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Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Collection

★★★★½4.9 out of 5 · 1,247 reviews

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Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Collection is a 5-star resort in Tourist Corridor with 100 rooms rated 4.9/5 by 1,247 TripAdvisor reviewers; typical rates from about $850 a night; direct beach access.

About

Chileno Bay Resort sits on a protected cove in the Tourist Corridor, midway between the two Cabos. The 4.9 rating across 1,200+ reviews isn't inflated — rooms and cleanliness both hit perfect marks, and sleep quality tracks just behind. This is Auberge's only property in Los Cabos, which means the service standard leans closer to boutique than corporate resort, even at this scale. The beach matters here. Chileno is one of the few swimmable spots along the corridor, shallow and calm enough that families actually use it instead of just photographing it. The resort has its own residences mixed in, so the vibe skews less transient than some of the bigger all-inclusives up the road. Value scores a 4.7, which is high for this tier — guests seem to feel like they're getting what they paid for, and in Cabo that's not always a given.

At a glance

Area: Tourist Corridor
Star rating: ★★★★★
Typical nightly: $850
Beach access: direct
Kid-friendly: ●●●●○
Party score: ●●○○○
Walkability: ●●○○○
Rooms: 100
Casino: –
Swim-up: –
Kids' club: –
All inclusive: –
Vibe: luxury
family
boutique
swimmable
intimate
wellness

Sargassum: not a factor

Not a sargassum coast.

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Recent Pulse

What travelers are saying.

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Travelers say Chileno Bay delivers a polished, high-service experience anchored by its swimmable beach—a rare feature in the corridor. All three recent reviews award perfect scores, praising attentive staff and the availability of complimentary water toys. Food and drinks carry premium pricing, which guests acknowledge but appear willing to accept given the overall package.

Standing out

Staff remember and anticipate guest needs throughout the stay
3 mentions
“Everyone was warm and attentive from arrival through checkout”
Swimmable beach with complimentary water toys included
2 mentions
“The beach is calm enough to actually use, and water toys are free”
Property condition and polish suit special occasions
2 mentions
“The entire experience felt luxurious and well-maintained for celebrating milestones”

Watch-outs

On-site food and drinks priced at premium tier
1 mention
“Food and drinks were expensive, though the overall experience justified it”

Tips from travelers

Budget extra for on-property dining—prices run high even by Cabo standards

Maybe skip if: Budget-conscious travelers looking for all-inclusive value or those who prioritize dining affordability over service polish should look elsewhere.

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