Courtesy of The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection
The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection says they are thrilled to be recognized by travel and lifestyle media’s most prestigious awards and designations in its opening year, quickly making the property one of the Southeast’s most awarded new resorts.
Standout accolades include:
- Travel + Leisure’s It List 2025, the magazine’s selection of the 100 best hotels that opened last year.
- Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List 2025, a carefully curated annual collection of the best new hotels in the world.
- Town & Country’s Hotel Awards 2025, where the property is named one of the Best New County Retreats.
- AFAR’s Best New Hotels of 2025, the magazine’s picks for the 25 best new hotels in the world.
- Esquire’s Best New Hotels of 2025, a list selected by the magazine’s editors and trusted travel experts.
- Modern Luxury’s Best of Luxury Travel Awards 2025, where the property is named the Best New Southern Getaway.
“We are incredibly honored and grateful to receive these coveted awards in our first year,” said Michael DeCanio, General Manager of The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection. “The recognition is a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team, whose commitment to exceptional hospitality has defined every guest experience. We look forward to continuing to offer a welcoming retreat rooted in connection, relaxation, and the timeless charm of the Carolina coast.”
Set within the exclusive 2,000-acre waterfront community of Kiawah River, The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection is the first of its kind in the destination – a stylish luxury retreat that feels like an eternal Southern summer home. Embodying whimsical charm and unparalleled nature experiences that enliven the explorer within, the Amanda Lindroth-designed interiors invite guests to experience the bliss of coastal living along the Charleston coastline. The property is a destination that continues to capture the imagination of travelers from around the world, whether for a romantic getaway, wellness retreat, or milestone celebration.
As the resort enters its second year this August, The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection continues to build on its reputation as a coveted southern escape with thoughtfully curated guest experiences, seasonal collaborations, and exciting new wellness and culinary offerings. The resort remains committed to delivering personalized service, exceptional design, unmatched culinary journeys and immersive nature-forward adventures that celebrate the spirit of the Sea Islands.