The 10 Most Annoying Things Guests Do at Cabo Resorts & How To Politely Deal With Them

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You’ve planned for months, booked the perfect resort, and are finally settled into a lounge chair with an ice-cold Pacifico. The Baja sun is warm, the infinity pool sparkles against the Sea of Cortez, and then it hits you: the unmistakable sound of someone else’s very loud, very personal video call on speakerphone.

Welcome to the reality of a shared paradise. Here at The Cabo Sun, we know that 99% of your vacation is pure bliss, but that other 1% can be tested by the interesting habits of your fellow guests.

Don’t let these minor annoyances derail your vacation Zen. Consider this your insider’s guide to navigating the 10 most common resort frustrations with grace, ensuring your trip remains as peaceful and perfect as you imagined.

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1. The Towel Phantom 🚩 The classic resort villain. They appear at sunrise to leave a single book or flip-flop on the best ocean-view cabana, claiming it for the day before vanishing for hours, leaving prime real estate frustratingly empty.

• The Polite Solution: Never touch their belongings—it’s a battle you can’t win. Instead, find a pool concierge and politely ask about the resort’s official policy on saving chairs. Most have a rule (usually a 60-minute limit), and the staff are the only ones empowered to clear the space for you.

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2. The Unofficial DJ 🔊 This guest is convinced their personal playlist is so good that everyone within a 50-foot radius needs to enjoy it. Whether it’s heavy metal at 9 AM or techno during a quiet sunset, they are the self-appointed DJ of the adults-only pool.

• The Polite Solution: Your first move should always be to relocate. If that’s not an option, a direct but friendly approach usually works. A simple, smiling, “Hey, sorry to bother you, any chance you could turn that down just a bit?” often does the trick. They’re usually just lost in their own world, not being malicious.

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3. The Shrimp Scavenger 🍤 You’ve been patiently waiting by the buffet for a fresh tray of garlic shrimp, and it finally arrives. But the person ahead of you, whose plate is already a mountain of food, proceeds to scoop the entire platter, leaving none behind.

• The Polite Solution: You can’t critique someone’s appetite. The best strategy is to be smarter. Visit the buffet at slightly off-peak times (a little before or after the main rush). And don’t be afraid to discreetly ask a chef, “Excuse me, will there be more shrimp coming out soon?” They’ll often bring a fresh portion directly to your table.

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4. The Conference Caller 📞 This individual is pacing the edge of the tranquil pool while loudly conducting a business meeting on speakerphone. You are now an unwilling expert on their company’s third-quarter logistics.

• The Polite Solution: A prolonged, pointed, and disappointed stare can sometimes work miracles. If not, this is a situation where moving is your only path to immediate peace. Confronting them will only make you the second-loudest person in the quiet zone.

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5. The Cannonball Crew 🌊 A group of unsupervised kids is having the time of their lives, launching cannonballs into the pool that send a tidal wave over you, your book, and your guacamole. Their parents are deep into a conversation three cabanas away.

• The Polite Solution: It is never your role to discipline someone else’s children. If the splashing is just annoying, relocating is your best bet. If it becomes a genuine safety concern, a discreet word with the on-duty lifeguard is the right move. That’s what they are there for.

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6. The 1 AM Hallway Party 🗣️ A happy group is returning from the bars. They decide the echo-filled marble hallway outside your door is the ideal spot for a loud, extended debrief of their night.

• The Polite Solution: If it’s a one-time thing, just take a deep breath and wait the 60 seconds it usually takes for them to find their room key. If it becomes a nightly ritual, a single, anonymous call to the front desk is completely justified. They will dispatch security to handle it with discretion.

7. The Bar Barnacle 🍹 This person has been nursing the same empty glass at the swim-up bar for an hour while scrolling through their phone. They have become a human barricade, making it impossible for anyone else to order a drink.

• The Polite Solution: Be the polite nudge. A simple, “Excuse me, mind if I just sneak in for a moment to order?” is perfectly acceptable and often breaks their trance, reminding them they’re in a shared space.

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8. The Omelet Outlaw 🚶‍♂️ You’re in a clear, orderly line for the made-to-order omelet station. Suddenly, a guest breezes right up to the front, catches the chef’s eye, and starts listing their ingredients as if the queue is invisible.

• The Polite Solution: A gentle but firm, “Sorry, the line starts back here,” with a gesture is usually enough to make them aware. If they ignore you, let it go. One stolen omelet isn’t worth a vacation confrontation.

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9. The Accidental Documentarian 📸 This guest is filming a sweeping, panoramic video for their social media story, which includes a long, lingering close-up of you trying to relax in your swimsuit.

• The Polite Solution: The easiest solution is non-verbal: just turn your back or angle your chair away. If you feel targeted, a simple and polite, “Sorry, would you mind not including me in your video?” is a completely reasonable request.

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10. The Boardshort Connoisseur 👕 The resort’s fine-dining restaurant has a clear “resort elegant” dress code (long pants for men, no flip-flops). A guest strolls in wearing wet boardshorts, a tank top, and dripping water on the floor.

• The Polite Solution: Do nothing. It is 100% the job of the host and restaurant manager to enforce their own dress code.

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