Felipe Rebelo was born and raised in Brazil, but he says his heart is in Mexico. Los Cabos has been home to Felipe Rebelo, and his wife and two daughters, for the past 16 years.
That’s also when he started his role at Bahia Hotel & Beach House, and soon after, his Group purchased the very unique property.
Here’s a little more of our chat with Felipe about his experience as a partner and managing director of Bahia Hotel & Beach House:
What is a typical day for you, and what is your favorite aspect of your role?
As a hospitality soldier in a 365-day-24/7 industry, there is no typical day, and that is why we love it!
Now, a great morning starts with my favorite coffee at Bar Esquina´s Coffee Shop. I am so proud of our team and the dedication to serve the highest quality Mexican coffee and the delicious in-house bakery starting at 6:30am every day.
After that, and depending on the day, it’s all about ensuring that my team is present and ready to deliver our promise. In hospitality, it’s all about the people, the opportunity to connect with each other, yes, sometimes, solve problems.
One of my favorite aspects of my role is being able to work alongside my team to identify, develop and put into practice new businesses and services that will enhance our guest experience, address a void, and create more and better job opportunities. This all contributes to building Los Cabos.
Bahia Hotel & Beach House is located right on Medano Beach. What is special about this beach in particular, and what can guests do there?
The Bahia Hotel & Beach Club sits in the heart of the Medano Beach district. Our guests take a one-minute ride on one of our golf carts to SUR, the hotel’s beach club. Medano Bay is beautiful. You can start early in the day with a deep connection with yourself with a walk on the sandy beach, a private yoga class, a dip in the water, or take one of our paddle boards out. From 11am on, Medano Beach comes to life, with several great restaurants, and water activities. It is by far, the most visited beach in Baja.
At SUR Beach House, our guests experience a club-type atmosphere, where we know most of our guests, and they know us by first name basis. The experience feels like a private party on the beach, and a gathering spot where our local friends have an important presence as well.
What are some of your must-try menu items that you recommend to guests from the dining options at Bahia Hotel?
At Bar Esquina Restaurant, one of my personal favorites since its opening 12 years ago is the Tuna Tartar – a classic dish that pairs perfectly with a white Burgundy from Jean Charles Boisset. This exquisite combination of fresh tuna, and delicate textures is a true culinary delight that has stood the test of time.
Meanwhile, at SUR Beach House, our newest addition to the menu that has been exceptionally well-received by our guests and clients is the Ceviche Macho, a creation of our Chef Andres Bracamontes that embodies perfection with its balance of acidity, flavor, and consistency, offering a tantalizing taste of coastal Mexico. Our sommelier, Nizuniro Altamirano, recommends pairing it with a Salvación Godello wine, which is a perfect balance of fruit, body and freshness that will complement the vibrant flavors of the ceviche.
What are some of your favorite offerings that Bahia Hotel offers?
Some of my favorite offerings at Bahia Hotel encompass the unique experiences and personalized touches we provide to our guests. As a food and beverage-driven hotel, we take great pride in curating exceptional culinary experiences that delight the senses and showcase the vibrant flavors of Baja. I am particularly fond of how passionate our team pays attention to small details when it comes to service. Over the years, we have developed a new vocation that caters to small groups, either hosting a wedding, or other social celebrations, as well as highly personalized incentive business groups. Our talented management team develops and curates the entire event planning. We can handle scale, and have been fortunate to host clients that book the entire hotel and beach club to host their corporate retreats with us.
Any exciting plans you would like to mention for the near future?
We are thrilled to announce that we are about to become a part of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Brand, a renowned global brand representing exceptional independent hotels and resorts. This affiliation will allow us to maintain our strong local roots and management independency, while also honoring even more benefits to our guests, including access to exclusive experiences, enhanced recognition, and rewards through the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Loyalty Program.
In addition, we are very excited to start the construction of a new pickleball facility. This new club will have two private pickleball courts, with all the official specs to hold tournaments. Innovation is at the forefront of our plans for the future, and we are constantly exploring new technologies and staying abreast of emerging trends to ensure that Bahia Hotel remains present to hospitality excellence.
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