Montage Los Cabos vs Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
Two of Los Cabos, Mexico's best properties - rates, honest differences, and what sets them apart.
Montage Los Cabos
A sweeping luxury resort set on the horseshoe curve of Santa Maria Bay's marine reserve.
Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
A contemporary beach sanctuary set directly on Cabo's premier swimmable coral reef bay.
Which one should you book?
Both Montage Los Cabos and Chileno Bay sit on the only two truly swimmable bays in the Los Cabos corridor. That's the main reason people compare them. Montage is on Santa Maria Bay - 39 acres, a 40,000 sq ft spa, and a quieter, more spread-out property. Chileno Bay is on Chileno Beach - smaller, more social, and built around a three-tier infinity pool that runs down to the water. The snorkeling at Chileno's coral reef is better. The spa at Montage is bigger. Most everything else is a matter of what kind of trip you want.
- ✓Santa Maria Bay - calm, protected water, good snorkeling, coarse/pebbly sand (true of most Cabo swimmable bays)
- ✓40,000 sq ft Spa Montage with hydrotherapy pools and full wellness programming
- ✓39 acres of grounds - quieter and more spread out than most Cabo properties
- ✓Marea for Mediterranean-Baja seafood and Talay for Thai street food (an unusual but good combination)
- ✓Three-tier infinity pool that steps down toward the water - the social center of the property
- ✓Chileno Beach coral reef: the best snorkeling in the Los Cabos corridor, directly offshore
- ✓COMAL restaurant - one of the most talked-about dining rooms in Cabo
- ✓Smaller, more energetic property - better if you want a livelier atmosphere
Key Trade-offs at a Glance
What Sets Them Apart
The details that matter at this level.
Both are on the only swimmable bays in Los Cabos - neither has fine white sand, both are pebbly/coarse. Chileno Beach has a coral reef with better snorkeling.
Montage is quieter and more spread out - 39 acres, a big spa, a slower pace. Chileno Bay is smaller and more social - the pool scene is the point.
Montage has Marea (Mediterranean-Baja), Talay (Thai), and Mezcal. Chileno Bay has COMAL, which gets more attention from food-focused travelers.
12-Month Nightly Rate Comparison
Average nightly base rates across the calendar year. Click or hover any month to compare.
The Bottom Line
The reason these two hotels get compared is the beach. Most of Los Cabos has waves that aren't safe for swimming - Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay are the exceptions, and Montage and Chileno Bay sit directly on them. Worth knowing: neither beach has fine white sand - both are golden and pebbly, which is typical for this part of Cabo. The water at both is calm and clear. The real difference is size and pace. Montage is 39 acres with a 40,000 sq ft spa and a calmer, more resort-style operation. Chileno Bay is smaller and built around a three-tier pool that faces the water - more social, more concentrated. If you want the spa and the space, Montage. If you want COMAL and the pool scene, Chileno Bay.
Montage Los Cabos starts from $850/night; Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection from $780/night. Both are available through Wildist at the same rate as booking direct - with VIP perks, room upgrades, and dedicated advisor support included.
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