The staff is friendly and gracious. Although the Westin Regina overshadows the Melia Cabo Real for breathtaking architecture, the Melia's vast size makes it a major contender in the mega-resort market. Spread over a hilltop overlooking the Gulf, the hotel has a large, free-form blue pool, waterfalls, fountains and a private beach. The lobby highlights a pyramid sheathed with onyx, and the Mayan theme is continued in the rooms, where onyx-topped tables and tiled floors are standard. Dining options include a thatched seafood grill by the pool, a terrace restaurant and formal dining room.
All rooms feature key cards, rattan furniture, mirrored walls, minibars, safes and TVs.
The combination baths are large and have dressing areas. Most rooms have landscaped patios or terraces. Amenities include tennis, horseback riding and watersports. Architecturally unique, the Westin Regina perches on a cliff that tops a man-made beach. Constructed in a minimalist style, but painted with yellow, pink and adobe hues that echo vibrant desert colors, the hotel is built in tiers that step down hillsides.