Is the beach swimmable? Is there space to lay out on the beach with a towel (or even allowed)?

We always stay at the Hilton in large part due to how nice the beach is but I'm looking to try something different since unloading all my Chase points.

Globalist, staying here again after a few years away, will miss the superb lobster Benedict!

Staying on a paid rate including breakfast,will we get more options Than the standard globalist breakfast?

you can hang out on the beach and people go in the water but I wouldn�t personally call it swimmable

[QUOTE=navatwal;37216064]Globalist, staying here again after a few years away, will miss the superb lobster Benedict!I

Ignore my original message.

Just finished a short stay here. Lovely property and good Globalist benefits. We got upgraded to one of the four Thomson Suites (top one on 5th floor) which was nice. We had to check out at noon as they said a party was taking it on our checkout date but they happily provided another room til 4pm.

We did the ala carte breakfast at the sunken bar and it was really good. Coffee/tea, juice, pastry, and an entree from the menu. All entrees were freshly prepared and delicious.

As previous posters have stated it�s a wedding central hotel, they had a wedding everyday we were there but gave us a chance to see the fireworks (which we presume was related to the weddings).

Pool is booming and thumping all day, not exactly the most family friendly place especially the pools. But views are killer and not a bad location.

Will be excited to try out the Park Hyatt next time when it�s fully open.

Does anyone know if you can use the sauna/cold plunge in the spa without booking a service? I emailed the spa a few days ago but they haven't responded.

$75 for a day pass to use facilities without spa service.

Has anyone stayed recently who could comment on their experience, globalist benefits or amenities, upgrades, etc.?

Also, I haven't seen it mentioned in this thread, but does a concierge or similar staff member reach out via email ahead of the check-in date, or should I call the hotel if I have any special requests?

TYIA

I have an upcoming stay- the team emailed about 2 weeks prior. Then got a text 8 days prior

We stayed two nights middle of last week for an anniversary trip. As a Globalist, I used a Cat 1-7 for one night and points for the other. I booked a 2-queen accessible partial ocean view initially and let reservations and the concierge know ahead of time that I didn't need 2-queen and preferred a king room. The room reservations supervisor said they would note the room change and request for an upgrade. We received a slight upgrade to a king deluxe ocean view. I noticed that junior and panoramic suites (but not Thompson) were available for our nights, but I was told I could only upgrade to those by paying extra. I didn't ask how much the upgrade charges would be. We enjoyed our room and view, which was on the first floor in the middle of the building. Even though we did not have a plunge pool, we enjoyed the hanging daybed.

Related to my previous comment about lack of communication - With Referralbear's help, I emailed a concierge and was told that my email address was just added to the reservation (less than a week prior to my stay), which was why they did not reach out sooner. I wonder if they would have reached out at all if I hadn't been proactive. Considering that I received reservations confirmation and reminder emails, I have no clue why the issue with my email.

I asked the concierge about swimming or snorkeling near the beach and was told neither were advisable due to strong waves. They were not kidding, as the waves continually crashed into the beach and no one got into the ocean except for the surfers. To that point, there were surfers in the water morning until night both days. We also saw plenty of whales from the room and pool, plus lots of boats, parasailers, etc.

I also asked about cabanas and was told - "Reservations are prepaid directly through our website, and the full amount is credited back to you for consumption on the day of your reservation. Please find the link to the cabana reservation site here: https://shorturl.at/pNa42 "

We got the globalist included breakfast buffet (normally $68) both mornings at the Ledge and felt it was a way better value than the a la carte options at the Sunken Bar. With no French Toast on the SB menu (see pic), the primary options are egg-based, which my wife doesn't eat. While the chilaquiles are still at SB, they were also on the buffet one morning. More importantly, there were so many options on the buffet, e.g. many different pastries, donuts, handmade tortillas (tacos, quesadillas, etc.), multiple fruit options, yogurt, granola, juices, bacon, sausage, plus 7-8 hot dish items that varied each day, e.g. pancakes and scrambled eggs (only traditional items), BBQ ribs, fajita beef and chicken, seafood pasta with mussels, barbacoa, chilaquiles, tamales, brisket sandwiches, roast beef stuffed potatoes, etc.

We ordered room service one night for dinner and the food was good and generally priced lower than the onsite restaurants. We also noticed that the room service menu changed during the day/evening (assumedly based on availability), e.g. we were planning to order the catch of the day, but it disappeared from the menu 45 minutes later when I went to actually order. Chocolate covered strawberries and champagne were delivered to our room the first night in celebration of our anniversary, which was very nice.

We hung out at the pool for a while each day, and the service staff was great...very attentive and friendly but not pushy. The pool was definitely busier on Thursday/Friday (vs. Wednesday). The DJ plays Thu-Sun.

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would return. While the Park Hyatt is open now, a Cat 1-7 certificate can still be used at The Cape, which is nice.

Great review! We were there on Thursday & Friday last week too. Probably saw you at the pool. The Cape Toast is an item you can still order (no longer listed on the menu though). We had dinner at Manta, and LOVED IT! The trick is to order one tasting menu and split it! Plenty of food for 2 people. The Sweet Potato with Almond Mole is amazing!

Amazing place. If we return will be careful what we eat. Three days of the M revenge!!

We stayed a year ago. The setting, views, and rooms are amazing.

Came back. It�s still wedding central. Which is fine, of course. This time they are blaring music on the rooftop starting at 9 PM. I came to the beach to hear the waves. Not music 5 floors away. This is our 4th night and it�s every night.

Will not be back.

Can anyone comment on the situation with rollaway beds? Booked for one night here upon arrival before heading to the PH and traveling with my wife + 11 yr old daughter. Would be nice if the kiddo had her own bed.

We stayed in a King Deluxe Ocean view in March 2025 with our 17 yo DD. We inquired ahead of time via email to the concierge, who had reached out due to Globalist. They stated that a roll away was available and was $50. I believe that was for the entire stay. The roll away was already set up in our room upon check in. It did make the room a little tight in that area, but manageable. This was our third time at the Cape, but the first with our younger DD, and it worked great!