Villa La Estancia - Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Where is Villa La Estancia located?
Answer: Villa La Estancia is conveniently located on Medano Beach (the swimming beach), less than a mile from downtown Cabo San Lucas. Villa La Estancia is next door to Villa del Palmar. We are far enough away from town to have a peaceful and relaxing vacation, but close enough to easily take advantage of the great restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and activities

Question: With a private rental, do I have the same privileges at the resort?
Answer: Absolutely. You will be a guest of the owner of the Villa and may use all of the facilities at no charge. There is a small charge for lighting the tennis courts at night. Additional costs would include spa services, food and beverages, and any activities you schedule. Please contact us with any specific questions.

Question: May we use the facilities at Villa del Palmar?
Answer: Yes. Guests at Villa La Estancia have full privileges at Villa del Palmar, including use of the restaurants, spa, Kid's in Paradise program, and the resort activities.

Question: Are resort/hotel services available?
Answer: Yes. These are privately owned luxury condos with the comforts of a home, but they also have all of the services you would expect in a fine resort, including 24 hour front desk, restaurants, pools and hot tubs, fitness center, spa, room service, telephone and Internet service, and concierges to help you with all of your needs.

Question: Are there restaurants at Villa La Estancia?
Answer: Yes. La Parilla is a poolside restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch. La Casona is an upscale restaurant with daily dinner service. In addition, there are two restaurants at Villa del Palmar. The beach side restaurant has a wonderful pizza oven, a real treat for all. The deli, located in the mini-mall, offers great sandwiches, salads, desserts, some hot prepared foods, plus specialty coffee drinks and juices. There's even an ice-cream stand. Cabo has many great restaurants. We will be happy to provide our recommendations (and those of our former guests) when you book your reservation with us.

Question: Are there any extra charges?
Answer: The rates we will quote to you will be total. There is no charge for using the fitness center, tennis courts, and high speed Internet access (within the Villa) and WiFi in the pool area. Additional charges would include food, beverages, spa services, telephone calls, or activities that you schedule.

Question: Is there also a hotel at Villa La Estancia?
Answer: No. You may see what appear to be hotel rooms listed on various sites like Expedia (called Deluxe Suites). These are the second bedroom of a 2 bedroom Villa. The 2 bedroom Villa has a "lockoff" feature that allows the Villa to be used simultaneously as a 1 bedroom Villa and a Deluxe Suite. A Deluxe Suite has two queen beds and a nice bath. The terrace is shared with the 1 bedroom side of the Villa.

Question: Is there an all-inclusive option at Villa La Estancia?
Answer: Villa La Estancia offers a Basic Meal Plan PLUS full access to the mini-bar in your villa as well as 24-hour room service (gratuity not included). Items such as lobster, T-bone steak, Kobe beef, or cognac is not available in the all-inclusive. The extensive menu features items from La Casona and La Parrilla. All packages and prices can be requested through the front desk at Villa La Estancia.

Question: Do I need to rent a car?
Answer: No. Most everything is within walking distance or a short taxi ride. The taxi fare to Cabo is currently $7/one way for 4 people (small additional charge for more people). Taxis are readily available and are vans so they will seat a large group. Some people do like to rent a car, which is convenient for shopping, golf, and perhaps a side trip to Todos Santos. Free parking is available at Villa La Estancia.

Question: How do I get from the airport to Villa La Estancia?
Answer: The airport is at San Jose del Cabo (SJD). It is about a 30 - 45 drive to Villa La Estancia. The concierge can prearrange transportation for you. Here are the current rates: Shuttle: $35/person round trip Suburban: $95/7 passengers one way Van: $120/10 passengers one way Limo: $160/8 passengers one way When you make your reservation, we will provide the Transportation Request Form. To make a reservation online click here. To request more information please send us an email at concierge@cabolaestancia.com.

Question: Is the beach swimmable?
Answer: Yes. Medano Beach is considered the swimming beach in Cabo. The beaches on the Pacific side have surf that is too rough for safe swimming. Most of the beaches along the "corridor" (the area between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo) have significant rip currents and are not generally considered safe. There are some exceptions, but check this out if ocean swimming is important to you.

Question: Is there a spa and/or fitness center?
Answer: Yes. There is an executive fitness center and also a full spa. There is no charge for using the fitness center.

Question: Are there tennis courts?
Answer: Yes, there are two private courts at Villa La Estancia and two additional courts at Villa del Palmar (lighting available at a small charge).

Question: Is there a children's program? Babysitting?
Answer: The Kid's in Paradise program at Villa del Palmar provides activities throughout the day for children ages 4 - 11. Babysitting is also available.

 

Travel Guard Responds to Coverage Questions Surrounding Swine Flu

The following questions and answers have been prepared to help you understand the typical coverage that may or may not be available for insured travelers who purchased a Travel Guard plan.

Question: If I were to contract swine flu, would I be covered for trip cancellation?
Answer: As long as the insurance was purchased before you contracted the disease, you would normally be covered for cancellation. Travel Guard would require a note from the doctor as verification. (Please confirm that plan has coverage for unforeseen illness.)

Question: If I were to contract swine flu while on my trip, would I have coverage for medical expenses?
Answer: As long as the disease was contracted while on the trip, you would normally be covered. (Please confirm medical expense coverage is included in the product.)

Question: Would I have coverage for Trip Interruption if the area I am traveling in is quarantined by that country's government?
Answer: Generally there would be coverage under Trip Interruption, if you are quarantined to an area because of possible contact with swine flu.

Question: Would I have coverage for Trip Delay if the area I am traveling in is quarantined by that country's government?
Answer: Generally there would be coverage under Trip Delay if you are quarantined up to the maximum limits of the coverage.

Question: If I am denied entry to a country because I appear to be ill or have a fever, would I have coverage?
Answer: Generally there would not be coverage unless you were quarantined.

Question: If I am afraid to travel to a specific area because swine flu has been detected, will I have coverage for Trip Cancellation?
Answer: No, there is no coverage for fear of traveling to a specific region. Under Trip Cancellation, most plans provide coverage due to reasons such as illness or injury, weather conditions, or traffic accidents. The insurance through Travel Guard generally does not provide coverage due to government regulations or advisories to specific regions. Under Trip Cancellation, most plans provide coverage due to reasons such as illness or injury, weather conditions, or traffic accidents.

Question: Would I have coverage for Trip Cancellation if the area I am traveling to is quarantined by that country's government?
Answer: Generally, Travel Guard's plans would not provide coverage for Trip Cancellation should your destination country's government have quarantines due to the swine flu.

Question: Would I have coverage for Trip Cancellation if the government issues a travel warning covering the area I am scheduled to travel to?
Answer: The plans available through Travel Guard do not provide Trip Cancellation coverage due to government warnings.

Question: Would the possible "epidemic" be covered as a "Natural Disaster"?
Answer: The definition of "Natural Disaster" is flood, hurricane, earthquake, or blizzard that is due to natural causes. So, this would not be considered a "Natural Disaster".