Travel + Leisure magazine this week named The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection as the No. 1 Resort in South Carolina as a part of the periodical's 2025 World’s Best Awards. Each year, Travel + Leisure recognizes the top hotels, islands, cities, cruise lines, airlines, spas, and more around the globe, according to the results of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025 readers’ survey.
The World’s Best Awards are an essential, trusted source for inspiration and guidance as travelers make plans to set out on trips around the globe. This recognition is a powerful testament to the experience provided by The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection, as the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards is a leading barometer of the places that satisfy some of the most passionate and discerning travelers out there now.
“Being named to the esteemed World’s Best List is an incredible privilege, and it holds even greater significance being recognized in our inaugural year,” says Michael DeCanio, General Manager of The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection. “We are honored to be counted among the world’s top hotels and remain deeply dedicated to delivering genuine, memorable experiences for everyone who visits us.”
The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection, is a coastal escape in Charleston’s Sea Islands situated on 2,000 acres within the Kiawah River community. Named after a beautiful local shorebird, The Dunlin is an experience-driven and design-led boutique luxury retreat that embodies the eternal Southern summer home and embraces the biodiverse ecosystem that surrounds the property. The resort’s whimsical interiors by acclaimed designer Amanda Lindroth offer a cottage-inspired aesthetic with 72 guest rooms and suites, an acclaimed signature restaurant, Linnette’s, and Aster, an Auberge Spa. With 20 miles of riverfront and scenic nature trails and flora- and fauna-rich marshlands, adventure beckons with a variety of outdoor pursuits that invite guests to explore the best of the Lowcountry while discovering the simple wonder of life on the river.
The 2025 World’s Best Awards are featured in the August 2025 issue of Travel + Leisure, and the full list is online here.