VIP Lounge Terminal 1

Conference calls before Cabo? This lounge actually has a meeting room.

VIP Lounge Terminal 1 sits airside on the mezzanine of Terminal 1, after security, and runs roughly 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. FlyerTalk reports older hours as 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, so treat the 7:00 pm mark as the safe cutoff in case of early closure. It’s a small, functional space, and the main draw is privacy rather than food or amenities.

Access works either through Priority Pass or a paid day pass at about $800 MXN. That fee buys lounge seating, self-serve basic snacks, and soft drinks, but reviews call the spread “nothing fancy.” Alcohol is usually included, but don’t expect a full bar program or made-to-order dishes. If you’re thinking of paying cash, compare $800 MXN against just grabbing a meal in the main Terminal 1 concourse.

The most useful feature here is the private conference room, mentioned in multiple trip reports as good for calls or small meetings. Staff reportedly helps you book it at the front desk, so ask when you check in rather than after you sit down. For remote workers trying to get one last Zoom in before a 3:00 pm departure, this beats trying to talk over gate announcements downstairs.

The lounge runs on its own internet connection and has its own bathrooms, which regulars call out as a plus versus the shared facilities in Terminal 1. One review specifically praised the “outstanding” service from staff along with the separate Wi‑Fi. You won’t find showers or nap pods here, so long layovers or overnight waits still mean regular terminal seating or a nearby hotel.

Food gets described as light and basic; think snacks to hold you over, not a full lunch before a 1:30 pm flight. Older FlyerTalk threads frame the space as functional more than impressive, so don’t burn a long layover here if you were hoping for restaurant-level dining. Many frequent visitors just grab a drink, answer emails, and head to the gate around 40 minutes before boarding.

Watch out for: no rest area, no showers, and the chance the lounge may close closer to 7:00 pm than 9:00 pm, especially on slower days. If your flight leaves after 8:00 pm, confirm hours at check-in or online so you’re not planning around a lounge that’s already shut.

Quick tip: if you only have 45–60 minutes in Terminal 1 and don’t need the conference room, skip the walk upstairs and spend that time grabbing a proper meal in the main concourse instead of paying the $800 MXN walk-up fee.