Hotel Riu Santa FevsThe Cape, a Thompson Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Cape, a Thompson Hotel scores significantly better than Hotel Riu Santa Fe. The Cape, a Thompson Hotel ranks #2 in Cabo San Lucas with accolades from 10 reviewers such as Gayot, goop and Star Service.
Hotel Riu Santa Fe
Camino Viejo a San Jose, Cabo San Lucas 23410
From $364/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service
"Holy Guacamole, this is Riu’s bastion of spring-break shenanigans, a rowdy, youth-centric retreat that at last count is the largest resort in Cabo San Lucas." Full review
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Reservations are requested in advance to ensure a table, and a dress code applies in the evenings (T-shirts with sleeves).
Fodor's
"Editor's Note:
This location is no longer in operation." Full review
The Cape, a Thompson Hotel
Transpeninsula km 5 | Fraccioamiento A L 21, Cabo San Lucas 23410, Mexico
From $529/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"Sleek, modular style creates a dramatic atmosphere at this exclusive luxury resort."
Star Service
"The strikingly beautiful property feels spacious and from nearly every vantage point, offers unobstructed views of the Sea of Cortez and its iconic rock formation at Land's End, El Arco.
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Every room has a balcony to view the Pacific (some with private plunge pools and butler service), plus Cabo’s only rooftop lounge to relish each and every sunset." Full review
Jetsetter
"A fresh and modern luxury retreat boasting plenty of designer style and the only rooftop bar in Cabo." Full review
Oyster
5.0
"True to this high-end brand's reputation, The Cape, a Thompson Hotel is arguably one of the swankiest hotels in Cabo San Lucas." Full review
goop
"Thompson Hotels really hit the jackpot with their first Mexican property, The Cape, which sits on a sliver of San Lucas coastline that also happens to be one of the area’s best surf breaks." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The buzziest new hotel to arrive in Cabo in years is The Cape, located on Monuments Beach, a prime surfing spot near Cabo San Lucas." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Call dibs on your slice of surfer’s paradise at the Cape, a glassy six-storey hotel overlooking Monuments Beach on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula." Full review
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I woke Mr Smith to make sure I wasn’t dreaming; if it weren’t for the breaking waves below us, I was convinced that I’d been staring at a painting.
The Telegraph
9.0
"A spectacular five-star beachfront hotel, combining sleek minimalism and unrestrained luxury, overlooking El Arco." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Perhaps the most impressive thing about The Cape, A Thompson Hotel is the spectacular views from virtually every corner of this luxurious property just outside Cabo San Lucas." Full review