This month, two Auberge Resorts Collection properties in Los Cabos, Mexico, Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection, the only private beach resort within the exclusive Punta Ballena community, and Chileno Bay Resorts & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, a contemporary beachfront sanctuary, have been recognized among Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the World for 2025. In total, the Auberge brand earned 15 coveted spots on this prestigious list, which is compiled annually from Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards readers’ survey results. The 500 List celebrates the top hotels and resorts around the globe that are redefining hospitality and service for today’s most discerning travelers.
“It’s an incredible honor for both of our Los Cabos properties to be recognized among the world’s top 500 hotels and resorts by Travel + Leisure and its readers,” said Roger Ponce, Regional Vice President and General Manager of Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection. “This recognition is a direct result of the passion and dedication of our exceptional teams at Esperanza and Chileno Bay, who consistently go above and beyond to deliver unforgettable service to our guests.”
Each year, the astute readers of Travel + Leisure — the largest travel media brand in the United States, with an audience of more than 36 million — vote for their favorite destinations, hotels, cruise lines, and more in our World’s Best Awards survey. This year’s T+L 500 list is drawn from last year’s World’s Best Awards results, and compiles the hotels and resorts that readers consistently return to for their quality, luxury, exceptional service, and outstanding amenities.
Offering two distinct experiences along the Los Cabos coastline, Esperanza and Chileno Bay each celebrate the rich cultural history, heritage, and topography of the Southern Baja California region in their unique way.
Los Cabos by Sea: Explore the Natural Wonders on Open Waters at Chileno Bay Resort
As an innovator in ocean experiences, Chileno Bay Resort allows guests to explore the oceanic wonders of the region, in addition to its celebrated H2O Club water activities. The Ultimate Baja Boat Day Surf Trip is an unrivaled, all-day surf expedition that transports guests to the East Cape by speed boat to a 52´ Lagoon Catamaran. From their private catamaran, guests will spend a full day paddling in and out of nearly empty breaks with Chileno Bay’s expert surf hosts, recover between sessions with drinks and chef-prepared bites on the boat, and enjoy a full suite of water toys and fishing equipment. For expert surfers and beginners alike, clinics can be recorded and photographed by a Surf-specializing professional photography crew. Additionally, the Discover Baja Surf Expedition, a half-day outing along the East Cape, showcases the best of the region’s idyllic Sea of Cortez. Guests will ride in comfortable SUV transportation before enjoying a morning surf clinic with a Surf Pro and catching their first Surf along the East Cape. Groups of up to six people, from ages eight and up, are invited to participate and will enjoy beach camp setups with umbrellas, chairs, and towels; a picnic lunch and local snacks; rash guards/wetsuits, and more.
Los Cabos by Land: Explore the Baja Outback at Esperanza
The iconic resort has reimagined its Baja Outback experience with the Discover Nature’s Splendor at Esperanza off-roading package. Guests participating will embark on the ultimate off-road adventure on the latest POLARIS RZR off-road vehicle. Connected to expert guides via state-of-the-art intercom and radio communications, guests are free to roam the rugged terrain on a three-hour excursion, and enjoy a relaxing interlude with a Mexican Botana and refreshments at El Far’s poolside seafood grill before returning back to Esperanza.
