Zadun Los Cabos, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve vs The Club at Solaz Luxury Villas

Couples, families and small groups who want a five-star resort stay, rated 9.2 from 125 reviews. Rooms range from guest rooms to suites and a beach-front villa.

Larger families and groups travelling together who want villa-style space. It is rated 9.0 from 183 reviews, and its villas sleep from four up to fourteen.

Guest rooms of 753 to 807 sq ft come with a minibar, bathrobes, a dressing room, a desk and a seating area. Several have a terrace, a plunge pool or a private pool, and the Cortes suites run from 1,550 to 2,347 sq ft. The Two-Bedroom Villa - Beach Front Access has a private pool and a terrace.

Every room is a villa, from the One Bedroom Villa Ocean View (1,033 sq ft) to the Four Bedroom Villa with Hot Tub (2,013 sq ft). Rooms have a mini-fridge, refrigerator, microwave and coffee/tea maker. Most also have a dishwasher, and some have a kitchenette. Hot tubs come with many villa types.

The largest suites, such as the Cortes Ocean View 2 Bedroom Suite, host up to eight guests. The Family Connecting Ocean View 2 Bedrooms sleeps up to seven, and the Two-Bedroom Villa - Beach Front Access up to six.

The Four Bedroom Villa Ocean View with Hot Tub and the Four Bedroom Villa with Hot Tub each host up to 14. Three-bedroom villas take up to 12, and two-bedroom villas up to 8.

Zadun has an infinity pool, a heated pool, an outdoor pool with a pool bar, and a pool with a view. It also has a beachfront setting with a private beach area, sun loungers, beach chairs and sun umbrellas. Some rooms add their own plunge or private pool.

Solaz has an infinity pool, an outdoor pool and a pool bar, with a fence around the pool. It is also beachfront with a private beach area, sun loungers, beach chairs and sun umbrellas. Canoeing and windsurfing add water options.

The spa and wellness center includes a hammam, steam room, sauna and hot tub. Massage, manicures, pedicures and hair salon services are available. Zadun also has a public bath, a hot spring bath, an open-air bath, yoga and fitness classes, and personal trainers.

The spa and wellness center includes a sauna, steam room and hot tub. Massage, beauty services, yoga, fitness classes and personal trainers are available. A hot spring bath and a solarium round out the downtime.

Active days can include cycling, hiking, fishing, diving and snorkelling. Zadun also has table tennis, a games room and BBQ facilities.

A tour desk and car hire help with planning excursions, and horse riding, canoeing, windsurfing, diving and snorkelling add variety. Darts, a games room and entertainment staff keep things lively back at the villa.

Zadun has a kids' club, a children's playground, an indoor play area, babysitting and kid meals. Swimming pool toys, baby safety gates and kids' outdoor play equipment suit younger children.

Solaz has a kids' club, entertainment staff, a children's playground, an indoor play area, babysitting and a kid-friendly buffet. The fence around the pool is a useful extra for families with little ones.