Stanley or Yeti? Can You Bring Your Own Cups To A Los Cabos All-Inclusive?

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You’ve just unpacked and headed down the beach. You’re stretched out on a cabana-style lounger overlooking the Sea of Cortez, cocktail in hand—only yours is in a tiny resort plastic cup, while across the way another guest strolls off with a massive, insulated Stanley or Yeti tumbler that stays ice-cold all day.

What gives?!

This simple trick has nothing to do with suites or upgrades—it’s all about the cup you pack.

We at The Cabo Sun dove into traveler forums and resort policies to answer the burning question: can you really bring your own insulated mug to a Los Cabos all-inclusive? Spoiler: the verdict is in, and it’s a resounding yes.

Is It Actually Allowed?

Believe it or not, most Los Cabos all-inclusive resorts will happily fill your personal, non-glass insulated cup at any bar—swim-up, beachside or lobby alike.

As long as your cup isn’t made of glass (a safety hazard around wet surfaces), bartenders see it every day and have no problem topping you off from the same batch of frozen margarita mix as the little plastic cups.

Why This Is the Ultimate Cabo Hack

Long before your feet touch the warm sand, you’re dreaming of that first icy sip under the Baja sun. Yet too often, standard resort cups betray you: they sweat profusely, your drink warms up in minutes, and you’re left making endless trips to the bar just to maintain that blissful chill.

In a destination where every second counts—whether you’re chasing the best snorkeling spots or simply unwinding at sunset—losing precious chill time feels like a first-world tragedy.

Enter the insulated tumbler.

It’ll turn you Cabo experience from ‘meh’ to ‘magnificent.’ Here’s why travelers swear by packing an insulated tumbler:

• Your Drink Actually Stays Cold: Standard resort cups can’t hold ice against the Baja sun—your daiquiri turns slushy in ten minutes. Insulated Stanley and Yeti tumblers keep beverages icy for hours, even pool-side.
• Fewer Trips to the Bar: A 30- or 40-ounce tumbler holds three or four times as much as the resort’s cups, so you can stay put under your palapa instead of trekking for refills.
• Eco-Friendly Bonus: Using one reusable cup all day slashes the single-use plastic waste generated by resorts, letting you vacation more sustainably.

Pro-Tips for Bringing Your Own Cup

Packing an insulated tumbler is just step one. To turn it into a true vacation tool, a bit of pre-trip prep goes a long way—think of it as outfitting your trusty Baja companion.

From ensuring it weathers sandy swims to smoothing out service at the swim-up bar, these practical pointers will make sure your cup elevates your resort chill session with zero hassle:

• Tip Your Bartender: A dollar or two per fill goes a long way toward friendly service—and maybe a cinnamon-sugar rim on your next colada.
• Pack a Straw & Brush: Many tumblers come with a straw; bring a spare and a small cleaning brush to rinse it after beach-sand frosty drinks.
• Label Your Tumbler: Pop a sticker or write your room number on the bottom so you don’t end up sipping from someone else’s cup by mistake.

The next time you’re soaking up the Baja breeze at an all-inclusive in Los Cabos, ditch the flimsy plastic and let your Stanley or Yeti do the heavy lifting.

After all, you’re here to relax—not to keep refilling cups.