Top Resorts in Central and South America
| Rank 2014 | Rank 2013 | Name | Score |
| 1 | - | Nayara Springs, La Fortuna, Costa Rica | 97.00 |
| 2 | 2 | Cavas Wine Lodge, Mendoza, Argentina | 95.20 |
| 3 | 1 | Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens, La Fortuna, Costa Rica | 94.89 |
| 4 | 6 | Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Golf-Spa, Bariloche, Argentina | 91.78 |
| 5 | 3 | Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo | 89.24 |
| 6 | 5 | Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | 88.50 |
| 7 | 7 | Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Peru | 86.27 |
| 8 | 10 | Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Machu Picchu, Peru | 85.83 |
| 9 | - | Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort, La Fortuna, Costa Rica | 84.25 |
| 10 | - | Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort, Puntarenas, Costa Rica | 83.80 |
Debut denotes a World's Best Awards debut.
Budget denotes a rate of $250 or less
Hall of Fame denotes Hall of Fame