Best Beach Resorts

Situated on a private island, Angsana Velavaru is an all-villa luxury resort in the Maldives. The oceanfront resort is set along the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. For accommodations, guests can choose from ocean villas sitting on stilts over the ocean, or land villas with supreme ocean views....

A harmonious blend of nature and luxury, Banyan Tree Mayakoba takes the Caribbean lifestyle to new heights on Mexico's famous Riviera Maya coast. Opened in March 2009 to award-winning acclaim, welcome to your preferred new private pool villa escape. Situated within the private gated integrated resort development of Mayakoba,...

Nestled in the sparkling golden-sand of Coronado beach in sunny San Diego, Beach Village at The Del offers luxury beachfront accommodations and highly personalized service. This private enclave of residential-style cottages and villas is set within the iconic Hotel del Coronado. This luxury beach resort offers a unique combination...

Flanked by water on both sides, Curtain Bluff sits on a rocky promontory that juts into the sea between two beautiful beaches. One is calm, ideal for swimming and watersports; the other beach is washed by ocean surf. 72 rooms and suites, all with staggering seascape views, are spread out along the Surf Beach and up the bluff. There...

Providing the ultimate luxury castaway experience, Dolphin Island is a luxury retreat in the South Pacific. This 14-acre private retreat by the famed Huka Retreats is available on an exclusive-use basis for a maximum of eight people. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters, the resort is a short cruise from Viti Levu. On the island,...

Redefining luxury in the Dominican Republic, Eden Roc at Cap Cana, the only Relais & Châteaux hotel in the island, consists of 34 freestanding suites with private pools and stunning views. Eden Roc at Cap Cana offers extravagant amenities such as a full service spa, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course (Punta Espada) located nearby,...

Providing a world-class destination for adventure, Edgewood Tahoe is an alpine lodge amongst a storied setting. Ideal for adventure-seekers looking to explore the Sierras and those seeking to lounge or relax in a full-service spa, the resort offers personalized service, stewardship, and unparalleled accommodations. The Lodge...

El Dorado Maroma, a Beachfront Resort by Karisma, is set along one of the world’s top-rated beaches. Popular with couples, the adults-only property features an intimate scale, where the beach, pools, spa and guest rooms are a short stroll from one another. Accommodations at the resort include guest suites, some with swim-up...

Offering two distinct experiences within one resort, El Dorado Seaside Suites is an all-inclusive adults-only luxury resort. Overlooking the crystal-clear waters of Kantenah Bay, the property has personal concierges, beach butlers, and pool butlers. Divided into two sections, the Palms has authentic Mexican architecture, tropical...

Featuring a tranquil setting at the edge of Mirabello Bay, Elounda Bay Palace Hotel is a luxury resort set amidst 20 acres of gardens on the northeastern edge of Crete. The award-winning resort combines personalized service, Crete's charms, and unique hospitality. With sun-swept beaches and panoramic sea views, Elounda Bay...

Set upon 40 acres of colorful gardens along the northeastern coast, Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas includes several mini-resort-like clusters, like the Yachting Club, featuring state-of-the-art bungalows with electric sliding glass doors and retractable television screens, the Ambassador’s Bungalows with private gyms, and multi-room...

Grace Bay Club is a renowned Turks & Caicos resort where handmade Caribbean experiences are realized. Our oceanfront property immerses you in the art of living. Grace Bay Club is a timeless destination that blends exclusivity and privacy. Here, understated luxury and attentive, individualized service inspire relaxation and rejuvenation. Grace...

The iconic Hotel del Coronado is the world's choice for creating inDELible moments and connections. This majestic oceanfront beach resort engages the senses and its storied personality captivates the imagination of global guests and San Diego locals alike. Situated on America's most beloved beach, The Del is an iconic destination...

Following an extensive renovation with revamped glamour, the Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik reopened in 2017. The landmark luxury hotel is housed within a former royal villa built in 1913, which provides west-facing views of the Old Town. Popular with diplomats and celebrities for decades, the iconic property is one of the most lavish...

Providing a beachfront setting on Seven Mile Beach, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is a luxury resort in Grand Cayman. Featuring an open-air design with water views throughout, there are meandering gardens leading to secluded sanctuaries, social hot spots, and pools to lounge by. Offering 266 guestrooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling...

A thousand feet below, an intensely blue Caribbean Sea dashes against the volcanic Piton Mountains. Faintly scented tropical breezes cool your skin. Your private plunge pool beckons. Each offers fine linens, luxurious amenities and four-poster beds made of polished tropical hardwood. And each, deliberately without a fourth wall,...

Ideal for couples and honeymooners, Little Polynesian Resort is an award-winning luxury resort on Titikaveka Beach. Steps from the white sands, the romantic retreat is one of Rarotonga's leading boutique resorts, with a luxurious and private setting. Set on one of the top beaches in the South Pacific, Little Polynesian Resort...

Perched along a mountain along the Pacific Ocean, Los Altos Resort is a luxury beach resort with a tranquil mountain setting. Featuring an open-air design, the resort combines five star amenities with direct access to the natural surroundings, including Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio National Park. The all-suite resort offers spacious...

Situated on the island of Ambergris Caye, the Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club, Curio Collection by Hilton is a luxury resort in Belize. Offering a fresh take on the conventional resort community, the property is part of a luxury resort complex with a retail marketplace about 10 minutes from historic San Pedro Town. The resort's...

Perched on a golden hillside overlooking the azure waters of the Pacific, Monarch Beach Resort is Orange County’s most luxurious coastal playground. The AAA Five-Diamond resort sanctuary offers guests an array of exclusive activities and inspiring experiences that embody Southern California's serene coastal lifestyle. Designed...

Overlooking Santa Maria Bay, Montage Los Cabos is a luxury resort opening in May 2018. Set along 39 acres of white sand beach where the Baja desert sands and Sea of Cortez meet, the property celebrates the natural landscape with a design that combines indoor and outdoor living. Offering 122 guestrooms, suites, and casas, as...

Situated on a private crescent cove swimmable beach, Paradisus Los Cabos is an all-inclusive luxury resort with views of the Sea of Cortez. Set amidst 18.5 acres of pristine land in Los Cabos, the resort has world-class facilities including the adults-only Royal Service with personalized Butler Service and VIP amenities. There's...

The beachfront Porto Zante Villas and Spa is a luxury all-villa boutique hotel with private pools, specially-selected pieces of Armani Casa furnishings, paintings by prominent Greek artists, living rooms with Gervasoni sofa beds, and spacious en-suite bathrooms with Jacuzzi bathtubs, separate showers, and Dionysian antique marble....

Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa is an exotic, unspoiled hideaway that offers a romantic, authentic Caribbean experience while providing the Luxury Included® amenities and exceptional service that have come to be associated with the Sandals Resorts experience. Sandals Grenada features 257 rooms and unique suites. Personalized...

Considered the true Garden of Eden, Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, the largest Sandals Resort, is situated on the slopes of over 100 acres of beautiful hillside gardens overlooking the Caribbean Sea. This magnificently landscaped resort has taken the meaning of “lush” to a whole new level, with views to include blossoming gardens,...

Experience the Royal Treatment at Sandals Royal Barbados, the all-new, all-suite resort in the spirited St. Lawrence Gap area. Featuring a number of Sandals firsts, including the first rooftop pool and bar, the first 4-lane bowling alley, the first men’s only barbershop, and two new restaurant concepts – American Tavern and Chi...

A kaleidoscope of cultures from Britain to Bali awaits at Sandals Royal Caribbean. The resort's decidedly British heritage begins with the Majestic Georgian-style Great House, surrounded by manicured gardens and roaming peacocks - all complemented with traditions like afternoon tea and games of croquet. Minutes away on the resort's...

A late 19th century liberty style villa immersed in the beautiful scenery of the Amalfi Coast, an elegant seaside residence surrounded by the perennial blue of the Mediterranean sea and sky, by luscious bougainvillea and by lovingly cultivated olive groves and fruit orchards. This is Hotel Santa Caterina of Amalfi, a special place...

Set along the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Shangri-La's Hambantota Golf Resort and Spa is a luxury hotel situated in a city steeped in history. Located amidst 58 tropical hectacres, the property is the largest resort in Sri Lanka. Inspired by local culture, the resort's 300 guest rooms and suites feature contemporary decor...

Offering a genuine old Florida feel, South Seas Island Resort is a luxury retreat designed to provide everything needed to experience dreamy island life, from sailing to kayaking. Surrounded by a 330-acre wildlife preserve, manatees and dolphins are regular visitors, plus the two-and-a-half mile stretch of private pristine beach...

Anguilla's newest sustainable luxury destination, The Reef by CuisinArt, is a contemporary oasis featuring 80 Anguilla luxury accommodations, ranging from Golfview and Seaview Junior Suites in the main building, to spectacular Junior Suites in the four beachfront buildings. Guests are greeted with dramatic lobby views of the Caribbean,...

Providing a unique resort experience, guests enter The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki via an airy eighth-floor lobby with ocean breezes. Celebrating the spirit and beauty of the island throughout, the luxury resort greets guests with cold towels and welcome beverages. Featuring island-inspired decor, the studios and one-,...

Of all Hawaii hotels, only The Pink Palace of the Pacific has remained an icon of luxury and romance for over 75 years. A Waikiki landmark recognized around the world, The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is the ultimate vacation destination for honeymooners, families, and anyone seeking elegance from a bygone era. Each of the 528 rooms and...

Bearing the unmistakable imprint of legendary hotelier Adrian Zecha, The Setai is an intimate oceanfront resort in the heart of South Beach. Set amid tropical gardens and sparkling pools at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, The Setai introduces the Asian traditions of simplicity and elegance to South Beach. With 75 impeccably detailed...

Oceanfront Fort Lauderdale luxury hotel, named a Top 100 "US Hotel" in Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards fresh from a $55 million dollar renovation that combines ultra-modern design with a relaxed sense of style. Escape to the oceanfront oasis. Soak in the sun and sights at the glamorously restyled WET East – a...