The Cape, a Thompson Hotel Review: The Jewel of World of Hyatt in Cabo
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BOTTOM LINE
The Cape, a Thompson Hotel is a design-forward luxury resort near Cabo San Lucas with front-row views of El Arco, and it is one of the best uses of 25,000 World of Hyatt points I know. I booked it last-minute over New Year's and saved roughly $2,500 across two nights against the cash rate. If you want a stylish boutique feel with a killer view and a great points value, this is the one.
Every so often a hotel makes the points-and-miles math look almost too good, and The Cape is that hotel for me. This is a place where the cash rates climb into serious territory, especially over the holidays, yet a World of Hyatt award night holds steady at 25,000 points. That gap is where the value lives.
The design, the view, and the food are why I would come back even if I were paying cash. This is a Thompson property, which is now part of World of Hyatt, so you can bring Hyatt points and status to a resort that feels this upscale. Let me walk you through what makes it special.
Booking The Cape
The Cape is a standard 25,000-points-per-night redemption in the World of Hyatt program, and that is where the value lives. Cash rates swing widely with the season and can be very high over holidays, which is exactly when the fixed points price becomes a steal. I grabbed my stay last-minute over New Year's, one of the most expensive times to be in Cabo, and the redemption saved me roughly $2,500 across two nights. And this was not just any stay — it was a last-minute New Year’s Eve booking, with the hotel going for over $1,200 a night after taxes, and we stayed completely free on points. As a Globalist I also got free breakfast each morning and a suite upgrade to a junior suite, which is the room you will see throughout the video.
World of Hyatt points transfer in one-to-one from Chase Ultimate Rewards, so it is realistic to fund a stay like this with everyday credit card earning. As a Thompson property under Hyatt, elite members should apply their usual benefits and ask about upgrades and late checkout at check-in. Search award availability first, then compare against the cash rate to see your savings.
Here is how I think about a redemption like this one. When a hotel's cash rate is high and its award price is fixed at 25,000 points, your points are worth far more than their baseline value, which over New Year's meant several cents of value on every point I spent. Booking last-minute worked out for me, but I would not count on award space always being there over holiday dates, so when you see availability at a property like this, take it.
Best cards for booking
To get the most from a stay here, the cards I would reach for are the World of Hyatt Credit Card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve.
Location
The Cape sits along the coastline between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, on a rocky point with panoramic views of the water. From Los Cabos International Airport, plan on roughly a 30 to 40 minute transfer depending on traffic. I arranged private transportation, which I recommend for a smooth arrival at a resort like this.
The property's position is a big part of its appeal. It looks out toward El Arco, the famous rock arch at Land's End, and the surf breaks right below the hotel. You feel tucked into the coastline rather than parked on a busy beach strip.
Because The Cape sits on the corridor rather than in the middle of downtown, it strikes a nice balance between seclusion and access. You are far enough from the marina crowds to feel like you have escaped, but a short drive from the restaurants and nightlife of Cabo San Lucas when you want them.
Lobby and Check-In
Arrival at The Cape leans into the resort's architectural identity right away, with clean lines, natural materials, and the ocean framed the moment you step in. It is confident and contemporary rather than fussy, and the surf break comes into view almost immediately.
Check-in was relaxed and unhurried, which matches the mood of the place. As a World of Hyatt member, it is always worth asking about upgrades here, and the staff paced the whole arrival to feel like the start of a real escape.
One small thing I liked is that the resort does not overwhelm you with a giant, echoing atrium the way some big Cabo properties do. The scale stays human, so you feel like a guest at a design hotel rather than a number at a convention resort. That sets the tone for everything that follows.
The Room
The resort has a boutique footprint of around 159 rooms, suites, and villas, and every one is oriented toward that ocean view. I stayed in a Junior Suite, which gave me extra space and a terrace built for taking in the water and the Arch. Waking up to that view is the whole reason to book here.
The design language runs modern and architectural, with clean lines, natural materials, and floor-to-ceiling glass that pulls the outside in. This is not an over-decorated resort, it is confident and contemporary. The Junior Suite hit the sweet spot between space and value, and the terrace layout made the room feel like a private perch over the surf. Inside our junior suite there were his-and-hers closets with robes, slippers, a safe, and plenty of storage, plus a small desk with plugs behind it. The bathroom stars that famous copper tub — one of the best tubs I have seen in any hotel room — alongside a big shower with two nozzles. Fair warnings from the video: the bathroom is open to the bedroom with only a see-through curtain, so if you are not comfortable with your travel companion this is not the hotel for you, the minibar is all paid, and plugs near the bed are scarce — mostly just USBs.
For a couple or a solo traveler wanting a bit more room, the Junior Suite is a smart pick. As a World of Hyatt member, it is always worth asking about upgrades at check-in, since suite availability drives what you can move into.
Pools and Amenities
The pool scene at The Cape is one of its signatures, with terraced pools that step down toward the water and frame that Arch view. Grab a lounger, order a drink, and watch the surfers work the break below. It is the kind of setting that makes you slow down. The detail I keep raving about in the video is that the hot tub is integrated right into the infinity pool, directly next to the swim-up bar — you never have to leave the hot tub to order another margarita, and I think every resort should adopt that. Even with the hotel nearly sold out over New Year’s, we never had trouble finding two chairs together, and the pool staff were fantastic — setting up chairs, bringing towels, and taking food and drink orders right at your seat.
Beyond the pools, the resort leans into wellness and design, with a fitness and spa focus and spaces built for lingering. The surf break below the hotel is a scene in its own right, and I spent more time than I expected just sitting and taking it in.
A note on the beach: like much of this stretch of Cabo, the water directly in front is better for watching than swimming, so plan on the pools for your water time. That is common along the corridor and does not take away from the experience. The views more than make up for it.
Food and Drink
The food here is a real strength. The Rooftop is one of the best rooftop bars and lounges in Cabo, with open-air seating, al fresco dining, a fire pit, and sunken communal areas made for sunset. I could have spent the whole trip up there. One heads-up from the video: the rooftop has a night-clubby lounge feel, and if you are on the fifth floor — the top guest room floor — you may hear some noise from above at night, so ask for a lower floor if you are a light sleeper. You do not have to order anything up there either; you are welcome to just soak in the views from the top of the hotel.
Down at the water, the resort's restaurants, including its ocean-view dining, deliver strong Mexican cuisine in a stunning setting. The Ledge is another on-property option worth trying during your stay. Between the rooftop and the oceanfront tables, you eat very well without leaving the property. Some highlights from our meals in the video: breakfast at The Ledge came with coconut water served in a real coconut, and the green chile enchiladas were incredible. The Sunday brunch is genuinely opulent — a live band, a full buffet with octopus al pastor, a dedicated sushi chef, steak, and grilled fish — and it was completely covered by my Globalist breakfast benefit. On New Year’s Day they ran a special all-you-can-eat menu at The Ledge for about $65 a person, and we ate lobster, oysters, ceviche, and steak until we could not move.
Service
Service throughout my stay was attentive without hovering, which suits the mood of the place. The staff seemed to understand that guests come here to unwind, and they paced everything accordingly.
Small touches like that are what separate a nice hotel from one you remember. Requests were handled quickly, and the whole team kept the relaxed, design-forward feel intact without ever feeling stiff.
Who Should Stay Here
Great fit if
Look elsewhere if
You want a stylish, adults-leaning escape with a knockout view
You want a big family water-park resort with slides and kids' clubs
You have World of Hyatt points and want a high-value luxury redemption
You expect to swim in the ocean right off the property
You are a couple, honeymooner, or design-minded traveler
You want to be in the middle of downtown Cabo nightlife
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many points is The Cape, a Thompson Hotel?
It is a standard 25,000-points-per-night redemption in the World of Hyatt program, which makes it a strong value for a luxury boutique resort.
Is 25,000 points a good deal here?
Yes, especially over peak dates. I booked New Year's and saved roughly $2,500 over two nights compared to the cash rate.
Can you swim at the beach?
The water directly in front is generally better for watching than swimming, which is common along this stretch of Cabo, so plan on the terraced pools for your water time.
What are the best restaurants at The Cape?
The Rooftop is a standout for sunset and drinks, the oceanfront dining is excellent, and The Ledge is another on-property option worth trying.
What room should I book?
The Junior Suite with a terrace gave me a great balance of space and value, along with a front-row view of El Arco and the surf.
How far is it from the airport?
Plan on roughly a 30 to 40 minute private transfer from Los Cabos International Airport, depending on traffic. Getting into town is easy too — in the video I note it is about a $10 Uber or $20 cab into Cabo San Lucas proper, a quick drive that makes it simple to dip into the restaurants and nightlife whenever you want, which can be surprisingly hard from some resorts out here.
Bottom Line
The Cape is the rare resort that satisfies both the design lover and the points optimizer in me. The architecture, the Arch view, and the rooftop dining make it memorable, and the 25,000-point price tag makes it a real value even at the busiest times of year. My New Year's stay confirmed everything I hoped it would be.
If you are sitting on World of Hyatt points and want a stylish Cabo escape, this is where I would spend them. Book the award, enjoy the view, and let the resort do the rest.
