Food.
• About 40 km from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), roughly a 35 to 45 minute drive.