We are a family of 3 (32, 37, and a 3 yr old very active little boy) so it was important to find a place to accommodate a variety of needs. We completely lucked out with this El Zalate condo! We felt safe and comfortable from the beginning, and little did we know that this part of Cabo was the spot for families! I'll try to breakdown why this place was so great:
1) Location! You can walk to a few grocery stores and a few restaurants around the El Zalate complex. There's a "7-11" type place near the entrance. With Uber there now, you can hop in a car and get to "The Shoppes and Palmilla" and satisfy a few needs (for us yuppies who eat organic). There's a California Ranch Market at Palmilla that has all comforts of home and great quality food. Blue Fish (5 stars) restaurant is also in Palmilla, as well as an Organic Farmer's Market every Friday morning in the terrance outside!
2) El Zalate Complex. We stayed in a ground-level place (102) so you can walk to and from the pool (because you always forget something!) with ease, and when you have a toddler, that's very nice! The beach is wonderful as well. Lots of people warn you about the surf getting up, but honestly, we didn't have an issue at all--we all got in almost every day. If you want a calm ocean swim, head up to Palmilla cove about 5 minutes away! The complex always has guards on duty (24/7), and they are super friendly. They will call you a cab if you need one and give you tips about Cabo when you ask.
3) The unit itself. Had everything we needed. Washer'Dryer in unit, massive outdoor terrace, cable TV if you're into that or need to watch a game, and very functional internet with zero problems, good sized kitchen and everything you need to cook a big meal (because that's all we do). The only two comments I'll make are a lack of garbage disposal and the mattress was VERY firm--just not our favorite. Everything else about the place was perfect for our little family.
Above all--I can easily say that we will be back to San Jose del Cabo, El Zalate, and probably this exact condo next year. We loved it! -Steven, Andrea, and Archer from Denver, CO.