The Cape, A Thompson Hotel
Cabo San Lucas
Hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
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Baja Surf-and-Art Luxury
Why go
The Cape, A Thompson Hotel is a strong Cabo pick for travelers who want a luxury stay that works for both business-adjacent trips and special-occasion downtime. It is not the budget choice, but Michelin 1 Key, Forbes 4-Star, La Liste, Travel + Leisure, Virtuoso recognition make it a credible splurge in the Tourist Corridor.
About The Cape, A Thompson Hotel
The Cape, A Thompson Hotel in Cabo San Lucas has Michelin 1 Key (2025), La Liste Top Hotels (2026) with 91pts, Forbes 4-Star (2026), Travel + Leisure 100 Favorite Hotels in the World #23 (2025) with 98.7pts, Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner (2026).
The booking case is strongest for travelers who want a Cabo San Lucas hotel with a substantial set of accolades. The tradeoff is simple: this is a prestige-led choice, specifics such as menus, room categories, facilities, pricing, service formats should be checked directly before booking. Dress code is smart casual.
A Cabo base with a strong recognition profile
For travelers comparing premium stays in and around Cabo San Lucas, The Cape, A Thompson Hotel stands out because its recognition comes from multiple hotel-focused sources rather than a single mention. Michelin 1 Key (2025), Forbes 4-Star (2026), Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner (2026), and La Liste Top Hotels (2026) all support treating it as a serious hotel contender.
Travelers may also compare it with Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection and Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences. If the trip is focused around Cabo del Sol, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol or Cabo del Sol may also belong on the shortlist.
Book for prestige, not for unconfirmed specifics
The right guest is not choosing solely on a particular room type, dining format, facility, or nightly rate. The stronger case is the hotel's standing: Michelin 1 Key (2025), Forbes 4-Star (2026), La Liste Top Hotels (2026), Travel + Leisure 100 Favorite Hotels in the World #23 (2025), and Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner (2026).
Dining and venue choices should be checked directly if they are central to the trip. The Rooftop at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel may be relevant for travelers specifically comparing options associated with The Cape, while other dining in Cabo San Lucas can be considered more generally.
For timing and planning, use the facts as the starting point. Confirm current availability, rates, room details, dining details, any trip-specific needs directly with the hotel before committing.
Inside The Cape, A Thompson Hotel
Planning details
- Location
- Carr. Transpeninsular km. 5 - Fracc. A, Supermanzana del Manzana L-21, Tourist Corridor, Misiones, 23455 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S.
- Website
- hyatt.com/thompson-hotels/en-US/cslth-the-cape?src=corp_lclb_google_seo_cslth
- Phone
- +1 844-778-4322
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Cape presents a boutique, design-forward interpretation of Baja hospitality that leans on surf culture and midcentury Southern California references. Public spaces mix casual, playful touches — a pool table and vintage surf photography — with considered details like hand-painted tile and copper bathtubs, creating a stylish but approachable mood. The property’s smaller scale and attention to materials make it feel intimate and curated rather than formal; guests encounter a thoughtfully edited experience where architecture, light and coastal context shape the personality more than grand, traditional luxury gestures.
Best For
The Cape is best for travelers seeking a design-led, coastal escape that balances leisure and style. Its boutique scale and location on Monuments Beach make it especially appealing for couples and small groups who value architectural character, surf-adjacent activity and dramatic Pacific views. The hotel’s emphasis on F&B identity and crafted interiors also suits guests who want an experience-focused stay rather than a sprawling resort. It works well as a weekend retreat or a romantic getaway where scenery, thoughtful design and a relaxed, surf-inflected atmosphere are the priorities.
Stay Tips
When booking, request a Pacific-facing room to maximize the hotel’s most distinctive asset: outward views toward the open Pacific and El Arco. The description highlights the property's orientation as shaping surf conditions and the quality of light in the rooms, so an ocean-facing accommodation will deliver the strongest sense of place. Given the hotel’s boutique scale and design focus, mention any room-preference notes about bathtubs or specific design elements if they matter to you, and expect a more intimate, curated F&B program rather than the full-service scale of larger corridor resorts.
Planning details
Location
Carr. Transpeninsular km. 5 - Fracc. A, Supermanzana del Manzana L-21, Tourist Corridor, Misiones, 23455 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S. · Directions
hyatt.com/thompson-hotels/en-US/cslth-the-cape?src=corp_lclb_google_seo_cslth
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Rooftop at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel, Notable alternative
- Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection, Notable alternative
- Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences, Notable alternative
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol, Notable alternative
- Cabo del Sol, Notable alternative
Hotel context
How it compares in Cabo San Lucas
The Cape, A Thompson Hotel is the sharper pick if the brief is design-forward luxury with enough polish for a work trip or adult celebration. Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection is the better fit for travelers who want a more enveloping resort stay, while Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences is the easier value comparison if budget control matters more than recognition.
For travelers focused on the Cabo del Sol side of the trip, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol and Cabo del Sol make more sense logistically. Choose The Cape when the stay needs a strong hotel identity near Cabo San Lucas rather than a location built around Cabo del Sol specifically.
If the full hotel is hard to book or more than the trip requires, The Rooftop at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel is the smarter cross-shop for atmosphere without committing to the whole property. For a complete luxury stay, The Cape is the more convincing choice; for a single evening plan, the rooftop is the cleaner move.
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Compare The Cape, A Thompson Hotel
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Cape, A Thompson Hotel | Cabo San Lucas | 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2026 Forbes 4-Star2026 La Liste Top Hotels2025 Travel + Leisure 100 Favorite Hotels in the World · #232025 Forbes 4-Star2025 Michelin 1 Key |
| The Rooftop at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel | Los Cabos | No published awards |
| Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection | Cabo San Lucas | 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2026 Forbes 5-Star2026 La Liste Top Hotels2025 Travel + Leisure 100 Favorite Hotels in the World · #982025 Forbes 5-Star2024 Michelin 2 Keys |
| Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences | Cabo San Lucas | Preferred Hotels Preferred Residences 2025 |
| Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol | Los Cabos | No published awards |
| Cabo del Sol | Los Cabos | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the dining at The Cape, A Thompson Hotel?
The Cape, A Thompson Hotel is in Cabo San Lucas and has Michelin 1 Key (2025), but travelers should check current dining details directly. If you want to compare a related venue, The Rooftop at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel may also be relevant.
Is The Cape, A Thompson Hotel good for business travel?
The facts support that it is a recognized hotel in Cabo San Lucas, with Forbes 4-Star (2026) and Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner (2026) among its signals. Specific business-travel amenities, meeting facilities, work setup details should be confirmed directly before booking.
How is the location of The Cape, A Thompson Hotel?
The location detail is Cabo San Lucas. More specific street, neighborhood, corridor, or landmark details are not included here. If location is central to the decision, compare the hotel with other Cabo San Lucas options and confirm the exact setting directly before booking.
What is check-in like at The Cape, A Thompson Hotel?
Specific check-in procedures, times, arrival details should be confirmed directly. The Cape, A Thompson Hotel does have confirmed recognition, including Travel + Leisure 100 Favorite Hotels in the World #23 (2025), but guests should confirm current arrival details directly with the hotel.
Which room category is best at The Cape, A Thompson Hotel?
Specific room categories and in-room features should be checked directly. The safest approach is to choose based on the current room descriptions provided by the hotel and the purpose of the trip. The confirmed facts support the hotel's prestige profile in Cabo San Lucas, not a specific room recommendation.
How does The Cape, A Thompson Hotel compare to nearby hotels?
The Cape, A Thompson Hotel has a strong recognition profile, including Michelin 1 Key (2025), Forbes 4-Star (2026), La Liste Top Hotels (2026), Travel + Leisure 100 Favorite Hotels in the World #23 (2025), and Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner (2026). Travelers may compare it with Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol, Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences, Cabo del Sol depending on itinerary and availability.
How is the pool and spa at The Cape, A Thompson Hotel?
Pool and spa details should be confirmed directly. The hotel has a strong award and recognition profile, including Michelin 1 Key (2025) and Forbes 4-Star (2026), but travelers should confirm current leisure facilities, access, services directly with the hotel.
