The Cape
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico · 5 Star Hotel
The Cape Dog Friendly Review
The Cape holds a disappointing D Roch Rank, and for dog owners weighing up a stay in Cabo San Lucas it earns that standing through a genuine willingness to accommodate four legged guests rather than merely tolerate them. You'll find the terrace and lounge open to your dog, which means you're not confined to your room for a change of scenery, and the surrounding green spaces and parks nearby give you somewhere proper to stretch your dog's legs beyond the hotel grounds. The hotel also shares its pet policy before you book, so you can check the details against your own dog's needs rather than being surprised on arrival. It supports a dog charity too, which speaks to a broader commitment to animal welfare beyond simply accepting bookings, and cats are welcome as well, if that ever affects your travelling household.
Once you're settled, the practical side holds up well: your dog gets a proper bed rather than an improvised one, along with real food and water bowls instead of anything makeshift, and dog food is available to buy if you've run short or forgotten to pack enough. Toys are provided to keep your dog occupied, and staff can point you towards suitable walking routes, which is useful in an unfamiliar city. The hotel has no dog-walking or dog-sitting service, though the concierge can recommend local ones. All this comes against a dog fee of $100 USD, plus a $100 damage deposit.
Set against those positives are some real limits worth knowing before you book. Not every room is dog friendly, so you'll need to confirm you're booked into one that is, and a weight limit of 40 lbs rules out larger breeds entirely. Your dog cannot be left alone in the room, which means your plans need to build around its presence throughout the stay rather than treating it as an occasional companion. There's no garden, no dedicated dog space, no dog wash area, and no free treats or poop bags provided, nor an emergency vet number on hand, so you'll want to bring your own supplies and know your nearest vet in advance. This stay suits an owner with a smaller, well behaved dog who wants genuine amenities and services rather than gimmicks, and who doesn't mind covering the fee and deposit for that convenience; owners of larger dogs, or those wanting round the clock independence for their dog, should look elsewhere.
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Roch Score: 18/77. Meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 23 August 2026.
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Is The Cape dog friendly?
Yes. The Cape meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, our independent assessment of what genuinely dog friendly means, where it holds a Rank D rating. That is earned against a detailed independent assessment, so the welcome is verified rather than assumed.
Is there a pet fee at The Cape?
Yes. The Cape charges a pet fee of $100 USD++. A deposit of $100.00 dlls may also apply. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at The Cape?
Yes. Dogs up to 40 lb are welcome at The Cape. If your dog is heavier than that, it is worth speaking to the hotel before booking to see what can be arranged.
Where are dogs allowed in The Cape?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at The Cape, including the terrace and lounge. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
What amenities does my dog get at The Cape?
The Cape provides a dog bed, food and water bowls and dog food for sale for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Are cats welcome at The Cape too?
Yes. The Cape welcomes cats as well as dogs, so the whole household is catered for. The same certified standard that covers dogs has confirmed cats are genuinely welcome here, not simply tolerated.
Is The Cape pet-friendly?
Yes. The Cape welcomes both dogs and cats, so the whole household can travel together. It also meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank D rating.
Are pets allowed at The Cape?
Yes. The Cape allows dogs and cats to stay. Dogs up to 40 lb are accepted. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What Roch Dog rank does The Cape hold?
The Cape holds a Rank D rating from Roch Dog, on our scale of A+ to F. It meets all six minimum requirements of the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. The rank comes from an independent assessment of the hotel's dog policy, fees, facilities and services, and no hotel can pay to change it.
What is the pet policy at The Cape?
The pet policy at The Cape covers the essentials: a pet fee of $100 USD++ applies, a weight limit of 40 lb and dogs welcome in the terrace and lounge. A deposit of $100.00 dlls may also apply. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.